It's a nice small town restaurant/bar with a reasonably diverse menu. I enjoy most things on the…read moremenu. The staff is usually attentive and always friendly. It's gone through a few owners in the last couple of years, but the food quality and reasonable prices have remained consistent. It's one of my go-to places when I'm looking at dinner options.

Our favorite local pub! From Taco Tuesdays to 1/2 price Pizza Thursdays if we're in the mood to eat…read moreout, we hop in the car and head west. Everything is good there but admittedly my husband craves their Mushroom and Swiss Burgers. Homemade slaw with a slight kick... yum!

First of all get the blue gill basket. This place makes you feel like a regular the first time you…read morewalk in the door. There's games, gambling, beer and great food. The staff that I've encountered has been very friendly. I love the eclectic atmosphere with knick knacks and sports memorabilia all over the place.

One of my favorite local bars! Every time we go the service is great. The quality of food they have…read moreis REALLY good. Really solid apps, burgers, wraps and pizza. I personally like the homemade chips that come with most meals. It's typically an older crowd and everyone we have encountered has been friendly. There are pool tables and a shuffle board inside - outside they have a patio with corn hole and a putting green area. So lots to do!

SNUG is a charming and lively pub that much lives up to its reputation for being well, snug! We…read moredon't mind because everyone was in good cheer and we got to enjoy live Irish music. The potato leek hand pie was delicious and so were the Che Chori veggie Shepard's Pie Empanadas. We of course had to try as many of the Irish specialty drinks including the SNUG Butter Beer with SHANKEYS WHIP, Ginger Beer and Vanilla Cream. We had never tried Shankey's before but immediately picked up a bottle at Total Wine with If you LOVE Ginger Beer definitely try the Irish Mule S9. We also enjoyed the BELFAST COFFEE made with Pangur Potin, Shuv Cold Brew, Simple, Vanilla Cream and Cardamon. Snug Whiskey Fest is coming! May 15-17, 2026. Exclusive Tastings, TWO Brand Expo events, Festival Bottle Releases. Snug Whiskey Fest is Brand Storytelling, One Drop at a Time.

Popped into Snug to grab a cheeky drink before dinner. Snug is the perfect place to pop into and…read morefind a drink -- the door is open. (Literally. They had the door open, which was letting in the fresh almost-spring air.) Drinks are pretty much all they have at Snug, to be honest. Don't visit thinking you're going to find a meal, because they don't have a lot of food beyond locally made hand pies and empanadas, a grazing board, and something called Snug Nuts. (Which brings to mind certain ... images.) I didn't get any food, just a Road & Coke, which is a whiskey with a Coke and lime, similar to a Cuba libre, although a Cuba uses rum. It was delicious, but a little light on the booze. It was only $5 and change, though, so it's kind of like what do you expect, really. It was a nice drink to sip slowly while I sat in the small, cozy bar. Speaking of bar aesthetics: Snug lives up to its name. It's tiny and dark but inviting. It feels like stepping into a hug. A hug that can also provide you with copious amounts of Irish whiskey, which sounds like the best kind of hug, to me.

nice little hole in the wall bar. pretty good food and cheap drinks . seems like a 50 and up crowd…read more. after 8pm they do have security , and check ID's at the door . so it turns into a "club" so to speak . i do like the place seems like majority of patrons are regulars. the bartenders are friendly and personable with lots of customers . it's only a few minutes from me , so it may be my new go to spot . only downside is there aren't waitresses . so you have to crowd the bar for food/drinks . then force your way back to an open seat

First time here. Hardly ever come on this side of town, but I'm very impressed. They also have…read morepool tables. Not Smokey and I'm happy about that!

It has been over ten years since my original review of Fort Ben Pub, a locally owned pub and grill…read moretype establishment located in the Fort Ben area in the same strip center that includes Moo & Lou's Ice Cream and Phaya Thai. There's a wheelchair ramp in the middle of the building - I'll be honest, I don't quite trust it as I've noticed people in this parking area tend to block it without noticing it. There's also easy access from a ramp at the end of the building. Lawrence has done quite a bit to improve their curb cuts in this area, an area that has grown massively since my last review including 2-3 apartment buildings, a library branch, and an improved civic plaza. Fort Ben Pub itself is pretty accessible, though it becomes less so when it's packed (for example, my most recent visit was on a Friday karaoke night and accessibility was definitely more limited). There's two glass doors going inside the pub and, yes, they do offer a few tables on the sidewalk for outside dining. As you enter, you arrive in a large dining area with a beautiful bar to the right. The restaurant is decorated in warm woods with a few televisions of varying sizes and, on this evening, background music playing. On this visit, I was with a festival after-party that was placed off the main area in a smaller area that had two pool tables along with a variety of food/appetizers, etc. It's a cozy room that gave me a chance to check out the rest of the building. I did see the restrooms, which I would definitely not consider accessible - plan accordingly. I could possibly get in the door of the men's restroom, but it was quite tight and I have a smaller chair. This is a beloved place for a friend of mine who lives nearby and within walking distance. They treat her well. She was there during this visit, and I honestly just smiled at their clear affection for her (it's mutual). I love places that become community, and knowing this makes me want to return. That said, my accessibility concerns do somewhat limit my options. Fort Ben Pub does offer space for private events/groups and does catering. They have pool tables, Putt Putt live, Mega Touch, and Golden Tee and most of the sports network channels. While I'd tried both their tenderloin and burger in the past, I had a variety of items this time around due to the after-party, though not everything it seems was on the menu (or I'm just not recognizing it). As I noted previously and my friend also proves, the employees are super friendly and helpful. There are definitely times when it gets busy, though it's also pretty easy to come here during slower times. This particular visit was the first time I'd experienced accessibility issues. There's an awful lot to love here. I have to say that while I wasn't in the room with karaoke, the people were having a blast with such sincere enthusiasm that I was almost in awe. I've done karaoke one time in my life, and I don't think there's enough alcohol in the world to fuel another attempt. I also know from being close to the folks at Moo & Lou that these businesses watch out for each other - which I really like as it's a nice little safety factor. In the end, my star rating isn't changing but my appreciation for Fort Ben Pub has grown. This visit made me want to return in the near future, and it made me grateful for those places where you can get so comfortable that it feels like the people become part of your village. That's Fort Ben Pub.

