50 Best Pubs in Indianapolis

“😀👍 Jacob does a good job!“

“Great food, great drinks, great space and great staff!!“

“As busy as it was, best service I ever had. All the bartenders were awesome tonite. Never had to wait on a drink. ☘️ Thank you“

“Tonight while waiting to play trivia a guy came in and was handing out a card saying he was deaf and needed money. My friend Chelsea Haboush who is a server there immediately kicked him out than told me that he is not deaf and has spoken to her before. He has also run this scam before. While I am very frustrated that someone would fake a disability I am thankful for Chelsea's quick reaction and kindness“

“Shelly and Crystal are the best!!! They treat you like family and the environment is great! The food is to die for!! Definitely have to stop by!“

“I've tried to visit here every week or so since discovering the place. Maria is usually behind the bar and has taken great care to make it a good experience. I love the unpretentious atmosphere and the friendliness of many other guests who, from time to time and for no particular reason, stop to have a few words with me.“

“The food was amazing and the atmosphere was welcoming not to mention the friendly service. Unlike some of these other reviewers, I came here to eat and I ate well. I'm not here to judge if it's an authentic Irish bar and complain that it's too "American". We live in America.“

“I was there on Monday for live music. The bartender Jessy is amazing. Jacqueline's fried chicken wings are amazing and so hot you can hardly touch them.? Everyone there was very friendly, laid-back, comfortable atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: A variety of vegetables“

“Having lunch here and the food is crazy good!!! Very friendly atmosphere and clientele!!!“

“Neighborhood style pub. Ton of TV’s. Some great homemade sauces for their wings and wraps. Busy late night atmosphere for pong and the single pool table.“

“Gentlemen Black Friday Extravaganza Nov 23rd.. something you fellas don’t wanna miss for more info or to purchase tickets in advance contact Tosha & Sam @ 574-250-3497“

“We regularly go here and have for about 8 years now. We really like this place . Always good food and service is great ! 😊 Fish and chips are so good . We like the old skool chop steak dinner one of our favorite’s too ! Highly recommend this place !“

“Staff very welcoming. Food was excellent. Can't say enough about the staff they are professional and personable. Fish and Chips were delicious and the food was plated nicely.“

“Good food check it out! I like the Steak tips“

“best bar in town to see quality local music“

“had an amazing experience tonight at the rusty bucket. the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans were incredible. the bartender katherine was very friendly and very attentive. Will definitely be back“

“Actually picked up an order to go here on a trip somewhere and we're very impressed by everything.

Strawberry Blues Salad was so perfectly fresh and delicious! Came with strawberries and cantaloupe and I would not have expected this ever having cantaloupe in a salad and actually liking it! There was some goat cheese in the salad went so well with everything else going on.
Very big portion size on this as well which I am very grateful for.

For the sandwich, we actually picked the grill the tenderloin instead of the fried one to save some calories and it was a very good decision. People say that the sandwich can be a bit dry but this was actually lovely. We made a proper sandwich out of it with some lettuce and onion and some pickles as well and this was quite a flavorful one.

10/10 recommend! Because I strong as you had a really nice aesthetic Vibe and he would have loved to actually stay there and eat.“

“Great place for vegans! We came here on a whim and it did not disappoint. We ordered the following which was 100% vegan…pickle fries with ranch, quinoa chili, impossible Philly cheesesteak, and buffalo seitan wings. Everything was amazing! We ended with the vegan carrot cake which was also very good! We cannot wait to come back and try their other vegan offerings. But, this place is not just for vegans, they have loads of carnivores options which I imagine are just as good as everything we had. Oh and did I mention the fun vibe of a British pub with chill music? Our server was absolutely wonderful too! We will be back for sure!!“

“Decent place to go when you want to have dinner and a couple drinks, and aren’t trying to wait 45 minutes to an hour to be seated! Great prices. Typical pub style menu.“

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

“Used to stop by late nights when riding to meet up with past colleagues and now due to the bartenders always being super cool, I have become kind of a regular I guess. Biker friendly, no colors, but wear my support gear (red and white for life) with zero issues... everyone is always cool and the pizza is just fire!!!!!! Place has been around for a long long time Great local chill place and highly recommended

Parking: Bike parking is marked and super close to door“

“nice place to have a good time at“

“They have the hands down best burgers!“

“My biscuits and gravy were served with spoiled gravy. It took me a couple minutes to realize the cheese aftertaste was spoiled milk. I've have had diarrhea all day....I will never come back. Clearly unsafe food handling and cooks who do not taste what they are serving.... in 45 years I have never had bad biscuits and gravy until today.“

