Metazoa Brewing Company
Brewery
4.6 (817 on Google)
About Metazoa Brewing Company
Metazoa Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery on South College Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. Since it opened in 2016, it has given 5% of its profits to animal and wildlife organizations. The brewery says it was voted Brewery of the Year at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival.
The taproom always has at least 16 beers on tap. The lineup runs from true-to-style traditional ales to quirky experimental one-offs. The beers are easy drinking but big on flavor.
The open-concept room has skyline views. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome inside, on the outdoor patio and in an on-site dog park. The whole place is 21 and over. The taproom hosts corporate events, puppy birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, yoga classes and DIY workshops.
From Metazoa's own website, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Metazoa?
Yes. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom, on the patio and in the dog park.
Can I bring kids to Metazoa?
No. The taproom and dog park are 21 and over, and only people 21 or older are allowed on site.
Can I book an event at Metazoa?
Yes. The taproom hosts corporate and non-profit events, puppy birthday parties, meet-ups and rehearsal dinners. Event requests go through a form on the website, and inquiries are only accepted for certain days each week.
Is there a mug club?
Yes. Mug Club members bring their own 20 oz. mug, the brewery stores it, and members get perks that include more beer.
Which breweries are close by?
Sun King Brewery is 0.4 miles away and Chilly Water Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away. Taxman CityWay is 0.5 miles away and The Tap is 0.7 miles away.
Answers come from Metazoa's website, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Metazoa
Bring the dog, but leave the kids at home. The taproom is strictly 21 and over, while leashed dogs can come inside or run in the dog park.
Check What's On Tap and the taproom events page on metazoabrewing.com before you go. If you want to host a party, send the event form early, since bookings are only taken for certain days.
Chilly Water and Taxman CityWay are each about half a mile off. Sun King Brewery is 0.4 miles away.