Food quality was really low and atmosphere was dead. Really sad to See Something so Local will not…read morebe thriving.

i love this neighborhood bar! the people are great and the food is good. Just got me some 1.50$…read moretacos on tues. that can't be beat. The people who come here are an great mix of people, young, old black or white, you can count on laughing and having a great time. Multiple tv's on to watch your favorite team and if no team- watching the people are pretty fun too. Highly recommend this place anyone who likes that neighborhood bar feeling.

Great dive bar!! Great prices and good people. Good is fairly priced and great, especially the…read morewings and pizza.

Fairly extensive food menu made up of typical bar fair. I had the "2 pork tenderloin slider with…read morefries" special for $4.95. They were good and they filled me up. I sat at the bar with some regulars and they were easy to talk to. Only down side was that it took 25 minutes to get my food. I will go back here though, especially since it's so close to my job.

Spent the evening at Dear John's on Saturday listening to a local band, and I liked it quite a lot…read more Even though it definitely has a "neighborhood bar" feel to it, we were made to feel welcome by the staff and the other customers. I liked the vibe quite a lot...a blue collar, working man's bar. The food was pretty darn good. The breaded tenderloin was above average, but falls short of one of the best in town. Still, I'd order it again. The onion rings were simply fantastic...but one best plan on sharing an order, there is a LOT of food there. Taco Salad was a basic salad with some taco meat and chips thrown in, nothing special. The grilled chicken was very nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the burgers were tasty. The prices were reasonable and the food was good. We'll be back.

This place is so cute from the outside and a nice chill classy tiki vibe on the inside. We weren't…read moreable to make a reservation because of the popularity but there were cute large couches and chairs to chill at while you wait with a cocktail or mocktail. Even though they were busy the wait was not very long and the host was so nice and I wish I could remember his name. Our server was so nice and kind and made great recommendations. I had the mocktail Nohito and it was sooo cute and delicious! The others had cocktails and a bottle of coke (yes glass bottle)- cute right?! Now we had the Karange tofu and I need that recipe! The crispiest most flavorful tofu outside and nice and soft inside. Couldn't tell it wasn't chicken! We also had oysters. For dinner I had the Katsu Curry and it was on point! And the leftovers were just as delicious. My sister had the Tantanmen and it was sooo good!! I could drink that broth. They do give you options for rice instead of noodles and broth if you like options. We also shared the Glazed tofu and yall it will change your LIFE!!! Cute monkeys hanging out everywhere with beautiful string lights and a classy understated tiki vibe. Please go here if you haven't yet. You'll thank me later

Strangebird is one of my family's favorite places in Indy. We have special occasions there, go to…read morecelebrate little moments, and go on a bad day when we just need a big bowl of comfort food. The drinks, the ramen, the dessert...we love it all, and we love spending our money at a local business. For years now, the kitchen has substituted rice for ramen for me because I have gluten intolerance. I have always asked respectfully, explained why, and said thank you, every single time. Tonight my husband and I walked down to Strangebird for dinner, ordered drinks and dinner, and I had *just* said to my husband that Strangebird has come to feel like a second home. Then the server came out and told us that the chef has decided they will no longer permit any modifications, including those that meet dietary needs. We were out on the quiet patio surrounded by other customers, so on top of being totally blindsided, it was actually pretty embarrassing, too. Folks, let me tell you how much I wish I could just eat the ramen noodles like everybody else. So much food that I love (and in some cases spent years learning to make myself) went out the window forever when my body stopped being able to handle wheat. But at Strangebird, I could still go in and enjoy the depth of flavor in every other component of a bowl of ramen. And that meant the absolute world to me. I'm heartbroken.