THIS FIVE STAR REVIEW IS A RESULT OF THE AMAZING SERVICE OUR PARTY OF FIVE RECEIVED FROM CARA! Chatham Tap Butler is our regular dining destination before our Clowes Hall shows. We normally allow 2 1/2 hours prior to the show to be at Chatham. Over the years, the service is hit and miss. But on this occasion it was the very best we have ever had at this location. Now this was a Friday evening with a FIFA crowd inside and a Clowes Hall show of & JULIET MUSICAL. The place was packed. We were seated quickly outside in the shade. Cara arrived soon after and took drink orders. Our normal appetizer of wings were delivered and were hot and delicious as normal. In fact, the food is always delicious no matter what's ordered from the menu. The cocktails are great as well. What impressed me is how attentive Cara was to our table and the patio guests under her care. She was hustling and deserved a pat on the back. My antipasto salad was great and my wife's veggie pizza was very satisfying and served piping hot. A job well done. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Cocktail menu - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is such a missed opportunity. One of the best patios in the city-you have butler to walk around and enjoy before or after your meal-but it's such a half-hearted effort for the menu. I live in the neighborhood and stopped coming here because it has been so disappointing. I came back today and was reminded immediately why. They need to make more of an effort especially with vegetarian options. (Just add impossible patties to the burger options since my veg friends don't like bean patties-extra credit if you also add impossible chick'n) and also just give the menu a bit of a makeover (aside from rising the prices!) More desserts for after-show crowd at clowes, and maybe even some music on the patio during the summer to bring folks around. Service is fine. Just feels like it's waiting to close. read more

We were attending a theater event at Clowes Hall and decided to eat around the corner at Chatham Tap. I'm glad we went early as it was the day the US was playing in their FIFA event and they were slammed for indoor seating. It was a beautiful evening for outdoor dining so we were seated on the patio since they don't do reservations. Our server Cara was super helpful and accommodating. The drinks came out quickly and our order was placed. The food came out as quick as could be expected on such a busy night. We shared wings, pizza, and a large salad. No complaints on anything. read more

Got a late night snack with friends after work and they highly recommended Chatham. Walked over from Clowes and we were seated right away. Stephanie was our waitress. I ordered the bleu burger that had a chipotle sauce and Gorgonzola on it with a side of fries. For the drink I ordered the blueberry cider. Great choices! The burger was perfectly cooked and the ratio of sauce and cheese was excellent. Quite the tasty burger I must say. My friends ordered the war pig and boneless wings which I was able to try both as well and they were quite delicious. That sandwich was a good portion to share and the wing sauce was very good and I still was trying to figure out the concoction. Sherry was also so sweet and we definitely plan on coming back sometime after our shift. read more

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Super tasty food and friendly service. Parking can be hard to find, but it's worth a stop in if you're already in campus. The outdoor patio is great in the warmer months. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Had to wait for refills multiple times. When they brought my food I had a hair in it and it took multiple times asking for my server while showing staff I had a hair in my food. Finally got the server to come over to send it back. I never got an apology or anything taken off the bill. The person I was with had finished their food by the time I got mine back. Because they were busy they kept trying to push us out since they set 2 of us in a booth for 6. Without even getting a sorry from the 3 staff members I spoke to, you would think a manager would at least come to the table. read more

Service was great and the setting screamed college experience, fun pub on a college campus I enjoy being around...nice experience, but the food was pedestrian this time (first visit)...but not too expensive, so I'll return to see what else they have...any recommendations? read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Fish & Chips 1/2 Order - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you are used to quality poultry, do not eat the chicken wings. Worst chicken I have ever eaten. Very low quality. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If beer and pub grub are your thing, this is the perfect place for you. Lots of folks visit here before and after the shows on campus, so be prepared. The portions here are quite generous and the prices fairly reasonable. Service is a bit of a hit and miss, but the food comes out rather quickly. Most of the restaurant is either high-tops or booths, so be aware in case you need accommodations. I believe their are a couple of accessible tables in the far corner though. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The wings here used to be the best in town. Now they're over fried, overpriced, and not worth your money. Beer selection is good tho