“good beer & food. quiet atmosphere & had a great time people watching on the patio“

“Great food and great customer experience“

“Jessie and Meagan are great“

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

“The best pizza I’ve found on his side of town. Thank you.“

“My server Hannah was amazing! Very attentive and friendly! She was also very helpful in making suggestions when I was not sure what I wanted. Southwest Eggrolls and Onion rings are AMAZING! The atmosphere in here is so much better than Robbie’s imo. All staff was super friendly and overall wonderful service! You’ve done a great job with the place! I can’t wait to see the continued growth!“

“Always a blast. New favorite hangout.“

“Food and service was excellent. Order the duck!!!“

“My favorite place to go before a Pacers game. Pizza is amazing and the staff always are top notch“

“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 owners and a great time!!!“

“Awesome neighborhood bar atmosphere. Great staff! Everyone was very friendly! I had a coney with tater tots. Coney sauce was on point and tater tots were nice and crispy! No one likes soggy tots! Overall nice place, reasonable pricing, clean (including bathrooms!), good bar food, and fun place to hang out and watch football!“

“great food an atmosphere. great music. the band was awesome“

“in town from Pittsburgh Pa and this place came highly recommended and they did not disappoint. The wings were fantastic and the service was awesome. And the mystery shot was good to. Highly recommend to anyone. And will Definitely be back if we're ever in Indy again.“

“I heard that they stop the karaoke? That was very fun, big mistake, stopping it. Travis is the one who ran it. He brought in a nice crowd. Loved the Saturday night karaoke. Sorry to see it, go, hope it comes back with Travis. He's very good at it.“

“Great music great vibes great shoots size great prices has pool table darts sometimes karaoke and live bands me and my people prefer the jukebox but that's just us had an amazing time and the staff is great the door guy that was there that night was awesome as hell ?? great place would definitely recommend it“

“Two Thanksgivings in a row. Great place to hangout after Turkey Day.

Bartender is solid and the beer selection room is fantastic. They have a TouchTunes so download the app and enjoy.

We all moved out of Indiana, it return every year for some drinks at the Mass Ave pub.“

“This is a great neighborhood bar. Try the fried chicken special, it’s a great deal and delicious. Love this bar!“

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

“The food was good the drinks were great! I enjoyed performing and like to go back to visit the live music every weekend!!“

“They have great food and great service!“

“Definitely 21 & over. They card you at the door upon entry. Basically you order at the bar, tell them where you will be sitting, & they bring it to you. Tons of TV with lots of sports plus horse racing. Let's talk about the menu it's not large, but definitely has something for everyone. Indiana known for Pork Tenderloin Sandwich was a great size & enjoyed the seasoned fries. At the bartender's suggestion I tried the Pork Tenderloin with mashed potatoes, cream gravy, & onion strings. Fantastic! Full bar & enjoyed a really tasty margarita. Would definitely go back.“

“We’re here on vacation, and this is one of the best bars! The staff is phenomenal and incredibly attentive! The atmosphere is so fun. Drinks come out quick!“

“sliders were so good!!!!!“

“Local, southside pub with a friendly, casual atmosphere.

This was our first time checking out the place since we kept driving by it. Some aspects of the interior looked dated, but small pubs can be like that so we didn't feel put off. We were there for Thursday night dinner, and there was plenty of seating when we arrived and got busier during our time there.

? Burgers were BIG and served hot, really tasty. Server also kept our drinks refilled!

We also tried a half pound of the fried chicken liver appetizer and asked for honey mustard dipping sauce for it. Good if you like liver as the breading is seasoned well and has a hard crunch!

We also tried the potato skins but those were a bit disappointing. Cheese was not all melted and instead of crispy skins, it was more accurately baked, mini half potatoes.

Overall it was a decent time. I can see it being a spot for locals if you enjoy a casual place to drink and chill.

Parking: There is a large parking lot for the plaza but it can get busy during peak times due to the many businesses there. You will always be able to find a spot to park but it might not always be close.

Kid-friendliness: 21+ this is a bar for adults

Wheelchair accessibility: The doors are not wheelchair friendly so someone will likely need to provide assistance for entry and exiting.“

“The Ocarina of Fries! I’ve never tasted anything like this in my life of dining. Waffle Sweet potato fries with cinnamon and Brown sugar, Cream cheese sauce topped w/ Chives! OMGOODNESS!!! Then The Perfect Pizza totally lived up to its name. Oven baked Flatbread, marinara from the gods, old world pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and peppadew peppers. I added chorizo. Deeeeeeeeelicious! Soooo good!“