Wow. Tom's was packed. I am very thankful that we had a private area in the back. There is a TV…read morecovering every inch but the real story here is Karissa. She is the QB, wait, she's the MVP of the league. So impressed on how she handled our group of a plus thirty with such efficiency. She was on top of everything and so polite and not ruffled even with the most complicated guests. lol. My Hummus Duo without cheese was very good even when my colleague was double-dipping with his carrot stick from his ranch not paying enough attention that I am dairy free. Ugh! Tom's is THE place to watch a game especially if you fortunate enough to have Karissa as your server. Thank you Karissa

Tom's is not only great place to watch your favorite sport it has plenty of seating, and the menu…read moreis good too. Not to mention the service is great and the bartenders are easy on the eyes. But let's talk food, the buffalo wings are good, they are not the best I have ever had but they are worth your time and then the cornbread pancake and fried chicken fingers are delicious. The question is would I recommend this place. I have to say yes because I've been in town two days and have already ate there twice. Enough said.

One of my favorite memories from The District Tap actually started with a shirt…read more We were sitting on the patio overlooking Georgia Street on a Fever game day when a couple walked by wearing one of the coolest Caitlin Clark shirts we'd ever seen. We complimented it, asked where they found it, and before we knew it, we were chatting with a wonderful couple who had traveled all the way from overseas just to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play that night. Moments like that are one of the reasons I love Indianapolis on game days. The patio was the perfect place to soak it all in. Fever fans filled the sidewalks, kids proudly carried homemade signs, and there was an excitement in the air that only comes from a city rallying behind its team. We could have people-watched for hours. Our waitress was exactly what every server should strive to be. Friendly, relaxed, and genuinely fun to talk to, she somehow mastered the art of appearing right before we found ourselves looking around for her. We never felt rushed, but we also never waited for anything. The food held up its end of the bargain too. The fried mozzarella disappeared embarrassingly fast and earned a solid 9.3 on my unofficial stretch meter. Crispy on the outside, perfectly gooey inside, with a marinara sauce that was every bit as good as the cheese itself. The chef salad was fresh, generously loaded with toppings, and easily big enough for a meal. I honestly couldn't tell you what beer I ordered... Because what I remember most is the experience. Sharing appetizers on a sunny patio, meeting fellow basketball fans from halfway around the world, and watching Indianapolis come alive before tipoff. It reminded me that sports have a funny way of turning complete strangers into friends. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're headed to Gainbridge.

We stopped by The District Tap for a couple of drinks, not dinner, and unfortunately the service…read moreleft a bad impression. Our server was friendly and responsive to one member of our group (male) but repeatedly didn't acknowledge another (female). This wasn't a one-time thing, it happened several times over the course of our visit, and it came across as dismissive. As for the drinks: beer prices were nice and cheap, but the margarita was on the expensive side and not really worth it. The place seems geared toward bigger dinner crowds, which may be why a two-person drinks-only table didn't get much attention, but being essentially ignored isn't a great look either way. We wouldn't return. 2/5.

Swing by lunch here at least once a month. Food hasn't disappointed yet! They do a lunch mix and…read morematch which is good, recommend breadstick and wedge salad combo. Good service waitstaff is always on top of it. Pop music on the slightly louder side if you're about that. Today I went with the chicken salad on rye, she thick. Side of fruit to be healthy. Birria breadstick of the month was absolute fire. Fireeeeeeeee. They do a different specialty breadstick every month, worth coming once a month just to get it. Buddy got the BBQ chicken salad and thought it was really good.

Kilroys is a big bar with tons of TVs and seating. They were pretty busy so service was a little…read moreslow. We ordered a smash burger and Cajun chicken sandwich and the bread stick of the month which was arroz con pollo. They were pretty solid. The burger was good, bread sticks were delicious, and I enjoyed my sandwich which was a lot bigger than I anticipated. Definitely a solid place to eat at and it's super close to the Gainbridge arena.

Koko was an amazing server, and my family and I really appreciate the quick and friendly service…read more Deserves much recognition for her welcoming personality. Please consider giving her a raise.