Italy was an amazing server! We were running a little late to our show at Clowes and she got the food out in less than 10 minutes - she was very personable and the burgers were excellent and the drinks pretty strong. Definitely will be coming back to Chatham Tap! read more

We visited on a lunch break while working. This is sooo different from the Chatham tap downtown. I don't like any of the food here. The wings were too sweet, and just different. The salad dressing to a salad that I ordered was awful. Our server disappeared and we were almost late going back to work, because we couldn't find the server to cash us out. I don't enjoy this place. read more

My husband and I stopped in here for a late dinner after an event at Clowes Memorial Hall. For a Saturday night, it wasn't very busy, so we were seated right away and had a nice spot on the patio to enjoy the great weather. Our server was really nice and checked-in often, despite it eventually picking up quite a bit with other people walking down from the event and lots of carry out traffic. She made sure we had plenty of water and fresh beers and our food came out hot, although there was a little bit of a wait. We were so hungry and ate every last bit of wings on our plates before finishing up our beers and heading home. I can't wait to stop in again! read more

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Great place to stop by for dinner after a show at Clowes Hall. It is open late and has a large menu. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Chatham Tap at Butler University seems like it would be quite the hopping place if you went during the regular semester, but is quite relaxed during the summer. A group of friends and I went to see the Pacers game, shown on every TV in the place for easy viewing. Despite the establishment being only about 1/3 full, service was somewhat slow. Granted, we were waiting a while for a few members of our party to arrive, there was still long stretches of time where our table was not tended to. However, the food was well worth the wait. We ordered... Spinach and artichoke dip ($10 or 11, not pictured): served with pita chips and Parisian bread. This was absolutely decadent and a great introduction to the dining experience. Southern BBQ pork sandwich ($11, 13 with fries): as a southerner myself, I always have high expectations for my BBQ and this met the bar, but did not dazzle me. You get a good heaping of pulled pork on your sandwich, along with the delicious onion rings. I do think the pickles are a bit briny so I went without them on my sandwich. Raspberry lemon cheesecake (MP $8, not pictured): this is a rotating dessert on their menu, though I don't think this is necessarily a mainstay contender. It is a fine cake, but does not have that classic cheesecake flavor, and the lemon is very subdued in the raspberry. Chocolate layer cake ($6): quite delicious, but as a disclaimer, it is made with peanut butter frosting, which is not listed on the menu. Our server did ask if anyone had peanut allergies as we did share, but it is always a slippery slope unless such an ingredient is listed on the menu. This cake is also served with strawberry slices and a raspberry syrup, which I think is not needed for the cake itself. I could certainly come here again, and I would certainly love to try some of the other options! read more

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My son and I stopped in for dinner before seeing Sal Vulcano at Clowes. We didn't have a wait. The staff were very nice and attentive. We sat on the bar side and it had many TVs available for viewing. It was nice, looked like a pub setting with the different flags and memorabilia. I ordered the Earls Club with chips. The sandwich was good and the chips were chips. We were able to get in and out in a timely manner. I felt it was a little pricey for my small sandwich, but it was good. read more

