I very much recommend this place the food good drinks the service the vibe also have pool tables DJ…read moreevery Friday and Saturday night and we have karaoke on Monday night

wanted to update my previous review, i love this spot been coming since i was a child bringing my…read moreuncle his cigarettes when it was called Buds lol . Great service and bartenders, it's a little hood but this is one of those spots that everyone comes to! there is no food here and when they do have it it's very wishy washy BUT they do not complain if you bring food from elsewhere which is what we do. pizza places deliver here so we do that often as well, like Pizzanos. my go to spot for whenever

NOt that great. Just below average food average price. Was not even impressed enough to want to…read moreever go back. Im pretty sure its high on stars because people are drunk when eating here.

We have visited AVG pub on many occasions and we are never disappointed! The owner/chef Tito is…read moreusually there when we visit and he knows his way around the kitchen! We have had amazing Cuban sandwiches, biscuits and gravy with a fried egg on top and out of this world bloody Mary's! Last night Tito made parrilla and he knocked it out of the park! The meat was cooked to perfection! Tito makes this delicious sauce called AVG sauce that went perfect with the meat, I even asked him if I could have a straw to drink the sauce straight up (joking!) Theresa was our waitress and she is always treats us well. I love that there are customers who regularly visit the pub and so it feels like your hanging out with friends. We always end up leaving happy, full and like we made new friends! Run do not walk to visit AVG Pub, you can thank me later!!

We were a bachelorette party that attended the restaurant on March 28, 2026. There were two girls…read morethat had gluten allergies and we made it known to the server. There were two menu items that we inquired about the ingredients and if they were gluten free. The server asked the cook and we were told they were gluten free. Everything else they ordered was marked GF on the menu. Both girls ended up sick and one ended up in the ER with gluten contamination. Staff needs to be better trained. This could end up being a deadly mistake. Think twice if you have food allergies before dining here.

Erica was warm and friendly and poured great drinks. We will make this a regular stop on our next…read morevisits to Indy.

Don't let anyone tell you different. Mike's Speedway Lounge is a decent place to celebrate a 16th…read moreanniversary, no matter what that 16th anniversary is. (OK, maybe not the anniversary of your sobriety.) It's located on 16th Street in Speedway, so you have numerology in your favor. It's mellow and laid-back, like the number 16. (No one thinks about the number 16, so it has no responsibilities. The number 16 doesn't have to do any heavy lifting like 15 or 20.) It has decent food. You can really just relax at Mike's and settle into the hazy fog of canned beer and fried foods. This bar opens at noon, and like a degenerate fiend, I was there right when it opened. A guy who seemed like a regular sat down at the bar not too long after I grabbed a table, and a beer was placed in front of him before he even had time to arrange himself on his barstool. Then, wordlessly, a basket of food soon followed. Mike's Speedway Lounge is that kind of place: It's where everyone knows your name, and if you're lucky, your beer and food will materialize in front of you with little to no effort. This was my first time visiting, though, so nothing materialized in front of me. That said, the service was excellent. There was one woman working when I visited, and she was opening beers, taking orders, cooking, settling tabs, dealing with deliveries and wiping tables all by herself. She also had time to tell me about the length of her father's grass, and that was a pleasant conversation. By the time I left, there were several people at the bar chatting with the server and each other. It was a nice and friendly atmosphere. Speaking of opening beers: There are no beers on tap here. Zero. All of the beer is in cans or bottles. They do have a lot of liquor, though, so they can make you a little something, if you want. The food is OK and what you'd expect for a bar. Burgers and sandwiches come with fries, which were excellent. Mike's serves crinkle-cut fries, and they are perfectly fried, so they are crispy on the outside but soft and mealy on the inside. I'm a patty melt person through and through, so that's what I got. The patty melts at Mike's are served between slices of marble rye bread, which was a nice surprise, but the cheese is American, which isn't my favorite. We also got the Mike's Famous Spanish Burger, which is a super thick burger patty with tomato sauce and bell peppers. Apparently, it tastes like a stuffed pepper made into a burger. So depending on where you stand with stuffed peppers, you will either love this burger, or feel like you need to urgently use the restroom after you eat it. Your mileage may vary. There's a pool table here, as well as a digital juke box, a claw machine with twisted things in it (I can't even say what those things are, because Yelp would probably flag my review), a racing video game (because Indy 500), and a few machines that dispense pull tab tickets. This is an old-school bar for sure. The only thing missing is the clouds of cigarette smoke. This is a no-smoking bar!

