Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Indianapolis

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Working Man's Friend Tavern

86/100 (1945 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice place to have some good burgers! I ordered their popular double cheeseburger and fries that tasted really good. I also added grilled chicken to..."

Farhana Afroj

"Must stop while visiting Indianapolis. One of the best burgers in Indiana. Generous portions and flavor. With any extremely popular restaurant. You..."

Gene

"I thought the burger was really good, felt like something cooked at home. A tad too many onions for me but I took some off. Id eat here..."

Henry Williams

"Finally tried the award winning burgers at Working Man's Friend, and I wasn't disappointed. Great char flavor on a smash burger style thin patty...."

Jerry Foltz

"Workingman's Friend Rating: 4.3 stars/5 Pros: Simple, humble, honest working-man food. They don't try to be something they aren't. One of the best..."

Travis Moulton

"Bring your cash, they’d don’t take cards. The menu is brief but delicious. The burgers are fried to perfection. The place is always packed and..."

Wendy Buckler

"After hearing so much about the burgers we had to give it a try. Fantastic! They had deliciously crispy meat edges and since we had a double there..."

Lindsey Briones

"Beeen wanting to go here for a long time! Definitely lived up to the hype! The waitress was great, food was incredible, and the owner came out and..."

Brad Clouser

"This is a special Indy staple that you have to try at least once in your life. This place is a 60’s relic still frozen in time. Be there no later..."

Jeff “Two Hunnit” Carter

"What a great place. Friendly staff and the food was great. I ordered the double cheeseburger and fries. Our food came out quickly and hot. If you..."

Bob Carver

Gregs

"I really like the atmosphere and the layout makes it easy to get around via multiple patio doors. The staff are all great guys, and very friendly...."

Gregory Lubkeman

"We had a wonderful time. Everyone welcomed us. If you ever want a place to go and just hangout with good people, I would recommend this place...."

Angie Campbell

"Some of my friends frequently come here and took me here for the first time. Had tons of fun, friendly fun people, and the dance floor plays good..."

Jessie Lynne

"We had a blast last night! Everyone made us feel very welcome. The hottie at the door was very sweet. Awesome staff all around. Shout out to Marcus..."

Mr & Mrs Married

"Just a fabulous little place. Do 🛑 here and enjoy some local..."

Scott Mccolley

"Great atmosphere however I went to my car to pit things away and then again to grab my phone from out there I was questioned why I went in and out so..."

Jessie Boyce

"I had so much fun here! Great drinks, friendly staff, and it was a fun place to hang out and..."

Michael Bowers

"I join going there awesome place right people great service best drinks friendly staff great drag show and entertainment in pool tables a nice place..."

Kevin Constantine

"Had an amazing time! The staff was friendly and the bar tender was very sweet and quick. Greg himself was helping to tend the bar and walked around..."

Cassidi Peck

"Super bar for fun dancing. My husband won wet T shirt contest and was I proud. Great hot bod. He met me at Greg's and we have 25 years..."

Larry Porter

Keystone Sports Review

86/100 (1552 ratings)

"A hard day's work is over, and you want to relax somewhere. You want to order a beer, watch the game, and have a meal. Sports bars are often dark,..."

Local Investor

"First experience at KSR. Ordered full order of breadsticks w/ nacho cheese and a wing bucket (split mild and Asian chili). Overall impression: Staff..."

Olivia Hansen

"Don't look at the outside and drive by, stop, park, sit, eat, drink and enjoy the friendly staff and awesome wings, burgers and Lord please don't..."

Andrew Mason

"The KSR is a classic dive bar with some tasty wings that come with a seriously thick, chunky blue cheese. This was one of the best wing blue cheese..."

David McMasters

"Drove by this place for years. Finally decided to stop and eat. Wings were really good. Waitress was super friendly. Will be..."

Christopher Conway

"First time here, had to try the wings we heard so much about. Had the sweet chili and ordered the garlic, but got home to something else. Both were..."

Adrienne Ludwig

"Super fun atmosphere with staff and regulars. Priced well for both drinks and food. The decor reminded me of a place that been in the neighborhood..."

R Spencer

Ball & Biscuit

86/100 (1422 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came for the drinks but needed some snacks to soak up the booze. First drink I ordered was a "bartenders choice" giving them free reign. I enjoyed..."

Jacob Eberle

"We love this place. Never super packed so it is a great place for pre-dinner drinks. We have always had great cocktails. Never..."

Swalls122440

"Not really a restaurant. Good for drinks and classy..."

