Dugout Bar is one of those places that's easy to overlook from the outside, but don't let that fool you. Once you step inside, it's much bigger than it looks, and the patio is reason enough to visit all by itself. The outdoor space is one of my favorite parts--string lights overhead, plenty of seating, and just an all-around laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a drink on a nice day. The drink prices were surprisingly reasonable too, which never hurts. Brooke and Daniel took great care of me and made the experience even better. Friendly service always stands out, and they definitely delivered. I ended up ordering the pulled pork pizza to take home, and that turned out to be a fantastic decision. The smoky pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and generous layer of cheese all worked together perfectly. It was one of those pizzas where you keep reaching for "just one more slice." Bonus points for something a lot of places overlook: the bathrooms were spotless. Clean enough that you actually notice--and yes, they even smelled clean. Whether you're looking for a casual neighborhood bar, a great patio to relax on, or surprisingly good food, Dugout Bar checks all the boxes. I'll definitely be back. read more

this is what i would consider decent bar food. have i only gotten the same meal? yes. do i keep getting the same bartender on the same day? yes. sometimes you just want a cheese pizza with light sauce extra cheese and a side of onion rings. their onion rings are soo good. there are several bars inside of here. the one furthest back is connected to the kitchen. they have a couple entrances and a large back patio you can sit out on if the weather permits. i've seen live music happening so if that's your jam they've got it. it's in fountain square so parking is parking, all over, paid and not, here and there. i've always ordered to-go on trivia breaks. their online ordering works well or phone. read more

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If you're looking for a large outdoor patio or a semi dive bar atmosphere look no further than the dugout the wife and I tried their buffalo breaded tenderloin. If you're up for a different twist, you need to try this. It was actually quite good. It wasn't the biggest breaded tenderloin nor the juiciest, but oh my gosh, it had a delicious taste. I would recommend it. read more

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Easily one of my favorite bars in the city!! Always a good time and the food is amazing! Service is a little scarce sometimes but it's usually packed so I can understand the waiters running around a bit. The vibe is always casual, don't expect anything too fancy, I always think of it as more of a dive bar but that's what I love about it. Last time I was there was for the IU football championship game and the place was packed, but the service definitely did not lack. Luckily, we were close enough to the bar so that anytime we needed something we were able to just step over and talk to any of the bartenders. We order a pizza and wings as well and as always, they were absolutely delicious. This is one of my go-to spots whenever I want to watch a sports game or I want to have just a super casual night out! read more

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Stopped in the Dugout for beer and food. We tried the buffalo pork tenderloin. Great flavor and very moist. Great food all around. I also love their fried bologna sandwich. This is a must stop destination. So do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

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Cool, patio decent bar food good location. Cool spot passing through.. dog friendly always a bonus

Classic Virginia Avenue bar. Live music. Great service. Solid food. Perfect location. Lots of outdoor seating. You can sit in the new side and play trivia or sit in the old side and talk to a local drunk. Pretty much always come here prior to going to the Hifi. Highly recommend. read more

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Dugout has long been on my list of bars to try but I never got the opportunity to until this Friday while trying to post up for the Purdue game. Drink specials are phenomenal, $9 pitchers of either Yuengling or Miller Lite is a steal. The bar food is pretty decent as well so if you get hungry I recommend the pizza as it too is reasonably priced. Overall this is a top spot to watch sports, no shortage of tvs and room to post up. Obviously you don't want to show up too close to tipoff because it will be standing room only. read more

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Great bar in heart of Indy! Super place to watch a game or have a meal and some beers before or after your own game. Food was good quality bar food ( great burger and patty melt and exceptional fries!). Pricing was more than fair for what they serve. Plenty of TV's and spaces to get out of the fray with your own group! Wait staff was helpful and attentive. Gets crazy busy around big games!! read more

ive been coming here for a few years but just tonight ordered their food and was so impressed! i ordered to go, and it was super hot and fresh. the bartender was working by herself and doing a great job super friendly! read more

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11/10. Drinks great. Prices great. Vibes are up! If you are looking for a sports bar, this is it.

