EXCELLENT FOOD! Quick service, waitress was super friendly, food came out very quick; hot and fresh. Highly recommend. Monday is slower day. Wednesday is trivia. Live music some Fridays! read more

Manley's Irish Mutt - SHEPHERD PIE - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I have wanted to eat at this Resturant the first time I saw it! Mainly due to my Irish Roots and I love to visit Irish pubs!!! The Irish Mutt catered my nephews wedding and honestly, it was the best wedding food I have ever tasted! I was impressed how they kept the hot food hot and cold food cold at a large outdoor wedding. At my age, I have been to a lot of weddings and they did a fabulous job catering it. After seeing how well they did, and everything tasted delicious, , I really wanted to go to the Irish,Mutt! My daughter and I recently ordered takeout from the Irish Mutt , arrived 20 minutes late for pickup. On the 15 minute drive home, I thought what a bummer cold food! I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted! They have the takeout mastered! The burger was awesome, still hot and It tasted like a steak burger! The breaded mushrooms and the horsradish sauce was awesome as well! The parking lot is well lit and in a safe area. Real easy to park outside the door and have someone run in quick for takeout! If you are in the area and hungry! Try the Irish Mutt! You won't be disappointed! I honestly can't wait to go back,and try the Fish and Chips! read more

Came in to have some drinks and pub food before a concert at the Irving Theater. Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Wait staff was fast and friendly. We had wings and pepper Jack cheese balls. All good. Thanks for a great time. read more

There's a pretty good chance that you've spied Manley's Irish Mutt if you ever find yourself on Indy's Eastside near 10th & Shadeland Avenue. It's located in a free-standing building directly off of East 10th Street not too far from the Kroger. If you're like me, you've looked at the sign a million times and thought to yourself "I wonder" as you drive on by. A couple weeks ago, I actually found myself driving by and made it into the parking lot before deciding that it was probably too crowded and I wasn't in the mood for a crowd. So, I ended up over at the Tie-Dye Grill where it was too crowded and I wasn't in the mood for it. Tonight, I was in the mood for a decent meal and some time to linger before heading home after a long work day. I wanted to try something new, but I really didn't want to have to get cleaned up. Hey, I'm a paraplegic. It's a hassle. So, I drove by Manley's and made it back into the parking lot and thought "Oh, what the heck. Let's try it." They have four accessible spots up front, though they aren't really ADA spots and they don't have the metallic signs (which means it can't actually be enforced). They have a small ramp going up to their entry sidewalk - again, it's an older building and I wouldn't call it ADA compliant, but it definitely worked. There's two doors at the front - take the decorated one. It's not clearly marked, but it makes sense. If you want fancy, Manley's ain't it. If you want new or shiny or contemporary, Manley's ain't it. Manley's is your standard issue neighborhood dive bar, but it's clean and comfortable and roomy. I liked it immediately and quickly found myself thinking "Why haven't I been here?" As you enter, you have a huge dining room on the right and a nice sized bar on the left. You've got wide-screen televisions around the place and various bar-type games, mostly electronic, located throughout the place. They host music on weekends and you can easily see where they have the room to do so. I was honestly kind of stunned with how big the place is - much bigger than it looks on the outside. They have a jukebox, though it's a fairly newfangled one. The dining area is comprised of fairly casual tables with chairs that can be easily moved. The walls also have a variety of Irish-themed photos/prints and the bar definitely maintains a casual Irish theme about it. I picked a four-top and got comfy in the corner that was still bright enough I could read. My server, whose name I've completely forgotten, was over in a couple of minutes and brought a menu. I think it always throws people off when I order my usual unsweetened tea in a bar, but I only drink occasionally and wasn't in the mood tonight. The menu consisted mostly of bar-type foods, though appetizers are available. It looked like most of the meals are in the $10-15 range and sandwiches all included a side of either fries or tater tots. It was refreshing to not have tater tots cost an upcharge. Strangely, potato chips are an upcharge along with onion rings but it's only $1. I'd heard about their burgers and their tenderloin. I opted for a tenderloin sandwich and tater tots. My entire bill including iced tea was just over $10 without a tip. It was definitely a good value. The sandwich? Freaking awesome. It's a thick n' juicy cut of meat with nice breading that is consistent. The bun was toasted, an awesome plus, and I used some mayo that soaked in perfectly. I've been trying to decide if this is my favorite tenderloin. It's definitely in my Top 5. I would order it again in a heartbeat and despite its size it didn't sit heavy on my stomach. The tater tots were also very good. From what I hear, they are popular. My sense was they might be frozen, but maybe not. Even if they are, they're very good. I would easily order them again. The unsweetened iced tea was terrific. I got a refill without asking and, in what has become increasingly rare, I even got another refill after I'd paid my bill and was still reading. I fell in love with Manley's. I really did. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The customer population was fairly diverse, especially in terms of age. My server was stellar. She was friendly, helpful, welcoming and warm. Sometimes, bar service can feel like "I'm flirting with you to get a bigger tip." This felt genuine and comfortable. While I can't say I spoke with everyone, it definitely had a "locals only" feeling about it and yet it was also welcoming. There was one friendly guy who'd used a lot of cash on the jukebox and asked me if I had a song I wanted. It was incredibly friendly. The final touch for me came from actually watching an encounter from another server. A few minutes before I left, a customer came in pushing a friend in a wheelchair. The guy in the chair moved a chair (as did I) and they sat down. This young woman had the insight to look him directly in the eyes, then stoop so she could have eye-contact. Stellar! read more

