This is my local bar and it is filled with just that - locals. It's located in a nondescript…read morestrip mall, sharing the massive parking lot with a Baskin-Robbins, laundromat, nail salon, barber shop, pancake house, liquor store, Chinese takeout, alterations shop, and a UPS store. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But you step j side and it's actually quite large, with a long bar, an additional room in the back with a pool table and some games (darts, Golden Tee), and an outdoor patio (mainly for smokers). They have bar food but it's a step above your typical dive bar.

Taylor's is a chain of three Indiana-based neighborhood pubs. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter…read more The bar in Greenbriar strip mall has several pool tables, dart games and other electronic games. A dozen tv monitors were playing sports. The dining room is dark, comfortable and immaculate. Maddie was an awesome server! She was friendly, attentive and made recommendations. She kept our glasses full and checked on us multiple times. Food came out quickly and we did not feel rushed. The lunch menu offers a wide range of reasonably priced sandwiches, sliders, tacos and salads. I had the 1/2 Stromboli and Chopped Salad. The Stromboli was really good with a mix of sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, onion, cheese on a hoagie roll. The hoagie roll was too much bread so I just ate it without the top. The Chopped Salad was really delicious with fresh greens, candied pecans, cranberries and slices of avocado. The lunch came with a beverage. My husband had the steak special with fries and a side salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and he ate everything. His meal was an unbelievable great deal at $11. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. I'll return.

Well they have expanded, the beer and the service are still top notch. However they took over the…read moreentire building that they were in, so now you can bring all your friends!

The Sumerian culture valued beer and brewing. So much so there was even a Goddess of Brewing-…read moreNinkasi. The appreciation was lost upon the Romans, and eventually the Romans would be besieged by Vandals, internal disarray, and be the subject of modern day bro-influenced discussion. It is felt that the American independent/microbrewery beer experience birthed in the 1970's with companies like Boston Beer Co (Sam Adams). Companies that eventually no longer were microbreweries, adjusting their profile to fit the palate of the masses. How about we deviate from that approach? Be local, serve local. Taste profiles that don't exist solely in the figment of our imagination. I found a place like that today, not far from home. Settled in a shopping plaza next to a paint store, Deviate offers twelve brews on tap and can pour others. This is not a place to have a Galentine's Day dinner. This is a place to drink beer and let the conversation flow by itself. A place where board games and popcorn are complementary. BYO (PF). Bring your own pets and food- we brought our dog, and he was well welcomed. Finally a brewery here that allows dogs. I had the Twinning lager, and it was quite nice. 5.1 oz. Also $5 for a 16 oz. Pretty epic. For those who are Browns fans- this is a Bengals spot. Who dey likes this place? I do. Come back for the vibes and more.

We were thrilled to stumble across this local brewery while killing time waiting thru a soccer…read morepractice. With a nice variety of beers and a comfortable atmosphere, it was the perfect spot! We enjoyed a flight so we could try a variety and especially liked the pineapple and the strawberry sours. Yum! Trivia is on Tuesday nights which was a lot of fun! We will definitely return!!!!

The beer is really, really good!Trader's Brewery is hard to find because it's in an industrial…read morecomplex and it's easier to enter the parking lot coming north on Zionsville Road. The bar was hopping and loud filled with TGIF people winding down. The place has an industrial vibe, with about a dozen high top tables. Four tv monitors play sports around the room. There is a menu of their in-house made beers above the bar, where you order. My husband and I had a Badass IPA. The beer was smooth and good. Food is limited to pretzels and complementary popcorn. There was a sign for ordering HotBox pizza for delivery. They offer a Club option for $100 that gets beer discounts and other perks. Logo shirts are for sale if you want the shirt.

Great local "water hole" type place. I went here for lunch and was met with a smile and friendly…read moreservice. The food was tasty, but a little greasy. That is exactly what most people want from a place like this though. I had a tenderloin and fries and enjoyed it immensely.

We stopped here because I needed a Tenderloin sandwich fix. We took a chance and we're glad we did…read more The tenderloin is thicker than most and is delicious. My wife tried the Buffalo Chicken sandwich fix I like the dive bar feel. We were in a time crunch and our server made sure we got out in time. Next time in Indy we need to hang out here a bit.