First time trying Yard House for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of their…read moreAhi Tuna Salad. Service was good but we didnt realize we had to pay with the little device on the table so we waited a bit longer til we realized we needed to cash out with it. Ambiance is nice great place for a work lunch! Cheers

Clayton's is one of my favorite bars downtown. They have a great country vibe and always great live…read moremusic singers. It's a great place to go for drinks and food and a lot better atmosphere than tin roof in downtown Indy. If you are looking for great drinks, live music and fun I'd go to Clayton's country bar. I will for sure be going back

Excellent hangout. Great service. Live music, great beers , and. Super-cool vibe. A must visit.read more

Pulling into the packed parking lot on a football Sunday, we were already discussing our backup…read moreplan if the wait was too long. Turns out the entire heated patio is first come, first served, and we were seated almost immediately. It was one of those windy Indiana afternoons where the cold finds every gap in your jacket. I fully expected to spend lunch shivering. Somehow, the heated patio felt warmer than the restaurant itself. Between the TVs, football on every screen, and the patio heaters, we had zero complaints. Now let's talk about the famous pepperoni-stuffed breadsticks. They're a must. And order your own nacho cheese. Seriously. Don't expect anyone to share. I could eat a shoe dipped in their cheese and probably enjoy every bite. The breadsticks always arrive piping hot, stuffed with gooey mozzarella, and if we're judging on a cheese-pull scale...I'm giving them a solid 7/10 on the stretch meter. As for our server, Zach...what a true gem. He's one of those people I'd honestly be surprised to hear anyone say they didn't like. Funny, quick with the jokes, and somehow kept up with the chaos without missing a beat. He also made sure my lemon drop martinis never had a chance to get lonely. Since I wasn't driving, he happily assisted me in...staying hydrated. The place was busy enough that we couldn't stand around chatting long, but he's the kind of person you'd genuinely enjoy running into again. We've been here twice now, and both visits have been consistently great. Whether you're stopping in to catch the game, escape the cold on the heated patio, or simply satisfy a craving for those ridiculously good breadsticks, Ale Emporium continues to be one of our favorite spots. Just don't skip the breadsticks...and trust me, order your own cheese. You'll understand after the first bite.

21 and over bar, good for groups, watching bands. It always seems packed! Good pizza, wings, tons…read moreof tvs. Service always seems frantic, but with the crowds and groups I get it. The stuffed breadsticks are not as good as Kilroys, but still cheesy and delicious after some drinks.

Back at Shindig, where the vibe is always fun and inviting! We sat on the patio this time and…read moreplayed a little game of ping-pong while we waited for our food. The ball spent more time off the table than it did on it :D This visit, I built my own gluten-free pizza with olive oil, garlic, basil, rosemary, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese. It was fresh, flavorful. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, and the patio made for a great place to spend the evening. It's one of those spots that's just as much about the experience as it is the food, which is why I keep coming back.

Shin Dig, Dig Dug, Doug Martin, Marther Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Malcolm in the Middle, Mid…read more Any place touted first-most for vibes is a surefire loser and bonafide scrub. My mind is pretzeled on why Cunningham merged sterile and kid-friendly into one. I'm sure it sells, but at what cost? This Roosevelt rendezvous is where Fat Dan was taken for his Ozempic euthanization. It's the next domino to fall towards losing bar food completely. Like hydration breaks at the 23rd minute, my tummy rumbles at the dire straits our society has set course upon. Open your eyes matey, our helmsman is a fool! He's taken us deep into the Indian Ocean at the heat of summer swells, so now we suffer from scurvy worse than $18 burger+fry combos. Listen there; you can hear the crew mumble with discontent! Albeit my sorrow and tears shed in the bow of this culinary craft, I must tip my cap to the service of deckhand Lily. She salved my spirits on the open water, and for that, I will delay my mutiny.

Nice looking bar, pool table and nice amount of seats as well as a TV's…read more The service was terrible. Rex was cordial and took care of our tables, he was one of the servers/bartenders. But his manager was TERRIBLE! We didn't catch his name, unfortunately... We had a large group, maybe 15 in total. We had young and old in our party and had three to four tables. They typically don't do table service and make you order from the bar, drinks and food. However, Rex did a great job accommodating a few of our parents who are older. We had a family member in our group who had a cough. The manager came over and stood in front of us all and said, "you have to leave!" You are contaminating our bar and you all have to leave. He is not sick and simply had a deep cough. He has been evaluated a number of times and has been told by FP& ENT, he has been using his vocal cords too much and has caused him to have a cough. He stayed between our tables and there weren't many others in the bar. We basically had most of the bar to ourselves. We asked if he was kidding and he said, no, you must leave our bar. Honestly felt like he is a hypochondriac, and probably shouldn't be in the bartending or management position. The way he made our family member feel and the way he went about the situation was simply poor. If in the area, bypass this bar and support other bars in the area.

