Metazoa Brewing Company

I was the photographer for a recent adoption event. I stayed for about 4 hours and the whole time the staff was fantastic. They helped with setup and were easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone who finds themselves interested.

over all a fantastic place. however aggressive dogs should not be allowed. took my puppy there today and when i pulled up there was another dog already there that almost attacked him if it wasn't for the gate in between them.. the last time i went there it was a really fun time.

Decent overall, good bartenders. Aside from the person trying to speak at just enough decibels to make the sale. Doesn't wanna be here vibes. If you get the PI truck food, ask for it we'll done. Otherwise you'll get pizza you need a fork to eat.

Such an amazing place to bring your dogs and drink some beer. The bartenders are always super friendly and accommodating, especially Sebastian and Kenny. Lumi and Leica give it 5/5 tail wags.

Super solid brewery that flies under the radar. Fun animal themes for the decor and beer labels (which you can grab for free), and they specifically fund conservancy efforts with their profits. Friendly, quick staff. They do warn that nobody under 21 (no kids or babies, included) is allowed - plan accordingly. Enjoyed the visit!

Amazing beers. Great cause (drink beer help animals)!! Love it i would give it 10 stars if I could. They have their own dog park and all. Could be happier with the atmosphere.

Visited 4 breweries during our brief time in Indianapolis, and this was our favorite, as much for the dogs as the beer. Don't get me wrong - beer was on point. But the dog park and their commitment to helping animals makes this place really special. Loved hanging out and watching the dogs play over a delicious flight. Wish we lived closer!

My favorite dog park and brewery. Great beer. Food truck zoos good to snack. Huge plus they have a little dog park. Friendly staff and all the dog owners that bring their pets are very responsible and attentive. Awesome place to socialize your dog and meet some great people.

I am with a nationwide rescue. All the dog parks in Indianapolis need certified to get in. We were picking up 2 Irish Wolfhound puppies and 1 Older female. We just needed a spot to potty break and to exchange them. I live in Missouri the rescues were from 2 different states. You know the saying "it takes a village". Metazoa was a part of our village today. They provided a clean environment and great atmosphere for the exchange. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great beer too! Every thing about Metazoa is for helping animals!!

Metazoa has awesome beer and they have a couple of seltzer options too if you're not into beer. They don't serve food so dogs are welcome. They have a FREE dog park out back too. So hard to find a free dog area anymore. They have food trucks on weekends - make sure to follow on social media so you know when they'll be there. We brought our one dog that is okay with dogs and he was pretty overwhelmed even still. Please only bring your dog if they are well behaved and really like other dogs and people. Even without dogs, it can be overstimulating for me to be here when it's super packed. I prefer weekdays when it's not so busy :) This last trip, my car's axel broke in the parking lot and we were unable to move it out of the way until a tow truck came. The manager came out and was the absolute sweetest. She helped direct traffic, ease our minds, and even gave us a free beer!

The Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis this year brought me to a few different breweries (mostly for the after-conference events). But one that I made sure to stop by on my first day outside of the actual events was Metazoa. I hadn't heard much about them, but saw them as an option to pick up the commemorative beer and decided to give them a shot. I was excited (so much so that I sent pictures to MANY people) that they are super dog friendly. To the point that most of their beer names are dog / animal adjacent. They also have a pet of the month, which is just absolutely adorable. I enjoyed a flight of their beers while I waited for the first day's event. Fast & the Furriest: A Belgian IPA Mortal Wombat: A German Pilsner Puppy Slumber Party: A Peanut Butter Milk Stout Me Goose-Ta: A Mexican Lager Wicked Pawesome: An IPA with Loral and El Dorado Tropical Nap in the Hammock: A Cream Ale ____

Metazoa has lovely brews, great staff, and friendly customers. What could make that better you may ask? You can bring your dog! This is my favorite place to bring my pup. Having a dog park brings Metazoa far ahead of other dog friendly establishments. They donate money to help pets from the beer you purchase! Drink beer for a good cause while you and your furry friend have a great time :) Frequently they host events as well as food trucks with great food.