Update: Tevin was our server 7/2/26 and was truly outstanding. Hubby and I both got the club was is…read morehuge and well worth the price. This is becoming our go to local place to eat. Guaranteed consistent good food, good neighborhood atmosphere and great service everytime

The Surfer Burger is a work of art. The two 4oz patties hold up the pimento cheese, fresh cut…read morejalapeños and the top bun has a cool guacamole and pico to see it off. It's a top favorite of mine. Give it a try, it won't disappoint. The service is quick and helpful for this bar setting.

Our server (Colin?) was probably the friendliest server I've had anywhere in recent memory. He…read moreoffered to make suggestions or answer any questions we had about the menu and checked on us often. We stopped in on a Sunday around 11:30am and there were just a few other people dining that early. It was super clean and just very chill. I could see that it would be packed during games though since they have a large bar and lots of tv's. The food was delicious. I had the chicken fingers and fries appetizer. I added a side of cole slaw to make it a more of an entree. The chicken fingers were a nice size and the beer batter was super light and crunchy. My mom and brother had the tenderloin and enjoyed their food as well. I actually didn't even get pictures because we were just stuffing our faces. We'll definitely be back!

Our experience at the Rusty Bucket was fantastic! Great service!! Our waiter gave us a free…read moreappetizer since it was our first time and the chicken fingers did not disappoint. The meatloaf was great as well. I'm usually anti-gravy on meatloaf but it added so much flavor. Love the cozy inside and decor.

The Pub at Anson has such a cozy, "regulars" vibe that I really love, I t's one of those spots…read morewhere if you show up enough, the staff actually gets to know you. We actually have some friends who live nearby who first got us into this place, and now it's become one of our go to favorites. It's just a comfortable, friendly environment where you can settle in and feel right at home immediately. The menu is surprisingly versatile, too. I'm a huge fan of their breakfast selection when I'm craving something hearty to start the day, but their burgers are also a total staple and never disappoint. Love their tots! And they got good drinks as well

This is a Local bar in the strip mall. Friendly,, and you're welcome like your part of the…read moreatmosphere of the area. Completely non-pretentious and a down home place to go. Everyone is engaging, the bartenders are attentive and I would definitely come back here again.

Myles (the manager) helped accommodate my son's bday party with about 30 people. The decor, the…read morevibe, and the food were amazing! My son loves spicy chicken and this place definitely brought the heat! Can't recommend this place enough!

I always look forward to World Famous Hotboys! The service is great and the food is even better…read more It's a fun atmosphere. Very colorful and lots to look at. Today I had the baked potato. It's huge and delicious covered in Mac n cheese. Ordered the chicken on the side so I could take the leftovers to go without it getting soggy. They have really good happy hour specials and a variety of different events throughout the week. It's a great place to bring and entertain friends and family from out of town or anyone who loves a spicy chicken sandwich. The sides are yummy too.

Allstars is the place to be.. especially on Wednesday. $5 drinks and food specials. I orders the…read morecatfish and the wings both was cooked to perfection!! Lots and tvs for game watching and plenty of room for dancing and lounging. The servers are very helpful and friendly , constantly checking on our group making sure we were good. Even the owners walk around and greet people. Makes you feel welcome and appreciated for being there..... great place!!!!!

