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    English Ivy's

    3.9 (213 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ENGLISH IVY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chris M.

    Wow! We were in a hurry to leave Indy on a Sunday as the Colts fans were coming in. The highway already had traffic so we drove through town. I desperately wanted coffee or a Bloody Mary. What looked like a dead end street brought me here. It was like a mirage! They open early!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The welcoming environment was one thing, and the food was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The burger was delicious and the omelette. I saw someone had pizza which looked incredible, tavern style. Can't wait to go back.

    Fried chicken special
    Whitney M.

    I've heard nothing but great things about English Ivy's, specifically their Wednesday night fried chicken special. I love that they had a small parking lot in the back and a nice patio space for such an urban area. Service was fine. It was definitely noticeable that the staff really knew the regulars and favored them much more than us first timers, but I get it. Places like this are special. It welcomes a community that is unfairly judged. It's a place where people can come as they are. What's better than that? Food was really good! The cheese curds were very "bar food" stereotype but delicious known the less. I wish the green beans didn't have onions, but I will ask for them without next time. This place is kind of a dive. You won't find luxury finishes here. But it's a vibe.

    Dinner at English Ivy's
    Rick S.

    Located in the St Joseph neighborhood in Indianapolis, this LGBT-oriented bar and restaurant is a fun, casual place for a drink or meal. It is very convenient to downtown if you're looking for a lunch venue. t gets very busy on Saturdays especially as you might expect. It seems to draw a lively and friendly crowd. We enjoyed the weekend special prime rib dinner with a loaded baked potato and your choice of soup or salad. The menu appears to have a wide selection of American pub food enough to satisfy most tastes. Service is excellent as well. Recommended.

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    Wanda M.

    We went to English Ivy's yesterday, Saturday, for brunch, and was surprised it was Drag Bingo Brunch. The restaurant was packed with 2 small tables open. I think we were the only people not playing. I love bingo, but I didn't want to devote all my attention to the cards at that time. I'd like to go back and play at their next bingo brunch. Everyone appeared to be having a terric time, and as you'd expect, the crowd really got involved. Several participants continually had difficulty hearing the numbers due to how close the caller was to the microphone. The volume was incredibly loud, so I was happy for the breaks between games. The bloody mary's had even more flavor today than two weeks ago. It's hard to imagine because we loved them during the last brunch. If you're a bloody mary fan, give them a try. My husband ordered the Tenderloin and asked for Cajun Seasoning on the Tenderloin. He enjoyed the tender sandwich and would order again. I ordered the 3 Whipped Eggs omlette with 5 fillers (ham, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and pepper jack cheese). Three fillers are included with the price of the omlette, with each additional filler running $1. The omlette was served with home fries, bacon, or sausage plus toast. I substituted bacon for the home fries and chose bacon as my meat. The bacon was excellent and prepared just as I had requested. We had a good time and look forward to our next visit.

    Fun drink menu, great food, eclectic decor & kewl staff

    Stumbled upon this GEM - delicious brunch (chicken & waffles), [[HIGHLIGHT]]groovy decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] & kewl staff. Pride friendly ‍

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    Kara M.

    I saw Dara H. liked a picture of beef strongoff at English Ivy's on Facebook. It looked so good! So, Wanda M. and I decided to meet there one evening. We went on a weeknight and I'm glad we did. It was really busy up front in the bar area. The back area was so nice and was decorated for Christmas. Not nearly as busy and that was good! The special they had that day was sweet and sour pork. It sounded ok, but not what either one of us wanted. I saw they had chicken velvet soup on their Facebook page. They were sold out. So, French onion soup was we ordered. It was good although I wish it had more croutons added to it. The drink Nina the server suggested was terrific! The special was Tito's and she added 2 fruit juices to it. I would order that again! Wanda decided on a Long Island and later a Mudslide both looked as good as good. Wanda ordered the chicken Marsala and I ordered chicken Parmesan. I liked my dish and the garlic bread had the right amount of garlic to butter radio. Lol. Wanda's meal looked great as well. We both wanted the creme brûlée for dessert. Wanda has said she always gets this here and it's great. Sadly, it was sold out as well. :-/ We will just have to come back and try them! Overall a nice restaurant and great food!

    Sheree M.

    Came here to support a Damien Center event. It is a primarily a gay bar, however, everyone is welcome. They have parking in the back but also there is street parking (free)! There is also a patio area with several picnic tables which appear to be dog friendly. The inside is quite large with plenty of seating even at the bar which is where we sat. Our server didn't really make conversation with us but she was very attentive. Checked in but it was strictly business. She seemed to joke around with others that I assume are regulars. The drinks are poured very generously and the food is decent. There are lots of options on the menu so you will definitely find something you like. Wasn't blown away but I do like the fact that it's local, gay friendly, free parking and not overly expensive.

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    Good food Good service. Cocktails were reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place to visiit with friends[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

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    Always great food for reasonable prices. Their brunch menu is especially good. I loved the chicken and waffles.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food service and atmosphere are fabulous![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please order the appetizer combo. And order Lasagna too.

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    Great neighborhood Cheers-like hangout. Good food, service, and drink specials. Crowd is always diverse.

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