Latest reviews from Terre Haute

“Great old historical building. Service was exceedingly friendly. Mostly IPA's but I like IPA's. Beers were mostly average, one of them was great. Beer on tap is cheap, to go prices are a little high. Wife and I each had a flight, an appetizer and took home four 16 oz beers for roughly $45. Not bad.“

coachd 1530 days ago

“Located in one of the old Terre Haute brewing company buildings - most likely where the brewing used to take place (M.Muggers is in another one of the old brewery buildings right around the corner - Terre Haute brewing used to be one of the top 10 largest breweries in the US but was closed in 1959). Huge interior with a great feel to the place. No dedicated parking but plenty of street parking plus a parking lot across the street that you could probably park in without a problem in the evening. They have about a dozen solid guest taps along with their own beers (3 when I went). Has a great vibe. A very nice place. Historically, it’s great to see this place up and running. Definitely worth a stop if passing by.“

shrubber85 2782 days ago

“Bar and restaurant - used to be where they brewed Champagne Velvet (now brewed by Upland - usually available). Good selection on tap - both local and national plus quite a few choices in bottles. Nice place - worth a stop if in the area.“

shrubber85 3009 days ago

“Incredible service and selection. Blows every other beer store in Terre Haute out of the water. People there are knowledgeable and friendly. They get some rare/hard to find beers as well, such as Bourbon County and KBS. Been a regular here for about 5 years and will continue to be one for a long time.“

snoot8726 3280 days ago

“Stopped in here on a Tuesday evening before an ISU basketball game. The building is a historic brick building with a wood interior. It’s a former brewery - used to be Terre Haute then Mogger’s Brewing - and they still use the word ’brewery’ on some of their online stuff and signage, which is misleading. They haven’t brewed since 2007 and have no plans to return to it, having sold off their system. This was the original home of Champagne Velvet, which was purchased by Upland. They usually keep that on tap, but not when I was there. They had some Sun King, Three Pints, Stone, Founders, and other regional and national crafts. There are some refrigerators over at the side of the bar where you walk in, and there are probably 100-200 bottles of craft stuff. The interior is all wood and fairly low lighting, very historic feeling. The staff is friendly and knowledgable, answering a lot of my questions about the place and its history and current state. It was not crowded at all and super quiet. Beers all seem to be served as pints. Prices are good - not as low as Sonka - and the food is probably a bit high for the town. Overall, super cool place and I’ll definitely be back. Worth a stop if you’re in town or even just passing through.“

phaleslu 3434 days ago

“Stopped in here after arriving in Terre Haute for a Tuesday night basketball game at ISU. The place is a double storefront sized space on the corner of Wabash and 14th. Green paint and wood panels inside, like thousands of other bars. Just a few other people there at the time, playing pool or sitting at their regular tables. The bartender was probably a student and was about as nice as could be, not to mention she really knew her stuff. I couldn’t believe some of the taps; one-offs from Lagunitas, Oskar Blues, and Triton, a handful of national and Euro macros, and plenty of other national and regional craft taps. Really impressive. I didn’t eat but the food seemed like cheap but tasty bar fare. The prices are super low; wound up being $10 for a few beers. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in town or just passing through. I’ll be back.“

phaleslu 3434 days ago

“Stopped in with my wife for lunch while passing through Terre Haute and enjoyed the stop. They didn’t have a ton of beers on draft, but they had a solid selection of bottles. I don’t know how fresh they are though, and would probably avoid IPAs/APAs. The food was good and the service was solid. Enjoyed the old brewery location and feel as well. I’ll be back.“

b3shine 3467 days ago

“Food was delicious. Great atmosphere. OUTSTANDING selection of beers!!!“

Harley_Biker 3861 days ago

“My second favorite place to go for quality beer selection and good food in Terre Haute. Only reason it doesn’t rate higher is that they have fewer taps than my first favorite (Sonka’s). Nice food menu (recommend the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich), great atmosphere in the bar.. no problems with smoke any longer as Vigo County finally went smoke free in all restaurants. Very old building with a lot of character. One of the places I make sure to take clients from out of town. The building is of historical significance as it is the former "Terre Haute Brewing Company" building. THBC was one of the top 5 breweries in the United States before prohibition. It’s signature beer was "Champagne Velvet". The owner of the building tried to revive the brewery and Champagne Velvet beer, but ultimately sold both labels separately. Terre Haute Brewing Company became Wabash Valley Brewing Company - and does not have any rights to the label Champagne Velvet. Champagne Velvet has recently been bought by Upland Brewing Company out of Bloomington Indiana. CV is now available regionally.“