Today for lunch I decided to do something a little different. I typically don't have long for lunch…read moreso most times I'm discouraged to get a good home cooked type of meal. I took a chance... let me say, I'm so happy I did. I have heard many great things about this sports lounge & the food that they offer. They are perfectly nestled into a highly trafficked strip off of Georgetown rd & it's welcoming for "regular lunchtime attire" even though as soon as I stepped in, I felt underdressed (in a good way) the place is VERY clean & fully equipped for both day and night time crowds. Parking is all shared with the neighboring stores/businesses but it is very large so no qualms about finding a good spot. I was surprised to have placed a food order for myself and my daughter around 12:45pm and my food was bagged and ready to go by 1:15pm - while I waited, I did partake in an alcohol slushy which was so delicious & well deserved haha. The kitchen staff that I came in contact with and the bartender (Jasmine, Ms. Gigi & Shamon (sp)) were all very sweet women and took their time answering all of my curious questions about the space as well as menu/drinks. Another fun fact I learned about this place is that it is BLACK OWNED!! The food quality was on point (no cheap ingredients) and it was still hot when I got home. Fried mushrooms are always a sports bar go to of mine & these lived up to my expectations, the catfish was juicy on the inside and perfectly fried on the outside- not one piece of the two large fillets were the seasonings compromised. My daughter LOVED her wings & we know how teenagers love chicken wings. She was also happy the red beans & rice weren't spicy like she's had in the past from other places. One last thing I'd like to mention is that I usually am annoyed that my to-go order didn't include proper utensils or sauces requested.... They did not shy away from giving me ample sauces & napkins (they were thick too)! All in all, AllStars gets 5 stars from me! I can't wait to go back but the next review for them will be of the nightlife, which I've seen people rave about on IG and I fear I have been missing out.

Today, after my doctor's appointment, I just wanted a small appetizer to knock the edge off since…read moreI had several other errands today. Gatsby's has become one of my staples after my PCP or Rayus appointments since it's just across the street in the strip center behind Starbucks. I selected the basket of calamari, which was the perfect size to fill me up enough till early evening. It arrived very quickly, nice and hot. The calamari was lightly golden brown and not overcooked, which I appreciated. I know many people like a very crispy calamari, but I do prefer obviously cooked but lightly crispy. My server, Dee S., was terrific as always and checked on me several times. I've been coming in for many years, and she has become familiar with my habits and orders as all good servers do. The restaurant is decorated top to bottom in scary ghosts, hanging, bloody body parts, frightening Dracula's, skeletons, and well distributed spider webs, especially on the long mirror above the upper booths. There are actually dying, small tree limbs loaded with leaves and secured tightly to the ceiling, which provide a very authentic fall effect with the dried up leaves with the colorful hanging decor. Nice job, and your hard work is appreciated. Nice location to stop after work for a drink with friends. See you next time.

Gatsby is one of our favorite places for pizza and fried mushrooms. We went there after the INDY…read more500, and the food did not disappoint. The Customer Service, however, unfortunately did. The restaurant was busy, and became even busier as we were dinning. There were only two servers for the entire restaurant. We waited quite a while for our order to be taken. We actually saw three different tables get up and leave the restaurant because no one came to take their order. The table next to us waited a while as well. When the server finally came to their table, she said, " I'll get to you when I can." We had a different server from the table next to us. Our server got our order wrong and our bill was incorrect. The restaurant has around 13 TVs, making it a great place to watch sporting events. As mentioned this was Sunday after the INDY 500. Being broadcast while we were at Gatsby was the replay of the Indy 500, the NASCAR race, the Pacers pre-game for the eastern finals. Gatsby had the Indy 500 on one TV. NASCAR and the Pacers were not shown at all. What was shown? The same UFL game was on five TVs, women's softball, happy TV network, 60 minutes, and two TVs that scrolled advertisement for bar poker. I've nothing against UFL and women's softball. But this is Indianapolis and it's the day of the 500 in the Pacers! There were also several individuals in the restaurant with Kyle Larson shirts. I know they would've been interested in the NASCAR race since Kyle ran both the 500 and made it in time to Charlotte for nascar. Sadly, it appears management of Gatsby missed the mark tonight on a couple of items. First, they underestimated the crowd on a holiday weekend and misjudged the number of servers that they needed in the restaurant. There is a hotel right next-door to Gatsby's. We saw several groups of individuals entering the hotel, coming from the race. We also saw several groups walking from the hotel to Gatsby's for dinner. Management misunderstanding the impact of the race on their business is one thing. Another is the apparent lack of comprehension of a large group of out-of-town visitors at a hotel next-door. Second, management did not appear to be cognizant of the local sporting events and the concept of what patrons may want to watch on a sports filled weekend at a sports pub. As mentioned Gatsby's is our favorite place for pizza and fried mushrooms. We will definitely return for those items and give them another try. This visit just sadly disappointed with regards to the customer service and customer awareness aspect. And was not a good representation of what Indianapolis has to offer for out of town visitors.