Areeba Farooqi

"Loved the atmosphere. Felt like I was in a chicago pub. Great customer service, knew a lot about wine, great music, and quiet for a nice..."

Sam Anderson

"Pros: smoke-free, really neat atmosphere, very good food (small plates concept), expertly mixed drinks Cons: everything is expensive...like nearly..."

FullyLoadedTercel

"This is such a neat place! The mixed drinks are unique and their bar plates are surprising. I saw one couple sipping cocktails and enjoying a pretty..."

Kristin

"Went to Ball & Biscuit after a while, but it felt exactly the same. The staff is friendly, drinks are delicious and it’s a beautiful place in..."

Akshonika Rana

"Didn't have any food, but stopped for a drink with friends late night. Very cozy/warm atmosphere, with good background music and softer conversations..."

Kenan Alibegovic

"~*I went in for cocktails and service was stellar. I would def recommend it for a nice ambience, good drinks and excellent..."

R Robertson

"Must go!! Loved their draft beer collection, I tried the daredevil lift off IPA(7.2%) and ash and elm seasonal cider. We also ordered the artichoke..."

Mitali Bonde

"Was here for a Yelp event and fell i love. Adult Spring Break cocktails was amazing!!! They stand alone with no additional alcohol needed, unless..."

k. smith

"I think I’ve discovered my new favorite spot downtown Indy. I enjoyed spending my time with friends. I made sure to try at least 6 of their..."

Agathe M

"Good and creative cocktails at a reasonable price with knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. Got the chips and French onion dip just cuz we were a..."

William Clemens

"Great bar downtown Indy had a great atmosphere the age range seemed 25-35ish It's a hipster vibe The drinks were great and strong only needed..."

James Wright

"Excellent drinks! We grabbed appetizers & cocktails. The bartender who helped us was an absolutely awesome. I forgot her name but the coconut rum..."

Laurie Welch

"Came here for drinks. Loved the atmosphere and our bartender was great. I will definitely come back next time I’m in..."

Shirley

"Excellent service and fantastic drinks. The seating area fills up quickly, so get there early to enjoy plush couch seating. Ambience is perfect with..."

Mark Connally

"Lovely Sunday evening at the bar. Amazing..."

Angela Viator

"Went out for a girls night with a friend, and this place was just perfect. It's seat yourself, which I didn't know at first. The drinks were amazing,..."

Nataly Luja

"This place is amazing! I will definitely be coming back! The atmosphere and drinks are top notch and the bartenders are professional and..."

Justin Minor

"Great drinks and..."

John Beach

"I came in on Saturday and that was my Second time visiting . Very intimate setting with great music and even better drinks! The style/decor is top..."

Jayla Humphrey

"Great vibe. Groovy bartenders. Good drinks. What else does one..."

Jeff McKinney

"Didn't eat but stopped in for a drink on my journey down Mass Ave. Grabbed a Jungle Bird and it was great. Great..."

Matt Robison

"I've been to this bar a few times in the past and always enjoyed myself. You can find it on Mass ave, or the ave as kids are calling it these..."

Sarah “Foogs” Fugarino

Twenty Tap

86/100 (1709 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pretzel with beer cheese & homemade mustard dip are fabulous! Also ordered the Brussel sprouts but forgot to take a pic. They were great too! Wide..."

Tab Culp

"Great relaxed gastropub with nice beer selection and good food. Stopped by here on a brief trip to the area, glad we did! The pretzel appetizer was..."

Steve S

"Update July 2022: Ryan was a great server and we had a wonderful time again at Twenty Tap! We had an amazing first time here with Becca as our..."

Ally Bright

"The beer/cider selection was excellent as were the fries! I got the brisket grilled cheese, wasn't as cheesy or as savory as I wanted, but the..."

Amit Nag

"Super tasty and cute place! Loved the beef poutine and vegan bahn mi! The fried were nice even on their own too. Friendly and fast service. I see why..."

Rachel S

"The southern chicken sandwich was good but the cheese curds kinda had a light taste to them but where ok they just upset me and my friends..."

charles snowden

"I'd heard this place was good and it still exceeded expectations! Cheese curds could rival many (most?) I've had in WI, the vegan banh mi was..."

Muhammad Khalifa

"Great place to drink and eat. Service, atmosphere and food were all exceptional. I got the spicy Cuban and it was..."

Jackson Kirschner

"Close to Butler University, this is a great find at 54th and College. If you want tasteless fast food keep going because this isn't them. The food..."