I stayed at the Omni Hotel for business and truly wish I had eaten more often on site here at the…read moreSeverin Bar!! Service is extremely friendly and the bartenders make a mean cosmo. On my last night I had dinner at the bar and it was fantastic. The smashed burger with house made truffle potato chips and a lovely romaine salad with a unique dusting of truffle seasoning. For dessert I had their bread pudding, it was too notch with the most flavorful vanilla ice cream I have ever had. Definitely will be eating there more often on future stays at the Omni.

Didn't eat any food, but the drinks were cheap and strong. As long as you like sports and can deal…read morewith some happy or not so happy betting folks. It's a good time.

I came for the drinks! $5 All Day drink menu is what got us in the door. Didn't know it was a…read moresports bar/gambling type thing but it was a good time. The bartender was great! I ordered the Amaretto Punch and it was very flavorful! Had a sip of the White Gummy Bear, also really good, and Superman, (wasn't my favorite). It wasn't busy but we also walked in an hour before closing time. The few that were in there were a vibe. A lot of laughs were had. Tiffaney (the bartender) said to come back on game days for a different crowd but we had fun as is. Definitely would go back for the ambiance and to try the food. Another person said the nachos are really good there.

Fowling (noun) fowl-ing: The hunting or trapping of wildfowl…read more Google "fowling definition" and this is what you'll find. Google simply "fowling" and you learn about this odd sport where you combine football and bowling. Just now. Right NOW as I'm writing this, the word fowling finally made (sort of) sense. Football + bowling = fowling. Now I'm even pronouncing the word different with a long "o" sound versus the "ou" diphthong. I had to Google that, too, but once I saw diphthong, I knew it was going in my review. You're welcome for the 5th grade grammar lesson. Please redeem your Pizza Hut personal pan pizza for your hard work. Ok, fowling. It has nothing to do with trapping birds or teaching birds of prey to land on your arm (that's falconry). Nope, it's a game you play with friends and beer. The setup is more like cornhole, but you use bowling pins and throw, that's right, a football. Someone was clearly drunk when this game was invented. But what a great way to bring a group of people together! The Fowling Warehouse specializes in the game of fowling, but has several other activities to enjoy as a group: pool, darts, a few arcade games and a golf simulator. I may go back just for the golf simulator. This is the real deal, a full Trackman set up. It was pretty sweet. Those simulators can be a little intimidating at the PGA Superstore, but it's tucked away in the corner at the Fowling Warehouse where you can shank balls and not feel like a fool. Mostly. There are also two bars and you can order pizza and boneless wings. The bar has a nice selection of beers on tap. They use the magnet cup system where the cup fills from the bottom. My favorite thing was seeing multiple signs on the bar that warn you that if you push the bottom of the cup, you will get wet! And I smiled devilishly thinking about curious people testing their luck with the cups and losing every time. For me, I enjoyed a couple glasses of this blood orange IPA. Delicious and refreshing. The Fowling Warehouse isn't exactly my jam, but I think it's the kind of place that is perfect for a certain crowd who enjoys games and likes a new challenge. And they can handle a large party! If you are looking to try a new sport that feels like it was invented by someone who lost a bet, this place is for you! I kid, but the Warehouse is nice and clean and large! The service was good and everyone seemed to have a great time. Seems like a pretty good spot for your next party if games are your thing! Please note: No birds were injured during the writing of this review.

Recently visited Fowling Warehouse for a work team building event. I had no idea what to expect…read more Parking was a bit of a mystery. There was a sign in front of the business pointing you to turn down a steer for parking; next block there is a huge parking lot but no signs saying you can park there for fowling, BUT, it was abundantly marked that cars will be towed. Since there was nothing else around, I assumed it was the right place and parked. Of course I briskly walked to fowling to inquire if I was in the correct space. I was, whew. Those towers can really work fast. Fowling is in a warehouse with other businesses, hence the name. It is huge. We were on lane 32, I believe so there's at least 32 lanes. There is also a corn hole area. There is a bar where they have a decent variety of adult beverages. I went with 3 Floyd's warpig, a hazy ipa. It was really good. The important aspect of fowling is not eating or drinking there, but to interact with the people your with. Sure you can win a game, but the fun is the game itself and the camaraderie with a drink. Our leader looked up the rules prior and explained them. You take turns throwing a football at bowling pins, one set of pins on each end of the lane. There are two lines to throw from, our group guys threw from back and women from front. I watched a group next to us, both men and women threw from front line, it didn't appear to give anyone an advantage. I don't know if the pizza place is part of fowling or a separate business, but we got pizza from Bonk Pizza. It was ok, it was enough to say we were fed. I'm glad I did this and would go again.