Insider Pages Reviews for Alcatraz Brewing Company

3 Stars: Good beer and food (by Traci K.)

Traci K. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:06:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: What is this doing in Eastern European? (by yesiwillhaveanother)

yesiwillhaveanother — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Escape to Alcatraz (by ashnicole602)

ashnicole602 — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

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!

1 Stars: good God does this place suck! (by lurchl)

lurchl — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 02:00:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: Lock Me Up! (by dogbrick)

dogbrick — Fri, 23 Jan 2004 01:00:00 GMT

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).

5 Stars: Hands Down The Best Bartenders (by jwilhere)

jwilhere — Fri, 18 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Great Times at Alcatraz! (by slmullen)

slmullen — Mon, 22 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

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!

5 Stars: Better Beer in the Best Place (by rplocica)

rplocica — Sat, 13 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

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.