Discovered Metazoa after having a Puppy Slumber party draft beer at Broad Ripple Tavern. This is a good stout. So finally was able to check out their brewery. Really nice location with parking spots. If you love dogs. you're going to love this place. Ambience is chill. Service at the bar is great. You just have to check your tabs as they mistakenly added a drink that I didn't order but once pointed out, they were able to resolve the issue without hassle. The only downside here is there's not much food option if you're hungry. Other than that, a great place for drinks and to hang out with man's bestfriend.

This is maybe the most dog-focused, dog-friendly brewery I have ever been to! And, if you got to a lot of breweries you know that the overlap between "brewery people" and "dog people" is ENORMOUS. To other highlight for me were the staff who were both very friendly AND very knowledgable. There was a wide selection of taps, although I wish they had more lagers, particularly hoppy ones!

This place is AWESOME! The beer is great, the service is friendly, the vibe is chill, and the location is fun. There's a lot of dogs here, so if you don't like dogs, you might want to go someplace less awesome.

We had the best visit today! Delicious IPA, friendly staff and a place for the pups! Fell in love with the outdoor dog park with pool set up. We met lots of super nice people and our dogs had a blast. We will never miss a chance to stop here while traveling again!

We love that this place is very very dog friendly, they don't sell any food but you're allowed to bring some or get something delivered, sometimes they also have a food truck outside We love Wednesday bingo nights here, you can play bingo for free and get prizes while you enjoy their beers, they have extensive beers on tap. And some profits go to an animal related organization The place has a big bar area but also a lot of chairs and tables for everyone, it's clean and bartenders are very friendly. They also have a dog park for your dogs in the area, not a big parking lot but I never not find a spot yet

Service is outstanding. We had the peanut butter stout and trash panda. Both are so delicious. Ambiance is perfect. Super dog/any animal friendly. There's a dog park and events for your pets. No kids allowed and it's 21+ up only. They accommodate to the community and their pets. Definitely my husband and I will be back.

This place gets incredibly busy on the weekends, you may have trouble finding a parking spot. Despite how busy it gets, the beer-tenders are really friendly and patient with sampling and any questions you may have. Beer is good, dogs are good, highly recommend. Not family friendly, but it's nice to have one place kids aren't allowed. Love Metazoa got proposed to here in September of 2022.

Pretty unique bar that allows dogs and runs frequent events of all sorts--weekly trivia on Tuesdays ($5 per team to play), painting, cake decorating, holiday parties, etc. The parking lot can get pretty tight, so pack some patience and be prepared to park on College Ave. You can bring in your own food, order cluster truck for delivery, or enjoy from the food truck parked outside (it's been vegan recently and I haven't tried it myself). Options are pretty limited for those who don't enjoy beer. I've had their cherry limeade pander bear seltzer and the all to whale apple cider seltzer, but haven't particularly been impressed with either. I'd love to see a more fruit-forward cider and/or new seltzer flavor.

From out of town and decided to pop in for a beer at Metazoa. I'm 53 years old and I look my age, and I do understand that some places still have to check ID. But this lady scrutinized my ID for several minutes...so much so that I thought she was joking. When I jokingly said "oh is this an Indiana thing?" She said "no, it's a USA thing" and shoved my ID back in my face. Not sure what that was all about, but this lady clearly needs to venture out to some breweries outside of Indiana...cuz this is not a thing. Anyway, we had a beer and then went to Sun King Brewery down the street. Much nicer people, better beer and great food. We won't be back to this place.

Love: The patio. I love all the dogs, just such a fun and unique experience. The skyline view is a nice touch at night. I played bingo and it was so much fun. Like: The beer, pretty good. I had the Peanut Butter Stout and it was probably my favorite. I didn't get the bartender's name, but she was great. She was able to help me find a couple of things to try. No food here, so a place I'll have to come back when they have a food truck outside or bring my own.

We love Metazoa & our dogs love it more! Their beer selection is phenomenal. We love that we can enjoy a beer and the dog park in our trip. Special shout out to trash panda! The regulars are so nice and welcoming which you don't get at some bars. They do not offer food as they allow you to bring your animals inside but there is usually a food truck out back! Lots of seating out in the dog park & inside for whatever you're in the mood for. The dog park isn't huge by any means but it's perfect for your pup to get some exercise & socialize with others while you're still able to keep a close eye on them. The dog park is free and you can stay as long as you'd like.

