50 Best Sports Bars in Indianapolis

“Just ate at Twin Peaks - Indy for the first time, food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great. Gabrielle was the best waitress I’ve ever had!!“

“Sarge,Vanessa and Julie, I had an absolutely fantastic experience! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect. They went above and beyond my expectations, and it truly made a difference. It’s rare to find this level of customer care these days, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch service. I’ll definitely be coming back again!

Ps don’t forget the bar backs“

“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.“

“We love the wings. Kristina makes the best margaritas and Dori is the sweet bartender. Our favorite bar always a good time!! It’s the Cheers of this decade!!!“

“Cozy neighborhood dive, I love a bar in an old house. Drinks were cheap and service was good. The BBQ pork sandwich came out super hot and wasn't anything to write home about, but that might be my mistake for not ordering the tenderloin lol.“

“As has been noted often, this is one of the few places in town with authentic Mexican food. This was our first time here and we're glad we finally decided to check it out. We both got a few tacos- the chicken was a little dry but overall didn't ruin the taco by any means, and we tried the asada & lengua as well. Chips and dip were great, queso was amazing.“

“Great new place to eat, grab a beer, watch a game. Super friendly bartender Byron! Highly recommended“

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

“Normally I have no issues and the food is always amazing but today with my carry out order I feel differently. I had the district club and when I took a bite into it I was met with a piece of wood that stuck to the roof of my mouth. It appears the wooden spear was broken into the sandwich after taking a closer look. I would just be aware of this if your sandwich comes with one.“

“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!“

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

“We were apartment hunting and decided to check this out for dinner.
Great ambience and a great place to hang out.
We got a pizza brussel sprouts and a wedge romaine salad.
The pizza was thin crust and had great flavor.
Brussel sprouts was an interesting pairing with cherries and mustard seed...it worked well, I think maybe slightly less of the mustard would have been nice.
The wedge salad is a classic and they did a great job with that.“

“Was told by the door guy it was almost last call went inside and was immediately approached by bartender who come up to me and said last call has already happened and I said ok and started walking towards the bathroom were then he told me to leave right what a arrogant minimum wage Moron“

“The pizza was gross. Soggy canned vegetables, ie. Shrooms. Right? Shroom daddy? Service was normal and slow. Kinda worse because they were dead on a weekend and overstaffed. Every night is a different shtick...Kaorokee, Trivia, music, oh and don't forget about the shared space, so we can cover rent... coming soon. It's a scramble folks. Everyone involved doesn't have the best track record. How many bars have failed, failed again, still suckering/ rob people, failed again, to many lawsuits, all under you. I can't wait for something new. Highly don't recommend. Fat Ds, 20 tap, Sam, Mama's! Anything close is a better option“

“Great place to pop in and have a few drinks before a game. Came in before a Pacers playoff game about 4+ hours before game time. It was mostly full, but quiet. About 2 hours later the place was packed and you could really feel the energy building. Knicks fans even came in and the folks were pretty polite to the outsiders. #MidwestNice

Beer selection was standard stuff, nothing out of the ordinary. Food wasn't bad, just not anything to write home about. The French Dip was good. My wife commented that it was much more tender than many French dips she has had at other places.“

“A great place to watch IndyCar races.“

“Ordered the Ale Supremo pizza and ended up having to wait about an hour until we got it. No biggie. It happens. The manager (Diane) threw in a large order of wings, refunded our money, AND gave us a $20 gift card. Now THAT'S customer service! The food was absolutely delicious, too. Needless to say, we're Ale Emporium customers for life. Thank you!“

“My kids say they High Velocity has the best ice cream ever and they rate it 5 stars! The pretzels and beer cheese were also delicious! Great snack before the Indians game!“

“Great atmosphere and very nice staff. Shelby St feels very welcoming when you come in. Definitely a hidden gem on the Southside.“

“Normally I have no issues and the food is always amazing but today with my carry out order I feel differently. I had the district club and when I took a bite into it I was met with a piece of wood that stuck to the roof of my mouth. It appears the wooden spear was broken into the sandwich after taking a closer look. I would just be aware of this if your sandwich comes with one.“

“Overall a great dive bar! My friends and I go to trivia and karaoke on Mondays which is always a blast. Great vibes, and the Grateful Dead theme everywhere is really neat! Pool and darts are fun too.

That said, the place looks sketchy and dead on the outside, but give it a shot!“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 One of my favorite places while in Indy! Great service, cold beer, plenty of random shot options and the very BEST stuffed breadsticks ever‼️

FYI: KILROY'S FAMOUS STUFFED BREADSTICKS 🥖 🧀 🥫 🤤 hand rolled from homemade pizza dough, stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Served with marinara and cheese sauce.“

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

“Hangar 58 is an absolute gem! The food was incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The variety on the menu has something for everyone, and the drink selection was spot on. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, making it a great place to unwind and enjoy a meal. The service was excellent—friendly, fast, and attentive. I’ll definitely be recommending this spot to friends!“

“There were three of us in our party and two of us got great food. I ordered fish and chips and the fish was very hot but was in a puddle of oil which made the coating very soggy and falling off the fish. It wasn't crunchy and crisp, very soggy. The fish was a white fish and it had good flavor.“

“Solid Craft Beer Spot at Upland Brewing – 82nd Street

Stopped by Upland Brewing on 82nd Street and overall had a good experience. If you’re into craft beer—especially IPAs—this place delivers. I’m a big fan of their IPAs, and they didn’t disappoint.

