One of my favorite movies of all time is the sports film 'Hoosiers'. So in 2015, when I read a food column in USA today about a sports bar in Indianapolis called 'Plump's Last Shot' that was founded by the family of the Indiana basketball legend that made the final shot of the championship game that inspired the movie, I knew I wanted to visit. I was living in Wisconsin at the time, so figured it would happen sooner than later. Well more than 10 years later, while living in California, my wife and I had an opportunity to visit during our ten day Midwest road trip. It wasn't as energetic or busy as I thought it would be, instead being like any other local bar/tavern, except with more genuine sports memorabilia and an iconic Hoosier dish. Plump's Last Shot was opened in 1995, to celebrate the owner's last second winning shot 1954 Indiana high school basketball championship game. Back then, there were no divisions...all high school competed in the same tournament, regardless of school size. So that year, Milan (enrollment 161) beat Muncie (enrollment over 1,600), 32-30. That season was the inspiration for 'Hoosiers' (released in 1986), with Bobby Plump being the model for the character, Jimmy Chitwood, in the movie. We came just when the bar opened around noon on a Friday. It is located in a very residential area, and the restaurant is basically a converted house. In the back there is a gravel parking lot, with a basketball hoop to let you know you are in the right place. Once inside, it has basketball memorabilia all around, and an autographed poster of 'Hoosiers' that I took a picture next to. There is a large outdoor deck that was newer, where most people probably dine/drink. It kinda resembled the decade that it opened, and later we found out that the prices did too (very affordable). It was empty, so once we found the hostess, she let us know that we could pick any table we wanted. She did come later with menus and took our order: she really warmed up to us as the stay continued. It's a very simple menu, with one side for food and other for beverages (pretty good selection with prices $6 or under). My wife got her Coke ($1.75), with me fine with tap water. We ordered two entrees, both with huge servings and very low prices. I did get the classic Hoosier tenderloin sandwich ($13), and the pork sandwich was even bigger than I was expecting, bigger in diameter than the basket that it came on. I estimated one could cut it into quarters and each one would be much, much wider than the bun it came in...so I did it...and I was right. It had been flattened, then breaded in a very peppery and salty coating, and then deep fried. Used of 2 of the pieces to make a double sandwich, which I finished. Then my wife and I ate most of the third piece like a chip, but had to leave the final piece alone. I actually think this would make an outstanding tonkatsu, with white rice and yellow curry...just need 1/4 of it though. The sandwich came with a large side of tater tots (in its own basket), and these were outstanding. They were shaped like letters (mostly L's and T's) and had been fried perfectly. My wife ordered the fish fry which came with fries and cole slaw ($10). It was one large fish fillet, batter coated and deep fried very well. The issue (for me) is that the fish used was Sway (which we found out later), which makes sense considering the price....it's a very economical fish, but not my first choice for a fish fry. The accompanying fries were OK: the tots were much better. The cole slaw was the finely chopped kind with good flavor. Service was great, and the manager greeted us multiple times and thanked us for coming in (should have asked him his name). There is a 4% surcharge for using credit cards. Even then, it was the largest meal for the most frugal price during our trip. Really glad we stopped by. read more

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Plump's Last Shot has a great laid-back atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The fish and chips were outstanding--crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Combined with the friendly service and relaxed vibe, it made for an excellent dining experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

The tenderloin was great. Service was friendly and fast. Bobby Plump visited with us and told stories of the early days of professional basketball. Lots of stories about the true story behind the film Hoosiers. It was 10 out of 5 experience. I'm going again! read more

The definition of a good neighborhood bar. Friendly locals and bartender. Food was good as well Would be a regular visitor if I lived here read more

Sorry but we didn't eat here, stopped by for a drink. Didn't have anything on tap, didn't love that but they really have plenty of options, so all good! Inside is pretty cool to chill, all good there. We were here on a perfect spring weather night so sat outside. This is a big mistake for non-smokers, can't escape fast enough, just awful!!! Didn't realize folks could legally do that in Indy. So if you smoke, great place. If you're normal, you might pass on this one or stay inside. Service is only at the bar, so self serve. read more

One of the last truly neighborhood bar/restaurants in broad ripple. Tucked back into the neighborhood by the monon, a big shaded patio that is dog friendly, they serve breakfast thu-sun till noon and the lunch/dinner menu the rest of the time. Drinks are STIFF, this place is generous, priced very kindly, and has a great atmosphere to hang out and relax. read more

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Fun local spot for drinks and a snack. Service was great and the outdoor area is perfect!

