Busy wknd working all the college basketball madness in town so a friend and I got takeout because we couldn't be away long from work. As busy as it was I'm impressed with the quick response and service that I got! I wish I could have remembered to get her name but she took my order fast and food was out in like 5-6 min tops! My friend wanted the taco salad and I ordered the steak quesadilla. As I waited this place was poppin and it seemed to be a cool little spot. Lots of great options on the menu so definitely coming back for takeout when I'm at work in a pinch for time. When I got back to work we saw our food and we were very excited about it and then we went in for the bite and we were definitely happy with the food for the price as well. Taco salad was really delicious and filled to the top! The ranch was prob one of the best I had. She agreed. My steak quesadilla was really good. The only thing I had wished I knew was to ask for an extra side of salsa for the tortilla chips it came with. Definitely not going to forget that next time but will definitely try something else. Especially loved the fact it's a hop, skip, jump from work! Thank you for easy takeout process and good food! read more

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I stopped in today (6/28/26) for one beer while floating around Indy. I haven't been here since 2021 but it appears to be the same. Great hangout place with fresh drinks and good food! read more

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Stopped in before the fever game with my friend, we lucked out and got a table right away, and our server was great and on top of it. I enjoyed a miller lite, and we split the nachos that I thought was very tasty! Fresh ingredients and chicken! It's also fun to check out all of the Indy themed things they have hanging up! Fun place; check them out if you are downtown read more

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The pub food is always good. I had Cajun grilled chicken strips and they were healthy and really tasty. Drinks are always flowing and they have great prices here. Our server was very friendly and attentive. read more

Coaches Tavern - Beer and a vodka cran - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Solid sports bar with good bar food! The wings with the Cajun rub are good! Definitely good portions! Service is solid and plenty of TVs to watch sports! Outdoor seating as well! Drinks are strong which I appreciate! read more

Coaches Tavern - Cajun rub wings! - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Coaches is a small bar with strong drinks and good food. I typically go on a Tuesday night for Take Back Tuesday. But be sure to get the err early if you want a seat. They play hip hop from 10:30 - 3:00 am and it's always a good time! I got a burger and onion strips and it was good. I was told the patties are not frozen which was a bonus! Also, they have daily drink specials! read more

Coaches Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We went last night 1/3/26 and my wife asked for a tequila sunrise. To me it look like dog water and tasted like it. My wife did not want to waste money. After about an hour after she drank it she began to feel ill and when we got back to the hotel she threw up a lot. The female bartender that night should really learn to make mixed drinks. Other than that the vibe was nice. read more

I've noticed that this place has reviews across all levels, but I think this is a great spot if you're attending a show at Gainbridge or Lucas Oil and need to be in and out quickly. This is a bit of a divey bar with dim lighting and sports and the staff are moving at top speed to get you served. The food came out super fast. I got a steak quesadilla ($12) and it is just pure bar comfort food. Lots of steak and cheese, I stayed full for hours after while attending a concert at Lucas Oil. Sadly, no pictures, as I was in a rush. But I will for sure keep this place in mind the next time I need a quick bite before a downtown affair! read more

Excellent burger! Stopped in today for lunch and had the Tom Nom Nom burger with bacon and blue cheese crumbles. Excellent, juicy, nice portion, had those crispy edges that we all want on our burger :). Will certainly be back to try another burger or sandwich as I suspect they are all great. read more

How can you not love a downtown " hole in the wall" staple bar. Come here during ,after colts games, SOLID bartenders lol they actually make the drinks worth the price, trust me. DJs on Tuesdays, fun sociable crowds. Coaches is great. read more

Coaches Tavern - a welcome to coaches sign above the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great atmosphere and great location! Highly recommend for not only game days but lunch as well.

Mediocre food, poor service. Meh beer selection. Bathrooms needed attention. I won't be back.

