Friendly, welcoming vibe with some great wines and small bites. We're locals and we come to Solely…read morefrequently. We always bring visiting friends from out of town, too.

Solely Sober We…read morestopped in with some friends after dinner down the street and I'm really glad we did! As a sober person, I'm always on the lookout for fun NA options. The woman at the bar who helped us had amazing energy and was extremely friendly and helpful. She recommended two NA wines I could try and described them both in detail. They also had an Athletic Beer available. The space is super clean and chill. There's lots of space inside to hang out and play games. They also have a cute little patio where you can sit and watch the Monon. I really enjoyed my first visit and will definitely be back!

Absolutely love love love this place! We have attended multiple concerts there and have always had…read morea great time! Our book club meets here every month to enjoy some Wine and great times as well! The pizza and wine slushies are an absolute must! The inside is setup beautifully along with the outside being setup for entertainment is so amazing! Every time we have been the service is always quick with an extremely knowledgeable server!

Stopped in for a quick visit to start off our day! Nice building and clean, but felt a little…read moreawkward in the space. Staff was nice enough, but when we arrived there was a dog roaming around and staff seemed bothered. May be it was just an off day and although we won't be returning I hope they continue to succeed. The one thing I would avoid is the charcuterie board, for $25 it was terribly disappointing and overpriced.

We were out and about during the 40 highway garage sale and decided to get some refreshments at…read morethis winery. We were immediately greeted by Melanie who shared their history about the place. We were offered a limited wine list and a charcuterie board. They have slushy's there that you can pair with any of their wines.The Blackout and Fuzzy peach were our winning tastes with the flight. They are involved with the community hosting reading clubs and zoomba. We would stop by again if in the area.

I stopped by Harmony Winery the other day when I was in Knightstown for a birthday party. This was…read moremy first time here and the man that served me the samples explained everything well and was very nice to talk to. I tried six different wines with a pour that was decent enough for you to taste! I also tried a dessert wine. I ended up taking home a bottle of Copper Tiger and a bottle of Bolerro. I definitely want to go back here and try some more dessert wines as the one I tried was very coffee and cocoa forward and it was pretty good. Also I was told there would be some different items on the menu for me to try that were being bottled this week. A girlfriend came over on the weekend and we opened the Copper Tiger at home and she really liked it as well.

This evening a friend and I took a charcuterie board class at Cultured Urban Winery. It was so much…read morefun and CiCi's instructions were so helpful. PLUS we got a beautiful board and all the fixings for a great picnic meal to take home for tomorrow evening. I would suggest this class if you are looking for something different to do and enjoyable to experience with friends. Thank you Cultured Urban Winery

Take a road trip to this creative winery in Anderson…read more Try the amazing wine flights. I have never been to a winery with so many fruit wine options. Amazing selection and award winning wines. I prefer dry reds, but my friends loved the watermelon, kiwi, and mango fruit wine selections. We were super hungry and thirsty. We ordered the spinach dip, hummus platter,nut medley, charcuterie board and the meat lovers pizza. Food is delicious! We look forward to going back. Staff is amazing and friendly. Definitely like to come back when they have live music. Cons: Flat breads could be crispier. They were out of the deviled eggs, and several wines. Skip the nut medley appetizer. Parking available along the street.

Somewhere off the culinary beaten path in downtown Muncie, a college town on a Tuesday night, sits…read morea refreshing few restaurants for adults. Among them is Vera Mae's Bistro. My hot girlfriend and I started out with a nice wine flight and a delicious tropical mule cocktail followed by varied appetizers, including a very good shrimp cocktail, succulent crab cake, and exceptional feta cheese wontons with homemade tzatziki sauce. The porchetta with fig sauce was tremendous as the daily special that was truly special. And the chicken marcona with a blackberry sauce is one of the house specialties as it should be. Our server, Marissa, was great, and the repurposed historic building and interior enhanced the experience.

Live music and great atmosphere, fancier place but plenty of people were wearing jeans, and the bar…read morewas definitely popular. For an appetizer we got the feta spinach wontons, and those alone make me want to go back. They were delicious. For entree's we got the baked Campanelle and the ribeye. The Campanelle was essentially a "grown up" macaroni and cheese, but who doesn't love that. It was the only vegetarian friendly entree on the menu besides the salads, and was my order by default. The server did not mention that the dish it came in is what it was cooked in, and I did burn myself. The ribeye was tender and juicy, but we wished the portion of the sides that came with were larger. The vegetable of the day was green beans, they were fresh and crisp. The soup of the day was chicken gumbo, and we loved the large pieces of chicken in it. It was very nicely seasoned. Our server was not as attentive as we had hoped, although it was not that busy tonight. We were out of water for the majority of the night, which was really needed after my basil lemon drop that was all basil and no lemon. Overall, the food will have us coming again, but maybe not regulars. Especially for the lack of service compared to the price point.

