50 Best Bars in Indianapolis

“I guess at this point I owe these guys more 5 stars ⭐️ than ever possible
This is home from work 100 % of the time!
Can’t even begin tell you reasons this is a place to remember!
It just can’t get any better folks !!
Best drinks
Amazing recipes
AMAZING STAFF !“

“This location holds wonderful memories (former Libertine). I expected to be disappointed but was pleasantly surprised.

The bar tender (Leo - who is likely a high level mixologist) asked for my drink preferences and then made the BEST whiskey and malort based cocktail. I typically don't love either.

Excellent.“

“Great location and the food is excellent!😊“

“Great vibe, atmosphere and drinks. Only issue, as a pure gamer, a few of the cabinets are unplayable due to wear and tear. Need more regular maintenance of these classics.“

“BEST burgers in Indy, even better people working there! I’ve never had a bad experience or bad food. Always consistent. Always welcoming. Always delicious. 100 plus years making the best smash burgers!“

“Never heard of it until two weeks ago. Good atmosphere, great oldies music, deep purple etc. I would definitely go again. Plenty of room to be comfortable. Good parking and clean bathrooms. Very impressed.“

“best bar in town to see quality local music“

“Great experience! I've never been to a place like this before. It was nice to get a drink (cheaply priced too!) and play as many games as we wanted. We each purchased 1 drink a piece and played an hour worth of arcade games! It was awesome, well worth the stop on our trip.“

“If you love live music this club needs to be in your rotation!“

“Came here for a special event and wish it was closer to where I live. The vibes are wonderful with good lighting, large vinyl and VHS wall, and plenty of places to sit both in and outside. The drinks were fairly priced, but was sad they were out of rootbeer. Main issues: not enough restrooms & at least for this event they didn't have enough bartender for the size. Will probably look for other show or event to justify coming out this far north.“

“I was there wiyh friends that part was good. I ordered a takeout order of fish for my husband and which has on prior times been great. But I was so disappointed by this order when I saw it and how unappetising and overcooked this order looked...a waste of my money.“

“Top 3 bars in the state of Indiana. A must go if you are visiting or live here“

“Great atmosphere, great food, fun staff!“

“Stopped here for a drink and snack. Was greeted by the sweetest gal, we were served very quickly and everything tasted wonderful!“

“The best little dive bar—in all the right ways! The new owner has truly leveled up this spot, with on-point updates and a menu that’s seriously good (don’t skip the pizza!). The Wednesday Filipino lunch specials are a must-try, and with plenty of parking, it’s easy to swing by. Whether you’re grabbing a quick drink or settling in for the night, it’s the perfect pre-game stop before basketball or football. This place never disappoints!“

“Great vibe, cheap drinks and GREAT pizza“

“Loved! Quick, fresh, tasty food, variety, chic decor, friendly, will be back. Unique.“

“It’s a great hometown bar“

“They have the hands down best burgers!“

“Visiting our old stomping ground for our Forum reunion.“

“Love the bartender ,Stephenie is friendly and very nice to everyone..Great place to hang with friends and to relax after work .“

“We love Pins! The atmosphere is always so fun for adults and kids! Today though we ran into KD who was putting tinsel pieces in hair. She was literally so sweet! She even put tinsel pieces in my son’s short hair and made his whole day! We love it here!“

“Awesome place with great service highly recommended“

“Great bar great food great people great bands. Good time my favorite bar thanks Tina for being a good sweet lady.“

“This place is GREAT!! Laid back, and truly cares about the people who come and visit!! What a great place to hang out!“

“I won't lie, I've never had a place allow my dog to be treated as much of a princess as what she is here. I originally set up an appointment and party to have my dog for her temp birthday to be done here. And oh my goodness, I've never seen so many of the regulars and the bar staff treat her like a little princess as she is. The drinks are fantastic. The beers are phenomenal, but also the staff is fantastic on working around dietary limitations like gluten intolerance. I have slowly become gluten intolerant, and the staff has been fantastic about making sure that their menus are safe. For those that have these allergies. What a fantastic crew, thank you for allowing me and my own to come in here and treating us like royalty! Thank you so much!“