Plump's Last Shot is a very chill bar that's almost like a dive bar, but a dive bar that you can take your kids to during the day. There's something for everyone here! There also a huge wraparound patio, so you can order your drinks at the bar and take them outside to enjoy. And if you're lucky, they might have the fire pit going. I only visited for a drink, so I can't attest to the food. But the food looked very decently priced. A burger and fries was around $6, which seems decent in this economy. They also have things like chili, which seems like a strange thing to eat at a bar, but what do I know? They have a small selection of local craft beer, which is what I ordered. They didn't have any on tap, just in a can, but that was fine by me. The people around me were all ordering Michelob Ultras and Bud Lights, but this place also has a full bar with spirits and things. And wine, too! I didn't see the wine glasses until I had already ordered a beer, otherwise I would have been that lady who orders a glass of wine at a dive bar. It was kind of quiet when I visited -- I got there shortly after it opened, and there was only a couple of regulars there. Music was playing every so often, and a basketball game was on the TV. I didn't find this out until later, but the name of this place -- Plump's Last Shot -- comes from Bobby Plump, the owner who was a basketball player who inspired the film Hoosiers. So if you're a basketball fan or a fan of the movie Hoosiers, you need to visit! There is basketball memorabilia everywhere. read more

We stopped in after a walk on the Monon for a beer and snack. There's no table service so you order inside at the bar and someone brings it out. Music outside was good and not too loud. Got the regular burger (not the big bobby) Burger was big, juicy and well seasoned. Not a smash burger, it's served medium. Came with lettuce, raw onion, tomato, GREAT pickle slices and some chips in a basket. For $10, it was a surprisingly good burger! I took a star off for outdoor cleanliness. It was a beautiful day and when we arrived there were quite a few outdoor tables available but none of them had been cleared, litter on table and deck. Kinda eww. read more

We visited in a Sunday afternoon and spent the meal with a lovely bunch of regulars celebrating a birthday! You can tell this is a place with a cult following in the best way. The menu is not expansive, but what they do they do well. We were pleased to see full wings when they arrived at our table rather than just sections. My fiancé considers himself a tenderloin expert and rated this one an 8.5/10. The drinks were reasonably priced and the outdoor seating looked like a fun place to spend and evening with good weather! read more

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Great BRV spot just North of the main drag & the Canal, across from the Monon. Great patio, good bar food and cold beer! Nice spot to people watch on a Summer afternoon or to watch some basketball. Originally owned by Bobby Plump of Hoosiers fame and the Milan Miracle. Also, a Butler Bulldog basketball legend. read more

Staff is amazing. The patrons will come up and talk as well. There's a big outdoor seating and it seems the neighborhood just comes, grabs a drink, sits outside and just hang. You can bring your dog too. The menu is very small, but they do everything well. I've had their burger, great flavor, size and value like 10.00, and their tenderloin, same sentiment. Oversized but not wafer thin. I also had their onion rings. Outstanding. I hate an onion ring that you bite and the whole onion pulls out. Never happens with their's. Go and grab just a real chill time. read more

Bobby Plump drained a state championship winning shot and you too can drain shots. Plump's is such a vibe, great patio drinking. $3 cans of Coors Banquet, how can you go wrong? Come for the great beer prices but stay for the small town feel. read more

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They have the best ever tenderloin sandwich! Their pickles are the best. Charming little place to eat.

