We live nearby and in-laws love this place so we all visit frequently. I've personally be eating/drinking at The Pawn Shop for over 30 years. Unfortunately, may change after our most recent outing. We both worked late and were starving. Pawn Shop is 3 mins from home so we went for late dinner and the place was packed. As we began placing our dinner order, a woman behind the bar that neither of us recognized began shouting at our server and waving her arms. Our server then told us that their fryer just went down so we couldn't order food. We said we'll order from the grill and she said the kitchen was closed. Wife and I sat in somewhat disbelief because people at tables all around us were still waiting on their meals and the kitchen wasn't scheduled to close for another 20-30 mins. Our server picked up our disappointment and walked back to double-check with someone that there was absolutely nothing AT ALL we could order to eat. No cold sandwiches, no apps, no chips. Nothing. This is when poor timing and kitchen equipment failure turned into shady rude dishonest behavior. Our drinks then arrived (with our check, without us asking for it) and and as we sat there discussing the unusually strange / shady experience, we watched plates of food being served to tables all around us and guys at the bar. And 5 mins later, a plate of bacon went to folks next to us and the woman behind the bar that yelled kitchen was "closed" as we placed our order approached a guy enjoying a steak and said his French fries would be "right out". We walked to our car shaking our heads discussing how our decades long fondness of this place just turned very sour. My wife's a K-5 teacher with the patience and optimism of a Buddhist priest. She makes excuses for every bad driver on the road and lectures me on flowing around my obstacles and not speaking negative words aloud, she captures spiders and ants in jars to release outdoors, she rescues cats and dogs, etc. etc. But on this occasion, she was more upset than I've ever seen her and had no kind words or excuses for anyone working at this bar on this night. We always tip +20%, we're as laid back as it gets, my wife served tables in a CO ski town for several years after college and is now overly polite and respectful to servers, we never send food back or complain its too hot or cold, and frankly, never spend our time writing a review like this. Ever. But in this case, we agreed its time to make an exception. A regular customer to a place like this might expect the management to visit our table and perhaps offer a round of comp drinks in this situation vs yelling from behind the bar as she turned her back to us. By this time, it was too late to drive anywhere else for our dinner. Besides, we'd just been fed a BS story about the kitchen suddenly experiencing catastrophic failure less than 30 minutes before it's scheduled close then watched food orders to multiple tables pour out of the kitchen. No offer of comp drinks, no rain check for next time, no offer of chips and or any app's they could have heated up, zilch. It was the strangest and rudest bar experience we've ever had anywhere as a couple or individually. And my wife's eaten dinner on nearly every continent on this planet. IMO, it says ALOT when the Indy Pawn Shop takes the #1 Spot in the world for the rudest/shady dining experience, ever. Perhaps they have a new manager because as previously mentioned, neither of us recognized the woman behind the bar who waved off our server as we were ordering and walked away without explanation, without looking at us directly, without the slightest hint of an apology, and perhaps with a touch of bitterness and/or hostility. If she is the Manager, the Pawn Shop might not be a good fit for her. And vise versa. Bottom line: This strange experience changed our thoughts about The Pawn Shop and we wont be returning for some time, if ever frankly. And since my wife shared our story with both her parents last night, they wont be going either. And they both meet friends there on occasion so this story will cascade across our small network. Side bar: the cocktail I ordered was the worst Old Fashioned I've tasted in 41 years. Looking back now at everything as a whole, I shouldn't be surprised. Tasted like well bourbon, not what I ordered, and was lacking simple syrup, no cherry, and the slice of orange in it looked like an animal had half eaten it. I took a few sips, had my wife try it, and left it on our table (with a 40% tip). read more

Wish I could give this place negative 5 stars. Came here based on recommendation from a coworker. Menu advertised $2 bud light but that's 'no longer on special." Waited over an hour and never got our food, even though the table next to us got their food which they ordered after us. Paid for our drinks and left. Honestly I don't even feel we should have paid for our drinks but my fiance insisted. Take my advice and go elsewhere! read more

Pawn Shop Pub - Specials - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Saw this pub on TV news about having the best tenderloin so rounded up my sister in law who loves a good tenderloin. 5 of went & sat at the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small venue but clean & cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food, including the tenderloin were amazing as well as the onion rings. Yum! Wish they had gluten free buns/bread as my husband is allergic. We will definitely go back tho'. . read more