This is heaven for any pet lover! At any point, you are greeted by one or dozens of happy, excited faces - and that's just the staff. But really, they are all friendly and happy to help you figure out what you want to drink. There are always plenty of wagging tails happy for a pet. There is also a park outside if your furry friend needs to get some zoomies out while you enjoy your drink or any of the food trucks that sit outside. Free bingo and trivia nights are also a good excuse to get friends together and win free drinks at the same time.

Love this place. They allow dogs and encourage dogs! Even has a dog park! So much fun and folks who visit always bring dogs!

We love coming to Metazoa. The service and ambiance are great! Friendly staff, you get to know the dog's parents and my fur babies can socialize and enjoy their time. Would recommend it for any dog parents that would want to relax and still enjoy their time.

Came here on our trip to Indy. Awesome brewery and tap room. Every beer we tried was excellent - quite tasty. Super pet-friendly with a small onsite dog park/run, lots of dog bowls for water. Beautiful artwork of animals on walls throughout. Can submit photos and story to enter for 'Pet of the Month'. 5% of profits go to animals causes/organizations.

Best place in Indiana, good beer and they give 5% to dogs . Lots of locals and they all bring the love of their life the dog! Many, many beers to choose from. Staff is always busy but very willing to help with beer.

One of my friends mentioned going to the Disney Trivia here not long ago. Sure! Sign me up! Well, I knew parking was going to be tricky. The parking lot is small and people were parking in places that weren't even parking spots which made it hard to leave. I found a spot and when you walk in you have a nice view of the dog park and the skyline. When you head inside you see games you can take and play at the table. Having coming from work and the others in our group that hadn't had dinner either we thought maybe they would have some food trucks. Well, they had one. It was a vegetarian one. Not that that's bad that wasn't what we all wanted. They don't serve any food inside which is a real bummer. So, we had to figure out that it would be easier for one of us go pick up our food versus pay the ridiculous prices for delivery! That is a major drawback to this place not serving food inside. Oh, and it's 21+ also so keep that in mind. Being that 3 out of the 4 of us are not big beer drinkers it was hard to find something to drink also. We chose some hard seltzer drink I can't remember the name of it It was pink and good. For the interior lots of tables and lots of people with their dogs. They give 5% back to animals and wildlife organizations. Which is good! I didn't really know what was going on in the area behind us. Dogs were standing on the tables and it seemed like a free for all. I didn't like that if you're going to come and eat at that table you've had dogs walking all over it. For the Disney trivia a couple of the questions were sounds you had to listen to and that was really hard to hear over everyone talking. The questions some were easy most of them were pretty hard. You needed to have watched a lot of the newer movies. :-/ Overall, it's ok. If they had more options on things to eat and drink it might be better. I don't know that's about all I can say for Metazoa.

I tried this little spot on my way to the airport. Excellent brewery in what looks like a cool upcoming area of town. The staff was friendly. It was slow on a Thursday afternoon, but the brewery could accommodate a large crowd inside and out. By far the coolest feature was a huge outdoor dog park with a live feed into the brewery. What a damn brilliant idea. I go to a lot of breweries and have never seen this before and I don't understand why. It's such a great idea. The beer was decent. Not amazing, but good. I didn't see any food, but there was food truck outside so I assume that opens at some point. I'd definitely go back here when I am in Indy again.

I won't be returning. I recently visited the College Avenue taproom after work for a beer. This was my third or fourth time visiting this year. On this occasion, I was asked to show my ID. I did, and was told that I couldn't be served. My drivers license had expired a couple of weeks ago (this was news to me, I had overlooked the expiration). The bartended followed the ID check with a snippy "in fact, you'll need to leave the premises immediately." I was in fact leaving. I found this rude. I am 54 years old and definitely don't look a day under 40. Here is the statement from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco commission about checking ID's: "Indiana law requires permittees and their employees to check identification of any person under the age of 40 when conducting carryout sales. While there is no similar ID requirement law for on-premise consumption, the Excise Police encourage requiring identification from anyone appearing under 26 years of age when making sales for on-premise consumption. Acceptable forms of identification are picture ID's, including but not limited to, a driver's license, state-issued ID card, US Government identification. REMEMBER: If you still question the age of the person you should refuse to serve them." Thus, being asked to leave the premises is not a requirement of state law. Metazoa also has a small dog park, and I have noticed many people there with their pets, not drinking beer. Were these folks carded to be on the premises? Doubtful. I read Metazoa's online code of conduct and FAQ's and did not see anything about leaving the premises without a current ID. I am clearly over 50 years old. The employee who did not serve me may have been doing her job, but her legalistic response and verbal tone made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome and I will not be returning. I have many choices in Indy to enjoy a craft beer after work.

