Never having eaten here, this location was picked from Yelp We have Southside friends. We trade sides of town for a monthly lunch or dinner No one knew where to go so I took the reins. What a great place, busy but not too busy to say hello as we walked in. Our friends were already seated and our waitress was asking us for a drink order as soon as we sat down. Yea The place was packed with all kinds of people, construction workers, business people everyone was polite and welcoming from staff to customers The place doesn't look real great on the outside but the minute you walk in you know you are in the right place. Old pictures, old stuff everywhere you could spend a day just looking at Indianapolis in the past. The food was served hot and delicious. I had a 1/4 pound chili dog, my husband had a double burger patties were fresh and big. My friend had steak tips, tuff but sauce served in was delicious and lastly my friend had a tenderloin and slaw. The slaw look like a dinner salad it was so big. We talked for over 2 hours and were never interrupted. Would I go back, you betcha read more

Had lunch with some friends at Barringer's Tavern. This place has quite the history dating back over 140 years - read about it on the website. It's a no frills gathering spot for good food and drinks. Our waitress was quite good - keeping us quenched with drink refills. I got the Hoosier Sandwich - a hand-cut breaded pork tenderloin - a thick, juicy tenderloin served with pickles, tomatoes, onions, mayo and lettuce - it was very juicy and tasty. Actually 4 of the 6 of us got this sandwich and everyone was pleased. FYI, it's located south of downtown on South Meridian and offers an attached parking lot for convenient parking. Give it a try. read more

Barringer's Tavern - Hand-cut breaded pork tenderloin - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Barringer's is living history for Indy. Their menu provides the storied history of this quintessentially midwestern bar, dating back to 1879! My trivia group comes here on Mondays, which probably draws a decent crowd. Still, we always get quick and friendly service from Bridge and always a great dinner. Entrees are typically under $10 which is a rarity these days. You get your standard bar food here, and they have a pretty decent bacon-wrapped chili cheese dog. Holy. Soul. Food. They have their own parking on the north side of the building. I've been here pretty regularly as of late, and I plan on keeping it that way! Hopefully I'll even be able to eat my way through the menu! read more

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This review is based solely on the food, the atmosphere was fine. I got the Hoosier Sandwich grilled. The bun, lettuce and pickles tasted just like they were supposed to, can't say about the onion because they forgot them. The tenderloin was so thin, it was literally thinner than the pickle slices, pathetic. Got the onion ring plate for the appetizer and they were so over cooked we didn't even eat them. Won't be trying their food again. read more

Love the vibe here! Great place to watch a game and the pork tenderloins are amazing. Always enjoy the staff as well.

I was in a party of 15, after we had attended a funeral! We called about 10 minutes before arrival! This wasn't much of a notice, but the staff was very accommodating! The food was very good, and the server did very well, considering the size of our party! The building is a conversation piece, in and of itself! Overall, we had an enjoyable time, on a sad day! Thanks guys! read more

Stopped in for a work happy hour, it's a great location, very friendly staff. They have a nice selection of drinks! Beer and cocktails. We sat at a nice big table, and enjoyed music and conversation. We also got food, the pizza was so tasty! We also had onion rings and cheese curds, both were also good. Great place on the southside! Check them out if you are in the area. read more

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Laid back shot and a beer bar. Started with a few Tito and tonic when there was no olive brine for a dirty Tito on the rocks. Drinks were good and also had their version of nachos with chili. Chips were made in house as was the chili. The cheese was liquid type. Did like the nachos too. I'll be back. Service was personable- look for Jake read more

Barringer's was a great experience. It was recommended to us by our friend's older brother and we had a blast. Ate a ton of food, affordable beer pitchers, and the size of the food is massive. I ate two pizzas and ordered wings and a sandwich and I was not ready. I definitely ate the food the next day! Also, the vibe of the place is really cool. Especially that they've been open since 1870. The backroom has shuffle board, darts, and billiards. Plus TVs for March madness. Totally great time! read more

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I had been here before and brought some additional family members. Food is simple but good (I had the burger with chili on it) and service was efficient (spiral cut potatoes was worth the wait). When I am on the Southside, I will be back. Remains me of taverns Up North (both Northern Wisconsin and Michigan, my happy places). read more

Brought home another Barringer's pizza a few days ago. And once again it was awesome. The sausage and bacon toppings were perfect. And that crust? I've not had better anywhere. Shout out to the employees and owners. Can't wait for the patio deck to open. Looks great. read more

The food was very good, recommend the smash burger and the tenderloin. The service was spot on.

Great burger and cool atmosphere. If you love a great dive bar with some history this is a spot to try. An Indy must eat.

