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Fort Wayne Breweries
Founded in our significant German heritage, beer and breweries are a big part of Fort Wayne’s history.
If you are looking for Fort Wayne’s best bars, and the best local beers in Indiana, you’ve come to the right place! Fort Wayne’s many unique breweries offer outstanding craft beers in cool venues, alongside farm-to-fork food, games, and fun.
Or, scan the listings below to find the brewery or beer that best speaks to your taste!
Meet Fort Wayne's Brewers
Get a taste of Fort Wayne's breweries and discover how these entrepreneurs are utilizing local products to produce award-winning craft brews. Watch Video
2Toms Brewing Company
Adventure away from typical brews at 2Toms Brewing Company! Try any one of their specialized beers for an experience full of big aromas and big flavors.
Ambrosia Orchard Cidery & Meadery
Find your new favorite hard cider or mead at this 12-acre apple orchard! All ages are welcome to come enjoy food and music, while adults can sip on fresh ciders.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Offering 11 award-winning signature beers and cider on tap, along with 10 rotating seasonal beers throughout the year. A beer for everyone, and any occasion.
dot & line brewing company
A brewery started by a printing company? That's right! The Dot & Line team invites you to try their unique craft beers inside the taproom or out on the patio.
Fortlandia Brewing Company
A creative nano brewery, Fortlandia is tucked away on Spring Street, a short drive from downtown. Their brews include lagers, wheats, sours, IPAs, porters, and stouts.
GnomeTown Brewing Co. on the Landing
Relax, laugh, and connect with friends at this charming spot on The Landing, Fort Wayne's first main street.
Granite City Food & Brewery
Granite City is a polished casual American restaurant where you will find fresh, high-quality menu items and a full list of hand-crafted beers to match the flavors of their made-from-.scratch recipes.
Hop River Brewing Company
Enjoy an authentic family-friendly brewery atmosphere with long community tables and snacks to share with your whole group or come have a seat at our bar and make a new friend!
Hoppy Gnome & Gnometown Brewing
If you're looking for a unique experience, pull up a seat at Hoppy Gnome where craft beers and unique food meet. Think copious amounts of fun tacos, tortas, and creative dishes, paired with their artisan brews. Or schedule a time to brew your own beer at Gnometown Brewing.
Junk Ditch Brewing Company
Discover handcrafted beers and creative dishes that reflect the season and showcase local farmers at this destination restaurant on West Main Street. Or find the Junk Ditch Food Truck around town!
Kekionga Craft Company
The first hard cidery in Fort Wayne. Kekionga Craft Company has been able to find its home at the Goeglein Mill and has started to produce great tasting and easy drinking hard cider for its northeast Indiana community. Located on Maysville Road.
Mad Anthony Brewing Company
With four locations around the Fort Wayne area, you can grab a pint of their award-winning hand-crafted ales or lagers, and enjoy a full food menu and weekly live music.
SolBird Kitchen & Tap
Birdboy brews and Tex-Mex food creations from chef Jerry Perez.
Summit City Brewerks
Summit City Brewerks offers 40 taps - 20 of their own and 20 from other breweries.
Three Rivers Distilling Company
If you're in the mood for spirits, check out a tour enjoy dinner and a cocktail at Three Rivers Distilling Company. This artisan distillery specializes in vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin grown from Indiana crops.
Trubble Brewing
Come to this brewery to awaken your taste buds with a selection of local and regional craft beers, and make sure you try some of their delicious, fresh food.
07 Pub
This neighborhood watering hole features tasty eats washed down with the beer or cocktail of your choice.
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
A wide menu of food and drinks for whatever your tastebuds want.
Black Dog Pub
Rotating craft brews and homemade food.
Deer Park Irish Pub
A local favorite for craft beers and food, this neighborhood bar is located just outside downtown near the University of Saint Francis.
Hotel Tango Distillery - Fort Wayne Tasting Room
Enjoy a laidback vibe and fine cocktails. Veteran owned, with all branches represented in art and decor.
J.K. O'Donnell's Irish Ale House
An authentic Irish pub in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne. The cuisine and libations here do not disappoint.
O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Traditional Irish cuisine and Guinness always on tap.
The Pub @ 1802
Comfortable food and drink with ample screens for sports and entertainment.
Ted's Beerhall
Food, drinks, and games. This northside hangout features a beercade, an arcade for grown ups.
Trion Tavern
A craft beer destination, with more than 50 on tap.
Welch's Ale House
This bar, just south of downtown, offers craft beer, cocktails and food. A large patio is available in warmer weather.
Transportation Options
Please enjoy our local watering holes responsibly.
Local company Brewhound Bus offers tours for several local bars, breweries, and wineries.
For more information on transportation options, check out Taxi and Rideshare info.