The Cheers Bar of Indy... no frills downtown Indy fan favorite. 'Nuff sed. If you're looking for a local sports bar in downtown Indy, this is exactly where you want to kick it. Great Location + Great Value + Solid Service Food & Drinks are really freaking cheap (& generous) considering the location. Coaches serves solid unpretentious pub fare & most hungry Hoosiers probably can't eat $20 of food here. Venue is classic, tons of TV's & a solid variety of seating options (including outdoor seating). Decor is warm & matches the neighborhood. Service is top notch & the bartenders got character. Shoutout to Amber, local legend! If you're wondering why this place is 3.5 stars on Yelp... your experience will vary depending on density. Coaches is a 5 star joint that happens to catch some hate because it gets crowded on big game days. Which happen to also be the fun times to be at Coaches... can't have your cake and eat it too! read more

Stopped in before a Pacer's game and wow this place was poppin! The inside has a small seating area near the bar and another main seating area that is a few steps down from the bar area, separated by a railing. Luckily we found a small table near the bar. The inside is decorated with sports memorabilia and there is a myriad of televisions on every wall. There was only a couple employees working but they were definitely hustling around making sure everyone was taken care of. They have drink specials every day of the week (usually $4 something). The menu has a wide variety of options including appetizers, soups/salads, quesadillas, burgers, wraps and even some fish sandwiches. We got mini corn dogs and split the buffalo chicken wrap. I was surprised that they offered the chicken either fried, blackened, or grilled. Because calories obviously don't count on the weekend, we went with fried. The food came out fast for the restaurant being so busy. The buffalo chicken wrap was excellent and the chicken was perfectly crispy. Just a heads up, the wrap comes with big chunks of carrots, which I thought added a nice crunch, but could see some other people not being a fan of. Overall, very impressed with the food, drinks and most importantly the atmosphere! Will definitely be back to watch games in the future. read more

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I love coming to the old school DJ nights and when DJ MetroGnome is spinning ‍. I am old school and love vinyl. Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Nas, Jay Z, Ice Cube, House of Pain is my jam. It can take awhile to get a drink . The peeps there are so cool. Wish there was room to get down. I'm pretty funky whiteboy. Peace out. I'm Audi 5000!!!!! read more

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On first Sunday of Olympic Trials finals, one person behind bar serving. Deafening music volume. Never ordered a thing. Moved down the street to Kilroys. At least a dozen people walked in while I was there and the. turned around and walked back out. I like Coaches and feel like the ownership should know what's happening when they obviously were not present. . read more

I came in from out of town and found this bar. Seemed like a nice place until you ordered a drink. Bartender had a major attitude, even had the nerve to say something about my drink of choice, she definitely played favorites when it came to filling drink orders. I know businesses are short staffed, but maybe a friendlier bartender who actually knows how to make drinks would improve the atmosphere. Just so there is no mix up....taller, blonde-ish hair, permanent scowl named Amber read more

Stopped by during the week for a late lunch. Didn't drink but wanted some bar-like food. Coaches was exactly what I was looking for-typical bar food, which was good. Service was sub-par and considering it was late lunch and not busy-there is really no excuse. read more

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Great place to grab a drink before the Pacers game! Great bar food but if you're in a rush may not be the place. Mini corn dogs are excellent so if you can make time you won't be disappointed. Strong drinks with a dive feel read more

Absolutely love Coaches. I have to admit I'm here once a week for either lunch or post work drinks, and never get tired of it. I've tried over a dozen things on the menu and haven't had a bad meal yet. Not only is the food good, but so is the service. Amber and Jordan are fantastic behind the bar, and Tom does a great job running the place. Highly suggest you check it out for your next lunch or happy hour! read more

At first I wasn't feeling it, but Jordan quickly turned that around. She is amazing, highly recommended a trip to coaches due to Jordan. Cheers read more

If you've never been here on Tuesday's then you are missing out. Of course I can say that now that I've finally gone. It's a very small bar and it will get packed especially if it's a holiday. So get there early to grab a table and listen to DJ MetroGnome on the 1's and 2's if you like Hip Hop read more