This is my favorite dive bar in Indy. The service is quick and the servers are great to banter with. The prices there are by far the most affordable in the city and the food always tastes great. Try the dessert pizza if you get the chance. Great to split with a small group. read more

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This was the first time we have went there and it was tremendous! The tenderloin was thick but it a great way! Super tender, juicy, and flavorful! The onion rings were crispy and delish! Can't go wrong with their homemade cheese curds that melt in your mouth. The bar itself had ab old tavern vibe and super cool inside. The band was great but very loud!! read more

Barringer's Tavern - Cheese curds!!! So good!! - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Came here during Thanksgiving dinner, we were glad that they were open and even had Karaoke going on We discovered this place during "take-out only during pandemic" and glad to have found this place We love the pizza! It was really great The service was awesome and thankful for the staff that chose to work during the holiday! read more

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I've been here a few times now for lunch. Standard tavern/bar food. Order the wings or tenderloin or pizza. I got the saddest steak sandwich last time so I will be avoiding that in the future. Staff is great. Great prices. Check 'em out. read more

Barringer's Tavern - A very sad steak sandwich - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is what many would refer to as a dive bar. It's history is very interesting and impressive. It definitely needs some cleaning and updates. John Taffer could surely assist. We went for lunch recently. The service was just average and the food was below average. It was not busy but the food took a very long time to arrive. We didn't order anything complicated. My fries were cold. They were not good as well. The rest of the food was not very desirable. I heard their pizza was decent, but we did not order it. My burger reuben patty melt was not good as well. It was super greasy and the burger was too thick, flavorless and tough. I only ate half of it and it sat super heavy in my stomach like a rock the entire day. I didn't eat anything the rest of the day. It was messing with me the following day too. The bathrooms were not very clean and there was a rough odor which appeared to be coming from the plumbing. I tend to rate places by the shape of their bathrooms. I can't imagine what the kitchen looks like. There's no reason not to keep things clean. Many of the tables around us were not bussed and cleaned as well. The health department would definitely appreciate this being up to specs too. I won't be going back. I need satisfaction from all angles when I go to a place to dine. As much as they charge for food when going out (even dive bars and fast food), I expect quality and comfort. It's all part of the total and acceptable dining experience. read more

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We have a girlfriend lunch tradition on St. Patricks Day. The past 3 years we have gone to Barringer's. We are able to make a reservation so that is of course a plus on this day. The food and the service were all on point. The four of us try at least one new thing each year based on recommendations from the staff's answers to our menu questions. The age of our 4 person girlfriend group span 50 years!! So there is a wide variety of tastes to fulfill here. We all highly recommend the spiral potato chips and the garlic parmesan sauce. ( that sauce makes anything fabulous in our eyes!) The patty melt sandwich and sides of cottage cheese and Cole slaw were also consistently good. We also highly recommend a trip to the bathroom just for the decor alone. The race photos, cute signs about keeping the bathroom clean and the historic Teepee placards are worth the trip. We will see you for sure in March of 2027. Bon Appetit.........The Ladies who Lunch read more

Went for poker night. I was at first worried seeing everything served in baskets, but they did not disappoint AT ALL. The service was excellent. I'm so sorry that I did not get the waitress name but she was very kind and patient . I had a choice. Tenderloin or the fish and chips . Heard everyone talking both up big. Every item on the menu is so resonably priced!!!!!! I got the fish, and it was soooooo delicious. Then someone ordered the tenderloin and they looked soooooooooooo delicious as well. It was very cleaned and kept up well being a historic building. There is nothing I can say negative about my experience. Very nice first time experience and will be back to get that tenderloin read more

Fun old tavern on the old south side of Indy. Lots of History in this old place. Great drinks and food at a fair price. Lots of craft beers to choose from. They have a catfish special on Friday. Try the grilled tenderloin-it's soooo good. Great salads and burgers. Fun place to meet up with old friends! read more

Pretty good breaded pork tenderloin sandwich and above average tavern fare. This is a legendary spot on the South Side of Indy and they still seem to be a great spot for the neighborhood. read more

Barringer's has been around for over 130 years and I just made it here. Man, have I been missing out. This pub is very spacious, has a large indoor dining area, a full bar, and a decent sized parking area. The was very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. I was skimming the menu and saw a bacon wrapped hot dog called the Last Chance Dog, and was like yes please. The pub's menu is packed with typical pub food like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and tenderloin. So much good food to choose from. The dog was good, but did not live up to all the hype I put on it, if that makes sense. I ordered the cajun fries and they were also good, but could have used a bit more seasoning. I really like this pub, it is a fun, historic, family place. My meal my not have been earth moving, but and was pretty good. The service however, more than made up for the little that the meal was lacking. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. read more

Love this little local gem! We found this place. Few years ago and always love the times we visit. Their burgers are amazing and the pizza is pretty great too. They have a steak dinner special one day a week that is a heck of a deal. Nothing fancy about Barringer's, but the food is top notch and the staff have always been very friendly. read more

