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The Bulldog

3.7 (110 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Hakim M.

Came here for playoffs games. The service could definitely use some work!! The food was decent but my egg rolls were too greasy to eat!! They have a beer wall which even the server couldn't explain..

Chicken on the side
Shawn B.

The Hoosiers were playing, so I had to support my home team. When I went, it was super busy, but there was still parking on the street. They had plenty of seating and TVs with different games on. Service was quick as well. I ordered a cobb salad with ranch dressing, and my chicken was given to me on the side. Everything was tasty and full of flavor.

Beer wall - Tap-

The Bulldog lounge is a long time Butler university bar that is not on the campus, but is located in broad ripple. It's a classic sports bar that has very good pub food and plenty of television screens for live sports. They play the game audio which is excellent for fans ( Go purdue Boilermakers!) and have multiple games on at the same time time so patrons are well informed. From the kitchen, the fish and chips were fantastic, the chicken parmesan as well, and burgers like the Tex mex burger and bee sting are also great sandwiches. Finally , they also have sliders, the 4 pack combo allows one to sample , bbq , tex mex, chicken burger and cheese burger, all on king's Hawaiian bread -Yum. Finally, for beer lovers, the self pour beer wall is an excellent way to sample brews via 4 oz flight glasses and narrow down your faves for a 16 oz pint !

Teresa L.

After work, my friends and I decided to grab a bite to eat and they had only been here one other time so we figured we would just give it a go. They raved about the mozzarella cheese sticks. This time they ordered those, and the cheeseburger egg rolls while I opted for the Buffalo chicken wrap with fries. I wasn't there but a few minutes and went to the restroom but heading over there I was just so off put by this rude little girl patron who felt the need to not be polite and move out of the way after I said excuse me. So instead she just stood there. I was disappointed by the way this child acted, but remembered that she's a nobody. The restroom was low on soap and needed a bit tidying up. Two strikes. As I went back to my chair, the little girl decided to just stand in the way so I couldn't pass therefore I took the stool from behind and moved it next to her so I could pass. Strike two and a half. This tells me I'm not welcome. As I sat down, a young man named Casey came over and what a wonderful burst of good energy I could feel coming from him. He wanted to make sure fries were ok. I love that he waited until I got back from the restroom to ask me. Food came out quite quickly which was great. My wrap was really good and I tried one of my friend's appetizers and both were delicious. Casey came back to check on us. He showed us around, gave us some info about the English, and some drink recommendations, I'll tell you what, the three strikes from earlier were now erased from my memory all because of Casey's awesome vibe and his whole being was such a pleasure. Definitely will be back to try that key lime martini he told us about. Thank you for your kindness and your amazing service. (Would have given it 5 stars except as noted, the bathroom was sort of a wreck and no soap really was a concern because to me that's important too) **Casey gets 5 stars most definitely!

Tenderloin sandwich with fries
Joseph D.

Every place else was closed because it was memorial day. The place is cool looking and I think it'd be a great place to watch a football game. Shrimp appetizer with killer, but the tenderloin was dry and flavorless. The bartender was phenomenal.

Iconic Pizza King
Phil B.

Not stellar at the BullDog tonight. We sat for 13 min before we were acknowledged by anyone. Another two min we were leaving. Ordered bread sticks with nacho cheese and marinara. Got nacho cheese only and the sticks were almost burnt on the bottom. Ordered a pizza with extra sauce and extra pepperoni. Ended up with a pizza with almost no sauce. Lots of big bubbles in the crust and looked like the basic amount of pepperoni. We won't be heading back to the BullDog anytime soon for dinner. Also the sports ball on tv was turned up way too loud. Person sitting across from me could barely hear me talk to them. Kitchen staff seemed to be working hard. Rest of the staff in not sure what they were doing

Fries and Fried Green Tomatoes
Jessica L.

This was the first time I've stopped in and it sure won't be my last! We sat at the bar but the tables are first come first serve, bartenders Molly and J.K. were SO personable and sweet, they were on top of everything and took great care of me and my friend! I wasn't very hungry, so I decided to try out the Fried Green Tomatoes and munch on Fries - I wasn't very big on the Fried Green Tomatoes but my friend seemed to really enjoy them! Can't wait to come back! Thanks Molly & J.K.!

Pizza, Meat Lovers
Jim C.