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We went to Chatham Tap Butler before the Mike Birbiglia show the other night. It was super busy but they kept up! We sat at the bar. Hubs got the nachos and I got the French dip. The French dip was lovely, really well seasoned and tender. The sweet potato fries were cold when I got them but the rest of our food was hot and fresh. It's a great place with lots of TVs so it's got a nice vibe and you can see whatever sports you'd like while there too. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - French Dip and Sweet Potato Fries - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We enjoyed a strangely, wonderful, relaxing and delicious lunch this afternoon. On Saturday's, we try to take our well behaved, 60 lb. Treeing Tennessee Brindle Hound, Baxter, to lunch at one of the nearby restaurants with a dog friendly patio. With rain expected in the Indy area in the next 2-3 hours, we were selective where we choose for lunch. We hoped to miss the rain totally, but it didn't happen. Chatham Tap, at Butler University, has a covered awning with a heater, ceiling fan and wide patio awning which kept us 100% dry. We watched the rain, and the Butler fans darting in and out of the rain, while enjoying our delicious lunch and still had a dry space to enjoy our dog. We explained our rain plan to the hostess and she was happy to seat us under the awning. We had a friendly greeting from our server who proceeded to deliver our beers and cocktails quickly. Light ales to rich stouts, imports and craft beers are available plus a well stocked full bar. Happy Hour runs Mon. through Fri., 3:00 - 6:00, with a nice menu to choose from. Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my favorites as well as the Chicken Wings with Chipotle Apricot, BBQ, Hot Buffalo or Teriyaki are just a few of our favorite sauces. The Fried Pickles are delicious and the Nachos are so satisfying. Today, I had a delicious Flint's Meatball Sub with a 1/2 lb. of beef and pork homemade meatballs topped with excellent, well seasoned, marinara sauce, provolone, parmesan and oregano on a hoagie bun. My husband ordered the always amazing Half Order of Fish and Chips served with 3 filets placed on top of flavorful, seasoned, crisp fries. It's one of our favorite meals. Our server was personable and provided excellent service. The menu offers all the typical Pub food with soups and salads, burgers, sandwiches, terrific burgers, pizzas plus some special entrees (Scotch Eggs, War Pig, Reubens, Rasher and Apple Bacon plus more). They also open early to serve breakfast for many of the soccer games aired on T.V. Check social media for dates. The parking garage is well marked and afforable with increased parking prices for special events. Stop in for good food, terrific selection of brews, and soccer's games. read more

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This place is a nightmare. I ordered online, it said that it would be done at 6:27. When I showed up at 6:35 there were 100 people waiting to sit down and nobody working at the hostess stand. Then at 6:45 after waiting for 10 more minutes, I got a text that said it's ready. Great. I stood in line for another 20 minutes to get to the host stand and when I asked about my order they said, "I know about that one it's almost done" I'm still waiting and it's past 7. I would've cancelled my order the second I walked in if that were an option. The food is okay, nothing special. Certainly not worth standing in a crowded lobby of confused people for an hour. Hope others experience is better but this will be the last time I support this establishment. This isn't my first bad experience here. I don't usually leave bad reviews for restaurants, but this experience warrants one. read more

We came after a volleyball game to hang out, have some dinner and drinks, and watch the Pacers game. TVs galore, 21+ bar, great food, and we had great service at the bar. I absolutely loved my Haitian martini. It was a rum based sweet tiki drink and I would have 10 of them if I could! I could see this being a more rowdy, loud bar during the school season, but we really enjoyed it when we went at the end of May. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Haitian martini - so good! - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The customer service here is excellent. I asked for a chicken taco salad similar to what is served at the Mass Ave location. The item was not on the menu but the chef was willing to look up pictures and ask me how I would like it so he could make it. He was very nice and came to check in to see if everything turned out good. I appreciate the chef for attempting this dish even though this location doesn't have it on their menu or make it. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Taco salad - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We enjoyed here before a show at Clowes Memorial Hall; their fried pickles were very good and they had some cool sandwiches on their menu. read more

