At a Glance
- Capacity: Up to 10 people
- Duration: 1.5-2 hours
- Location: the Rathskeller at the Historic Athenaeum
- Type: Building tour and beer tasting
Highlights
- Guided by a Certified Cicerone (beer sommelier) and local beer historian.
- Enjoy a variety of German brews in the beautiful beer garden or Bavarian-inspired beer hall.
- Sample small bites of traditional German fare alongside your German beer at Indy’s oldest restaurant.
- Learn about Indy’s German heritage…especially as it relates to beer!
Overview
Step back in time and drink beer with the ghosts of Indy’s brewing past at the historic Athenaeum. Your tour takes place in a former German club, once frequented by many of Indy’s most influential citizens. The tour starts with a brief history of the building where you’ll also learn about the German influence in Indianapolis, especially as it relates to beer! Then you’ll head to the Bavarian-inspired beer hall and destination-worthy beer garden at Indy’s oldest restaurant, the Rathskeller, where your guide will lead you through an educational tasting of German beer complimented by a sample platter of traditional German fare.
A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the Athenaeum Foundation.
Details
About the Athenaeum:
The Athenaeum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the most ornate and best-preserved building affiliated with the German American community of Indianapolis and includes the Rathskeller, beer hall and beer garden. The award-winning beer garden is a popular fixture in the Mass Ave Cultural District and often hosts live music on weekends. Come for the tour and then stay for the party!
The Beer
Tour includes a guided tasting with a generous variety of German brews. Discover how diverse the wide world of lagers can be!
There is a full bar available. Guests are welcome to purchase additional beverages.
The Food
Tour includes a smattering of traditional German fare to enjoy alongside your German beer.
Dietary restrictions may be considered when requested 24 hours in advance.
What to Bring
- Don’t forget your photo ID. Anyone who wishes to consume alcohol must be 21+
- Cash if you wish to tip your guide. (Although it is not required and never expected.)
Book your tour today!
Meeting details and locations will be sent with your confirmation.
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