Laura Boyle

"They have a great selection of beers and ciders that are constantly changing. They are known for their beer and cheese curds but I go for the Bahn..."

DeAnna Murphy - Murphy Group Realtors

Chatham Tap Mass. Ave.

85/100 (1926 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"What can I say, great place! Service is awesome as well as the food: wings 🌟, breaded tenderloin 🌟pizza 🌟.. the list goes..."

Carlie Alexander

"Great Atmosphere.. The food here is delicious!! The Meaty Kuzola pizza is hands down the best pizza in town. And if you want to carb out, order the..."

Brian E. Bunting

"The Rueben pizza was awesome! We had a great server that treated us very well. He was very on top of everything. Thank you for making our night out..."

Shayna Harmon Hays

"The staff was awesome and super friendly! The wings were amazing. Also the bartender makes the best hangover bloody Mary’s..."

Daniel Scott Nuttall

"Visiting from out of town after running Half Marathon Saturday. LOVED the place, cool vibe, friendly staff and nice people sitting all around us. Had..."

Kelly Olszewski

"Wonderful food, beer and service. I really love the old style interior of the restaurant. It looks like an old English..."

Stephen McNutt

"Went here after I finished the half-marathon with my family. We all loved our food and enjoyed different beers. Great, friendly service. Highly..."

Alyssa Apollo

"One of my favorite places downtown and they always have my zombie dust on tap..."

DeeDee Parks Bruhn

"Hands down the absolute best wings and mushrooms I've ever ..."

Deadra L. Mitchell

"Enjoyed watching Tottenham play Arsenal. Great people, awesome staff, very good breakfast..."

Roger Fortner

"Great wings! And our server Corey was the..."

Greg Zeigert

"Love the Cheeseburgers, love the pizza, love the Earls Club Sandwich. Bells Two Hearted is always on tap. Always our first choice in restaurants on..."

Brian Helton

"Best wings and pizza Always a must when on mass..."

Jim Dowling

"Probably the best wings I've ever tasted. Can't wait to go..."

Tony Askew

"Great bar and atmosphere! Always love meeting our friends to catch up! Great food and variety of..."

Jackie Browning Grider

"Recently i visited this place with my friends.....i ordered something like as fruit crumble....it was very tasty and it was fresh and neat..."

UDAY

"Hostess was nice, waitress was on point, and atmosphere was beyond great! I got the salmon sandwich was THE BEST SALMON SANDWICH EVER!!! I would..."

Marie Shih

"Best Pub in Indy!. Chatham Tap is a quaint soccer bar with a decent beer selection and delicious food. I recommend the fish and chips, reuben..."

Brittany S.

"Great pub. Great food and drinks in a friendly sporty atmosphere. Love the lettuce wraps. You'll fit right in if you are a soccer (football)..."

Kitty

"Comfortable. Good food better prices. Lots to like. Good pub..."

Rodrigo

"Gooooooaaaaallll!. In spite of the soccer crowd, the food here is very good. Gorganzola with pear is good, salmon is better. Cool little bar with..."

James Sommers

"So, so fresh and good. The fish and chips are great, hitting the spot with a rich tasting beer batter. One reviewer said the batter made the fish..."

Suzy

"Great choice of beers. I will make my review short but sweet, great choice of beers, including an old favorite, Gaffel Kolsch from Cologne, Germany...."

Jo Dee

"Great Place. Always good food and good service. It does get packed and the service slows but that is to be expected at a great place. Love the..."

Brad Billman

"Great fish and presentation. Worth a sit down.. make sure to come during UK football..."

John S

"Another GREAT meal meal and Superb Service!. Wife & I haven't been here for awhile. At her suggestion, we came back here for a great meal! Garlic &..."

Mhav2k

"Fish and chips. Fish really good, but chips or seasoned fries lame-O. Not a true chip. How can you get one thing so authentic and flub up the..."

Soup Fork

"Really inventive, tasty food. The cheese fries are..."

Andrea G.

"Crazy good. Their menu is solid. I've been here many times and I haven't been disappointed. Try anything with rasher bacon if you are a bacon..."

Kilgore T.

"Arguably Better Pizza Than Bazbeaux - Yeah, I Said It. And I will say it again. The pizza is good. Arguably better than Bazbeax.Love that..."

Big Mak

"I like it. Great spinach and artichoke dip (not like every other place). The grilled tenderloins are tasty, as are the burgers. The nachos..."

Ruby Wombat

"Great pub! Love the outdoor seating with quaint atmosphere. Brick streets and ivy covered walls. Good beer..."

