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    Barringer's Tavern

    4.2 (101 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Ellen F.

    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!

    Sarah F.

    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.

    Xavier Thomas M.

    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!

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    Christina M.

    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.

    Cheese curds!!! So good!!
    Ashley H.

    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!!

    Patricia Abigail H.

    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!

    A very sad steak sandwich
    Kyle S.

    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.

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    2 months ago

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

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    3 months ago

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

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    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.

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    3 years ago

    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!!

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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!

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    2 years ago

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

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    My friend had steak tips, tuff but sauce served in was delicious and lastly my friend had a tenderloin and slaw.

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