We arrived at 4pm for a "Brew Crew" sampling and the parking lot had plenty of room. I took advantage of their "Happy Hour" but we also tried offerings from their other boards as well. There are good choices on all 3 menu boards. light, malty and hoppy so good variety including some flavored seltzers as well. The bartenders are very friendly and also appear honest as one member lost their wallet and it was later found and held at the bar. They have dog park adjacent to the outdoor terrace. It's great to see the pups. There is no food offered by Metazoa but you are welcome to bring or order in delivery. They have a food truck invited most nights, that evening it was Porkopolis and it was very good. Just have to roll the dice and Hope you get a good food truck. There is PLENTY of room in the building so you won't feel packed in there. HOWEVER parking will possibly be an issue later in the evening or during televised sporting events or parties/events. That means you may have to use street parking. I contacted Metazoa as their Happy Hour offerings did not appear clear to me on their web or in bar info. They got right back to us with the following (as of 9.27.24). Our Happy Hour specials are listed below and these discounts are valid from 3-6pm Monday through Friday. Please let me know if you have any additional questions and thank you for your support of Metazoas taproom! Monday: $5 malty pints Tuesday: $2 off all pints Wednesday: $2 off Hoppy beers Thursday: $5 light pints Friday: $10 pitchers Enjoy!

We recently tried all the new winter seasonals from Metazoa and were pleasantly surprised with their flavors and selection. My favorite was the Trash Panda, a vanilla latte inspired blonde ale, and Baxter's favorite was Santa Paws, a holiday spiced milk stout. We love that they allow dogs and animal welfare is their mission. I'll tell ya what, they have the best bbq truck in all of Indy permanently parked in their lot - Old Gold. YUM!

Nice environment, friendly staff, and although I'm not a beer person, which they had many options, they did allow me to taste test a few seltzers! Very dog friendly. Small dog park on outside but are allowed inside as well. They don't serve food and unfortunately the food truck was not open that was outside on Sunday.

I have been to this place a few times and they always have a lot going on. It is a very fun place and is the most dog friendly spot you will find. I felt out of place that I did not have a dog. They have a small dog park in the park, just off of the parking lot. Additionally, some of their proceeds go to dog related charities. The dog park was packed when I was there. The restaurant has a nice patio area and a resident food truck, Old Gold Barbecue. The place has bar seating, a taproom, and tables just along the outside. You will find televisions all around the bar and dining area that are usually playing sports. As you would expect, they have a wide selection of bottled beer and beer on tap. The bar is very clean. It was really impressed. In addition, to their adult beverages, they allow patrons to bring their own food in or have it delivered. This is a nice and trendy brewery and as I mentioned, has a lot going on. I have even ran a few 5Ks here. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the place has a really cool vide. If you are with or without a pooch this is a place worth checking out. You can watch a game, while hanging out with good friends and sipping on a savory adult beverage.

I took my dog here and got a beer it was during the summer time. This is a nice place to be able to take your dog because they have a lovely dog park. The park is free. I wish they sold wine at this place just because I am not a beer drinker. The environment was wonderful and staff were friendly and helpful. I would take my dog back here again.

Great beer at Metazoa. Always make a point to stop here when I'm in Indy. They have some real solid IPAs but they do all kinds of styles. The puppy slumber party is a really tasty peanut butter stout. Also they support great animal causes and 5% of all their profits go back to those causes. Nice! They love animals here and tons of people bring their dogs. Fun to watch all the dogs interact while sipping a beer.

If you love dogs and beer, this is your place! I got the Mastiff Hops which was a solid IPA! Our friends shared two flights and rated them (I shared this pic of their ratings in case people wanted to see what to try)! The place had a really cool vibe about it and it really was astounding how many dogs there were in this brewery! There's even a small dog park attached/ outside of the brewery!!! The bartenders were pretty mellow and down to Earth. I'd definitely come back here the next time I'm in Indianapolis!!

