Limited menu but our sandwiches were good. Friendly service and fun atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Todd Helmold
These burgers are one of the best in town, only made by Sully. The atmosphere is great, love the model plans hanging from the ceiling. It is cash only so make sure you are prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Add Bacon, Cheeseburger
Sheila W.
Came with enough cash to pay for 2 burgers at the website price, (because they only take cash) only to discover the website prices are out of date. Had to get cash at the ATM in house and pay a $4 ATM fee. Please be courteous and update your website prices. Burger was great
Karley C.
We've lived down the street for five years, and for five years have been meaning to pop in. We finally had cash on us and decided the time was right on a Thursday night ($4 wells night). I can't recall having a warmer welcome in a dive bar. The man working the counter welcomed us, talked us through the history, and felt like my grandpa. I also learned Ben Affleck sat at the bar in the same spot I was which was a fun fact! I'm a veg, so there weren't too many food options, but the burgers look like they slap. The cutest lady brings them out on a styrofoam plate. There are definitely good people working here who love the place. This is the 3rd oldest bar in Indy. Yes, they will ask you to leave if you are swearing (see the 10 rules). This place goes back to 1921 so enjoy! You are sitting in a piece of College Ave history.
Andrew Long
Classic bar/pub/tavern.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Dillon
Very small food menu but the food was amazing and inexpensive. Cozy, great service, good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Stacey C.
Long time resident, first time visitor. My review is based on my one and only visit. If I could give it 3.75 stars I would. The ambiance is that of a warm, comfortable, historic neighborhood bar. A space time forgot. The many tables were full when we arrived, but the space was not loud. The vibe was low conversation, calm, and friendly. The service was good and friendly. They bar has rules that they share with you if you are new, but are not enforced as we observed during our visit. Overall if you are looking for a quiet conversation, or feeling nostalgic this is the spot for you.
Jacob Logan
Great cash only dive bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brian M.
Some friends and I wanted to hit a local, been around "forever" type of bar. We decided on the Red Key Tavern. We walked in to a lively scene of a pub that, we found out, has been in the same family since 1950. There were 6 of us, the waitress moved tables around and we had our spot. We all ordered beers and the some of us decided to get a cheeseburger. Our waitress was the only one in the tavern. She handled it perfectly. She gave us the story about the long family ownership. She checked on us often. She was on her game for sure. The cheeseburger was delicious. It says "often voted best" and I can see why. We wanted potato salad, but it is only there until it sells out. It was sold out - apparently it is that good! One thing to note - Cash only. There is an ATM onsite, but don't go think you'll be using a credit card! You won't.
Ryan Sheridan
No hookah here so disregard anything regarding that. Just your quintessential local watering hole and dive. No frills and the absolute perfect ambiance and vibe. Cold beer, affordable drinks and food (freshly prepared), and efficient service. Whether popping in by yourself for one or catching up with a group of friends while not wanting to go to an overly crowded bar, this is the spot. The real treat is when you are lucky to catch live music as well. Cash only so come prepared or hit the ATM inside.
My favorite dive bar. Great food and cheap drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Media Manley
The atmosphere is subjective and I love it here. You'll either love it or hate it.It's old style Tavern built on old style traditional values. It's taking a walk back in time to the 40's. Former owner Russ built this place on the values he loved and instilled as part of his legacy. An Indy original!.If you come here the burgers are the best. No frills just good hearty burgers.Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Queen Supreme
It's bootleg hookah who charges $5 for one of those small bottles of Chi-Chi margarita mix and $30 for a $5 bottle of wine. PH AND DONT FORGET THE $10 COVER TO GO INTO AN EMPTY PLACE ON A THURSDAY. lastly they kept stopping the music because someone was playing it from their phone ??♀️ the servers were GREAT but I'd never come back...waste of money
Limited menu but our sandwiches were good. Friendly service and fun atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
These burgers are one of the best in town, only made by Sully. The atmosphere is great, love the model plans hanging from the ceiling. It is cash only so make sure you are prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Add Bacon, Cheeseburger
Came with enough cash to pay for 2 burgers at the website price, (because they only take cash) only to discover the website prices are out of date. Had to get cash at the ATM in house and pay a $4 ATM fee. Please be courteous and update your website prices. Burger was great
We've lived down the street for five years, and for five years have been meaning to pop in. We finally had cash on us and decided the time was right on a Thursday night ($4 wells night). I can't recall having a warmer welcome in a dive bar. The man working the counter welcomed us, talked us through the history, and felt like my grandpa. I also learned Ben Affleck sat at the bar in the same spot I was which was a fun fact! I'm a veg, so there weren't too many food options, but the burgers look like they slap. The cutest lady brings them out on a styrofoam plate. There are definitely good people working here who love the place. This is the 3rd oldest bar in Indy. Yes, they will ask you to leave if you are swearing (see the 10 rules). This place goes back to 1921 so enjoy! You are sitting in a piece of College Ave history.
Classic bar/pub/tavern.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very small food menu but the food was amazing and inexpensive. Cozy, great service, good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Long time resident, first time visitor. My review is based on my one and only visit. If I could give it 3.75 stars I would. The ambiance is that of a warm, comfortable, historic neighborhood bar. A space time forgot. The many tables were full when we arrived, but the space was not loud. The vibe was low conversation, calm, and friendly. The service was good and friendly. They bar has rules that they share with you if you are new, but are not enforced as we observed during our visit. Overall if you are looking for a quiet conversation, or feeling nostalgic this is the spot for you.
Great cash only dive bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Some friends and I wanted to hit a local, been around "forever" type of bar. We decided on the Red Key Tavern. We walked in to a lively scene of a pub that, we found out, has been in the same family since 1950. There were 6 of us, the waitress moved tables around and we had our spot. We all ordered beers and the some of us decided to get a cheeseburger. Our waitress was the only one in the tavern. She handled it perfectly. She gave us the story about the long family ownership. She checked on us often. She was on her game for sure. The cheeseburger was delicious. It says "often voted best" and I can see why. We wanted potato salad, but it is only there until it sells out. It was sold out - apparently it is that good! One thing to note - Cash only. There is an ATM onsite, but don't go think you'll be using a credit card! You won't.
No hookah here so disregard anything regarding that. Just your quintessential local watering hole and dive. No frills and the absolute perfect ambiance and vibe. Cold beer, affordable drinks and food (freshly prepared), and efficient service. Whether popping in by yourself for one or catching up with a group of friends while not wanting to go to an overly crowded bar, this is the spot. The real treat is when you are lucky to catch live music as well. Cash only so come prepared or hit the ATM inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
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Perfect little tavern.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place. Cash only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My favorite dive bar. Great food and cheap drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is subjective and I love it here. You'll either love it or hate it.It's old style Tavern built on old style traditional values. It's taking a walk back in time to the 40's. Former owner Russ built this place on the values he loved and instilled as part of his legacy. An Indy original!.If you come here the burgers are the best. No frills just good hearty burgers.Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's bootleg hookah who charges $5 for one of those small bottles of Chi-Chi margarita mix and $30 for a $5 bottle of wine. PH AND DONT FORGET THE $10 COVER TO GO INTO AN EMPTY PLACE ON A THURSDAY. lastly they kept stopping the music because someone was playing it from their phone ??♀️ the servers were GREAT but I'd never come back...waste of money
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5