Sometimes all you want is some good fried food, and a cheap beer. Pawn Shop Pub can deliver on both! Don't be expecting anything fancy, and if you're good with domestic drafts you won't be disappointed. Local dive where you can find decent priced bar food, $2.50 bud light or coot lights draft on the regular, and patio seating option. It's a seat yourself establishment, so don't be waiting for a hostess to seat you at the front. Anything "breaded" I was told they're known for, and they haven't disappointed yet. The food is fresh, the fry quality has been spot on, and I definitely recommend the onion rings "thinner style" which I didn't know was an option until my second visit. read more

Pawn Shop Pub - Breaded Tenderloin Double Bacon Double Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of my new favorite places for casual fare with a neighborhood vibe. We visited on a Sunday and grabbed seats at the bar. We were created by Brian, the friendly owner who was tending bar/training a new bartender. They have a handful of beers on tap, so we ordered 2 Daredevil Lift-Offs. They go for $4.25 a pint, which is the lowest price I've seen in the area! I definitely enjoyed my meal - I believe it was a special - 3 cheeseburger sliders with caramelized onions. I don't see it on the actual menu. They have a handful of specialty tenderloins - my partner got the Buffalo-style tenderloin and it was phenomenal. All in all, another great bar/restaurant in the area to add to our rotation. Will definitely be back! read more

Pawn Shop Pub - 'Slammers' - the special on Sunday's. Hand pattied sliders with grilled onions. All for $6.95 - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great tenderloin sandwhich!! We had good service... food was good. One of the best tenderloins we have had in a long time. Not one of those over the top buns.. just right and think perfection. Atmosphere was a bit lacking which is why I can't go 5 stars but will be back. read more

Food was excellent and the prices are unbelievable. It was slow but worth the wait, very busy at lunch. Loved the fish and chips!

Great food, and my waitress, Heather, was wonderful, friendly and efficient. The prices are very reasonable. This is a cozy neighborhood eatery that can be very busy on the weekends. read more

Food is fresh & delicious, portions are great ! Reasonable prices too ! We love this place

LOVE this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere and service is incredible. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Great spot for affordable pub food! We ordered take-out for a large group and the food was ready in 20-25 minutes. The prices are hard to beat at Pawn Shop! My bacon cheese burger was cooked well and the fries were crispy. We got the fried mushrooms to share and they were gone within minutes. The pub salad is a large portion, too! They're super easy to work with if you want to customize anything (cheese on your burger, extra add-ons, dietary restrictions, etc). read more

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Food was very good reasonably priced. Friday night beer specials were great too. Cajun burger was very tasty and server was friendly.

After shopping at the Backyard Birds store next door, that employee recommended stopping for lunch at Pawn Shop Pub as a good, neighborhood cafe/pub. The place didn't look too promising with lots of faded paint on the exterior, but the lot was in good condition and the ramp up to the entrance was in good repair. I entered (there are two doors on the south side and one on the east) to a pub with a central U-shaped bar (open to the kitchen) with stool seating and a row of booth/tables on all sides of the bar. The interior was festively decorated for the holidays as well as having a sports theme. Lots of TVs all tuned (silently) to ESPN. I grabbed a spot at the bar and was greeted and asked if I needed a menu. I did and while looking through, I heard one of the waitresses mention a daily special to one of the folks seated behind me. I decided to go with the special which included a cup of beer cheese soup (& crackers) and 1/2 breaded tenderloin (with chips). The wait was very brief and soon I was enjoying my meal. The soup had diced potato in the cheesy soup. Not especially thick, but still hearty. (I passed on the crackers.) The tenderloin was literally cut in half, not just a half portion of meat on a bun. I really enjoyed the flavor where all the toppings I ordered where in every bite. The place seemed to have a bunch of regulars that knew the staff by name. Kind of a quiet place with conversation murmuring instead of blaring tv's/music. The crowd was definitely weighted towards older folks. I got my bill after tax and it was just over $7! I had plenty to eat and enjoyed the flavor, so I was generous with the tip. Check out went quickly too! If you want to try something different, while staying affordable, stop by the pub. Review #3468 read more

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Pretty good breaded tenderloin sandwich. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Otherwise, a bar with limited seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside seating when weather permits.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pawn Shop Pub is pathetic. Unless you enjoy an unkept building which is unclean as well. The service is slovenly and lacking. Usually I wouldn't paint such a wide stroke but in this case it exists. We had potato skins and it took over an hour to get them. The Pawn Shop embraces a "cancel " culture vibe if your not of their ilk. The immaturity of a woke young adult wait-staff is sad, but worse was the mature staff having a temper tantrum slamming their hands on the bar and yelling at customers who dared ask to talk to a non-existent manager. Or that was the manager! The Pawn Shop is a sad comedy of errors with marginal food at best. read more

First time stopping in today! We had great service once we got to the table. Our waitress while not talkative, made sure that we had everything we needed and check back often to see if we needed anything. My food was pub food not great but not bad. The pub needs an update but what's a city without an old school place that's been there for years?!? I would definitely go back. It's the closest thing I've had to Detroit's native Coney Island. And that is a compliment coming from me. Adult note: they have a pretty eclectic beer menu, I had a pineapple ale! Which was yummy! And their drink specials were really good. Kiddo note! It looks like you could bring kids but I wouldn't. read more

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Best burger by far!!!! Love the atmosphere and the food. Bet deep fried mushrooms in town.