Great place with a terrific, dog friendly patio located in Broadripple on Cornell Street across from Public Greens, down the street from Brics and next door to Rustic Moon. Street parking is located on both sides of Cornell Street. As you enter the patio grab a spot or head indoors. Indoors we just walked up to the bar and grabbed a menu and an adult beverage. We're not sure what procotol is for being seated but we got here early and just made it work. The shift was getting ready to change so we placed our food and drink order at the bar then grabbed a table indoor since it just started raining outside. The drinks are affordable with PBR pints ($3), Guinness ($6), Sunking ($6) or Seltzer Pints ($4). Nothing is on draft so it's either can or bottle. Domestics are $3, Premium $4.50 and Craft Beers range from $5-$7. Husband had an enjoyable Pachanga and I ordered a Margarita which was good. They are known for their enormous grilled or breaded tenderloins and their delicious burgers. My husband tried the Burger, without cheese, topped with l,t,o,p, and served with chips but he substituted fries for a $2 upcharge. I had the enormous grilled Tenderloin that I cut in half to fit my bun and topped with l,t,p, and grilled onion. I substituted onion rings for the chips. It was as tender as you could expect from a Tenderloin this thick. They also offer BBQ Pork sandwich ($10), a dozen jumbo wings ($10), quesadilla and fish and chips ($10). A kid's menu ($5) is offered with fingerloins or chicken tenders and carrots and tots. Plump's Last Shot is loud when there's a crowd, fun atmosphere and a great dog friendly patio with good service. There was just one bartender and she was also the server. Made for a little wait when it became busy but not horrible. We'll be back soon with our dogs. read more

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I dragged my family there because I am a huge fan of the movie Hoosiers. This place is owned by the actual player they based the movie on, so there is cool memorabilia all over the walls. We were at first surprised that they didn't have any wait staff, everything had to be ordered at the bar, BUT the bartender was a true pro. He handled so many orders solo, I was impressed. The cheeseburger, wings, pork sandwich, onion rings and tater tots were all great and SUPER inexpensive. If you're looking for fancy maybe this isn't your place (based on previous reviews) but if you are a basketball fan looking for cold beers, cheap GOOD eats, this is a MUST if you are in Indianapolis in my opinion. read more

The tenderloin was amazing. Flavorful breading, homemade pickles Service was fast and friendly. Really fun neighborhood.

We decided to try this restaurant yesterday after reading all of these 'glowing reviews', as we love Broadripple, we are "Foodies" and love discovering new restaurant "Gems"... and let me say this WASN'T One of them! We ordered to take it out and after perusing the menu, my 82yr old husband re-climbed all those steps again, to place our order and wait for it. He ordered the Tenderloin Sandwuch and I got a Cheeseburger, we both got onion rings! The Tenderloin and Onion Tings were simply DISGUSTING, as they'd been cooked/fried in old burnt tasting oil, my husband couldn't even eat it, it was so dry and burnt tasting. He is a "Tenderloin Connoisseur ", and he was Soreky disappointed in this one! I asked for "grilled" or sautéed onions on my cheeseburger, and they piled on as many RAW onions as they could; they used the hard core part of the lettuce and the tomatoes were soggy; and I don't know what seasoning they use, but they need to STOP using it... the burger meat was dry and salty! The bun was good, but that was about it! I got a small side of coleslaw, and it was so nasty tasting I couldn't eat it! It was that "canned" tasting slaw, and they tried to "doctor" it up with something, which only made it worst! Needless to say we WON'T Be Back and don't WASTE your Money!! I can see WHY the place WAS NOT crowded on a Saturday! read more

