It was a middle of the week get the hell outta town kinda night. So, I looked into some of Fort Wayne’s finest watering holes and found me a local gem. Once the first Kroger (grocery store) in Fort Wayne, now considered the “Original” of a total of 4 Mad Anthony locations.

The brewery/restaurant has 2 separate dining areas, a full-service bar with 20 taps, and a patio to take in the scenery outside. Ok, it is probably best to just stay inside. If you do stay inside, make sure you look up at the ceiling where local artists have contributed to pay homage to the different styles of beer, or to the members that can’t stop drinking them. Since Indiana doesn’t sell alcohol on Sunday, Mad Anthony’s takes advantage of the Senate Bill 75 that permits microbrews to have carryout sales as long as the brewing and selling is done at the same address. No days off here at Mad Anthony!

Brewery Review:

Beer: 0.75

There are 20 beers on tap. I tried 5 of them in my flight with none disappointing me and only one “wow” me with the Louis’ Grande Pepper coming in 🔥🔥🔥

Atmosphere: 0.50

I told you it was a middle of the week get the hell outta town kind of night. So, it would be unfair to judge the environment based on the night. But you saw character with stages set up for bands, and the scene…just stay inside.

Uniqueness: 0.75

Tons of character. I’m trying to get up on that ceiling!

Service: 1.0

You thought that Senate Bill stuff came off the dome? That right there is knowledge passed down from the bartender, who also got brownie points for her continued interest to go on the Bourbon Trail.

Wildcard: 0.5

The Sunday fill up station for carry outs seem like a convenient revenue generating option.

Overall: 3.5 out of 5.0

Mad Anthony Brewing Company 2002 Broadway

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

(260) 426-2537

Hours:

Monday: 11 am – 12am

Tuesday & Wednesday: 11 am – 11 pm

Thursday: 11 am – 12am

Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 1 am

Sunday: 11 am – 11 pm