I haven't been very much during Covid, but every time I go I think to myself that this is still my favorite bar in Indy. They seriously have the best barfood around! My friends and I have never gotten anything that tasted bad. And if you're not in the mood for barfood and want something healthier, their pub platter is delicious. You get your choice of meat (I always choose blackened fish), cottage cheese, boiled egg, tomatoes, and fruit (usually orange slices). It's filling and super tasty. Another plus is the prices. The food and alcohol are the cheapest around. So, you get to eat and drink while staying in a budget! read more

Pawn Shop Pub - Chicken nachos - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yum! Yum! Yum! I have heard about this place from a lot of people but have never made the effort to go. Until today for lunch, I was lazy this weekend and didn't go grocery shopping so I didn't have anything to pack. Decided to take my chance and hit up the pawn shop pub! Very glad that I did! It's located on 54th street. It has plenty of parking, and 2 doors to enter in on the front. I was greeted right when I walked in, there is a square bar and several tables and booths to choose from to sit. The waitress came right up to great me, ask for my drink order and drop a menu. She also made me aware of all the specials that were offered. The food item I've heard the most about here was the tenderloin. I considered other items, the menu does have a lot of tasty looking options. This tenderloin was awesome! Breaded to perfection! With all the fixings! Also had some fries with them as well, everything was tasty and not extra greasy which is important for my old stomach loved this food! Can't wait to go back read more

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We come here often and have never had a bad meal. The wait staff is friendly, the service was fast and the employees were friendly. The decor is a little dated but works for this type of restaurant/bar. Typical bar grub which is great. Give the place a try! read more

Great tenderloin sandwich and super friendly people. Definitely sit at the bar. They'll ask your name and treat you like a regular. And most other people there ARE regulars. The onion rings are killer. read more

Originally, I was headed to Twenty Taps to try something new. Not knowing the area, I had no idea the area was so densely populated. No parking, tons of people, lots of noise and traffic... not my scene. So I kept driving. I drove right past this little restaurant that looked questionable and, being a foodie, noticed it immediately. Set back off the road, it carries an entirely different vibe and appearance than anything near my initial destination and it had numerous vehicles in the parking lot. So, I turned around and came on back. Super glad I did. Outside of almost gettin blown over by the wind, I walked in and immediately felt cozy. People are here, spread into intimate groups of two or four. Though everyone is conversing among themselves, its still quiet with super chill vibes. It's not dressy and fancy, its welcoming and homey. Service was great and I appreciated the knowledge offered by the gentleman who was the bartender at the time. They do not have craft beers and not that many options in the few select craft bottled options they offer. In fact, its so minimal that I settled for a Mimosa (pictured, $3.50 on Sundays). I rarely drink anything other than a good craft beer. But, again, options were minimal. However, they have plenty of cocktail options, the full bar allows for the creation of whatever you're in the mood for, and beer such as Bud Light, Coors Light, and so forth. The menu is light, proving great options from burgers, salads, tenderloin, sandwhiches, and all the good comfort food such as mozzarella sticks or fried mushrooms. I settled for a bacon cheese burger, cooked medium, with tater tots and ranch. Tots: Supurb. Crispy, crunch, and light. Ties a local restaurant in Nashville, TN for the first place tot experience in my life. Ranch: Yummy! Just classic buttermilk ranch. The burger. Omg. Amazing. If you're looking for a high quality, well flavored and cooked burger, but not all bougie (like Wagyu beef), then this is the place for you. Just... trust me. I hate grilled burger buns. They grill their burger buns with a perfect crispy edge but soft middle. It was done with perfection! The bacon... you know how some bacon on burgers is thick and proves dominance in flavor? Well, this bacon is not like that. Its thin, crispy, and flavorful. The pig and the cow were truly made for each other in the culinary world and this burger does a great job expressing that. I hope you check this place out. It will be well worth your time!! Enjoy! read more