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If you're visiting an event at Clowes Halls at Butler, then Chatham Tap is a great spot to dine beforehand or afterward. The sports bar menu has appetizers, soups, salads, and sandwiches with a full bar. The food is good, be sure to arrive early if dining, and servers are prepared for sporting events on flatscreens, games at Butler Bowl, or Hinkle Field House or events at Clowes Hall. The atmosphere is a sports bar so it can be very loud during a game. Dine at a large, 6/8 person booths, tall-top tables in bar area, dine at bar option with current enclosed patio seating. Regular height tables are available in another dining room. You can park in the Sunset Parking Garage directly behind Clowes Hall located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue between 46th and 49th Streets. Event parking is usually $10 (cash or card accepted). Easy to locate as traffic cones and employees will direct you into the garage. It is a very short walk (75 yds.) from the parking garage to the entrance of Clowes Hall. Metered Street parking is available in front of Chatham Tap and accepts coins or cards with a 2-HOUR LIMIT. Metered parking is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do not park at a broken meter as you will receive a ticket you'll be responsible for. So last night when I attended The Nutcracker, at Clowes, it was so convenient and affordable. I parked once, at the garage, had dinner at Chatham Tap, again feet from the garage, then walked approximately 75 yards to entrance of Clowes Hall. One of the main reasons I love coming to Butler for events and Chatham Tap to grab a meal. read more

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With this being the only restaurant on Butler campus I had expected it to be decent, but unfortunately my dining experience was just... "ok" and not great. I liked the sports bar atmosphere but the place was so quiet and dead. The service was very slow. Few minutes to be greeted by the server, the food didn't take long but I didn't get things I asked our server for (drink refills and extra napkins). I eventually reminded her and got my refill but didn't get the napkin when I was eating and needed it the most, so I gave up. They have decent selection of food, but it's definitely on the pricey side considering it is on campus and targeted customer base is largely students (I would assume?) My burger was good, but nothing really stood out and I will probably not return. If you live in the area I think this could be a great place to gather with friends and watch games. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - The Meaty Kuzola Burger - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped in on a whim and quickly found seats at the bar. Butler U was on spring break, so parking was easy and it wasn't too crowded. The menu was definitely English pub, but was surprisingly fresh and hit the spot. Our service was great, too! read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Basketball and soccer on multiple screens - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another great visit when I was on campus for work, I learned a valuable lesson. If you get the fish and chips, a half order would be plenty. I couldn't finish this deliciousness read more

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What a great location located on the Butler University campus. This location has a nice outdoor patio area and a huge bar inside with tons of TV's to watch games. We arrived around 6:00 pm and ordered and waited for close to an hour to get our food. That left us with 15 mins to eat pay the bill and get over to Clowes Hall. We were rushed and didn't get to finish our meals. I really liked this place I just think they needed more help. We sat there for awhile with nothing to drink not even water. The fish n chips, hamburger, salad, and my Reuben which was really good all looked great. They have excellent ranch! It you're a ranch lover try it. It was unfortunate that we couldn't finish them there and had to hurry. I noticed the table sitting next us arrived about 30 mins after us all received their food before us. We all were like what in the world is going on? I will try this place again and hopefully we will have better service. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Ruben sandwich with fries and a side of ranch. - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Vibe. The first time I went there was before a Butler game and it was perfectly fine. Seemed like another good sports bar with a lot of TVs. THEN...I went there for the World Cup and it was a VIBE. A soccer vibe. They are a soccer bar after all. They don't just show the World Cup folks they also show Premier and Champions league whenever it is on. They will even open before 10 am for early start matches. Butler Games. It is right by Hinkle so unless you best plan to get there early if you want to go here before a Butler game because so does everyone else. As such, get there early or go elsewhere. Service. We are bar folk. Bar service has always been great. Food. Wings - Fantastic. Breadsticks - really good. Soft Pretzels - tasty but nothing special. Breakfast - average. Drinks. The bar is huge and that's where you should sit. Beer list for days. read more

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Good service, great environment. The food is okay but for the price sometimes it's not worth it. The location and environment is a great time itself. read more