Always love coming here. They have the best patio section in downtown Indy. For the outside patio. They now have clear signage of areas that are outside with weight staff versus outside areas. Where you can Serve yourself. They will start to have live music outside here soon once the weather warms up. Today I got the fried ravioli to share with a friend and a 7 inch personal pan pizza. The small personal size is a perfect amount for one person. Pro tip: if you want a little spice, you should ask for jalapeños on the side. It seems to be less spicy, then having them piled and baked into your pizza. The pizza shown in the pictures is chicken, bacon, onions, and green peppers . read more

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Kudos to Chloe and the entire staff, (all servers, food preparers, support, and bar tenders) for their efficient service Friday (03/20/26) during the NCAA Basketball games. Everyone worked hard to serve all patrons as quickly as possible. One of our favorite places to watch a game. read more

Dugout is one of our favorites spots & after last nights visit- the mozzarella sticks alone deserve a 5 star review. We went for the Pacers Playoff game 6, place was packed, but service was excellent. Drinks were strong, the food was even better. They had mozzarella sticks as a special which are my kryptonite. I wish I would've gotten a photo of the cheese pull...it was the best pull I've seen and the best mozzarella sticks. The live music was also great which ended as the game started. read more

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My daughter and I stopped in for a quick beer/drink and a snack as we were hanging out and tooling around downtown. We sat at the bar. I heard they had decent food but I didn't order anything. The atmosphere was pleasant enough. We didn't go outside because of the weather. The bartender was not really personable and completely mindful. She was just there. We didn't stay long. read more

We had good service and then our waitress left and we were asked to cash out to help organize tips, no problem at all. The next waitress ignored us completely. I will avoid returning. read more

This is a bar we've patroned several times and enjoyed. When we tried to enter the bar the bouncer (who claimed to be named Peter) rudely yelled at us to leave. We politely asked if we could enter since our friends had just entered and he yelled at us to leave. Then he told my wife to "have a good life" which was incredibly rude and insulting. We never said a single rude thing to him and would have completely understood if the bar was at capacity. We won't be going back. read more

Great atmosphere of there was a crowd. Love they have steel darts. Their markers never work. (Bring your own). I understand it is a late night bar so will try to check it out then. Evening is good. Games and bartenders are great read more

The dude with the mustache is awesome. People come in, know what they want and he serves them. Folks that don't know what they want? They wait. Simple. What morons! read more

The patio alone is enough to make me go to the Dugout Bar! Big enough for all your needs. It is a self-seating type of place with delish food and face service. We got our food just 10 minutes after ordering even though there were large parties all around us. I'll definitely be back read more

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Best BLT, I ate in a while. Had Big Thick Beacon and Cooked just Right. What More could You ask For

Fried mushrooms, chicken tender, and fries are good! Went here after bingo night with friends. It's pet friendly the service is quick and has nice staff. read more

One of my favorite bars in Indy! This place is so fun. The outdoor seating is incredible with lots of tables - some with umbrellas, picnic tables, etc. The area can accommodate large or small groups. There is sometimes live music outside! There is a more limited bar you can access right off the patio or you can go inside to two of the full bars. The inside is a more divey vibe that I love. So I like coming here even in the cold weather when you're less likely to enjoy the patio. The food here is so good! The pepper Jack cheese balls are a must. Also can't go wrong with the quesadilla or chicken tenders and fries. read more

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This bar seems to be the happening place in the neighborhood. I saw that they had a special of chicken sweet chili wrap with a side for $9.95. I asked for the entree without tomato and with onion rings, which were fine. I ordered it to eat outside as there are lots of tables. To my surprise, it was Wed. trivial night. After they played a few rounds, I was able to move to the area with the benches to join in the activity. For some of the categories, as team of one, I know nothing like pets and football. I did well on important facts. It ended up to be a fun (and food) evening. read more

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This is my go-to casual/dive bar! The location is great and there's plenty of space both inside and out. I especially love their large patio in the warmer months when they often have live music on the stage outside. They food is surprisingly tasty for your classic bar food. Will visit again and again! read more

One of my favorite spots in town to relax and grab a bite to eat. Also my favorite spot for trivia. My go to good items are the fried chicken salad, the chicken tenders, and the fried ravioli. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The ambiance is awesome with one side being more updated and modern and the other side giving you a quintessential dive bar atmosphere. The people who work there are always pleasant even when it is super busy. read more