My No-Frill's Review of the No-Frill's Irish Mutt, an Eastside neighborhood pub: -Cheap Eats -Cheap Drafts I did not order the tenderloin, but I did have some Irish nachos. I think I would have liked it more had I been on my 5th Bud Light instead of my second Two Hearted. Long story short: Is the Irish Mutt a big city bar over-saturated in local craft beer? Absolutely not. Is it a local drunken destination with a small town feel? Definitely. read more

Tenderloin! That's it. That's all I need to say! Okay maybe I should say more... I love the breaded tenderloin. When I walk into the Mutt I don't even look at the menu. Its all about that sandwich. It is one of the thicker one no pounded out, thin as a paper plate. No way! For side you can get fries or tots. I go for the tots. They are well seasoned and just better than fries. Everything else- Service is always great. There is normally 1 waitress working the dinning room and she is on it. At noon the place is pretty business and you don't have to wait on anything. If you are at 10th and Shadeland give them a chance, you will not be disappointed! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Never had a bad meal here and the staff is very quick and accommodating. Try the Cuban or the Thai shrimp tacos.

I went here on St Patrick's Day. Crazy packed with people watching Purdue. Food choice was limited to pizza or shepherds pie due to the amount of people. Shepherds pie appeared microwaved. Drinks were good. read more

The owners woman is an absolute bar wench! The second time I was here she made me feel completely uncomfortable and not welcome.....even after the 60% tip that was left. Unless you are a regular don't waste your time going to this place. Not worth it or your money! read more

Drinking beer, eating good chow and meeting old friends has a dignity all it's own. My first visit to the Mutt. Is that a leather couch in the corner, and over there? There's one in the back too. No one was lounging there. Were they reserved for the beer gods? Naw, just mortals like us. Comfy. I didn't have a chance to eat here, but the overall good feeling here made my bottled beer taste as if it were from Valhalla. read more

Manley's Irish Mutt - JMV 1070 the fan @ Manleys Irish Mutt - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Nice neighborhood Irish themed bar. The food is good bar food, and they offer all of the usual suspects in the beer and spirits department. They have live music on occasion. There's a "paddi-o" for outdoor seating. If you can get our little cutie Danielle serving you, the service will be good. Tip: St. Patrick's Day is a huge party here, and it's cash only on that day! read more

Manley's Irish Mutt - The bar - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I am a big fan of "The Mutt." The food has always been the big selling point for me--we aren't big drinkers, but they do often have extremely affordable drink specials here on weeknights. This is way beyond your typical bar food, their sandwiches are out of this world, specifically their tenderloin. It's definitely enough for two meals. I love their homemade ranch, it's great on their fried pickles or french fries. (If you're from the Midwest you know the importance of a good ranch dressing. No shortcuts here.) The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that sometimes service is a little slow, especially if you're not drinking, they tend to not give as much attention to your table. Not a big deal, because I understand servers need to go where they're likely to make the biggest tip, but on Friday nights, it gets crowded quick, and service gets a little patchy. Go on a weeknight for dinner and you're set to get excellent, fast service, just be prepared to wait on the weekends. read more