Nice little Historic lounge! Friendly and attentive staff. I had the "Famous Hot Stew" and it was…read moregreat! When they say "hot" they are correct! Looking forward to more visits. I want to try several items on the menu.

One of the things I miss about California is rooftop bars with a view!! Astrea makes me feel right…read moreat home. I went back there to enjoy the sunset on the outdoor patio. I love the fire pits and spacious seating and wraparound layout. The interior is chic and glam. We enjoyed chatting with the super fun and friendly bartenders Jacob, Liz and Hannah. Jacob was kind enough to make me a custom cocktail. I described something similar to a lemon drop but with passionfruit too. It was yummy! They also make a mean espresso martini! We will be back soon to enjoy patio weather and try their brunch.

The ambiance here is EVERYTHING. If you snag a spot on the rooftop patio the vibes are perfect for…read morea date night or girls night. My friend and I each got a few cocktails and split the "girl dinner" on the menu. White Linen - gin, elderflower, lemon, sugar, club soda, cucumber -- 2/5 * I understand cucumber is involved but the drink was VERY pickle-tasting which was overpowering Hugo Spritz - elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, club soda, lime, mint -- 4/5 * the first few sips we thought it was just plain wine, then we mixed it all up and then it started to taste better! Caipirinha - cachaca, lime, sugar -- 3/5 * sort of a standard Brazilian cocktail you would get but we didn't love it Espresso martini - vanilla infused vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, cinnamon infused aromatic bitters -- 4/5 * definitely our favorite of the night but not as frothy as I hoped Girl Dinner - large Caesar salad and truffle fries -- 4/5 *just personal preference but I don't care for pickled onions in a salad but overall the salad/dressing was solid / the truffle fries and sauce were perfect! Overall - we would come back but try different drinks. There was a great music playlist going of older hip-hop/rap hits. And the views/ambiance were amazing!

This bar is located in the middle of amp, and I must say it's a great location, and very low key…read morewhich I love. The bar tender was very friendly, and suggested my new favorite drink, a gin and lemonade. I would never have thought to put those 2 things together, but I love it. If you are at the amp, check this place out!

Woo hoo -- there's a big ol' bar right in the middle of The Amp. You can't miss it, because it's in…read morethe center, and also, you don't want to miss it because it offers a lot of different adult beverages that you can enjoy throughout the food hall. Our first round, we got beers because we're boring and basic. lBut they were local beers, and they were on tap, so that kind of made up for our basic choices, because the local beer scene in Indy is amazing. Hiatus offers a selection of several different local beers, so you will probably find some of your favorites. We got the Workingman's Pilsner from Fountain Square Brew, which is great. We also tried the Cold Hammer Highball canned cocktail from West Fork Whiskey Company, which was awesome. If you're in the mood for a canned cocktail, you can't go wrong with one from West Fork Whiskey Company. There are also other canned cocktails available. But Hiatus also offers non-canned cocktails, and they have a full menu of cocktails to choose from. Once you get your drink, you can enjoy it at the bar or carry it around with you around The Amp. Good deal!

I had the frog legs for the first time. Actually not that bad. But.... the best wings I've ever…read morehad! Had the bourbon glaze. A must!!!

Some friends and I are doing a tour of neighborhood taverns. This time we visited The AVG,…read moreCheckered Flag Tavern and Herrman Brethers Bierwerks. The AVG is definitely a neighborhood tavern. It's cozy and very laid back with high top tables. I ordered an Old Fashioned but mixed drinks weren't really on offer unless it was something like rum and coke. I had a beer. It was fine. We were there for about an hour and a half. I would definitely return. The vibes were slow paced. We moved on to The Checkered Flag. Wowza!! It was a Thursday night but the place was hopping. We were joined by another friend with plans to have a bite to eat. The menu is unbelievable. So much to choose from. We were kind of boring because 3 of us chose the same thing and the other two chose the same item. Two had the pork tenderloin. Both agreed it was excellent. Three of us had the BBQ Pork spud. It's a giant baked potato with butter, a good spread of pimento cheese, moist pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw and green onions. It was fantastic. Normally the pork can become a bit dry. This was not the case. Cooked perfectly. I was able to order the Old Fashioned. They apologized because they were out of oranges but I was fine. It was a very good drink. There happened to be two musicians performing. I was quite impressed. This tavern was very very impressive. We all agreed to return Our final stop was Herrmann. It's a small brewery tucked away off a quiet street. We were offered several tastings of the beers on offer. We were all able to find something to our liking. I had a porter. There are tables for four spread around the seating area. It's comfortable and definitely a neighborhood haunt. All three places were definitely neighborhood taverns. The Checkered Flag was hands down the best! Indy has so much to offer!