While Plump's tends to be known for their (ridiculously large and also delicious) tenderloin, it's really taco Tuesdays where they truly shine. The chef changes them up every week, and I have never had any that weren't absolutely amazing (and I literally go nearly every Tuesday). Today's blackened fish tacos were actually what inspired me to write this. Also, the bartenders are all super friendly, and it's just a really chill place to hang out, especially out on the deck when the weather is nice. In summary, if it's Tuesday, and you're not eating tacos at Plump's, you probably should reconsider your priorities in life. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk. read more

brown hair bartender on Saturday 3/8. I go every week with my dog. He barked maybe 3 times total saying hi to other dogs- those dogs sending a friendly bark back. A table of four left because she didn't bother to ask for their order for over 30 minutes. I went up to pay, she blamed it on my dog that they left. Even though I overheard them say "is she ever going to come to the table". Made multiple comments about the dogs. I've worked in the industry for decades- she's one of the ones you want to avoid. Probably hungover from the night before and bitching at everyone else. even one of the other servers gave me the side eye. I will follow up, thanks! read more

Great food and service. Enjoyed the story and memorabilia. If you liked the movie Hoosiers, don't miss this spot.

One of our favorite dive bars! Service is always quick, great atmosphere, cheap drinks, & great bar food.

Very cute little dive! We typically stop in for drinks after dinner in the area and they're always made perfectly. Not sure who some of the past reviews were talking about, because the bartenders are always very friendly and kind to us. I love long islands and I know from experience how difficult they are to make and every time, no matter who the bartender is, they're made perfectly here. They definitely know how to make their mixed drinks! The atmosphere is very homey, with plenty of news articles and memorabilia covering the walls. I also love the kind of people this bar draws in! It's not like the chain bars, such as Kilroys & Brothers that draw in a strictly young crowd, but rather a huge variety of ages. Definitely makes it a great spot to have a drink with my family. They are also typically one of the few bars open late during the week and on holidays. Even on the 4th of July, they were the only ones open after the firework show downtown! Definitely not complaining - I would've wanted to go here anyways! :) read more

Ok not sure how this place is on top 25 places to go in Indy in Indianapolis Monthly? First had to maneuver around a dog someone had parked right in front of the door. I love love love dogs. Don't get me wrong. But have the brains to not have your pooch in the way and possibly hit by a door. There is no window in the door and the door swings out. Second no table service. You order at the bar. Third tables that were empty were dirty. Very divy inside didn't feel or look clean. This was first impressions. Didn't feel welcomed at all. Seems like a place regulars just know the drill. Food may be amazing but we won't be back. read more

This place was pretty legit. It looked like a dive bar on the outside-and the inside. There was a nice patio outside with extra seating. Inside had quite a few tables and a bar. It was pretty busy for a Sunday evening offering all types of drinks. The bartender was nice and friendly. Our draft beers were pricier than I'd expected for a "divey spot", but they were craft beers so that's expected. In a pool of nice fancy restaurants this bar is a good change of pace. We'll definitely go back. read more

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Took my gf and our 15 month old last night. she got the Hoosier tenderloin. it was HUGE! she was only able to eat half. the tenderloin wasn't pounded flat like some places. I had the Big Bobby burger. The sandwich was so delicious. it came with four huge pickle, a slice of tomato as big as the bun, and a full ring of red onion. I wasn't even able to eat half the chips that came as the side. Our son had the fingerloins. We'd never seen something like this on a menu. he only at one full length strip but it was obviously made from a Hoosier tenderloin. We'd give it ten stars if possible. read more

Stopped in for appetizers. Saw Hoosiers movie and had to go to pub where original owner inspired Gene Hackman's movie. Drove past Butler University where the state champ game was allegedly played. Now for the quesadillas and the wings. The quesadillas are plump full of chicken and cheese. The wings are meaty and plump with favor. read more

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I got Sean over here making me a delicious breakfast shot of champions! All the bartenders here are the most welcoming here at plumps. Great drinks and food and a amazing environment. 10 out of 10. read more

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The bartender was awesome! They hadn't gotten in their beer shipment yet, and he gave us so many options they did have on hand. Tenderloin was awesome too! Great place! read more

They know who and what they are. Make no mistake, if you find yourself here it will be a good time. The beer is there, but the food is surprisingly solid. The seating, in or out, is great for groups or just one or two friends. It's far enough away from everything that it doesn't feel overwhelmed in commercial crowd pleasing. It's a place that serves beer and food by people who are super chill. It's a local fave for a reason and couldn't disappoint if they wanted to. They don't care, in a very good way. They are just naturals at being awesome people. read more

