Alcatraz Brewing Company
317-488-1230
49 W Maryland St Ste 104 (Circle Centre Mall) Indianapolis, IN 46204
Categories:
Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Brewers, Banquet Rooms
Message from Alcatraz Brewing Company
Alcatraz Brewing Company specializes in award-winning beers and ales brewed on the premises. Serving typical pub fare, this restaurant and brewery serves lunch and dinner including sandwiches, salads, pizza, pastas, fajitas, grilled New York steaks, flat iron steaks, filet mignon, house smoked double cut pork chop, crispy Thai chicken, grilled atlantic salmon, fish and chips, short ribs and more.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortJail bars are everywhere you look, but there's no need to escape this Alcatraz. With copper tanks, steel catwalks and an airy dining room, it's the perfect combination of brewery, restaurant and sports bar to keep just about anyone happy. A huge TV screen--78 inches wide and weighing over 250 pounds--and 11 other monitors are scattered throughout. From the light and refreshing Searchlight Golden Ale to the rich and hearty Breakout Stout, beer lovers of every stripe will be satisfied by the seasonal brew selection.
Key Points
- Handcrafted beers
- Brewed on premises
- Selection of ales
The Inside Scoop
- On the Menu - Don't forget to eat: Waffle fries, fab sandwiches, burgers, brick oven pizza and grilled Angus steaks make for stellar snackables.
Insider Pages Reviews for Alcatraz Brewing Company
This place is a nice brewery to go to try authentic made beer by the company. The food is good, but nothing over the top or something they specialize in. They have a wide variety of beers that they make and introduce seasonal beers on occasion. It's spacious but service can be slow at times. Pricing is moderate.
Posted 11/10/08 | Report Abuse
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What is this doing in Eastern European?
by yesiwillhaveanother
This place is always crowded (I don't no why). It serves mediocre pub food. Beer selection is average. I would rather eat at the Steak and Shake.
Posted 02/11/08
Escape to Alcatraz
by ashnicole602
The atmosphere is wonderful! The resteraunt has a trendy, ambient feel and the food is great!!! In my opinion, the Big House Red is the best beer they brew and the atlantic Salmon with the mango sauce is devine!!! It's in the middle of everything, so if you are staying downtown it is very convenient. I can't say how much I enjoyed this restaurant!!! You have to try it!
Pros: food , mood, friendly staff
Posted 01/16/06
good God does this place suck!
by lurchl
I can't understand the hoopla! I have been here 3 times now, and each time the food has been substandard to nasty and the beer just so-so. There's better selections of both to be had across the street.
Posted 04/06/05
Lock Me Up!
by dogbrick
Alcatraz is located on the ground floor of the Circle Center Mall in Downtown Indianapolis.
The atmosphere is a weird mix of sports bar and 50's diner. There is a lot of metal everywhere, and pennants/paraphernalia of the various Indiana sports teams. Alcatraz has 9 or so beers in rotation, some are average and a couple are pretty good. They do brew a couple unique beers like a Ginseng Ale which you have to give them credit for.
The service is about what you'd expect at a mall brewpub. The server was pretty helpful with the different beers, and was kind enough to help with questions about the local hockey scene!
The food was pretty good, if pricey.
All in all there is no reason not to visit this brewpub if you are in downtown Indy, especially since it is in walking distance of two others (RAM and Rock Bottom).
Pros: Good beers
Cons: Pricey
Posted 01/22/04
Hands Down The Best Bartenders
by jwilhere
Alcatraz has a good mix of staff and service. The bar staff is funny and good looking. There is one HOT bartender but I forget her name. See you there soon. The big screen is a must see and the ribs are to die for.
Pros: inexpensive, great beer, good service
Posted 10/17/02
Great Times at Alcatraz!
by slmullen
Alcatraz is a really great place to have a few beers over a good appitizer. I love trying new and different beers and Alcatraz is a definite A!
Pros: Good Atmosphere, Great drinks, Good value
Cons: Parking, A little crowded
Posted 07/21/02
Better Beer in the Best Place
by rplocica
Loved it for a late lunch and loved the scenery seated around the place. Enjoyed the beers and super servers with a really wide selection of foods for a Sports Bar. A great place for tourists like us or the locals as all said around town and we saw the local yuppies doing lunch as well.
Pros: Beer, Babes, Fun
Posted 07/12/02