Coaches Tavern - Better get here on Tuesdays!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Customer service--bad. Staff overly caters to the ppl they know, which is understandable. But you still have a job to do. And staff could be friendlier. There's just too many places to pick over this one. read more

If you are into music, Take That Tuesday at Coaches is the place to be! DJ MetroGnome and J. Moore have been at it for 12 years! They feature guest DJs from all over the country and they get the opportunity to spin whatever they please! It is a DJs safe place. You will hear mostly classic hip hop, but don't be surprised if Metallica gets thrown in the mix. The drink specials are great and the bartenders are so nice. If you're hungry, get the wings! read more

Coaches Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a perfect pull up after work spot. Drinks at a nice price and at the strength you like!

Hard to recommend a place where less than friendly bartender the afternoon of 3/31 tells me that they "don't make Old Fashioneds." It's a bar, and that's a very common and old drink. "We just choose not too" I was told. Well, I just choose to not come back again. read more

Staff did an amazing job with a packed house before the Pacers game. Perfect spot for apps and drinks, with just a short walk to the fieldhouse. read more

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I will not support any establishment that doesn't respect me as a patron and feels that they can take pictures of me in their establishment and post it on social media or for their own editorial purpose. "Teachers at local sports betting establishment for lunch inquiring about drink specials. Cause nothing says in it for the children like a vodka and a few wagers right? " read more

Great food, service and beer. Unfortunately environment was unbearable due to how cold it was. Apparently restaurant is unable to control its heat as it's controlled by building maintenance of the entire building. Space heaters would be helpful. My toes are freezing. Do not plan to go to this place if it's cold out. Update: Apparently the owner can't take constructive criticism. Lowered my review from two stars, which was generous, to one star. read more

Has it really been that long since I last stopped by here? Man, does time fly. Anyway, I was downtown and decided to stop in again. Glad I did! It was lunch and the tavern was about half full. It looks like it is still arranged the way I remembered it: main floor as you enter (dining) and the bar a couple steps up on the left. There wasn't a sign about seating, so I went up into the bar and after a couple minutes, was able to get the bartenders attention. I headed back to a table in the dining area and was greeted promptly by my waitress who had been busy ringing out some orders. The service was good the rest of the way (maybe they need a bell or buzzer to let them know customers have arrived.) I ordered the Chicken Wrap Ranch (I got the grilled chicken, not the crispy) which comes in a flour tortilla with pepperjack, tomato, and lettuce with the ranch on the side. I also selected cole slaw as my side. The food was brought out reasonably quick. The wrap was not oversized...actually it was just right for a lunch size meal. The chicken was moist and tender and had a nice grilled flavor. The rest of the ingredients seemed fresh and all worked well together. The cole slaw was not the creamy kind, so there was plenty of crunch and nice blend of sweet/vinegary taste. Very good! Note to self: Don't wait so long between visits. Review #577 read more

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We came here before a concert at Bankers Life. This is the perfect place to come for food and drink if you have an event at Bankers life. Such a fast walk. Drink specials were a reasonable price and the food is delicious. I had the burger and it was cooked to perfection. Service was fantastic even though it was busy. We will be back for sure. read more

Very poor customer service!!!!! I just attended the establishment tonight and yes it was seat yourself , but once I was seated it took over 10 minutes to be acknowledged and when someone finally came they asked what we wanted and didn't even offer recommendations and hurried off when we didnt know what to ask for!!! And not to mention it was only 8 people in there!!! read more

I can only go off customer service because we didn't get the opportunity to order anything here. We were in town for my birthday, had reservations for a place nearby. We arrived early and parked outside this place because it was a block away so we decided we'd get a few drinks here before dinner. My partner and I realized we both only had cash at the time so I asked him to run in and ask for a couple quarters so we could pay the parking meter first. He did and apparently the bartender working told him "I only have $3 in loose quarters in my register and I'm not breaking open a new roll for you." Well, I hope that was worth missing a $50+ bar tab and tips. We ended up at another bar that had nicer, more accommodating staff. read more

Great place to go before/after a game. Attentive bartenders and cheap drinks. Would recommend