Best dang breakfast and drinks in all of BRip. The service and vibe are always on point. Service is always stellar. Everyone that works here is always so dang nice! read more

Wow I had a very similar experience to those below about 5 months ago. I left crying because I was made to believe that I was a terrible person for asking for a standard drink they didn't happen to have. I'm glad to know it wasn't just me, and it really is that the bartender is a mean person. Not someone who should be running the show. read more

Plump's place has been a long time BRip fave. It is an easy place to walk in, order a beer and people watch on the front patio. Sean is awesome, loves Black Sabbath and is super friendly. Multiple generations enjoying beverages together is perfect. read more

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We decided to try this place because it was super close to Hotel Broad Ripple where we were staying the weekend. They also offer cashback for Yelp! The bartender was super friendly and made a great Moscow Mule. They also had blue moon, which is my favorite beer, but I do wish they had some more draft options. I understand why they don't, though, as it is a small spot with not much room inside or around the bar. We were so full from our other stops in Broad Ripple that we didn't try any food, but next time we will have to! Also, the prices here were super cheap compared to what we were used to spending at places in the area. Will be back! read more

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I'm not normally a review writer but felt compelled to share this so that others could beware. I dine out and go out frequently and I have been to Plump's before but it was a number of years ago. My expectation was based on my previous visits there many years ago. I would be giving Plump's more credit than is due to classify it as a dive bar. It is a filthy, poorly run establishment. A friend and I stopped in on a Saturday night about 10:30 for a drink. We sat at tfe bar and were somewhat ignored by the bartender. I finally got his attention and asked if tfe kitchen was still open and he snarled back with a resounding NO. I said she'll have a Tito's and tonic and I'll have a Corona Light. He rudely said we don't have Corona Light. I said how about a Corona Extra? Nope. He pointed to a shelf with cans on it and said tfat's what we have so I ordered a beer. When my friend got the Tito's and tonic she took a sip and said this tastes awful. It tastes root beerish. I took a sip and it totally tasted bad and not like a Tito's and tonic. I got the bartender's attention and said this tastes funny. He almost got rage in his eyes and tasted it and said "nope it tastes fine". He then grabbed the can of tonic he had used and smacked it on the bar in front of us and said, "here's the tonic and over there is the Tito's. That is a Tito's and tonic! I shouldn't have paid but I did I said what do I owe you and he grabbed my money hastily and brought me my change with fire in his eyes. We didn't drink either drink and then left. Bad day or not, that was the most combative, uncomfortable experience I quite possibly have ever had. We won't be going back and my prediction is that rget won't survive much longer anyway. #onestar read more

Had my birthday here for years. Love the atmosphere and people at Plump's! Not only does it have a great Indiana tie but this bar is the perfect place for a causal beer and an amazing breaded tenderloin. read more

I think this is one of those places that survives on nostalgia and a few solid regulars. Don't get me wrong---nothing about our experience was awful (except for a nearly hour wait for an order of wings and a burger). The food was decent, not great. The atmosphere is decidedly divey, and I'm OK with that. Our server was friendly, but he was apparently the only one serving at 5PM, and he was quite harried. Other than an extended wait for the food, nothing was terrible, but, then again, nothing was great either. I'd certainly go to visit friends there, but not a place I'd choose on my own. read more

For a hole-the-wall dive bar in the heart of Broad Ripple, Plump's is a great spot to enjoy a nice patio evening. The menu is limited but is perfect bar food. Pitchers are available to order and I loved that they brought a pitcher of water for our table. The downfall? Plastic cups and straws :( This is probably be a last place to adopt the low-waste methods of today but I am hopeful they will rise to the challenge! read more

One of the best porches in Indy! Huge area to sit and drink some cold, cheap beers! Plus great wings, the bartenders are all so nice, as are the other customers! read more