We set out looking for a local spot that has great food that we would be able to spend the evening at and were so happy to have found that in Barringer's tavern. We were immediately greeted by friendly staff and loved the overall feel of the establishment. The tavern has a 140 year history and we could immediately see why! It has a unique style with endless retro decor while still being updated and very clean. In addition to the great tavern feel, they also have great food and drinks. We shared pizza, a burger, and the south village chislic and loved each item. They also offer a full bar with fantastic bartenders. In addition to great food and company, Barringer's offers a game room and outdoor patio that frequently has live music. We spent our entire evening here and truly enjoyed our experience. If you're looking for a local Indy establishment that has fantastic history, food, and service, head to Barringer's tavern. We will certainly be returning! read more

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The food was great, the service was quick for a Friday night. They were playing Sligo which was fun to pass the time while waiting for our food. We had the pizza and would definitely come back when we are back in Indianapolis. read more

What a great historical tavern. One of kind! Great atmosphere along with a delightful outside area. Food is solid and 1.50 bush light taps!!

Located just south of downtown on S. Meridian at Pleasant Run Pkwy. We went early afternoon and had the chislic (bite size pieces of marinated steak), the breaded tenderloin (no picture) and the chicken tenders. Hand breaded, the tenders were huge cuts of white meat and were absolutely delicious!!! Not to mention the prices are very reasonable! There is a tavern side as well as a family side and a game room with a pool table and foosball. Bianca was our server and she was very friendly and informative! Can't wait to go back! read more

Barringer's Tavern - Huge white meat hand-breaded chicken tenders. Juicy and delicious! - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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You absolutely must go here. I honestly dont want to write more because the above is as succinctly as I can say what you need to know. If you give a single hoot about Indiana, this is a place you must visit. It is the second oldest bar establishment in Indiana and has an old-western saloon feel to it while it time-travels you to the Indianapolis of old. The food is good ole American and served as the basic menu you know and love but with some extra touches of style and nostalgia. It is also very reasonably priced and the service is impeccable. They have a bar, a dining area, and couches. Not to mention a full-scale game room in the back with pool, darts, fusbol, jenga, pinball, etc. I was there on a Tuesday with Kyleen keeping tabs behind bar and she was on point and gave great service. The pork tenderloin is recommended, obvi, and I'm told it may be the best around (see what I mean about "if you give a hoot about indiana"?). read more

Yes this is a locals bar. Which means it's busy. Now onto the food I had the fish and chips. Which blew my mind the fish was so good. read more

We meet some friends here after the Colts games, they had a live band that sounded great! Our server was new and did an amazing job! The food was delicious (supreme pizza, wings, and fried pickles). The reason for the 4 stars is because as we were sitting at our table waiting for everyone to pay their bills and a trash can was pulled up to the side of our table between 2 of us still sitting in our chairs and began clearing our table. read more

Our Cacklin' Chicks went there on Wednesday for lunch. We had the Baked Spaghetti salad and garlic bread. Delicious! Service was great! They give you a huge amount of food. We all want to return to try the pizza, fish and other items we saw pass us by while we were eating. read more

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My husband is a huge tenderloin lover and he said this place has one of the best he's ever had!

Always great to go to Barringer's. Cheapest draft beer around and the Hattie melt can't be beat! If you're a boilermaker fan there is no better place to watch a game! read more

I've been driving past this place awhile now since it's renovation and finally stopped in today. Small tavern with a family side and bar side. Pizza and some local selections on draft. They had Beech Bank Brewery rye on tap.. I'm a sucker for dark beers so this was a great first time experience there. Pizza looked and tasted great, maybe if there is weak link it would be the crust itself. Cheese and sauce tasted great. Regardless, I will be back soon! For those interested it seemed to have some tvs with the obligatory sports and some jukeboxes. read more

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Polite and attentive service. Pizza was good for bar pizza. Good atmosphere. Clean and nicely decorated. Parking was slim.

A very small and quaint place yet very satisfying. We went on Sunday for "brunch". I had a spicy bloody mary and their special for the day which of course i dont rememeber the name of but it was very delicious. It was a grilled pork tenderloin with ham and cheese on top and all the fixins' and a side of chips. It was a very yummy sandwich and I didnt know if I would like it or not yet it was very tasty. And I also didn't expect it in a grilled version, when I think tenderloins in Indiana I think deep fried the traditional way. The bloody Mary was also very satisfying and spicy, hit the spot for a Sunday morning hangover. Would definitely like to go back and experience more of their food. We also shared an appetizer of spicy cheese balls which were yummy although for what they were priced at i would have expected a little bit more than what we got. To share. But overall great place to try out and look forward to checking out again in due time. read more

Used to love this place food is still great. But I cannot support any company that fires someone after years of loyal service, for no reason. I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Went there today for the 1st time. Food and service were excellent!! Brittany was our server and she goes above and beyond to make sure her customers are taken care of. Will definitely go back! read more

Music bingo night. Fun place for the family. Food is cheap and good too! Old fashioned vibe that reminds me of being a kid growing up in Indy when Indy was cool. read more