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The Ale Emporium My favorite north side pub opened a south side location in 2019. Live music. Food. Patio
Barringers Tavern (317) 384-1027 This is like the oldest bar in town. Very cool in an old fashioned way.
Ancient Indy 500 photos on the walls, some games including Foosball!, Little patio in back for smoking.
Serves pizza and other good food.
The Corner Bar (317) 941-7098 Large patio. Often has live music. Corner of Old Meridian and Epler Av
Colonial Inn (317) 783-2553 Dive bar, Karaoke every night, Pizza, Smoking Patio
The Green Door Lounge (317) 783-3862 Just a little cubby hole, always open till 3 a.m., no menu
John Wayne's Pub & Eatery (317) 882-8124 Live Music, Lots of Pool Tables, Fried chicken
Schneider's Pub (317) 887-2342 Big menu, popular with old people
Peppers (317) 887-0461 YOU CAN SMOKE INSIDE! Many Pool Tables, Dance floor, Karaoke, big TVs, in Greenwood.
That Place (317) 888-7100 Live Music, Patio, Menu
Shallos (317) 882-7997 Largest Beer Selection, Good Food, Great decor. Family Dining Area
Mucky Ducks (317) 887-3825 Huge Patio w/Music Stage, Dining Area, Game Room
Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. (317) 887-2287 Restaurant and bar, they brew their own beer
Mashcraft Brewing 317.215.4578 In Greenwood on South Meridian. You can bring your own food. Has other Indy locations.
Barringers Tavern (317) 384-1027 This is like the oldest bar in town. Very cool in an old fashioned way.
Ancient Indy 500 photos on the walls, some games including Foosball!, Little patio in back for smoking.
Serves pizza and other good food.
The Corner Bar (317) 941-7098 Large patio. Often has live music. Corner of Old Meridian and Epler Av
Colonial Inn (317) 783-2553 Dive bar, Karaoke every night, Pizza, Smoking Patio
The Green Door Lounge (317) 783-3862 Just a little cubby hole, always open till 3 a.m., no menu
John Wayne's Pub & Eatery (317) 882-8124 Live Music, Lots of Pool Tables, Fried chicken
Schneider's Pub (317) 887-2342 Big menu, popular with old people
Peppers (317) 887-0461 YOU CAN SMOKE INSIDE! Many Pool Tables, Dance floor, Karaoke, big TVs, in Greenwood.
That Place (317) 888-7100 Live Music, Patio, Menu
Shallos (317) 882-7997 Largest Beer Selection, Good Food, Great decor. Family Dining Area
Mucky Ducks (317) 887-3825 Huge Patio w/Music Stage, Dining Area, Game Room
Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. (317) 887-2287 Restaurant and bar, they brew their own beer
Mashcraft Brewing 317.215.4578 In Greenwood on South Meridian. You can bring your own food. Has other Indy locations.
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| Indianapolis Far South Side & Greenwood |
| Fountain Square Bars (south east Indy downtown) |
The Brass Ring (317) 635-7464 Patio, Good food & drinks, Late Night Food, Jazz
Imbibe Lobby Bar and Game Room (317) 687-4857 Food and drink.. Has Billiards, Pinball, Foosball, Ping Pong, Shuffle board,
Air Hockey and real Dart Boards upstairs! The game room costs $5/hour or $10/hour on weekends.
Red Lion Grog House (317) 822-4764 Good food & beer
Revolucion 317-423-9490 Tiki Bar Patio, Rums, Burgers & Tacos Tues-$4 Margaritas
Radio Radio (317) 955-0995 Cool, Live Music w/cover charge
Imbibe Lobby Bar and Game Room (317) 687-4857 Food and drink.. Has Billiards, Pinball, Foosball, Ping Pong, Shuffle board,
Air Hockey and real Dart Boards upstairs! The game room costs $5/hour or $10/hour on weekends.
Red Lion Grog House (317) 822-4764 Good food & beer
Revolucion 317-423-9490 Tiki Bar Patio, Rums, Burgers & Tacos Tues-$4 Margaritas
Radio Radio (317) 955-0995 Cool, Live Music w/cover charge
| All of the Indy South Side Bars & Some Other Bars I Like |
| Indianapolis Downtown Bars |
Slippery Noodle (317) 631-6974 Live Blues every night, good food, Fri-Sat Cover Charge
Rathskeller 317-636-0396 Cool building, Great German Food, Large Outdoor Beer Garden with stage, Live music
The Chatterbox (317) 636-0584 Live Jazz Every Night, dive bar, patio, Fri-Sat Cover
Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge (317) 638-5588 Dim smoky underground cigar-martini bar, comfy couches and chairs
Tappers (317) 602-6411 Fletcher Place. Free-to-play arcade games and 25 pay pinball machines. Beer & Cocktails
Tavern On South (317) 602-3115 Near Lucas Oil Stadium, Menu
Rathskeller 317-636-0396 Cool building, Great German Food, Large Outdoor Beer Garden with stage, Live music
The Chatterbox (317) 636-0584 Live Jazz Every Night, dive bar, patio, Fri-Sat Cover
Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge (317) 638-5588 Dim smoky underground cigar-martini bar, comfy couches and chairs
Tappers (317) 602-6411 Fletcher Place. Free-to-play arcade games and 25 pay pinball machines. Beer & Cocktails
Tavern On South (317) 602-3115 Near Lucas Oil Stadium, Menu
| Castleton Bars (far north east side) |
Ale Emporium (317) 842-1333 Great crowd and staff, good menu, Live Music. Just north of Castleton Mall.