Food was fine. Service very slow. Waitress named Nancy was incredibly rude to our party. Telling people to, "hurry up, I don't have all day" when taking their orders. We would not recommend it. read more

The Mutt is never a disappointment. My husband and I go to the Mutt at least once a week and every time we eat there, the food is A+. We like to sit at the bar to socialize with other bar mates. I admire the bartenders as they are very organized and accommodating. My favorite beer is Smithwick's which is not easy to find, either in a bottle or on draft. They have it on draft . It goes very nicely with the Irish Nachos (my favorite appetizer). My favorite sandwich is their tenderloin. I've had it both breaded and grilled. Both are delicious. I highly recommend coming to experience the family feel of the bar and taste their delicious food. read more

The molly was great! Variation of the Ruben using coleslaw instead of kraut. Toasted rye bread. Wife had the Irish pup burger perfect size. Juicy and well seasoned. Onion rings were very good also. Service was fast and friendly. Quiet and not busy at 2 pm on a sat. Would definitely come back. I want to try the shepherds pie. read more

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This is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. Lots of lively conversation, a great place to people watch, and classic bar food. It's MUCH larger than it appears on the outside, there's plenty of seating. They also host some live music events, which is always appreciated. The food, as I mentioned, is classic bar food. Burgers, pizza, tenderloins, and the like. The breaded tenderloin stacks up against any of the best in town and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. The other foods..burgers, pizza, etc, I believe are above average but I would call the tenderloin their standout on the menu. Even though it's a neighborhood bar, we were made to feel welcome, as, it appeared, everyone who walked through the door. We'll be back. read more

They make the drinks strong but if you are not a regular good luck getting served. Had to ask for the server 3-4 times for every drink I ordered. Mind you it was 2 pm on a Thursday. My friend and I were finally so fed up we paid in cash (so we wouldn't be ignored more) and headed out. read more

Simply put your his place has very good food. The pizza is fantastic! The wait staff is attentive and came back to check on us several times. I have never had a bad experience here and the food always delivers! read more

Good variety on the menu but the food quality is mediocre and kinda overpriced for what you get. Got the beer cheese pub burger which was over cooked and barely had any cheese on it at all. Bartender seemed rude and uninterested in serving me as if I didn't belong there. The parking lot was filled with potholes and the bar itself was old and dirty. I like Irish food but likely won't be back. read more

We ate in for the first time the other day. I had a jack and coke and my husband had a mixed drink as well. The drinks were okay, not very strong, they were on the small side and were about $5 a piece. The food we got wasn't really the best either. I had a grilled chicken wrap and he had a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, and they were both pretty bland and dry. The fried onion rings were great though. I'm hopeful that maybe we just ordered the wrong stuff and they have better food. The food prices are about $10 which I thought was a little high for what we wound up receiving. We typically go here for their St. Patrick's Day celebrations every year since we live on the east side, and that's always a good time. But I don't know if I would come back just to eat and have a drink again outside of their St. Patrick's Day event. read more

Locally owned, Manly's Irish Mutt is a fantastic place for food and drink. I always prefer local places over chains. Very clean and the menu has a lot to offer! I personally recommend the Cuban sandwich and the burgers! If you get the chance, visit during St. Patty's! It's an event, fo sho!! read more

I've met hookers, world-class entrepreneurs, locals who've never left the east side of Indianapolis, country folk, hood folk, homeless folk, truckers, moms who like other moms, bankers, landscapers, and guitar players... You'll never know who you will run into at the Irish Mutt...solo, or with your significant other, everyone is welcome at this place. The food will rock your socks off, that's just a given. I recommended the burrito (grilled chicken), or their burger, but it's all good. read more