Food Highlights & Lows:
• Wings: A bit too salty and vinegary for my liking, and slightly dry.
• Fries: 🍟 Solid and enjoyable — crispy and well done.

Best Part: The beer. Great IPA selection and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to hang out and enjoy a pint.

Takeaway: A great place for craft beer, especially IPAs. Food was hit or miss, but I’d definitely come back for the brews. 🍺“

“Great food and their coke is better than mcdonald's. Kelsey and Kahlel are always kickin butt and so friendly“

“Server Odyssey was "Off The Chain" professional!“

“Outstanding Clint Eastwood Burger Outstanding service, pleasant surroundings Good times“

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

“Love this bar one of a kind staff very attentive wanting everyone to have a good time Dayshift you have the beautiful Tiffany Night Shift you have the incredible Dave, Graham, Fred and the beautiful Alena, Jackie, Gabby, Mia, Stormy, Courtney One of the best bars on the planet“

“Fun atmosphere. Music bingo, games, karaoke is fun!“

“I travel to Indy once or twice a year, and I make sure I stop at KSR for food and drinks. By far the best family-owned bar and restaurant I have visited in Indy. I highly recommend this place. Do not judge by appearance (which I believe makes it a better experience). The pizza, wings, and sandwiches are off the charts. Hell, the salads look amazing, and I am not a big salad fan. You can tell that if you know me“

“Best wings hands down. You have to try their volcano sauce.

Try their food specials, they are always fantastic.

Great atmosphere, staff and regulars always make you feel welcome.

Drink specials are some of the best in castleton.“

“Everything!! Bartenders are top notch !!“

“Great food, great service! Ethan was on the ball with our group of 20+ people!Perfect place to watch the games!!! Will definitely come back again thanks for the recommendation Monica!!!“

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

“I stopped by the Hooters in downtown Indy and had an incredible experience. I ordered the 911 Naked Wings and they were exactly what I aked for. Paired with a side of their curly fries, it was the perfect meal.
What really made the visit stand out, though, was the service. A huge shoutout to Dania! She was absolutely outstanding! Attentive, friendly, and she went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of despite my wallet mishap. If you're in downtown Indianapolis, definitely stop in and ask for her, she's great! Definitely looking to come back.“

“Love it! Best staff ever ⭐️“

“I finally made it to Kilroy's. It was good. My Salmon BLT was delicious (I had it without the bacon) and the broccolini was tasty. My friend had the stuffed breadsticks and southwest eggrolls. Kilroy's is a bar feel. During the time of day we went it wasn't busy but we did have to pay for parking.“

“Best wings ever! This is the best location as well“

“Great crowd! Great bar! Highly recommended“

“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.“

“My wife and I stopped by to play a few games of pool. Was crowded with league teams but we managed to get one of the two tables in the back room. We stayed a couple hours and had several beers and glasses of wine. The tables are very nice, the service was friendly and fast. If we lived in the area this would be our spot. Will definitely come again on a future visit.“

“I enjoyed myself at this bar. It was very clean and the staff was very welcoming. I ordered the chicken nachos and they were pretty good. The queso on the nachos was delicious. There were 3 pool tables, darts and a basketball game. Ordered a crown and coke and a margarita. The margaritas wasnt good but the crown and coke did its job. I will definitely go back.“

“I'll definitely be back, the young ladies were so super busy, but still talked to you as if you were the only customer there. The drinks were DEFINITELY Good. Pool tables were a lil dirty but hey, it's a bar! Bathrooms were clean as well. Might be my new place to chill! I'll definitely be back!“

“The service provided by Jacob was both amazing and admirable. The receipt reads, “Jacob.” However, I saw a bracelet that reads, “Jake.” The calm under pressure displayed by Jake maintained a positive atmosphere. The restaurant experienced increased foot traffic due to The Queens Concert June 1, 2025. Then the computer system shut down. In the midst of it all Jake went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was electric. It was the Sunday following the Saturday that the Indiana Pacers won the Eastern Conference Championship. If you are in the downtown Indianapolis, Indiana area this restaurant is a great choice! It is where great food and great people meet to maintain a great atmosphere.“

“this is the best place to come for wings the people who work here are amazing I would recommend coming here“

“I had such an extraordinary experience in Brothers downtown Indianapolis. A customer service like no other, I have never felt more seen by a wonderful group of managers, bartenders and the Crown Jewel Dawson my server. My family will come here for generations to come.“