We stopped by Turner's while attending an event at The Stutz. After debating venturing out into…read morewinter weather and playing the downtown parking hunger games, we decided staying in the building was the move. Convenience: 10/10. Turner's itself is a good sized establishment with a pool table and a few different seating areas, which makes it feel like a solid spot to hang out whether you're there for drinks, food, or killing time before an event. They also have a cut out window where you can order Julieta Tacos, which is a really cool option if you want to mix things up food wise without leaving the space. We grabbed seats at the bar where a bartender (didn't catch her name) greeted us and handed over menus. I mentioned we were there for the Devour menu and was told it was over... which was interesting since Turner's website was still advertising it earlier that same morning. After a quick check with a manager, they honored it, which we definitely appreciated because nothing says "Devour disappointment" like ghosted food promos. The Devour deal included a hot dog, chips, and a cocktail. I ordered the Miami Vice and honestly, no notes. Solid drink. We also got to pick snack sized chip bags hanging behind the bar, which felt a little like choosing snacks at a gas station, but hey, variety is variety. Now for the plot twist... We were told our hot dogs were ready and to grab them from the warmer. Exciting, right? Except when we opened the warmer, the foil wrapped hot dogs were... cold. Cold. Like they, too, were braving the Indiana winter. When we let staff know, there was a bit of a team huddle on how to handle it, which felt slightly awkward and unorganized. It also felt like we accidentally became "those customers," simply for wanting our hot dogs to be warm. Thankfully, another bartender, Andre, stepped in like the calm in the storm. He got fresh hot dogs warmed up and brought them out and he continued checking on us for the rest of our visit, which honestly saved the experience. Overall: Cocktails were good, the location is super convenient if you're already at The Stutz, and shoutout to Andre for turning things around! That said, I can probably check Turner's off my list and doubt I'll make a trip back unless I'm already at The Stutz & if I do return, it would likely be for drinks only!

Another great destination inside the Stutz complex. Turners…read morehas a full bar with a variety of craft cocktails and beers. Everything is properly made and served in the correct barware. Get all your classic cocktails here. The staff is on their game. There is a window that opens to the street taco place next door.

LOVE The Exchange! It's one of our favorite date night spots on Mass Ave. The drinks rotate pretty…read moreregularly but everything we've tried is wonderful and you can't go wrong with their staples. Both the upstairs and downstairs are cozy and tastefully decorated, and the staff are extremely accommodating. We love this place so much we chose to have some of our engagement photos done here!

This is the 2nd location for this hip bar (the original is in South Bend). N. They have a pretty…read moredecent weekday happy hour and there is comfortable seating everywhere. A great place for a relaxed drink in a civilized setting.

This is right up my alley--an upscale atmosphere but not too pretentious (casual). The 2 sliders…read morewith Mac 'n cheese was the perfect amount of food. I paid the $8 to upgrade the mac to lobster mac...so delicious & so worth it (the upgrade was so unnecessary but so necessary, iykyk!). I also love that they allow you to mix & match on the sliders (filet, fried shrimp, or wagyu beef with Brie). I went with 1 filet and 1 wagyu beef, which was also perfect! Would love to try the fried shrimp at some point. The accompanying aiolis perfectly complemented the sliders! I completed my meal with a lemon drop martini. Service was friendly & attentive. Will definitely keep this spot in mind the next time I return to Indy & would highly recommend to others. In fact, I found it superior to my experience @ Harry & Izzy's--much more my vibe!

Several floors above the legendary Saint Elmo Steakhouse, sits 1933 Lounge…read more Here, spaced out between several cozy rooms, equipped with small group seating arrangements, you will find a speakeasy themed cocktail lounge with small plate food also available, and a selection of exquisite period, vintage, and modern cocktails. The period atmosphere and ambience is absolutely intoxicating. This is a perfect starting place for pre-dinner cocktails, leading up to a fine dining experience at Saint Elmo's Steakhouse. The service was superb, friendly with plenty of recommendations on what to try. This venue gets my highest recommendation, and I very much look forward to a return visit, and hopefully to introduce some of my closest friends to this incredible experience.