A few months ago my brother and I were driving down 10th and passed by Manley's Irish Mutt. My brother said they've got a selection of good burgers and pork tenderloin there. For some reason last week that conversation popped into my head and I told my brother we should go there for lunch. He agreed so we were on our way over for a quick bite. I had originally planned to get the breaded pork tenderloin because I usually try that sandwich at every restaurant I go to that has it. He ended up ordering the burger and and asked the waitress to upsize the burger from the 1/2 pound patty to the full pound version. Basically just doubling the meat, but when he said that, a burger started sounding a lot better than my original plan of the pork tenderloin. The waitress recommended the BBQ burger or something along that name and I upsized it. The burger comes with bacon, cheese, onion rings and the standard PLOT. It was serendipitous though because when my burger came out they had forgotten the BBQ sauce and onion rings. I say serendipitous because I'm generally not a fan of BBQ sauce on my burgers so when they brought out the forgotten onion rings I ended up just having a small order of onion rings to go with my burger. Not sure I can say the "best" part of the meal was the price because it was a very good burger, but to have a burger that size and that good for less than $10, you can't really beat that can you? Service staff was personable and friendly and I'd say I'll be sure to come back one of these days to try the pork tenderloin. read more

+ Good pub pizza (fresh, not canned, mushrooms!) + Draft Strongbow cider + Tons of table space + Friendly bartenders and servers + Clean bathrooms + Almost exactly at the halfway point between my work and my house Why haven't I been coming here all along?! read more

Great neighborhood bar. I had heard from a coupe people that it was a dive - it's not! Staff was friendly and the drink specials were actually good (unlike what I typically see downtown). The menu had a wide selection of eats - we tried the Irish nachos and they were delicious! It's non-smoking but it looked like there was an enclosed patio for the smokers. Win win for everyone. If you happen to be around this area, hit it up! read more

Loud, raucous, lively and fun. All words that I would choose to describe the ideal Irish Pub. Manley's has them all! Showed up on a busy Friday night while in town for a conference. Lots of TVs showing lots of different events. Large bar area serving loads of different beers. Real Irish cider in the bottle served ice cold. Fish and Chips. Shepard's Pie. Good burgers. Corned Beef on Rye. My only caution is slow service by a seemingly overwhelmed staff. Overall good experience for a fun evening of Celtic deliciousness! read more

Good local irish pub, fun atmosphere and pretty good food. The honey hot wings might be my new favorite wing flavor. Burger was good but nothing special. read more

This is my new favorite place. A few friends and I came in for the first time recently and were blown away by the food, drinks, and service. Our waitress was top notch and recommended things for us to try since we were totally new. Everybody's dinner was great and we had some shots and beers. All of the mixed drinks were perfect and the prices are incredibly reasonable. We were highly impressed by the homemade pork rinds, pickles, and ranch dressing. This place is legit. We will definitely be returning as much as possible! read more

After a long day of work training, my motivation to venture too far from the hotel was minimal. Thus, a trip down the road to nearby Manley's was my dinner decision. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was at least hoping for a decent meal. I was first surprised at the size of the large interior; a sizable bar and plenty of tables. Obviously, MIM is a local, regulars hangout, which is usually a good sign. Although it wasn't very busy for an early weeknight, I'm assuming it fills up as the week draws to an close. There weren't a ton of surprises on the typical bar menu, but I decided on a chicken Caesar wrap with a side of coleslaw. Honestly, I didn't expect either to be as good as they actually were. The wrap had plenty of chicken and saturated in dressing, which I liked. The coleslaw was a simple mix, but very creamy and tasty. Regarding the service, I think the bartender must have been battling a case of the Mondays. Aside from conversing with a couple of the female locals, she wasn't very enthusiastic or even fake-happy about working this evening. Or maybe it was just the overly loud jukebox. Oh well. read more

Walking into this place felt like walking into an American Legion or something of the like. The ceilings were pretty low, and on the right, there were a bunch of tables- all at the same level, kinda close together, and long. To the left, was the bar. Once seated, it was a bit more comfortable. There were some sofas on each end of the tables. I didn't notice any smoking in the joint. I just stopped in for a quick beer- I didn't have any food, so can't vouch for that. read more