“😁Love This Place Great People makes you at home“

“Really love this place and happy to have it in Broad Ripple. It’s a bit pricey + the service is slow on the weekends because they only have one person working the floor (at least the 2 times I’ve been there). Will definitely keep supporting because they have great cocktails, atmosphere, and BR needs this type of bar. Plus….cocktails and coffee in one spot is always a win.“

“I came here looking for a good stiff drink and something to eat and I found so much more! I was in town as a caregiver for someone receiving medical treatment, and this quickly became my place to come and decompress. On my first visit I was made to feel at home, even though I was 1,500 miles from home. I had a quick drink (or two) and was so excited to come back. Time after time that I came back I was always treated wonderfully - everyone on the team even took care to ask how things were going medically and make sure I was okay, and even eating properly. Social to me isn’t just a bar/restaurant. It was a family experience, when I so desperately needed it“

“Great bourbon and whiskey selection ,cozy atmosphere“

“Tall brunette bartender, is the best 🥰“

“Love Qwen & the crew. Always a Good Time for the Grown Folks that want to have a cocktail in a relaxing, clean, no drama and safe atmosphere. And the food is 🔥🔥🔥‼️“

“Super cool atmosphere! Will definitely be coming back.“

“I’ve been to large corporate cigar bars and small from Cuba, Texas, Europe.Best Cigar joint I’ve been to.I’m not family but this place is like home.Friendly BIG dudes run the place. Great atmosphere. Great whiskey, no stress vibe leave it at the door.Good music.I’ll be back every time I’m in Indi.“

“I've been going here for about six or seven years. I have always enjoyed the food and the bartenders and clientele have always been friendly.“

“love it all the way around !!!“

“Always a blast. New favorite hangout.“

“Small little place but good food and prices. Tried pizza, wings, and mini tacos and they were all good. The pizza crust is like a frozen pizzas but the toppings were good and tasty. Wings were really good and crispy how I like them. I got hot bbq. Definitely gonna be eating here a lot more often as it’s within walking distance“

“Great people that'll treat you like family. Best everyday prices I know of not to mention the coldest beer and shots around!!!“

“The service is impeccable. The atmosphere is so comfortable and classy. Delicious drinks and food! Jesse and Tammie have my heart🖤“

“Jon Boy & I want to seriously apologize for not hosting karaoke 🎤 this past Saturday & both hope we’ll be able to host this Saturday & so many more!!“

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

“We had a party of 12, many visiting from out of town, and had a fabulous time at the Dugout. We loved the entertainment, Mimi and Orvis. They were engaging and took requests which everybody enjoyed. We will definitely be back!“

“Good food and a pub type atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and the bartenders do a great job. Bingo on Tuesday is a lot of fun“

“This is for the Crown Plaza restaurant called The Landing. Good food, very nice service! Not what I expected. A hotel this close to the airport usually produces average, dehydrated chicken, meager veggies, etc. Here we had a lovely meal, tasty drinks, and very pleasant service. The Roasted chicken was very moist, tasty vegetables, the salad generous and delicious as well. Thanks!“

“Excellent food, awesome service and staff. The live music on the covered deck was outstanding. I'm sure I will be going back.“

“The patio is awesome! ZeeBee Karaoke Sunday nights 6 to 10! Come sing and enjoy this incredible spot in Broad Ripple. 😃“

“My favorite drink spot. Never such a crowd that would make you second guess yourself. The owners are always inviting and always there. If you cant support you own business then why should i! They are the best in the city when it comes to having great drinks, in a safe place, while receiving above average service! Thank recovery room for setting the bar!“

“Just a nice place and good service“

“I don't do 5 stars often. But this bar is nice, with very attractive bar tenders, most of whom are pleasant. Not all but most. Food is good, a little high in my opinion for a bar but not to high. Good beer selection too, on tap and in bottles.“