Eat & Drink

BBQ on the go, anywhere and everywhere around Putnam and surrounding counties.

The largest dining room in the county, and open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Hoover Hall features chef-created offerings in cafeteria-style groupings that include pastas, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, pizzas, salads, an extensive selection of entrees, and desserts.

A local tradition with a new location.

A dream of three young best friends coming to fruition. Lost Hollow Beer Co is more than a craft brewery, it’s a community space for all.

Home-cooked food, generous portions, incredibly friendly service and home-made desserts that will knock you out.

Every college has its IT restaurant, and Marvin’s has been DePauw’s since 1972. Order the GCB (garlic cheeseburger) with a side of fried mushrooms. You’ll come back.

Moore’s Bar is the place with the popular ‘hangover’ sandwich disguised as a huge breaded tenderloin. The outstanding fare and friendly atmosphere create a ‘reunion location’ for DePauw alumni, former residents and thousands who have known it as a great place to have a meal.

The focus is entirely “local.” Everything, from the produce and packaged goods on the shelves, is sourced locally, as is the wide variety of meats in the butcher case. Sandwiches are made-to-order from meats cut in the shop. You’ll see why customers say Myers’ Market is the best butcher shop in central Indiana.

American and BBQ flavors combine to help revitalize downtown Roachdale.

The newest restaurant south of I-70, minutes from the largest indoor equestrian facility in the state!

Scoops has become the “dessert stop” after lunch or dinner in downtown Greencastle. More than 20 flavors of ice cream are made from scratch and hand-dipped. If you like the aroma of waffle cones, you’ll want to stop in because they are made in-house, too.

Helping define “Communiversity,” the DePauw University bookstore and Starbucks share a downtown Greencastle corner where Eli Lilly opened his first drug store that later grew to become the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Company.

Quality and comfort combine with exciting flavor combinations in southern Putnam County.

TapHouse focuses solely on outstanding burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes. The staff makes guests feel like family in both the dining room and the adjoining bar that features 24 beers on tap.

For more than four decades, guests have enjoyed home-style meals, and an incredible maze of salad and entree buffets, at this family-owned and operated Greencastle eatery.

A unique experience, curated by owners Joel and Tosh Everson, who are also local musicians. The Whisk has a simple motto “Pouring Good Vibes”, and they sure live up to it. Not only do they offer the most extensive whiskey and bourbon selection in the county, but each bottle on offer is also hand-selected by the owners, who will, more often than not, be the ones pouring your drink for you. Fresh, local food is served and each recipe is also created by Joel and Tosh. You can immediately understand the appeal when you walk in and are greeted by the founders, who are pouring their livelihood into the restaurant.

Every week is something different: A whiskey tasting, patio party, record night, etc. The seats are always filled and the service is always wonderful. Some of their more unique experiences required an RSVP so be sure to visit their website and watch their social media to stay up to date.