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!!“

“Great food & wonderful service by Kaylee !“

“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.“

“Great service, nice atmosphere, and delicious drinks!“

“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!!!“

“I absolutely love you guys. 5 stars! My only suggestion is to make both bathrooms gender neutral! As a man I’ve probably peed in the woman’s restroom more than the men’s. Whatever’s available! It’s 2026 let it slide yalls. Love you!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

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

“Great place for table tennis, darts, billiards, trivia and karaoke. My girlfriend and i go there every Monday that I'm town. We always have a good time. Also the bar top itself is really neat how they encased hard copy tickets from a bunch of legendary concerts 🙌“

“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.“

“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 food and vibes all the time!!“

“A great place to watch IndyCar races.“

“Food is very well made, came out hot and fresh both times I visited this past weekend. Portions are not ridiculous for the pricing. The bread sticks are FANTASTIC, I highly recommend getting some when you go. 21+ only and they DO CHECK IDs so bear that in mind.“

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

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

“A good little local spot perfect for tasty bar food, well-priced drinks and good vibes. The outdoor patio space is a perk in warmer weather, lots of table space indoors to eat and all the service was polite and quick to attend our needs. The pool tables are a plus. A new favorite local spot for me!“

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

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

“First time customer and will be back. Was impressed with the place, food and service. Was a tad bummed that my party couldn't sit outside but that is ok. As we were leaving, it was getting busy so would recommend coming a little early to avoid the wait.“

“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“

“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“

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

“Great good and great atmosphere!!“

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Love it! Best staff ever ⭐️“

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

“Good music, nice vibe, sometimes or most times packed! The food is good, but not great (the meat from my burger was served very well done). My wife’s pulled pork was a better. Beer wasn’t very cold served cold. I remember my table wasn’t exactly clean though, cause on the surface was a bit wet and sticky.“

“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.“

“If you are looking for a go-to spot in Indianapolis with great food and genuinely friendly service, Trader's Mill Grill & Bar deserves a spot on your list. Every time I walk in, the staff makes you feel welcome right away. They are attentive, helpful, and the kind of people who make the experience worth coming back for.

The food is the real standout here. The tenderloin is excellent, and the buffalo coins are a must-order. Do yourself a favor and ask for the spicy ranch dipping sauce alongside them. It is the kind of addition that takes the whole plate to another level. Whether you are stopping in for a casual lunch or a night out, the menu delivers.

The atmosphere is exactly what you expect from a solid bar and grill in Indianapolis. It is laid back, comfortable, and full of character. Like any true bar setting, there are moments where the space could use a little extra attention on cleanliness, but that is a minor note in an otherwise great experience.

Trader's Mill Grill & Bar checks the boxes for good food, cold drinks, and people who genuinely care about taking care of you. If you are in the Indianapolis area and searching for a reliable neighborhood bar and grill, this is a place worth your time.“

“I've been visiting this bar since I moved here. I enjoy the long bar set up and appreciate all of the beers on draft options. Good tenders too.

Last night I had a little too much for me and feel like I forgot to tip. I'll be watching the charge on the card and if it's not higher than the base charge I'll be coming back with an appropriate tip.“

“Courtland showed us the different low top tables inside and out so we could choose the safest for our little ones. He told us his favorite meals and other customer favorites. The food was very good. Conveniently located in our hotel. Good service and food. Will eat here again.“

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

“If your a crafting group or game group, I highly recommend this place on Tuesday for Happy Hour- 4:00pm, they have their $3 cheeseburger and $1.25 for fries for a early dinner. And there are ton of tables available for crafting or playing games at, as most sit at the bar until it gets busier around 7pm.“

“We recently had our 30 Year HOOTER Girl reunion there and everything was fantastic ! Our server was the bomb !! The food was hot and delicious! Thank you so much for making us feel like we were 25 again !! HOOTER GIRLS 4-EVER 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡“

“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.“

“Our food was overcooked but service was fantastic. When short staffed, Nia went the extra mile to make sure we had a great experience despite receiving an overcooked steak.
Thank you to management for having wonderful people like Nia on their team.“