J

"Nice pub. I tried the asian style lettuce wrap appetizer one afternoon. It was unique and flavorful. It was also large enough for me to consider it..."

Dan

"This is our go-to place. Good beer (they have sun king) and the gorgonzola pear melt and the black bean burger are awesome. Stay away from their fish..."

DNAbrams

"Pretty good stuff.... Despite being loud & crowded at the time most places are loud and crowded (Thurs - Sat. night, etc.); Chatham Tap is a..."

Drew D

""Cheers". Taking a walk down Mass Ave? Stop in and have a beer. You'll love the atmosphere and quick food on a Saturday. Any other day is good too...."

Helen

"Nice change from the Claddagh. I like this "neighborhood", feel good place about Chatham Tap. And, I think they have the best wings in town with that..."

Food Enthusiast

"Good Food. Chatham Tap has a really good menu, including a variety of sandwiches and several vegetarian options. I decided to try the smoked gouda..."

Maddie

"Smoke free til 11:00. This is a better than average sports bar with above average pub food. The fish and chips could be better, so go for the pizzas...."

Jason Jones

"Great!. Great atmosphere, staff, and best food! I had several glasses of a great Pinot Gris on special, potato and leek soup and the Smoked Gouga..."

Kelley

"Cozy. Yes, it is indeed packed full'o tables. But it is friendly and I love the non-smoking part. I have never ordered anything off of the menu that..."

Porkchop And Applesaucey

"Chatham Tap. The garlic cheese fries are the best! In fact, I usually get a big plate of those instead of ordering an entree. I've tried several..."

Mariposa

"Up the service and it will be perfect. I love, love, love the food. I wish they would hire more staff. The current wait staff is usually surly and I..."

DeAnna

"ADDICTED!. My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVE Chatham! We seriously tell everyone how wonderful the food is and every person that we take there..."

Dkaz

"Something for Everyone. I have been to Chatham Tap on a number of occasions, so when my mom called me to say that she and my dad were bring Grandpa..."

Katie

"By far the best bar food ever....great selection, tasty, healthy choices and comfort food..."

Indiana_aunt

"I liked this place. It's kind of small, but the service was great. The high point for me was the fish 'n chips. Wow. Delicious. If you're not sharing..."

Bob Bridges

"Fish & Chips. A nice addition to Mass. Ave. Recommend the fish and chips if you're making your first trip. Nice beer selection..."

Indymatt

"Really, really surprisingly good food! Great beers! Cool atmosphere. LOVE that it's not..."

Rich

"Great pub with even better food.. Yes, it's a bar, but the food is not your average pub fare. From organic spinach salads to fish and chips, everyone..."

Kris Davidson

"True English pub atmosphere, good food, great beer, fun alley games, strong urban..."

W R Bates

"As you can imagine,this is an English type Pub. Complete with soccer games on TV, English draft beers and a few English style food items. Pat swore..."

Benson Skelton

"This is no bud-light-guzzling, nachos and wings place. The patrons seemed to be primarily regulars as they chatted with the waitstaff on a personal..."

FLOeatsIndy

"I am a hot wing guy, and am always up for some good wings. This place does not disappoint, lightly breaded and fried, maintains good texture, unique..."

Ray Lemar

"I have passed by this place plenty of times and finally decided to stop in. I must say I'm glad I did!!!! The food was awesome!!! The atmosphere is..."

J C

"What an incredible place for soccer (Football) fans! They were kind enough to put our team on the tv in front of us COYS, the food was SO good and..."

Alex McDonald

"Probably the best soccer/futball bar in Indy. Food is great I recommend the wings! Most days service is great. Down side is that on game days the bar..."

Nate Diller

"My husband and I LOVE this place! Great atmosphere, chill vibes, good TVs for watching sports, and AMAZING wings! Seriously, the best wings I've ever..."

Allison Woodward

"Best wings in Indy, hands down... great food all around, and I've always had great service, even during the busy weekend rushes. This is my go to..."

Troy Gifford

"This place is hopping on weekends & when soccer games are on. My husband loves going here because their beer selection is huge and their wings are..."

Gorgia Beck

"The house wings were fantastic! Crispy and the right amount of sweet and heat. If you like super spicy they won't meet your expectations. The burgers..."

Nate Alex

"Came back for dinner and had a way better experience. Got the wings (Some of the best I've had). And also got the nachos (worth the money bc they..."

Bo Turner

"Fish and Chips are second to none. Great beer selection. If you are into British Pubs, they have Old Speckled Hen on tap as well as London Pride. The..."

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