Rookies
3618 State Rte 38, Lafayette
(765) 446-4230
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If you can't stand cigarettes it may not be for you,
Hidden gem, at 30 I never thought bingo would be a weekly occurrence for me, but when my coworkers stumbled upon, and subsequently kidnapped me to come play I ended up finding a very solid bar experience. The first thing I noticed was I could actually taste the jack Daniels in my jack and coke, a rare occurrence these days. Then I ordered a quésodia, and it was the best thing I'd ingested in weeks. I was hooked on those for a while, but then I discovered the wings. I have no idea what they do to their boneless wings, but regardless of what sauce you take boss, those things are straight bussin. The first time I put one in my mouth it was like the chicken version of melt in your mouth steak. Shook. All the staff seem to really enjoy their jobs, and want to have fun. After 3-4 visits they have your starter drink on the table almost before you sit down.
Plus for me being able to smoke and drink is a massive plus for any bar, but I know that's changing for a lot of younger people, but most patrons have at least one smoker at their table or one over.
Touch tunes, ATM fee is $3, Xtreme bar bingo Thursdays and Saturdays with pull tabs, pull tab machines always by the door, Darts, average sized seating at the bar and in the main room, more on the patio.
9.5/10 .5 off cause I keep blowing money on pull tabs while my whole table is winning and I've only won $70 ish over like 6 months ?, lol ?. Women just have better luck than men I guess.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel Breadsticks, Boneless Wings
Nice place for locals.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Being from out of town wasn’t sure about the place at first but boy was I wrong. Bartenders were all awesome. Didn’t even wait a minute for a drink and very sociable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
My reason in giving 3 stars was mainly for the smoking but also because queso isn't an option on the menu and salsa is actually just Pace Picante sauce.. However, they do have a patio and I would loved to have sat out there but it was raining and the patio isn't covered. (But as soon as the rain stopped, we did go outside) At first, service was quite slow but as people began to leave, it did get better. The drinks were great and the food was ok, but I just got nachos so you can't really go wrong there. Aside from that, it wasn't a bad place, just not good if you have health issues, care about your health or just hate cigarette smoke.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Greta food , with a good crowd
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Tots, Wings, Sauce, Boneless Wings, Wing Sauces
Been enjoying bingo on Thursdays. Employees are terrific.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich, Wings, Boneless Wings, Taco Salad
Best chicken quesadilla ever! Been a lot of places, but, by far the best...!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Wings
Open Late & awesome food until 2 or 3 am ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super nice friendly atmosphere bartenders are always super quick at getting stuff as is the other staff. Food is always good too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best wings i’ve ever had. Meaty & well sauced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wings, Sauce, Boneless Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
Rookies are the best! Chris and Toby are the bomb Diggity MACK Daddys of the bar scene in Lafayette, IN. There are some straight shooters around town, but these guys have been taking care of Lafayette since around 2002 at the old Clubhouse bar on 6th and Salem. They know what's up! 5 stars all the way around and back around again. 2 thumbs up! ?? ??The drinks are priced fair and they have great food and service. Definitely a great bar family that works together and plays together too! Darts, sports, and bingo with plenty more besides the pull tabs and the celebrity doorman undefeated champion of the ring- ol Popeye himself- Big Steve and those crazy Indiana boys and them Indiana nights! Plus The Last dance is always on the house. I ❤️ Rookies should be on a white tee. At least on a hashtag#i❤️rookies ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
They have great bar food. The drinks are very strong. My biggest complaint is the service. There was 2 waitresses for about 12 people and waited for drinks then waited for food and had to wait for the check.
It was laid back active in the darts area but peaceful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Loaded Tots, Wings
Fast friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely enjoyed myself while having the best fried pickles and boneless wings! The prices were definitely amazing as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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