Weekend guide

48 hours in Indianapolis, Indiana

A two-day route built from 43 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Bier Brewery and Taproom →

    Microbrewery

    Bier Brewery and Taproom

    Indianapolis, Indiana

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Big Lug Canteen →

    Brewpub

    Big Lug Canteen

    Indianapolis, Indiana

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Black Circle Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Black Circle Brewing

    Indianapolis, Indiana

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Black Acre Brewing →

    Brewpub

    Black Acre Brewing

    Indianapolis, Indiana

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Planning FAQs for Indianapolis

How should I spend 48 hours in Indianapolis taprooms?

Start at Bier Brewery and Taproom, then Big Lug Canteen, Black Circle Brewing, Black Acre Brewing. The route uses 43 independent listings in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Indianapolis?

Bier Brewery and Taproom is a top dog-friendly taproom in Indianapolis, with Big Lug Canteen also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Indianapolis have outdoor patios?

Bier Brewery and Taproom, Big Lug Canteen, Black Acre Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Indianapolis taprooms?

Black Circle Brewing, Books & Brews, Brugge Brasserie list food trucks in Indianapolis. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 43 taprooms in Indianapolis →