Kip's Pub (317) 578-2146 14 Pool Tables, Electronic darts, Food, outdoor patio. North of Ale Emporium on Allisonville Rd.
Kip's Pub (317) 578-2146 14 Pool Tables, Electronic darts, Food, outdoor patio. North of Ale Emporium on Allisonville Rd.
| Broad Ripple Bars (north east side) |
| Bars Where Your Dog is Allowed on the Patio |
The Brass Ring (317) 635-7464 1245 Shelby St. Dogs can join you on the deck - both smoking and non-smoking areas.
Sam's Silver Circle (317) 636-6288 1102 Fletcher Ave heated patio, food, cats
Chatham Tap (317) 917-8425 719 Mass Ave. Soccer on TV, 3 locations
Fire by the Monon (317) 252-5920 6523 Ferguson St Menu
Flatwater Restaurant 317-257-5466 832 E. Westfield Blvd.
Metazoa Brewing Company (317) 522-0251 140 S College Ave.
Plump's Last Shot (317) 257-5867 6416 Cornell Ave Menu By Monon
Rosie's Place (317) 344-6500 Restaurant w/3 North Side Locations, Bakery
Ralston's Drafthouse 317-493-1143 635 Mass. Ave.
Sam's Silver Circle (317) 636-6288 1102 Fletcher Ave heated patio, food, cats
Chatham Tap (317) 917-8425 719 Mass Ave. Soccer on TV, 3 locations
Fire by the Monon (317) 252-5920 6523 Ferguson St Menu
Flatwater Restaurant 317-257-5466 832 E. Westfield Blvd.
Metazoa Brewing Company (317) 522-0251 140 S College Ave.
Plump's Last Shot (317) 257-5867 6416 Cornell Ave Menu By Monon
Rosie's Place (317) 344-6500 Restaurant w/3 North Side Locations, Bakery
Ralston's Drafthouse 317-493-1143 635 Mass. Ave.
INDEX:
South Side & Greenwood Bars
Fountain Square
Downtown
North-East Side
Broad Ripple
Dog Friendly Bars
South Side & Greenwood Bars
Fountain Square
Downtown
North-East Side
Broad Ripple
Dog Friendly Bars
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| Bars & Taverns |
The Broad Ripple neighborhoods are located on the north-east side of Indy.
Broad Ripple Ave (62nd Street) runs through it's business district, beginning at College Ave and
heading east toward Keystone Ave and is known for its nightlife.
Along that street are many locally-owned bars, restaurants and shops.
Here are a list of bars that that have been around for decades -
Broad Ripple Ave (62nd Street) runs through it's business district, beginning at College Ave and
heading east toward Keystone Ave and is known for its nightlife.
Along that street are many locally-owned bars, restaurants and shops.
Here are a list of bars that that have been around for decades -
Alley Cat Lounge (317) 257-4036 Great dive bar for night owls. Serves food, Pool tables.
Average Joe's Sports Pub (317) 253 5844 Serves typical pub food
Broad Ripple Brewpub (317) 253-2739 Restaurant that make their own beer.
Casba (317) 251-3138 Bar with a dance club in the basement
Jazz Kitchen 317-253-4900 Good food and live Jazz! It is south of Broad Ripple on College Ave.
Kilroy's Bar n Grill (317) 257-7849 Many TVs, Serve Food
Mineshaft Saloon (317) 253-5844 It used to be a dance club but is now just a place to hang out.
Rock Lobster (317)-253-5844 DJ dance club crowded on weekend nights
Union Jack Pub (317) 257-4343 Bar with family dining
The Vogue A 1938 movie theater that was turned into a live music venue in 1977. They book many music acts.
There is a 2nd level that runs around the outer perimeter providing a view of the stage.
Average Joe's Sports Pub (317) 253 5844 Serves typical pub food
Broad Ripple Brewpub (317) 253-2739 Restaurant that make their own beer.
Casba (317) 251-3138 Bar with a dance club in the basement
Jazz Kitchen 317-253-4900 Good food and live Jazz! It is south of Broad Ripple on College Ave.
Kilroy's Bar n Grill (317) 257-7849 Many TVs, Serve Food
Mineshaft Saloon (317) 253-5844 It used to be a dance club but is now just a place to hang out.
Rock Lobster (317)-253-5844 DJ dance club crowded on weekend nights
Union Jack Pub (317) 257-4343 Bar with family dining
The Vogue A 1938 movie theater that was turned into a live music venue in 1977. They book many music acts.
There is a 2nd level that runs around the outer perimeter providing a view of the stage.
| Fountan at intersection of Prospect St and Shelby St. |
| Inside the Vogue During a Concert |