Went to the "tap" ahead of a Clowes presentation. They don't take reservations and said if we wanted to eat before presentation to arrive between 5-5:30 We thought that time would be too early but it worked out great We were greeted right away and told open seating in the bar. We picked up seats and our waiter arrived right away I had a Bloody Mary. Just ok no garnish, in store made bloody sauce. Nothing great My husband had Guinness. Good and cold regular pub glass. I had a English Ale. Very good My husband had the fish poor boy. The menu said served with coleslaw and Louisiana sauce. He requested tarter sauce and coleslaw on the side. They charged $1.00 up charge for tarter sauce and the slaw was undressed cabbage. The bun it was served on was fresh and delicious. My husband loved the fish and the way it was prepared. He also ordered onion rings. Freshly battered and crispy. Not too much batter. I had a chicken club sandwich. It was totally awesome. Served on in house made black bean bread. Swiss cheese, I ordered by chicken breaded, tomatoes, onion and lettuce maybe bacon. It was a huge sandwich well worth the price Waiter was responsive to our needs and presented check in a reasonable time We will be back. Great meal and experience read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Fish sandwich with onion rings - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Bartender Sherry is absolutely the best! We come in here with 8 people and she takes really good care of us.

I'd like to start my critique by saying that the service was excellent. I was seated right away, and the waitress was tentative, but not overbearing. The ambiance of the place was fine. Soccer paraphernalia is everywhere. The pub certainly caters to sports fans, but there were many conversations taking place around me, and there is a bit of a scholarly air - which is par for an establishment on a university campus. The food was ok. I didn't think it was possible to burn fish n' chips, but the cook staff managed to pull it off. In that regard, I suppose they were very much like pubs in England: great service, great ambience, and sub par food - which is what they were going for, I think? read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Burnt (notice the color), fish n' chips. - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ehhhh...was very underwhelmed by this location. The food was "meh" and the service was "meh". We ordered a trio of apps, and none of them were stand out. The shredded cheese on our cheesey garlic chips wasn't even melted. Our nachos were also burned--I didn't know you could burn nachos. Those poor lil chips were burnt to a crisp. It is a nice location though if you are visiting Butler and need a place to chill for a spell. Nice patio too to enjoy the Indiana Summer. read more

Love Friday night happy hour at Chatham Tap! Pregaming before a show or just hanging out with friends ..this is the perfect place!! The service is always personal and pleasant. And I wanna give a big shout out to Sherry! The best bar bartender ever! The food is bar fare but recommend the wings and the pizza! read more

I'm glad to see dining options on Butler's campus, but I'm curious how Chatham Tap stays in business. I had a happy hour with some coworkers on a nice fall Thursday evening and it was largely empty. I'm sure they draw a crowd for soccer games on Saturday mornings, as well as Butler basketball/football home games. Food, drink and service were fine but nothing overly memorable. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - a glass of water and a laptop on a table - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best fish and chips in Indy! This is a soccer pub so it does get crowded and loud which is no issue to us! Just be prepared if you're looking for something intimate. The wait staff are awesome here and very quick with everything. read more

Service was great. Environment is sports bar. Loud TVs all over. Food is only ok. Major advantage is proximity to Clowes, easily walkable to theatre and parking garage. read more

We met up at Chatham Tap Butler before a show at Clowes Hall. We had nachos, antipasto, soup, wings original and wings spicy. Everything was so very nice. The food was delicious. Our server was very attentive and kept our drinks refilled and kept checking on us. A+ Thanks read more

The service at this location left a lot to be desired. When arriving to pick up an order, I provided the name to the staff member. The staff walked away to get the order, came back without the food, and proceeded to ask the person that just walked in for their name. The staff member went and brought their food out with no hesitation. Once again, the staff asked for the name of the order, went and grabbed the food. Why was there a delay in grabbing our food? There was no communication about if the order was ready or why they forgot us. When asked to speak to a manager about the experience, the manager was unconcerned with the delay and did not understand why we were unhappy. A simple apology for the misunderstanding would have sufficed. We wont be back. read more

Food was good. The service was good. The inside felt very much like a place you would find in the UK. The fish and chips were good too. read more

Chatham Tap Butler - Pubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana