There are a lot of places to grab dinner and a beer in Speedway, but we've recently re-discovered…read moreO'Reilly's and have enjoyed our visits each time. The bar is usually pretty lively but the large dining room is family friendly and we've even enjoyed patio dining in warner times. Classic pub menu with an Irish flare, and a full bar with great beer list - pretty sure they are one of the only places to get a Killians Irish Red on tap!

The food here was decent, but that's about where it ends. I have a few issues with how our evening…read moreat this pub went. The big issue is with the menu stating "fresh house fried tortilla chips" come with 2 appetizers. The chips we were served came from a bag, no doubt. Fresh tortillas chips would have been awesome, and these definitely weren't. The second issue that we were never offered waters, flagged our waitress to ask for water, then had to ask 2 more times to get it. Yes, we had drinks, we also wanted water.

Some friends and I are doing a tour of neighborhood taverns. This time we visited The AVG,…read moreCheckered Flag Tavern and Herrman Brethers Bierwerks. The AVG is definitely a neighborhood tavern. It's cozy and very laid back with high top tables. I ordered an Old Fashioned but mixed drinks weren't really on offer unless it was something like rum and coke. I had a beer. It was fine. We were there for about an hour and a half. I would definitely return. The vibes were slow paced. We moved on to The Checkered Flag. Wowza!! It was a Thursday night but the place was hopping. We were joined by another friend with plans to have a bite to eat. The menu is unbelievable. So much to choose from. We were kind of boring because 3 of us chose the same thing and the other two chose the same item. Two had the pork tenderloin. Both agreed it was excellent. Three of us had the BBQ Pork spud. It's a giant baked potato with butter, a good spread of pimento cheese, moist pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw and green onions. It was fantastic. Normally the pork can become a bit dry. This was not the case. Cooked perfectly. I was able to order the Old Fashioned. They apologized because they were out of oranges but I was fine. It was a very good drink. There happened to be two musicians performing. I was quite impressed. This tavern was very very impressive. We all agreed to return Our final stop was Herrmann. It's a small brewery tucked away off a quiet street. We were offered several tastings of the beers on offer. We were all able to find something to our liking. I had a porter. There are tables for four spread around the seating area. It's comfortable and definitely a neighborhood haunt. All three places were definitely neighborhood taverns. The Checkered Flag was hands down the best! Indy has so much to offer!

I would have NEVER stopped in here to eat. I pass it several times a week as my office is not to…read morefar from this location. I was treating a friend to lunch and he suggested Checkered Flag Tavern. I paused. Looked at my Google maps and then asked him, "Are you sure?!?!?" Ugh!" To my surprise, the food was DELICIOUS! The atmosphere was a good clutter. The staff busy but attentive . I had the New Yorker and besides the loud music, I had a very nice lunch and will return. Thank you very much! As it goes, "never judge a book by its cover!"

Don't let anyone tell you different. Mike's Speedway Lounge is a decent place to celebrate a 16th…read moreanniversary, no matter what that 16th anniversary is. (OK, maybe not the anniversary of your sobriety.) It's located on 16th Street in Speedway, so you have numerology in your favor. It's mellow and laid-back, like the number 16. (No one thinks about the number 16, so it has no responsibilities. The number 16 doesn't have to do any heavy lifting like 15 or 20.) It has decent food. You can really just relax at Mike's and settle into the hazy fog of canned beer and fried foods. This bar opens at noon, and like a degenerate fiend, I was there right when it opened. A guy who seemed like a regular sat down at the bar not too long after I grabbed a table, and a beer was placed in front of him before he even had time to arrange himself on his barstool. Then, wordlessly, a basket of food soon followed. Mike's Speedway Lounge is that kind of place: It's where everyone knows your name, and if you're lucky, your beer and food will materialize in front of you with little to no effort. This was my first time visiting, though, so nothing materialized in front of me. That said, the service was excellent. There was one woman working when I visited, and she was opening beers, taking orders, cooking, settling tabs, dealing with deliveries and wiping tables all by herself. She also had time to tell me about the length of her father's grass, and that was a pleasant conversation. By the time I left, there were several people at the bar chatting with the server and each other. It was a nice and friendly atmosphere. Speaking of opening beers: There are no beers on tap here. Zero. All of the beer is in cans or bottles. They do have a lot of liquor, though, so they can make you a little something, if you want. The food is OK and what you'd expect for a bar. Burgers and sandwiches come with fries, which were excellent. Mike's serves crinkle-cut fries, and they are perfectly fried, so they are crispy on the outside but soft and mealy on the inside. I'm a patty melt person through and through, so that's what I got. The patty melts at Mike's are served between slices of marble rye bread, which was a nice surprise, but the cheese is American, which isn't my favorite. We also got the Mike's Famous Spanish Burger, which is a super thick burger patty with tomato sauce and bell peppers. Apparently, it tastes like a stuffed pepper made into a burger. So depending on where you stand with stuffed peppers, you will either love this burger, or feel like you need to urgently use the restroom after you eat it. Your mileage may vary. There's a pool table here, as well as a digital juke box, a claw machine with twisted things in it (I can't even say what those things are, because Yelp would probably flag my review), a racing video game (because Indy 500), and a few machines that dispense pull tab tickets. This is an old-school bar for sure. The only thing missing is the clouds of cigarette smoke. This is a no-smoking bar!

