Granger · Breweries · Bars
Bare Hands Brewery
Granger's small-batch brewery, pouring since December 2011. Rotating hand-crafted ales including Honey Badger Double IPA and Thai.P.A.
Places
Where to eat, drink, watch and go out across Michiana.
South Bend · Event Venues
Century Center
South Bend's convention center, designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and opened in 1977 on the West Race overlooking the St. Joseph River. More than 75,000 square feet of indoor space plus the outdoor Island Park.
South Bend · Sports Bars · Bars
Cheers Pub
Neighborhood bar and grill on Dixie Way just north of Notre Dame with the game on six screens, nightly karaoke at 9, pizzas, burgers, smoked wings and live bands. Hosts a watch party for every Notre Dame game.
Notre Dame · Event Venues
Compton Family Ice Arena
Notre Dame's two-rink ice facility, opened in 2011. The 5,022-seat main arena is home to Fighting Irish hockey; the second sheet is Olympic-sized.
Mishawaka · Breweries · Restaurants
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
All-ages brewery and public house minutes from Notre Dame with house-brewed beers, scratch-made food, an outdoor beer garden with live music, and beer to go.
South Bend · Event Venues · Music Venues
Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium
Downtown ballpark and home of the South Bend Cubs, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Capacity 5,000, named for Hall of Fame pitcher Stan Coveleski, and host to concerts and festivals in the off-season.
South Bend · Casinos · Nightlife
Four Winds South Bend
The Pokagon Band's South Bend casino resort, open since 2018, with a 175,000-square-foot gaming floor, a sportsbook, six restaurants including Copper Rock Steakhouse, five bars, and a 317-room hotel with spa and event space that opened in 2023.
Goshen · Breweries · Restaurants
Goshen Brewing Company
Family-friendly, solar- and wind-powered farm-to-table brewpub in an old powerhouse on the Elkhart River, open since 2015. Twelve house beers alongside Southern-style smoked food.
Goshen · Music Venues · Event Venues
Goshen Theater
Downtown Goshen's 1905 theater, fully restored in 2020. The roughly 600-seat auditorium hosts concerts, theater, free monthly movies and First Fridays.
South Bend · Event Venues · Beer Gardens
Howard Park
South Bend's riverfront destination park, reopened in 2019 with a 16,000-square-foot ice trail, a large accessible playground, fountains, an event center and a year-round restaurant. Home to Fusion Fest and summer concerts.
Elkhart · Breweries · Bars
Iechyd Da Brewing Company
A 21-and-over mom-and-pop brewpub in downtown Elkhart with a Welsh flair (the name is a Welsh toast for "good health"). Ten-plus house taps, house-made pizzas, guest wines and ciders.
Three Oaks · Bars · Restaurants
Journeyman Distillery
Certified organic craft distillery in the restored 1800s Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, Michigan, open since 2011. Tours, tastings, the Staymaker restaurant and a putting green, about 40 minutes from South Bend.
South Bend · Sports Bars · Bars
Manny's Sports Bar
An elevated neighborhood sports bar in the East Bank with more than 30 TVs and a 155-inch video wall. Named for Manny, the owners' black Lab mix.
South Bend · Music Venues · Nightlife
Merrimans' Playhouse
A jazz listening room in the Commerce Center on the East Race downtown, billed as "A Home for Jazz," presenting touring and regional jazz artists several nights a week.
South Bend · Music Venues · Event Venues
Morris Performing Arts Center
Downtown South Bend's historic theater, opened in 1922 as the Palace Theatre and restored in 2000. Seats up to 2,564 for Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, dance and the South Bend Symphony.
South Bend · Event Venues
Potawatomi Zoo
One of Indiana's oldest zoos, established in Potawatomi Park in 1921. Nearly 400 animals across 23 acres, AZA-accredited since 1987, and home to Brew at the Zoo and the fall Pumpkin Patch.
South Bend · Breweries · Restaurants
South Bend Brew Werks
Downtown South Bend's first brewpub, founded in 2014 and now in the historic Hibberd building across from Four Winds Field. Known for its monthly #Beer4Good charity partnerships.
Three Oaks · Music Venues · Event Venues
The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts
Nonprofit performing arts venue in the former Warren Featherbone Company factory, open since 2003, with about 100 music, comedy and theater shows a year in a 300-seat room.
Elkhart · Music Venues · Event Venues
The Lerner Theatre
Elkhart's city-owned historic theatre, opened in 1924 and reopened in 2011 after an $18 million restoration of its interior and 1924 Kimball organ. Touring concerts, Broadway, comedy and the Crystal Ballroom.
Elkhart · Event Venues
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
A 36-acre nonprofit botanic garden along Elkhart's Christiana Creek with more than 24 themed spaces, open year-round for strolls, concerts and seasonal events.