It has been a minute (cough*25 years*cough) since I've been to what locals call a "dive bar." Alley…read moreCat Lounge is considered by many to be that, and I won't disagree...but let me tell you it is not the dingy, drab bar that I had pictured. It was fresh, clean, cozy, and had excellent service. Although I didn't get any food, I did get a couple of cocktails and they were not only delicious, but were also SO cheap compared to bougie bars that I've frequented. Don't tell anyone else how good the Alley Cat Lounge is, though, so I can still have a seat. ;)

They have some the best burgers in the city for a dive bar. With an exquisite burbon selection on a…read moreregular so always excited to see my people. Service is great definitely recommend.

I love a good dive bar. The first time we walked in here we got the vibe we were not regulars,…read moreeveryone turned to look at us, but we kept coming back and it's one of my favorite spots! The staff is great. The food is dive bar food but it's good and cheap. Taco Tuesday is a great deal but those cajun fries are my favorite. Parking is limited.

Decent price a local dive bar. Have great food at good price point. The service is always good and…read morefriendly always good to come in. Welcome you like family .

Plump's Last Shot has a great laid-back atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk…read morein. The fish and chips were outstanding--crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Combined with the friendly service and relaxed vibe, it made for an excellent dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

The tenderloin was great. Service was friendly and fast. Bobby Plump visited with us and told…read morestories of the early days of professional basketball. Lots of stories about the true story behind the film Hoosiers. It was 10 out of 5 experience. I'm going again!

Taylor's is a chain of three Indiana-based neighborhood pubs. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter…read more The bar in Greenbriar strip mall has several pool tables, dart games and other electronic games. A dozen tv monitors were playing sports. The dining room is dark, comfortable and immaculate. Maddie was an awesome server! She was friendly, attentive and made recommendations. She kept our glasses full and checked on us multiple times. Food came out quickly and we did not feel rushed. The lunch menu offers a wide range of reasonably priced sandwiches, sliders, tacos and salads. I had the 1/2 Stromboli and Chopped Salad. The Stromboli was really good with a mix of sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, onion, cheese on a hoagie roll. The hoagie roll was too much bread so I just ate it without the top. The Chopped Salad was really delicious with fresh greens, candied pecans, cranberries and slices of avocado. The lunch came with a beverage. My husband had the steak special with fries and a side salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and he ate everything. His meal was an unbelievable great deal at $11. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. I'll return.

This is my local bar and it is filled with just that - locals. It's located in a nondescript…read morestrip mall, sharing the massive parking lot with a Baskin-Robbins, laundromat, nail salon, barber shop, pancake house, liquor store, Chinese takeout, alterations shop, and a UPS store. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But you step j side and it's actually quite large, with a long bar, an additional room in the back with a pool table and some games (darts, Golden Tee), and an outdoor patio (mainly for smokers). They have bar food but it's a step above your typical dive bar.

Our experience at the Rusty Bucket was fantastic! Great service!! Our waiter gave us a free…read moreappetizer since it was our first time and the chicken fingers did not disappoint. The meatloaf was great as well. I'm usually anti-gravy on meatloaf but it added so much flavor. Love the cozy inside and decor.

The service was great. The food was not…read more The bartenders did a terrific job. They were very friendly and they worked quickly. The place was packed on a Saturday night. There were almost no open tables or seats at the bar. I ordered the meatloaf (comes with mashed potatoes & gravy and green beans). I was hoping for something that tasted homemade, like Grandma's meatloaf, but this looked and tasted like a TV dinner that they cooked in a microwave. The mashed potatoes were too salty.

In my opinion, this is the best place to see live music in Indianapolis. It's always a great deal…read more Drinks are cheap. Food is very good and the service is so much better than what you get in normal bars.. I know they lose money on some of the bands they bring in because they bring in the quality talent. Where else are you gonna see Pete Sears play 5 feet away from you? Rock 'n' roll legends play here, man Melvin Seals, Tom Constanten. Free parking safe neighborhood.. do you want a really good time? Go see hyryder at the mouse trap ... that's the best Indy has to offer

Such a great place. Live music almost every night, cheap strong drinks, and friendly staff.read more

Awesome food. Awesome prices. Great service. My favorite pub. Once or twice a week. Tenderloin like…read moreState Fairs. Love it.

Favorite menu item. 10/10 recommend Pawn Shop. Best value for your dollar in town. Everything…read moreI've tried here is very good. Cheap drinks and food.

Stopped in on a Thursday night for the steak special. The deal is 10% off on the three choices for…read moresteak. Pricing was already reasonable and so the 10% was a small kicker. I had the 12oz ribeye which was on the thin side but overall was a good steak. I expected a grizzly steak with a good amount of fat but it was on the leaner side for a ribeye and the whole steak was edible. My sides were fries(crinkle cut) and salad (a blen of iceberg and green leaf along with other veggies and cheese). Served with Texas toast. Overall a good value meal! Worth stopping for. The atmosphere was ok. A little stale and preppie. I believe they have another bar area which is divided by a wall, I cannot comment on that if so. Where I sat was more of a diner atmosphere with alcohol. Service was good

Most of us Broad Ripple Neighborhood OG's remember the Alley Cat back in the day, hidden away in…read morethe alley around the corner from OPT's. It was dark, definitely a late night bar, and was normally the place to grab your last beer of the night before heading home! Now, it is near the Post Office on Carrollton and has been rechristened as a real restaurant and bar with really good food and all kinds of trouble in good whiskeys, Bourbons, Scotches and Irish whiskys! I was there for St. Patty's day and the drinks were cold the corn beef & cabbage authentic and filling, and the camaraderie as cheerful and rambunctious as you would expect! I highly recommend!

Great food, fantastic friendly staff, awesome manager. Always a great spot for college night or any…read moreother time. Definitely one of the best spots in north Indy. Can't beat the prices and service.

I used to love the mineshaft. When I could go there on a weekday night and have a good time with…read moresome cheap drinks and not too many people around. They had a dance floor and they always have funny movies playing with the sound off, which makes for an interesting exercise in futility when it comes to trying to watch them and recall what's going on...or if you've never seen it, it can be enjoyable to play MST3000. Then it developed an identity problem and started trying to act like one of the bigger clubs in BR. The dance floor was always nice, because you could actually dance on it, but they started doing cheap drafts several nights a week and next thing you know the place is packed to the gills and you can barely get in the door. What happened, Mine Shaft? Why did you have to go and screw up your image? The music is usually a mix of old and new and is fun to dance to the bartenders have never really stuck out in my mind as being anything special, but who cares? Sometimes you can still go and have a quiet brew here, but for now I'll just steer clear of the crowds and hit up another bar that isn't suffering from an identity crisis.

This a a great place to get together with friends and family for pizza and come cold beer. They…read morehave a variety to choose from. They have a very friendly staff and great owners. Highly recommend Union Jack's.

Union Jack's is a great casual spot if you're looking for vegan options in addition to non-vegan…read more Our table of six enjoyed: Pickle Fries (w/v ranch dipping sauce), Buffalo Seitan Wraps (v), V Mozz Thin Crust Pizza, Seitan Salad (v), Cuban Sandwich with Onion Rings, and 10" Indy Style Deep Dish Pizza (for carryout) Service was friendly, our food was served fresh and delicious, and my vegan daughters' tummies were happy! What more could you ask for? :) [As a side note, our initial plan was to dine at another vegan-friendly spot in the area, but they posted a sign saying they stopped seating tables (before 1pm ??), so we walked over to Union Jack's -- so glad we did!]