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Food always good Service was quite good Long drive for us but worth it Nachos and breaded tenderloin Mmmm read more

I was told that the pawnshop pub had good food. I guess I will never know as their customer service is piss poor. I sat at a table, the waitress cleaned the table next to me and never acknowledged my existence. No one greeted me, offered me a drink, or asked if I wanted food. They had a decent amount of patrons but were not busy at 8pm. Therefore, I left and went to a better place. read more

Great food and great service! Best tenderloin sandwich by far that I have ever had. This is a hidden gem of a place and we will definitely be back. read more

Stopped in on a business trip. It was a great place, fun atmosphere, friendly and attentive bar tenders and staff. Food was awesome, fast and hot! I had the Mookie Special sandwich I believe it was. Everything was perfectly balanced the onion rings and cheese sticks were also great and cooked to perfection!! read more

Great little dive bar! No frills, just a laid back atmosphere with a bunch of regulars. They have a nice sized patio with music and lights for day and nighttime enjoyment. They also have a cornhole area with tournaments on the weekends. Food is your typical bar food. Havent had a bad meal yet. The tenderloin and waffle fries are my go to! Next time you're in the area stop in and check it out. read more

Wow I can't believe I've never reviewed pawn shop! Great dive, affordable prices, delicious food. Meals are made to order, so anything deep fried is fresh & hot. We particularly love their jalapeño poppers, onion rings, tenderloin & burgers. Perfectly cooked every time. My partner & I can go in for dinner & a couple drinks for around $30 which feels impossible these days given inflation. Service is always spot on- they are attentive but don't hover, always warm and fun. The vibe is cozy & there's a jukebox & tvs if you wanna catch a game. Honestly one of my favorite places in Indy. read more

If you ever frequented the original Pawn Shop in Broadripple you will love this place! The food is tasty, especially the breaded tenderloin! The original Pawn Shop had the BEST breaded tenderloin around and the one here is just as delicious. Onion rings & burger were equally excellent. Service was great and the ambiance was throw back Pawn Shop. We definitely will make this one of our places to go. read more

Pawn shop pub is that classic dive bar but with better food. We each had the tenderloins with their tater tots. The tenderloins are huge and full of flavor. They have a delicious breading and they have multiple styles you can choose from. We also split and order or their poppers. They were incredible and filled with a chipotle cream cheese rather than the plain kind. It gave it a nice extra boost of flavor. They have a wide variety of beers and drink specials with plenty of TVs to watch games on, or sit outside it that's what your feelin. The staff is friendly and the food came quick! And feel free to play SmashMouth on repeat if your heart desires, they have a touch tunes, just for that purpose, at least that's what it should be used for! read more

Cheap drinks, friendly atmosphere, decent food, and attentive staff. The Frisco melt was amazing my only critique I have is it appears the chicken wings are frozen Tyson product the flavor was good (we got hot) but not much texture or crispness. The up side is you get 12 for very cheap. read more

Really disappointed in my order today. I've been going to this restaurant since the early 80s and now an acquaintance owns it and I'm friendly with his sister. I ordered a sandwich that I've always ordered in the past, The Water Buffalo. Yummy cream cheese and sprouts. I had checked the Google menu as the menu wouldn't come up on their website. This sandwich was unrecognizable. It was large and clunky, you couldn't pick it up. Could have been cut it in half but they couldn't have, it was so bulky. There were mushrooms in it that were huge and round, how could anyone eat that? I called and the waitress that I picked up my sandwich from said, well we don't use sprouts anymore. The veg in it was so large and thick, a total mess. She said I'm sorry and that was it. I would think for regular customers you would be a little more forthcoming with a solution, and what was the sandwich maker thinking? Epic fail. read more

Fun outdoor patio, attentive service. Great place for a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch. I had the Veggy Melt, really good taste with an interesting cucumber dill dressing. read more

We made an unplanned stop here on Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious and at a great price. Loaded cheeseburger with fries for $6.50. Fried mushrooms as an appetizer were really good whole mushrooms. They looked and tasted freshly battered and fried. The waitress seemed to know a lot of the people there and treated us like she knew us. We really loved this place and will be back! read more