It has been years that I've found myself wanting to visit Plump's Last Shot, a Broad Ripple bar & grill started by Jonathan Plump to honor his father, Bobby Plump, an iconic figure of sorts for true fans of Indiana basketball. Over those years, I've romanticized what I expected Plump's Last Shot to be. I expected a rather traditional bar and grill filled to the brim with basketball memorabilia and existing as the perfect place to gather with friends or watch the big game. I pictured something different. Way different. Plump's Last Shot is, quite honestly, a dive. It's a Broad Ripple dive, mind you, but it's still a dive. Located on Cornell Avenue with a front entrance that faces the Monon Trail, Plump's Last Shot is one of multiple businesses along that strip to be located in what is essentially a house. They've installed a large patio that is dog friendly and I'm guessing one of the things that makes Plump's Last Shot a popular option. If you're like me and in a wheelchair, then there's a few things to know. First off, the front entrance is NOT wheelchair accessible - at all. This would have been the side that would have made the most sense given the smoother sidewalks and friendlier parking, but Plump's has installed a ramp to their deck in the back. The back is essentially an alley with parking available, though it's certainly not accessible and the sidewalk, especially if you happen to be wheeling from the Monon, is in pretty serious disrepair to the point that I wouldn't recommend the journey without a companion. If you can drive to their parking lot, do so. The ramp itself likely does meet ADA requirements, though it is fairly worn as is, well, Plump's. The entrance isn't clearly identified, though there's a side door and a front door from the deck. Both will work. There's a sign that tells you to wait to be seated, though it appeared few people actually followed that direction. In fact, if you did you'd have likely been waiting quite awhile. Plump's is, well, an extremely casual place and I think this was especially true on a national holiday when it was obvious they were understaffed and clearly serving more customers than they'd expected. My gut feeling tells me that Plump's is mostly a place that serves regulars and those regulars simply don't mind grabbing their own seats, grabbing their own menus and getting up out of their seat to go pay the bill. While employees from the back were starting to pitch in and help by the time I left, the truth is that there's an ultra-casual vibe here that may prove intolerable for those who require the traditional service model of actually being served in a timely manner. Every aspect of my experience was slow - getting a table, getting a menu, getting my iced tea, placing an order, getting the order (probably the most timely), and paying the bill. I think I also expected a more traditional menu and Plump's pretty much only serves up traditional bar food that fits on a one-page menu. I will note that their website includes an expanded menu, so it's entirely possible this was a limited menu for the holiday. Drink prices seemed pretty reasonable, though I could see where goofed up bills happen, as is noted in some reviews, because multiple times I heard a comment from the back "How much do we charge for...?" The place is filled to the brim with memorabilia, though it's decidedly non-showy. The place truly is a dive - disorganized, dirty, fairly dark and cramped on the inside, but possessing a sort of natural quality I actually liked. You can watch sports - there's a couple TV's, though it's sure not what I pictured. I ordered a 1/2 pound angus burger - I ordered it plain. It comes with chips as a side, though they have fries, tots, etc for a pretty decent upcharge of a couple bucks. My bill with an iced tea came in at just over $11 - I did need to ask for it, but I did get a refill. The burger was absolutely terrific with a toasted bun that made it even better. Now then, here's the thing. Despite all the problems? I actually liked this place. I found the server super friendly and a delight. The atmosphere was comfortable and friendly despite the access issues. I found the customers all amazingly friendly. I seriously considered a 4-star review despite all the issues, though ultimately access issues and timeliness really ought to be considered and so 3-star truly feels right. It's a 3-star, but it's also with a disclaimer that if you have the right personality you're just going to love it here. If you don't? You'll hate it. I'm not sure that my visit to Plump's was worth the years I've waited, though on a sunny, beautiful July 4th it was a terrific choice. If you're in a wheelchair, plan ahead and be careful. If you need on point service, then you may be disappointed. If you want a terrific place to drink, grab a meal, hang with friends or hang with your dog, Plump's Last Shot is definitely a solid choice in Broad Ripple. read more