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This is a review mainly for our incredible server, Delaney. I cannot express how well she handled our large party with such kindness and ease. We had several checks and she was unbelievably understanding and efficient about them. I can't say thank you enough and I truly hope y'all see this and give her the recognition and $ she deserves! The food was wonderful but her service is what we'll remember! read more

With the improvements to the patio area and indoor space, the Dugout become a neighborhood hit. They've created a great venue for live music on their patio and have an indoor stage when needed. The servers hustle and know their regulars. Enjoyed a beautiful evening Saturday listening to the band and catching up with neighbors. read more

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Why do bartenders who work for tips blatantly ignore you when you're standing there ? And then overcharge you? read more

Had lunch at Dugout today Ambience is very chill. On a day that's grey and cloudy. It made us feel good. The bar was extremely clean. Everything from the windows, to the bar, to the table top. The bathrooms were also especially clean. We ordered the special. It was a beef steak. I'm telling you what, whatever they did to the Ajou was by far the best i've ever had in my life. I prefer salty, but it was more garlic. I can't indicate enough how much flavor there was. When looking back at her bill, it wasn't absolute treat for the value. Service was impeccable. Our bartender made sure she was in contact every one minute. I'm telling you what, she was so good. It felt great walking out. She really made sure that she was a tentative and there if we needed anything. We never waited more than a minute to be serviced. That's a testimony to the culture at the Dugout bar. read more

Good food and great atmosphere for enjoying watching a game day with friends and live music outside!

Great place to catch the games! The energy is pretty tame tonight but that is likely because we are down 14 at the moment. Would be even better if the jackasses sitting at the table right in front of the big screen didn't think this was their personal living room. Literally blocking the view with their big heads for all the other people sitting behind them. read more

It's a big "meh" for me. Came in on a Monday holiday, there were maybe 6 people there. Planned on getting some drinks and a basket of onion rings to snack on. Bartender came over to our table, I asked what they had on tap. She pointed at the taps (probably 20 feet away, and behind a wall in front of me) and said "taps are over there, you can look at them and they're written on a sign". I stood up and peered around the wall. I couldn't read any of the specifics, didn't see any sign, and my husband couldn't either. But I tell the brands of beer based on the tap handles, so we just ordered based on that. She seemed annoyed. I'm not sure what was so difficult about just answering my question, but ok. Based on that interaction, we didn't order any food. I didn't feel welcome and I didn't want to give them any more of my money. Maybe 15 minutes later, some men came and sat at the bar and asked her what was on draft. She rattled the drafts off to them. So that felt extra shitty. I guess there was just something about us she didn't care for. The feeling was mutual after our interaction. read more

Great food! Loved the Tenderloin sandwich and also loved the fried Mushroom appetizer. Boyfriend said his wings were excellent. Ate at the bar and the bartender Stan was very attentive and only top of his game! Great casual feeling to the place,and they welcome everyone. read more

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The food was fairly good, but the service was bad. Our waitress was rude and needed to be reminded about several things we asked for (such as drink orders). But I loved the live music and it's a fun place in town! read more

Dugout bar is the best local bar around. Definitely getting more popular but still a great neighborhood bar. PBR is only $3 here. Mixed drinks ring around 5. Their chicken basket is incredible. Always a hit. The Caesar wrap is my favorite item- can't beat it. We always have great service. Our waitress has taken the time to know our order by heart whenever we come. Just overall GREAT place! read more

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The service was timely and the food was prepared well. Great outdoor seating and the vibe was relaxing and conversation friendly. We'll definitely come back to eat again!! read more

Great food. Pick up was really easy! Outside eating is very comfortable!! Service was great read more

Cheap drinks, great location, free parking, what more could you ask for? A friend recommended this spot and it was great! The drinks have to be the most reasonable priced drinks in fountain square. The staff was super friendly and they have outdoor seating if you like people watching. I didn't order food just several drinks which were so inexpensive I bought our entire tables drinks! read more

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The Dugout is a great local bar and staple of Fountain Square. They have great bar food, cheap drinks, and a fun atmosphere! I highly recommend the tater tots, perfectly crispy and delicious every time. There is a very spacious indoor area that has 3 separate areas, great for large groups and there are TVs to catch a game. There is also a huge outdoor area with many tables and it is dog and kid friendly. Last but certainly not least, they often have live music both inside and out! read more