Pawn Shop Pub - Cheeseburger and fries special - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Pawn Shop Pub was well on its way to a rare 1-star rating from me, a sure sign that things weren't going particularly well after my first few minutes inside the former Long John Silvers turned local pub just west of the corner of 54th & Keystone Avenue in what is often called SoBro, that area of Indy just south of Broad Ripple Avenue that is more working class and less hipster, more stoned than intoxicated. I'd long wanted to check out Pawn Shop Pub, though despite my general state of independence as a wheelchair user I had a strong feeling that the space wouldn't exactly be wheelchair friendly. For the record, I was pretty much right. Pawn Shop has its own parking lot and the remnants of what used to be disabled parking remain, though the more traditional spots have been set aside. Being an old Long John Silvers, Pawn Shop does have a pretty appropriate curb cut with a grab rail that would be kindly described as in disrepair. There's two entrances, per the usual LJS design, but the only one a wheelchair could possibly enter would be on the left (west) side of the building. As you enter, you're immediately in an area with a large bar area in the middle along with rows of tables and half-booths to the left, right and alongside the front of the restaurant. It's a tight fit, though they do offer some outdoor options that are roomier. Back to the problems. As I arrived, a party was leaving right near the front of the pub. It was a perfect spot for a wheelchair and they, the party, actually moved one of the chairs so I could have their space. I saw a couple servers, but waited. I waited some more. I kept waiting. After what had been 15-20 minutes, I'd still not gotten as much as an acknowledgement when the server, whose name won't be mentioned out of courtesy, came up to the table and looked at the bill. She got this confused look, most likely because she hadn't registered I was a new party and the old party didn't have anyone in a wheelchair. She then proceeds to hand me my bill...before I'd been acknowledged, before I'd ordered and before I'd eaten or had a drink of anything. While I'm not big on clearing up someone else's work confusion, I didn't really want to pay someone else's bill so I quickly let her know that the previous party had left. She took the bill, whose it was I have no idea as the other party had left their bill with payment, and went to get something to clean the table. Did I mention she stopped to talk at another table? Twice? After things calmed down, they did in fact improve to the point that a 1-star rating was no longer warranted. They do carry iced tea, a huge plus, and their menu is largely traditional bar and grill food. I've been informed they have a strong breaded tenderloin, though I was in a burger mood. They had a special today of a cheeseburger with fries for $5.95, a decent value considering the usual cheeseburger is that price and it comes with chips (fries are an extra $2+). I was also grateful that when I ordered a plain burger, she gave me the special price anyway. The price overall was just over $8. I was pleasantly surprised. Without the special, I'd have likely ordered fries anyway and had a price of $10-11. I'd still say that's solid pricing. The burger was good, not great, with the fries being a rather modest order. They were crinkle-cut, which always sort of makes me smile for some reason. I got my always desired refill, though I was a touch disappointed not to get offered another one before I left. The atmosphere in Pawn Shop is on the loud side with the tight quarters leading to a sense of the space feeling very busy. It works for a bar and grill, though I doubt it's a place I'll frequent very often since I tend to be alone and I tend to like to relax and read. I initially thought that maybe the server was a tad overwhelmed, though I quickly caught on that she's simply a bit scattered. I don't mean that as an insult...I just have a feeling she may have been confused at the beginning simply because she leans toward confused. Pawn Shop Pub is a bit of a dive, though it's a relaxed vibe and you can tell quite a few folks are regulars. I have a feeling if I became a regular that I'd likely feel a lot more comfortable there. Instead, a really rough start that almost led me to leave turned into a decent meal, average service and a really good price. I doubt I'll return, but I don't regret going. read more

great food, great prices. the atmosphere is amazing. if it's warm enough, the outside area is great. staff is most always friendly and all in all just. a great local neighborhood place to visit read more

Had a randomly stop at this place for lunch as I was working in the area. Order the tenderloin sandwich and is classic, gigantic Hoosier style. Impressive and delicious. read more

Wonderful food, amazing service. Never had anything that wasn't delicious here. The very best Bloody Marys in town. Also so people were racist and rude to us and the staff stood up for us and said they don't tolerate that kind of behavior. I was very impressed. Love the Pawn Shop. read more

Probably the worst and rudest waitress I have ever encountered - and I worked in the food industry for years! Went there for lunch today - food took forever & when I asked the waitress where our food was and told her we were at the point where we probably needed to take our food to go - she touched our appetizer plate and said "well, clearly, I put your food order in because you got this, right?" When I started asking her another question she dismissed me and walked away. Burnt burgers (ordered medium - got over well done - burger had clearly also been sitting under a warming lamp) - expired condiments - terrible service! Never again. If you dare to go and eat there anway after reading this and your waitress says her name is Maria / stand up and head for the door! read more

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Update: Kids are allowed inside at the tables with a wall between them. Their beer cheese soup is to die for and offered on Mondays and Thursdays. Check the chalkboard for specials, as I completely missed their Surf & Turf Valentine's dinner for $14.99. read more

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