As a Butler Grad, I frequently went to Moe and Johnny's at 54th and College. I was sad to see it closed. So I was excited to try The Bulldog Bar & Lounge that opened in its location. We've been here a couple times now and have found some favorites. We like the Bacon Cheesy sliders for $13. They are on Hawaiian rolls and are served with your choice of fries or salad. We recommend the fries ... my wife is picky about the quality of their salad lettuce. They also have two other types of sliders: Black and Blue for $14 and Shrimp and Crab for $15.50. We've only ever tried the Bacon Cheesy ... why mess with something we like?! You get 4 sliders which is perfect for splitting. I've also had the Tenderloin Sandwich for $16. It's ok but not great. To help you gauge my preference and taste of tenderloin sandwiches, I think Dooley O'Toole's has one of the best in town. This is not Dooley's but it is ok. We've also had the Tex Mex Burger and it was good. We would get it again. It's $19.50 and comes with fries. It has bacon, onion strings, Swiss cheese ( I substituted for Pepper Jack without an issue), Chipolte aioli, guacamole, and tomato. They serve Pizza King pizza. We've ordered the Meat Lovers. The crust is crunchy ... which we really like. It was thin and could have been a tad thinner (our opinion) but not by much. It has a ton of toppings which is very good. It could use a bit more sauce ... it's very dry. As a pizza lover, I know how personal taste varies so much on this item. So feel free to order and see what you think ... thinnish crunchy crust, lots of toppings, not much sauce. You will either like or dislike based on pizza preference. The atmosphere is fun. We like sitting at a table top in the bar area. They've tons of TVs and play the sound of important games. Service is good and friendly. The place was crowded and they did not appear to have many servers. As a result, service was slow. Bill has been accurate. We will come back. Gave it a 3 Star which, staying on the college bar theme, I classify as the grade of a B.

Wall of beer, cider, wine
Nancy B.

First of all, the room temperature--cold! It was a dreary day outside but I couldn't even take my coat off the whole time. Second, the beer wall for which they are known, was out of order and even though the Sunday special was 25% off the beer wall, nothing was offered as an alternative. On the good side, mixed drinks were cheap! We wanted a Stromboli, but they were out of sausage. Ordered a deluxe pizza instead, sans sausage so we're given it for the Stromboli price $2 cheaper. I wouldn't have chosen this as a place for lunch unless there was a game to watch, but it was convenient to our next activity.

Ro W.

It was a decent bar. Nice set up. The bathroom was clean. I was there for a dinner party. The waitress was on it. It didn't take long for the food to come out. I ordered a fried green tomatoes sandwich. It was hot and fresh but they put cheese on my sandwich by mistake. It was remade without an issue.

Fun times @ The Bulldog
HJ H.

Cara was great! She deserves a promotion and a raise. She says she just started the same day and already knew what to do. For food, I really like the sliders.

their version of bannas foster  #yum #ReviewsByRL
Raena L.

I'm told that this placed used to be the Bullldog, then it was Mo & Johnny's, now it's the Bulldog again. I have no clue about owners or whatever, but this current place was nice and fun. Broad Ripple, College & 54th. I was concerend about parking (especially going on the Fri night that I was) but they've got some spaces wrapping the building, and seemed like decent street parking available. We ate out of the patio -- dog friendly, we were attending a little event so there were about a dozen of us there to eat and drink and socialize, with dogs in tow. Staff was very friendly. Inside is plenty of seating, then there is also a main bar area with lots of TVs, and two walls lined with taps. So .. I LOOOOVE samplers/flights -- and you can go inside and make your own: beer, wine, cider, ... they give you a little card (tab to your table) and you can pour water ever you want and you get charged by the ounce. The descriptions are clearly on the nozzles. I found this to be well priced, and so fun! Especaillly for someone like me who does not necessarily consume a lot (volume) of alcohol, but I love trying things. For food, it was decent. My (medically necessary 0gluten, dary free firend has a little hard time finding something "safe" -- she ended up with a salad with grilled almon on it, which looked pretty good. Our pork nachos were fine -- not a ton of nachos. My other friend had salmon per the menu and that was realy good. I had the pulled pork -- it was tasty but definitely not "pulled" -- it was chunked up cubes. My friend had the bananas foster which was not traditional as well, but still tasty, too. I am definitely interested in going back and trying another flight. #yum #ReviewsByRL

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4.3(7 reviews)
1.3 mi•Broad Ripple

Enticed by a kid and dog friendly location . Pleasantly surprised they had Guggman beer which is my…read morego to , but was interested in trying Centerpoint beer and they didn't have any Good: dog and kid friendly, room for kids to roam, but it's all concrete so at their own risk. Loved the yard games and chalk, a worker (I assume) came out and gave my son a ball and balloon which made his day and kept him busy which was kind. Not so good: first time here and they were out of almost all of the food, and I think only one person working because it took a good 10+ min to see anyone to order my beer. Again first time here so I was confused; was I in the wrong spot, do I go up front to order? Do I need to use the QR code for beer? I ended up asking some people in the area and they said "oh you're in the right spot, I just haven't seen anyone in quite some time." Suggestion would be more signage as to where to order, and maybe even a "will return in X min" sign so you know someone is working somewhere and have a better idea of when they will return to set expectations. If the guy, who I assume worked there, didn't come out and give my son a ball, fill the dogs water bowl up, etc. then I would have been uninterested in returning, but I think I'm going to chalk it up to a holiday and it being hard to find service people. Since they have Guggman beers I may be back if I'm looking for a dog and kid friendly location.