Nice little Historic lounge! Friendly and attentive staff. I had the "Famous Hot Stew" and it was…read moregreat! When they say "hot" they are correct! Looking forward to more visits. I want to try several items on the menu.

NOt that great. Just below average food average price. Was not even impressed enough to want to…read moreever go back. Im pretty sure its high on stars because people are drunk when eating here.

We have visited AVG pub on many occasions and we are never disappointed! The owner/chef Tito is…read moreusually there when we visit and he knows his way around the kitchen! We have had amazing Cuban sandwiches, biscuits and gravy with a fried egg on top and out of this world bloody Mary's! Last night Tito made parrilla and he knocked it out of the park! The meat was cooked to perfection! Tito makes this delicious sauce called AVG sauce that went perfect with the meat, I even asked him if I could have a straw to drink the sauce straight up (joking!) Theresa was our waitress and she is always treats us well. I love that there are customers who regularly visit the pub and so it feels like your hanging out with friends. We always end up leaving happy, full and like we made new friends! Run do not walk to visit AVG Pub, you can thank me later!!

I've been meaning to try out this restaurant for a long time. The stars aligned and I finally made…read moreit over. Our group was seated right away on a Tuesday night. They also do offer outdoor seating too. They have a wide variety of items from steak, to sandwiches and seafood. We started with the crab cakes, and I really enjoyed these. For dinner I took my friends suggestion and went with the Tonys famous chicken. This was delicious. It was also a ton of food. I got 3 meals out of it. The flavors all went well together and the shrimp are a nice addition. The green beans were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The baked potato could have been a bit more fluffy, but that is my only feedback. I plan to come back to try additional items next time I'm on this side of town.

Delightful! Sat outside. Split a Rueben & salad with my DH. Fresh and crisp salad. Reuben very…read moregood. Too bad we were not more hungry. Everything that went to other diners looked wonderful. We will have to return here next month when we are in the area! Friendly wait staff and speedy service!

I almost hate to write a review for this place because of how great it is. Sometimes places like…read morethis are worth keeping a secret. This has that old school neighborhood bar vibe and I absolutely loved it. From the friendly service to the delicious food, my wife and I had an amazing time here. I can't wait to come back this summer once the driving range is open.

Had live music tonight which was good. I had a pizza which was ordered as a 14" and came out as an…read more18". Was supposed to be well done, that didn't happen. Kitchen made a mistake. Pizza was fair at best. Wouldn't order that again. It's a busy bar. It's my second time here. I'm still trying to find the sweet spot that draws everyone in.

Popular bar for many of the locals. Decent food, strong pours. Friday and Saturday normally full…read morehouse. Loud, play pool or darts or just mingle with the crowd. Outdoor seating (with heater right now). Extremley popular spot after IMS races.

I have been visiting this place for 17 years. It's Indianapolis' version of Cheers and you are not…read morea stranger unless you want to be. The Bartenders are extremely friendly, there is one on Friday night, Jason he can please a packed bar he knows what's going on at any given time and is amazing at anticipating your needs. There is a day time bartender Robin she is so much fun, she has been there a long time, she is adorable and quick you will wonder where she gets her energy from! She is happy to tell you everything about Scotty's. Scotty's a Scottish bar, Scotty's died some many years ago. Jason his son and some really great bartenders and an awesome cook and a behind the scenes mother run it now. The blonde with giant boobs Nikki is your girl next door and she is so nice and will make you feel at homeIt's not a beautiful bar at sight but in spirit the long term relationships that form there are forever in your heart because it is real.

they are no longer a smokers bar, and have not been for years. the food is good. best tenderloins…read morein indy...try the baby tenderloin if you don t like it pounded thin. very nice people. inexpensive.

DB is the best bartender and the food here is absolutely amazing!! Southwest Chicken Wrap can't be…read morenear anywhere. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and he even put fanduel sports channel on for me!! This is a gem of a place if you come from out of town like I do. Might not be the cheapest in price but well worth it.

They have some decent wings in the city ! Drinks are always good. The ladies are respectful and…read moreshow a lot of love especially as a regular patron. The ambiance is definitely one of the top for urban vibe bars in Indianapolis especially on west side.

I haven't eaten here but I just moved to the area and the customers have been nice so far and the…read moreprice is good. I'll update my recipe one I try the food