"Sometimes you want to go, WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAAAAME!" Coaches Tavern is the absolute embodiment of Cheers. If you're not familiar with that iconic TV bar that was home to Norm, Cliff, and the crew, stop what you're doing right now and binge seasons 1-4, at minimum. Coaches is nestled right on the corner of Pennsylvania street, about a block from Bankers Life Fieldhouse (I still call it Conseco, or on a good day, Market Square Arena; yes, I know it's a different building LOL). Cheap brews, strong cocktails, and friendly wait-staff are the order of business at this Indy mainstay. It has all of the earmarks of a good neighborhood bar - slightly scuffed wood table tops, Bud/Fireball/Jack Daniels posters on the walls, and at least 6 screens showing a variety of sporting events. If you're looking for an extra boost of Coaches Tavern's charm, stop by on a Tuesday evening after about 11:00 p.m. You'll be greeting by classic hip-hop from some of Indy's finest DJ's. It's a must-visit for true music lovers and hip-hop heads. Maybe I'll see you, next week! read more

I've been a huge fan of Coaches since moving here in 2012. Tonight I went there after an Indy Indians game and walked into a complete disaster. Today was Easter, but I watched the bartender eat more peeps than anyone I've ever seen. My friends and I also aren't sure how drunk she was based on her actions/communications, but I can attest that wine glasses were filled to the rim and mixed drinks in a pint glass were given a nice half a glass pour. We waited 5 mins to be asked our drink and then had to wait another 13 mins to be able to ask for a menu. Once we got the menu no one returned, even though our drinks were empty. Ending up leaving, no tip and going next door to Tin Roof where the specials and service was Excellent. We told the bartenders there that we were positive the bartenders were lit and they all started laughing. All they said was "sounds about right!" Don't think I'll be going back....which saddens me. They always had great food. read more

All Star burger was awesome. Sweet location right down town, very close to bankers. This was the first time I ate here, normally come to grab some some drinks before a game or concert. Townie bar type of feel, which I enjoy. Plenty of TVs for games, tables and nice sized bar. Lunch menu makes it a perfect place to grab a quick bite. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu. read more

Coaches Tavern - All star burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Granted we were here late at night and had already had a few beverages, but upon walking in you could smell, almost taste, the grease from their fryer. I couldn't get passed that. Bartender was nice though, so there's that. read more

When my friend and I went to Indy, multiple people in our collective friend group suggested Coaches Tavern. Good food, fun people, chill vibes. I'm down for all three of those things. My friend and I walked in and took two seats at the bar. The bar is located to the left of the entrance, while there are other larger group seating arraignments to be had straight ahead. Looking at the photos on Yelp, this place has the ability to fill out. We must've come on an off night because it was pretty dead except for a group chilling near the front and a few bodies at the bar. The bartender still took awhile to get to us. Chatting with her regulars and other staff seemed to be more important than giving us a drink. Seriously, when I was cruising through the pics on here I actually saw the three gentlemen she spent an ample amount of time with. At least someone's getting service. When we finally received our drinks (draft beer and vodka soda), we were able to relax and watch the multiple televisions in front of the bar. There was a Pacers game that evening - as you can see, this is a few months back that I visited - and the bar became heavily fluctuated with people post game. Normally I'd be pumped for the excitement and amount of people coming in, but the distance between the rail that splits the dining section and the bar was not comfortable enough for people to navigate around anyone sitting up at the bar. It became increasingly difficult to sit where we were without being shoved every few minutes. We sat through another round before deciding enough is enough and pushing our way outside. I've heard the food is very good for a bar, so I actually want to come back and try it. Hopefully I'll have room to breathe and somewhere to sit without breathing down another person's neck. read more

Came here with a friend for dinner. We were not greeted and no server came to our table at all. We tried going to the bar to place an order and the bartender ignored us like we wore the cape of invisibility. I assume that they are not fans of people of color as we were the only people of color in the establishment. Definitely, not worth the walk. read more