cckevin 3870 days ago

“Located on a historical street of Terre Haute, Mogger’s has three distinct sections. The dining area, the bar area, and the outside patio. The patio is the most recent addition. It was built in the past 10 years. The dining area is nice, with a lot of dark wood floors, walls, table, and partitions. There are tributes to Champagne Velvet Beer dotted around the building. Champagne Velvet was a brewery in Terre Haute back in the mid-20th century that was brewed in a building adjacent to Mogger’s. There have been a couple of attempts to resurrect the name, but none have been extraordinarily successful. The first effort about 15 years ago seemed to be the best. With a stout, a pale, and a blonde, it seemed to be pretty tasty stuff. But, the brewer quickly jumped the shark and it went to hell in a hand basket. Currently, Upland is brewing an homage to Champagne Velvet. I haven’t had it, so I can’t make any judgment about whether or not it’s good. According to the historical accounts, Champagne Velvet was responsible for the first American-brewed Pale Ale. The bar in Mogger’s (the actual bar structure) is gorgeous and ornate. Historical relics, stained glass, and signs add to the décor of this nearly exclusively dark wood facility. It’s a very relaxing and rustically pretty place. I’ve spent many a Friday evening here, so I have a warm fondness for it. The service is usually good and attentive. Never pretentious. Beer selection is better than average for the town. While there 10 or fewer taps, they are usually pouring some of the Midwest’s best breweries beers. They have a wider variety of bottles in their cooler adjacent to their bar. They have some really tasty grub at good prices too. Great place. Highly recommended.“

DocJitsu 3908 days ago

“This was my home away from home when I lived in Indiana. I put a lot of work in there. Many, many, many pints. I even dug the corner table out of the garbage bin out back one day when I realized it had been replaced with a new one. I had shared so many good times at that table with lifelong friends that I couldn’t see allowing it to be discarded. I’ve seen staff turn over there several times over. I’ve even had the misfortune of losing a longtime Sonka’s manager/bartender and friend to an untimely demise. Sonka’s is the place to which I refer in so many stories--most good, a few bad, but all memories that lie in my heart where they’ll stay forever. The beer selection used to be (meaning ’99, ’00, ’01) more extensive. Offering more bottles than taps. Nowadays, Sandy, the owner, appears more interested in having more tap varieties, which, obviously, cuts down on the number of overall varieties that are available. A lot of the best Midwest offerings as well as some other American regional and international favorites are always ready to be poured for you. The atmosphere smacks of a neighborhood pub that’s seen a lot of history. For nostalgia lovers, you’ll have a soft spot in your heart for this place even if it’s the first time you’ve ever been there. I’ve often said that Sonka’s is more of an Irish pub than most Irish pubs--and I’ve been to several pubs in Ireland. I love how Sonka’s appeals to the college student, the blue collar worker, the educated professorial types, and the community leaders alike. Rarely ever any trouble. Even on the most busy days like the Indiana State University pub crawl and St. Patty’s day. Patrons are generally very welcoming and easy-going. Just a magnificent atmosphere and a place to make great memories.“

DocJitsu 4034 days ago

“One of the best bars in Terre Haute. Good selection of draft, home made chips, cheese boards and bartenders that know their beer. Recommend the chef salad - uses salad greens, ample turkey, ham and corned beef and plenty of extras. Locally owned and the owner is active in the community. Recent Upgrades (2013) have made the overall score higher. Outside renovations, another patio, fresh paint and an owner that takes pride in the business. A real destination for those visiting Terre Haute and love Beer. There are only a handful of bars/pubs in town that have real character - and Sonka’s is among them.“

cckevin 4138 days ago

“I love this place. Comfy, relaxed. Great beer on draft. Happy staff. Lots of events and good food. Best bar in Terre Haute.“

BrewSteve 4471 days ago

“Great beer selection and decent prices. Food was pretty good also.“

Block 4989 days ago

“Grew up near Terre Haute & visit this pub every time I’m Back Home Again in Indiana. Fantastic beer list, beautiful, antique bar, the very best kind of pub atmosphere. The seating areas off to your left as you come in can have somewhat of a creosote/tar odor, so sit in the bar (it can get smokey, but they have a decent amount of ventalation & fans). Their food is really great (the house dressing on their salad is even memorable!). Dripping with real-one-time-working-brewery history, it may be a shame that Champagne velvet is no longer brewed here, but that doesn’t take away from the utter charm of this terrific place. Highly recommended- wish we had anything with half the local-neighborhood-historical-bar feel this place has. Favorite place to enjoy all the midwest micro-brews I can’t get in TX.“

beer4mencc1701 5369 days ago

“Grew up near this brewery in Terre Haute and never really tried the beer until a few years ago. Very nice older but updated set of buildings. Great food within a reasonable price range. They have 12 beers on tap and over 140 different types of bottled beers. Service was very fast and very knowledgeable on the different draft beers. Worth the trip to see a famous brewery and one of the oldest still work in Indiana.“

Monroe1ato 5558 days ago

“Nice place to stop and have a beer and a Blemel Burger... They have revamped their beer menu a bit though..some for the better some not so much but the selection of midwest macro brews on tap have increased and thats a plus... Enjoy!“

kraemer420 5561 days ago

“A fun place in a historic old building. A decent set of handles is complimented by a nice selection of bottles. Lots of Belgians available. Food was good, as was the service.“

Boesky 6035 days ago

“A very nice place to visit in Terre Haute Indiana.“

ddressle 6635 days ago

“My favorite place to drink and eat. Food OK, beer great! 170 beers about another 20 on tap. They may serve domestic macro-swill, but I’ve not seen it yet.“

grimelowe 6742 days ago