We had dinner at 305 tonight and had such a great experience. Paige was our bartender and she was…read moreabsolutely fantastic from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and constantly had her head on a swivel making sure we had everything we needed. She really made us feel taken care of all night. The food was excellent too. The Fig and the Pig flatbread was delicious, and the shareable New York Strip with chimichurri was incredible. And the espresso martini is seriously to die for. On top of that, the live music and overall ambiance of the place were excellent. It had such a fun, relaxed atmosphere and made for a really enjoyable night out. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and even better service. Huge shoutout to Paige!! We'll definitely be back!

Wanted something different so we tried a new place for us. Downtown mccordsville. Building was an…read moreold carriage shop... turned car dealership, on and on; it has an old feel. We sat at the bar, was served by Maurice. He was great and informative. No TVs in the bar area so easy to have a conversation. They also had a solo guitar singer outside. Light menu, we ordered fig pig flatbread. It was the perfect amount for a light dinner, shared. We loved the vibe. We'll visit again!!!

You don't have to go to California or the Bourbon Trail for a great wine and bourbon tasting…read moreexperience because right in the little town of Zionsville is an amazing tasting bar. The bar is owned and locally operated by Ron Hopwood. Ron makes and bottles his own wines and bourbons. Most of the grapes are locally grown. I have passed by his bar for years because I was skeptical of Midwest wines until I had a bottle of his chardonnay at the local pizzeria. The chardonnay was so smooth and delicious, that I walked down the street to his tasting room. The cozy upscale bar is FILLED with Hopwood wines and bourbons. He offers tastings or you can buy a bottle or glass. and sit at one of his lovely tables and sip. He even sells charcuterie boards and dipping breads to pair with your wine. Awards for the wines cover a wall. Ron is most proud of winning the 2019 American Wine Societies award for best cabernet sauvignon. The wines are inexpensive and they offer special pricing to Club members. To be a member, one needs to commit to buying 2 bottles/month or 2 cases/year. It's such a great deal that I am going back over this week to join. Ron has special events for Club members! Hopwood is a great place to sneak away on a date or with your bff. It is cozy and delicious.

It has been a while since I visited Hopwood Cellars winery in Zionsville, so I was happy to come…read moreback here with my Indy Wine Meetup group to have a glass of wine and revisit the winery. Unfortunately, I did learn that Hopwood Cellars is closing its doors for good in June, so it was a good thing I came back to visit. Hopwood Cellars is one of the best wineries in Indiana that I have been to since living in Indianapolis. The owner is a great guy and very friendly and helpful to the customers. His staff is very knowledgeable on the wines, and the ambiance is beautiful. The Cabernet Sauvignon is my personal favorite wine. They also have a great Chardonnay as well. The winery does sell flights of wine so you can sample a few wines. The wine milkshakes are supposedly out of this world, so I would stop by before the end of June 2025 to try one, or else you will miss out on the opportunity. The bar area goes around the facility and is very nice. They have a wine sample card you can purchase to try a bunch of wines as well. The staff definitely knows what they are doing, and they are very professional on presenting the wines. I'm sad that Hopwood Cellars is closing this year because it was a good winery and one of my favorites in Indiana. I wish the owner nothing but the best, but I know he will succeed in whatever business he decides to do next. Farewell to Hopwood Cellars Winery! We will miss you!

Freeland's Restaurant was such a memorable dining experience! From the moment we arrived, I loved…read morethe charm of the beautiful historic home and the warm, intimate atmosphere. It feels elegant and special without feeling overly formal. The food was truly a work of art. Every plate was beautifully presented, colorful, creative and full of interesting combinations of flavors and textures. Even the presentation itself made you want to stop and admire each dish before taking the first bite! The burrata, beautifully plated entrées and vegetable dishes were all impressive, and I loved the attention to detail throughout the meal. The cocktails were just as creative as the food--beautifully presented and almost too pretty to drink. And t The service made the evening even better. Luke took wonderful care of us and was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming throughout the entire meal. He gave us just the right amount of attention without ever making us feel rushed, and his service really added to the overall experience.

