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    Barringer's Tavern

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hand-cut breaded pork tenderloin
    Steve V.

    Had lunch with some friends at Barringer's Tavern. This place has quite the history dating back over 140 years - read about it on the website. It's a no frills gathering spot for good food and drinks. Our waitress was quite good - keeping us quenched with drink refills. I got the Hoosier Sandwich - a hand-cut breaded pork tenderloin - a thick, juicy tenderloin served with pickles, tomatoes, onions, mayo and lettuce - it was very juicy and tasty. Actually 4 of the 6 of us got this sandwich and everyone was pleased. FYI, it's located south of downtown on South Meridian and offers an attached parking lot for convenient parking. Give it a try.

    Parkway Dog
    Ellen F.

    Barringer's is living history for Indy. Their menu provides the storied history of this quintessentially midwestern bar, dating back to 1879! My trivia group comes here on Mondays, which probably draws a decent crowd. Still, we always get quick and friendly service from Bridge and always a great dinner. Entrees are typically under $10 which is a rarity these days. You get your standard bar food here, and they have a pretty decent bacon-wrapped chili cheese dog. Holy. Soul. Food. They have their own parking on the north side of the building. I've been here pretty regularly as of late, and I plan on keeping it that way! Hopefully I'll even be able to eat my way through the menu!

    Sarah F.

    Stopped in for a work happy hour, it's a great location, very friendly staff. They have a nice selection of drinks! Beer and cocktails. We sat at a nice big table, and enjoyed music and conversation. We also got food, the pizza was so tasty! We also had onion rings and cheese curds, both were also good. Great place on the southside! Check them out if you are in the area.

    Xavier Thomas M.

    Barringer's was a great experience. It was recommended to us by our friend's older brother and we had a blast. Ate a ton of food, affordable beer pitchers, and the size of the food is massive. I ate two pizzas and ordered wings and a sandwich and I was not ready. I definitely ate the food the next day! Also, the vibe of the place is really cool. Especially that they've been open since 1870. The backroom has shuffle board, darts, and billiards. Plus TVs for March madness. Totally great time!

    Dessert Pizza
    Christina M.

    This is my favorite dive bar in Indy. The service is quick and the servers are great to banter with. The prices there are by far the most affordable in the city and the food always tastes great. Try the dessert pizza if you get the chance. Great to split with a small group.

    Cheese curds!!! So good!!
    Ashley H.

    This was the first time we have went there and it was tremendous! The tenderloin was thick but it a great way! Super tender, juicy, and flavorful! The onion rings were crispy and delish! Can't go wrong with their homemade cheese curds that melt in your mouth. The bar itself had ab old tavern vibe and super cool inside. The band was great but very loud!!

    Patricia Abigail H.

    Came here during Thanksgiving dinner, we were glad that they were open and even had Karaoke going on We discovered this place during "take-out only during pandemic" and glad to have found this place We love the pizza! It was really great The service was awesome and thankful for the staff that chose to work during the holiday!

    A very sad steak sandwich
    Kyle S.

    I've been here a few times now for lunch. Standard tavern/bar food. Order the wings or tenderloin or pizza. I got the saddest steak sandwich last time so I will be avoiding that in the future. Staff is great. Great prices. Check 'em out.

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    What a great spot to grab a bite of food, have drinks with friends, listen to some good music, or chill out, playing foosball!

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    3 years ago

    Good, historic south side bar with great food and service. Reasonably priced too. Try it out.

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    Absolutely love this place. Food is great and the service was outstanding. Great Indy dive bar. Will definitely be back soon.

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    4 years ago

    Cheap drinks, good crowd, fun activities, decent food. Everything I like in a dive bar.

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    5 years ago

    Relaxed, family friendly, pizza, bar, where the cooks give a damn. Cheap and ice cold draft beer. Nice folks.

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    5 years ago

    Came for the Tuesday steak special, good deal for the money, pay the upcharge for the bigger steak!

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    3 years ago

    Best tenderloin in Indy! I have tried many restaurants and bars this place wins hands down!

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    3 years ago

    Go on on Monday, trivia night, it's fun, jake and amber are great! I enjoy a quite Monday evening and my husband loves live music nights.

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    First time. Just had a beer. Nice selection, super friendly staff and the menu looked good. I'll be back soon

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    Normally pretty quiet and a nice inexpensive place to grab a drink. They have amazing French fries too

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    My friend had steak tips, tuff but sauce served in was delicious and lastly my friend had a tenderloin and slaw.

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