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5.0(2 reviews)
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5.0(4 reviews)
1.1 mi•Broad Ripple

It's no secret that I'm a fan of CoHatch, a 30+ location network of co-working, community spaces…read morethat has been in existence for just under 10 years since its start by six friends in Columbus, Ohio. CoHatch, which has hosted at least a couple Yelp events that I can remember, currently has five locations in Central Indiana (a sixth, Circle Centre, I believe has closed). The locations include Polk Stables, Zionsville, Carmel, Noblesville, and this location in Broad Ripple. This location is housed in a former church (I know it used to be Common Grounds and I'm pretty certain it was at least one church before that). There's still some of the stained glass windows present. Managed by Jenna, whom I met during a Polk Stables Yelp event, this location seems to be quite busy. While I didn't get a chance to go around it as much as I'd have liked as I was here for an actual meeting, I was impressed with the decor, amenities, the people I met, and the efforts to make it accessible. Let's start there. Not every CoHatch location is truly accessible - they tend to locate in unique and often historic buildings. This can create challenges to true accessibility. This location has accessible parking in the back along with a ramp that goes up to one of the doorways. If you're not a member, you'll have to be let in. I wasn't completely thrilled with the end of the ramp - it's got a bit of a lip to it, however, the effort is obvious and it definitely works. The parking is also truly ADA compliant. I didn't notice all the businesses here, however, I did note that the Sagamore Institute maintains offices here. This location has the usual coworking spaces, a large event space, an outdoor area with a patio and kitchen, a sports simulator, and private offices. They have high-speed Wifi, coffee/tea options, meeting rooms (we used one to record an interview), 24/7 access, phone booths, office supplies, mailbox service, printing/copying, workshops for members, a kitchen, and an onsite manager. The neighborhood feels safe and is a pretty easy jaunt over to Broad Ripple's main strip. I like the decor, though found it a bit more plain than some of the locations. I think Polk Stables remains my favorite of the Central Indiana locations. This location is probably the closest to my home and it's definitely someplace I could see myself working. As someone who does a lot of social outreach/charity work, I definitely saw spaces I could bring to life here. I also did notice the restroom offered nice accessibility and there were some personal supplies in the restrooms - nice touch. I'd wanted to stop into this place and was pleased when I found out a meeting was going to be here. I finally got to check it out and was definitely impressed.

I had a meeting in Broad Ripple and they recommended this location. It was easy to find and had…read moreample parking, and I was surprised and pleased to find it was a church building that was converted into co work office space for small businesses and non-profits. I liked that they had maintained the structure and tried to continue the architectural flairs and quiet spaces yet allowing for new design inside. It is used for various offices and you can either rent out an office space (small cubicle) or just work in one of the many co-work spaces. It was tasteful and expansive but also had several little nooks for a quieter space. There were outside spaces and even a Barbeque space that could be rented for parties or business outings. My meeting was a fun way to be exposed to this location and will definitely be returning to try out some of the other spots for meetings or work.

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4.7(9 reviews)
0.8 mi•Meridian Kessler, SoBro

I'd eyeballed SoBro Flower Co. not long after it opened at 46th and College in the same building…read morethat houses Guggman Haus and Root & Bone, though the latter is due to depart June 7th. Parking is either along the street or alongside the building. As I've noted, most of the other parking lots along here are privately owned and pretty open about the fact you shouldn't park there. SoBro Flower Co. is a sister establishment to 21 Petals in Lafayette. They are a full-service florist with flowers, wedding/funeral options, plants, chocolate (mostly DeBrand), and even some art. This particular shop benefits from having a pre-existing concrete ramp at the entryway (I believe the previous vendor - which I've completely forgotten - had it done). Prices are pretty consistent with full-service florists, and they do have delivery options. The atmosphere is very winning, and the employees are quite friendly and helpful. I found things for the most part accessible, though there is a decent amount of stuff here in the shop. I love love love the Wabash Center Rose, a special rose they have that benefits the artists and creators from Lafayette-based Wabash Center - a non-profit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I will note the Wabash Center Rose is an "add-on" item that can't be ordered for delivery independently. This spot has had a hard time finding a business that would really stick. I have high hopes for SoBro Flower Co. with its winning mix of pleasing atmosphere, quality products, fair pricing, and terrific customer service. I'll definitely be back.

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