I have to be honest. I only came for the bunnies! I visited this past Saturday to partake in bunny yoga. This was my second time visiting the establishment and my experience was great each time. At the end of the yoga session, attendees were able to order a beer from the bar. I hate the taste of beer, but I knew they offered a number of different flavors and I decided to go with the Cherry Limeade Pander Bear. It was actually pretty tasty and did not have the traditional beer taste. Overall, Metazoa is a cool place to visit, even if you're not a beer drinker. The staff are friendly and they offer a number of events including trivia night and "paint your pet". They're also dog friendly, with a dog park in the back.

I will start by saying I already knew we would enjoy the beer because we have had the opportunity to try it from our local liquor store. That said we really enjoyed ourselves but you need to be prepared for the amount of dogs that will be there. The smell of dogs is strong, we didn't mind and all the dogs were well behaved, but you should be prepared.

I had such a good experience here with my friends! We came to watch the College Football National Championship game. M friends and I got some pitchers to share. We got 2 pitchers of the hard seltzer (Cherry Lime flavor) and 1 pitcher of beer (my friends ordered the beer so I don't know what they ordered). Service was great and everyone was so friendly! I also love that Metazoa is dog friendly and I was surprised to see so many dogs on a cold winter night.

Pups & brews, what more can I ask for?! Metazoa Brewing Company is one of the many breweries in Indianapolis but the only one I had the pleasure of visiting while I was there. My friend has a pup so we decided to have some girl time and let little Mochi run out her energy with some furry friends in their dog park. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. If you are hungry, they have a BBQ food truck outside with some BOMB BBQ. That says a lot considering I'm not a huge fan of BBQ myself but their brisket was *chefs kiss*. The dog park is pretty spacious and has artificial turf. There are mostly big dogs (at least during my visit) that come here but everyone is super friendly with the best behaved dogs. I had a couple of beers but my absolute favorite (like absolute favorite beer of all-time) was discovered here. I love the Trash Panda- a vanilla latte-inspired blonde ale. I feel like coffee beers are usually porters so I was so surprised how light and coffee-like this beer tasted. I'm not the most well-versed when it comes to brews but if this is a usual thing, I am so in. Until my next trip to Indy, I will be craving the Trash Panda.

10/10 recommend, Faith and Daniel were very kind and helpful with recommendations for someone who does not like beer lol

I was dog sitting for a friend and had never been here but decided to take lil boots to the dog park, now it's my favorite brewery

I love this location, and since I had been last they have expanded their outdoor seating which is perfect for the nice weather. If you haven't been check this place out soon, they have a wide variety of craft beer that ranges from light to dark and all of it is tasty. We stopped off and hung out on the patio for some time after the Italian fest, I ended up getting a beer flight which I love to do because it gives you a variety of flavors and then you can get a true pint of what you truly enjoy. The staff here is great, and will make recommendations and answer questions if you have them. I plan to pop back in soon!

Having heard great things about this award winning brewery, I decided to check it out. While I won't put it in the upper echelon of breweries, I'll say I was pleasantly surprised. Just a short distance down College road from Sun King (which admittedly I didn't care for) and St Joseph, you could line up a nice brewery day with this being the terminus. Definitely the best of the lot for my money. And if you're into flights, you could do up to 10 in one go! There's a food truck outside and plenty of seating outdoors.

If you like doggos, this is the place for you. They have plenty of inside and outside seating. Their dog park is very nice and well kept. Plenty of stuff to keep the dogs entertained! We only had a couple of beers, but that didn't stop the ladies behind the bar to offer suggestions and samples. It was pretty crowded for a Sunday afternoon, but that meant more dogs! They have a BBQ food truck on site. We have had it before and it is delicious. Make sure to check their hours because I am not sure they operate the same times as the brewery. This is definitely a great local brewery to check out if you are visiting or a local!