As an esteemed enjoyer of delicious vittles, I feel like it's my job to pay attention to the food…read moreworld in general, and central Indiana's food scene in particular. A while back, I learned that Tom Main, the owner of Freeland's, was nominated for a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. Well! That's all I needed to read, and I put Freeland's on my list of must-visit restaurants. Freeland's isn't a fancy joint, but it's also not not-fancy. Vibes were telling me that it felt like the kind of place where you want to put on a clean shirt, and so I got it into my head that Freeland's should be saved for a day when I felt like changing out of my yoga pants. So I visited on an anniversary. Pro tip: When you make a reservation online (and you should definitely make a reservation), tell them whether you're visiting for a birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. They will make your dining experience incredibly special. We were greeted at our table with a celebratory sparkling wine toast (in shot glasses), and a complimentary scoop of fruit sorbet to end our meal. This was totally unexpected and was a nice touch, and spoke volumes about the service at Freeland's. Honestly, I don't know what to rave about first: the service or the food. But since I mentioned the service, I'll go ahead and just say that Freeland's has some of the best service I've experienced in Indiana. I felt like I was in the middle of a carefully orchestrated play, with people coming in and out to give me new silverware, refresh my water glass before I knew I needed more water, and whisk my empty plates away as soon as I was done with them. At one point, I was transfixed by watching the staff maneuver and dance around each other in the dining room with purpose and grace. It was a sight to behold. I love efficiency! I love moving with purpose! They do that here, all for you. One hundred percent, you should order the carrot appetizer. It's just called "Carrots" on the menu, which is an understatement. These are perfectly cooked warm carrots glazed in a Szechuan sauce, sitting on top of a creamy edamame hummus, drizzled with oil and sprinkled with everything-bagel spice. One order is plenty for two or three people to share, but I could see myself coming back and just hoarding an entire carrots plate all to myself, with a glass of wine, at the bar. For the main dishes, the Sakura Farm Pork Belly was ordered (kimchi, black forbidden rice, duck egg), which was so juicy and tender. I got the Loch D' Art Salmon, which is cooked medium, unless you tell them otherwise (but medium is perfect, so don't tell them otherwise), and comes with Carolina gold grits, broccolini, tomatoes, romesco sauce and harissa. Holy mackerel (I mean, salmon)! This was a perfect fish dish, and melted in my mouth. Every bite was amazing. It was just the right amount on the plate, too -- not too much, but also completely satisfying. They have some creative desserts on the menu. I didn't really want dessert, but we were given a dessert on the house, so how could I say no? The cherry sorbet was pure, icy cherries in a glass. So refreshing, and the perfect way to end the exquisite meal. Freeland's dining room is small, and when we visited, every table was full. Like I said, definitely make a reservation. But despite all of the people, and all of the people talking, it was never too loud. They have sound-diffusing panels in the ceiling to offset some of the noise, so I never felt like I had to shout across the table. They think about every detail here! This is one example of the care Freeland's puts into their dining experience, and it's not the only one. You are well-taken-care-of here.

A true diamond in the rough...this wine bar and eatery is located in one of the ancient former…read moreindustrial buildings of the Depot District. But don't hesitate to get in here, just watch your step a bit. It's dim and romantic with a retro vibe. We ate at the bar which always tends to give a good feel for a new place. There were two barmaids who came and went as they had to serve tables too, but service was quite attentive. We were primarily served by Melissa (I hope I remembered her name right!) and she was so helpful with answering questions. We happened to come on the half price app day** so naturally we tried the Breaking Bread... incredible, easily sufficient for four people to share. It was warm, soft, cheesy and full of flavor. The marinara was delicious as was the blended cheese dip. We took half home and enjoyed it the next day. My husband had the smoked salmon sandwich. It was beautiful to behold, smelled so delectable, and off the charts delicious. After I took a bite I was jealous. I did thoroughly enjoy my BLT+E with a wonderful runny egg and thick fresh tomato. I think I would have liked it better on toasted bread vs. the bun. Everything on the menu sounded good. I had a peek at the brunch menu too. I had a cocktail called the Farm Market which was so refreshing and like a taste of summer which I needed badly on this bitter cold evening. They have a great cocktail list and of course an extensive wine list which is set up in unique categories and fun to read. My husband was happy with his wine. They also have port! Four kinds! Melissa kindly gave me a taste of one and I am SO coming back for a port flight. A word on accessibility- the main entrance has two steps up and there are sturdy grab bars on both sides but you do need to be a bit cautious at the bottom. I was told there is a rear or side entry that is wheelchair accessible. It was way too cold to explore but I'll check it out on our next visit in the very near future. If you're thinking of giving the Cork a try, don't hesitate. It's fabulous. **Yelp advises they are removing Tips (boo) so I'll note again here that apps are half price all night on Thursdays.

Food & wine choices very good. Our family ordered several items from the B menu and they were all…read morefantastic! Loved the wine & brew choices. Highly recommend. This will easily become one of our go-to restaurants!

Just got another PIT BULL. You all need to get one. THE BEST!! DON'T let this go away again!!! Post…read moreanother picture when I get it.

Great place to drink and meet great people the atmosphere is very friendly the food is amazing…read moreJbolts cheesesteaks not expensive either.