I have lived on the Eastside all of my life and have always wanted to try The Mutt. We had family in from out of town and I decided to go here. So sorry I did! The bartender/waiter acted very inconvenient when we came in last Sunday afternoon. No smile, no welcoming gestures just a "here's your menu" kind of attitude. I asked about a couple of items and I get a "blank is good and so is blank!" Ok then... I had the fish tacos and shared a buffalo chicken nachos. The nachos ingredients were all from a can. Strangely it tasted ok but cheap. The fish tacos were tasteless, Pretty darn gross. I focused on onion rings we ordered. They were over cooked but the most tasteful thing served. I can now continue living on the Eastside and keep driving right on by. read more

I wouldn't order to-go, 90% of the time something ends up wrong. The food is decent when it's right but kind of sucks when it's messed up.... read more

Are you into dives? If so, Manley's Irish Mutt will be more than a 2 for you. If not stay far from this place. When reviewing a place that is obviously a dive and seems to embrace that role I try to turn my focus away from things like the quality of the menu and ingredients and instead focus on basics like restrooms, service and comfort (because why go to a dive if not to sit there and drink for a while.) The bartender at Manley's was good. She never let us sit empty and we ordered easy drinks, so no problem there. And it was comfortable enough to earn about a 3, but the restroom...oh god the smell. It smelled like someone made all over the ground and then just poured some cleaner on top of it and left it. All things considered, I wouldn't go back on my own, but I wouldn't protest too long if a friend wanted to go back. read more

Mutts are simple, unpretentious, loyal things. DISCLAIMER: I happen to be an Irish mutt myself. Manley's Irish Mutt tows the damn line, offering the food you'd expect and the beer you deserve. Prices are pretty good. Staff is pretty great. The Guinness is a hint on the bitter side, which if you know a damn thing about Guinness, is a compliment of magnanimous proportions. I can't wait till the next time I get my car worked on, so I can go here again. read more

Tenderloin, Western Burger and Fish and Chips are all favorites here. Don't sleep on something on the menu that seems out of place in this Irish drinking establishment; the baja fish tacos are a must. Chase, the kitchen manager, has a new smoker on the patio that he loves to play with. Hopefully you're around at 1 am on a weekend- if you're lucky enough, he'll let you sample some delicious brisket. A great bottle selection for craft beer, but you'll find your old standbys on tap: Smithwicks, Guinness, Blue Moon, Sam Adams BL, Triton Railsplitter, and Killians Irish Red all are guaranteed ready to pour. I come here for the camaraderie, but I stay for the food, drinks, and live music on weekends. A must if you find yourself feeling some Eastside pride! read more

I went to the Irish Mutt for a going away party. They were more than accommodating of our large group on a Thursday night. I ordered the breaded pork tenderloin. It was huge as most pork tenderloins are, and it was GREAT. I would highly recommend it. Everyone in my large party was happy with their meal. It's great food. Pretty inexpensive. I would go back. read more

I asked the bartender if I could place an order to go and she said no. I was baffled, and of course I left.

Dry rub wings-10/10! Lots of meat on the bones! Definitely get the pepper jack cheeseballs too! This place has a ton of space and a lot of tv's to watch sports! The waitress was great and even remembered the group from a couple of months ago! Food came out and quick and was reasonably priced! read more

The Mutt is the perfect neighborhood bar. It's unassuming, the food is good, there is sun king on tap and I love the mix of people that call this their local. When I have had a tough day it's a great place to go sit, grab a cold beer, a cheap cheeseburger and kick back. One tip....when there is live music, don't sit up near the stage if you want to be able to hear our friends read more

Probably won't find a family from Ohio stopping here on the way home from the Zoo! Very, Very, Local. 99% of the customers probably stopped for a beer, found good food, and keep coming back. One of the best, non-advertised low-key Tenderloins in the city limits. ( or is Shadeland Dr. the city limit)? am no way connected to, have been employed by or know the owners of any establishment that I decide to critique. My opines are genuine, and come from my lips, tongue, stomach, brain, then from brain to finger to tiny keyboard on phone. AND I am a better Restaurant/Bar/Gaming/Customer Service consultant then writer, so, if you need honest, to the point help, email me. read more