The only thing better than great beer, is great beer with a purpose. Metazoa's mission to use proceeds to help animals is a great business model. But that aside, their beer and customer service are fantastic. This was my first time back in a while and I was thrilled to find there were some great seasonal beer options. I went with a flight, and the Vanilla latte-inspired blonde Ale stood out. Also, its named Trash Panda, which is amazing. We always find ample parking in the lot and even when it's busy, service is friendly and quick. We aren't a dog family, but a huge draw for this place is that they're dog friendly. I'm ashamed I waited so long between visits here. I won't be making that mistake again.

IF YOU LIVE OR YOU ARE JUST VISITING THE CITY WITH YOUR PUP, YOU NEED TO GO HERE! The only reason I go downtown is to this place! Great dog park in back and great beer! Every staff member is friendly and they genuinely care about your dog!

It's been a long year since being back to Metazoa, but such a wonderful visit to drink great beer and visit with my beautiful friend Yo. Ladies, Gentlemen, Women, Men, Hims, Hers, Thems, Theys, Its,Its nots, you all will feel welcome here at Metazoa. The brews are great, the BBQ Truck is awesome and so many friendly Canine Companions will make your day. And you can't help but smile if you're lucky enough to meet Yo and see her beautiful smile and brilliant personality. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! YOU WILL TOO!!

Great brewery with great beer. Allowed dogs and was pretty big so we had plenty of space.

Trivia/Bingo night are free now! I love how simple it is to reserve a table now! My friends won a growler fill and 5 free pints.

I really enjoyed the Blueberry Bandit it's a wheat beer with a hint of blueberry. Definitely a place to check out! They even have a cute dog park to bring your pup! There was some putt-putt too. A cute place to come & spend some time outside.

Love this bar so much. Rumor had it at one time they were going to open a location in Broad Ripple. I still think they should!!!! Came here for a trivia night last week. Love that during COVID they are having you purchase a table (only $5) to make sure everyone stays socially distant. All of their beers are so great and they have a HUGE list to pick from. This location is dog friendly so it was great seeing all the different pups. I mean having a bad day, go here drink some beer and enjoy all the dogs! It's so great. Service is wonderful and they'll bring a water bowl over for your dog, they just ask if your dog has an accident to make sure you let them know so it can properly be picked up. A server will also come around frequently to clean up empty glasses. Thursday-Sunday there is a staple BBQ food truck that is opened in their parking lot. You can also bring your own food or they have a Grubhub code for free delivery. Also best pet is that 5% of sales go to animal and wildlife partnerships!

If you love beer and dogs, this is the place for you! I first discovered Metazoa this past summer when an organization I belong to was hosting a social event there. We sat inside, but there is great outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Regardless of where you sit though, you can bring your dogs with you! There are always so many cute dogs here, and there's even a dog park right outside. To make it even better, Metazoa donates a potion of their proceeds to organizations that support animals - its a win-win for animal lovers :) I am a big fan of IPAs, and my FAVORITE IPA of all time is the Hoppopotamus that they brew here. If you're into IPAs at all you must try this. But be warned - you may end up loving it as much as I do and have to take some home with you haha. I've also tried some of their light beers and have not been disappointed. They don't serve food here, but there is an awesome BBQ food truck in their parking lot that has great nachos and mac and cheese. I recommend getting it topped with their steak - its delicious! If you're a fan of trivia, bingo, or game nights in general, they often host these kinds of events here. I recently went to their Drag Bingo night, and it was great! I would have never thought of this combo, but it was a fun mashup of performances and playing bingo! They have their own parking lot, but it can be difficult to find a parking spot here. I always budget a little more travel time in case the lot is full and I have to find a street spot somewhere close.

We came here for the dog park and it was totally worth it. My dog loved all of the socialization. There is a small parking lot with a decent amount of street parking. We got beers first and then ventured outside. I got the pumpkin beer and it was yummy! There are plenty of picnic tables outside for small or big groups. We tried to sit near the dog park to keep an eye on the action. There were so many dogs everywhere - inside, outside and in the park. Mostly every dog was well behaved. There were a few who got a little crazy when they were playing in the park but owners were attentive. For food there is a permanent Bbq food truck that had a lot of tasty looking menu items. We decided to bring our own cheese and crackers to enjoy at our table. We'll try the bbq next time!

Y'all really drew a picture of a baby and crossed it out? Seems excessive. Also heard you shit talking the guys who tried to come in with their kids. A simple, "hey friends, we can't have kids on the property" would have sufficed. Do better.