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Indy Sports Bars

We take sports very seriously here in Indianapolis and know you do too. Every game is a reason to cheer. Cheering at home is fine, but why settle when you can gather with fellow fans to eat, drink, and watch collectively? Thankfully, Indianapolis has plenty of choices if you want to be in the action pre-game, post-game, or for the entire game.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Lucas Oil Stadium Hinkle Fieldhouse Mass Ave

Near Gainbridge Fieldhouse

For exciting experiences near the home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever:

Brother 's Bar & Grill

Brothers Bar is a modernized throwback to the old Midwestern corner tavern. A clean, relaxed social hangout, the bar is stock-full of cold beer and drink with a kitchen in the back serving comfortable American fare. Food portions are large and juicy, drink prices are good and plenty. A lot of televisions without a bad seat in the house make it the perfect place to watch the big game.

Kilroy's Bar N' Grill

Kilroy’s is not for the faint of heart. With a chalkboard menu of signature, pitcher-sized drinks and an insane amount of flat screen TVs, Kilroy’s provides the perfect ambiance to get loud and rowdy. When you’re ordering, don’t forget the two most important words: stuffed breadsticks.

Taxman CityWay

Taxman CityWay is an Indiana gastropub and beer garden committed to artfully pairing the highest quality local ingredients with house-made craft beers, wine, and cocktails, all served in an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere. Their seasonal farm-to-table menu puts a fresh spin on familiar favorites and features locally sourced ingredients.

The District Tap

The District Tap serves a staggering 60 beers on tap, live music, darts, shuffleboard and more. Start out with an appetizer - the Braided Pretzels or their signature Dirty Style District Wings. Their main selections are legendary, ranging from bountiful dinner salads, steakburgers and hand-crafted sandwiches to main-event options that include choice-cut steaks, sautéed chicken, salmon or mahi-mahi. Round out those main selections with Almost-Famous Mac-N-Cheese Pots, Flatbreads and even TDT Tacos and you may need some extra time to nail your final selection down.

Tom's Watch Bar

Tom's Watch Bar is equipped with over 100 TV screens to let you in on all the action. Coined for the constant sports watching, there is never a game that will be missed at this exciting, new restaurant. Offering a full menu alongside an impressive array of beers and cocktails, every seat is the best seat in the house at Tom's Watch Bar in Indianapolis.

Yard House

Featuring more than 100 items made from scratch, a late-night happy hour, and a rotating selection of unique and complex beers from local, domestic and imported brewers; Yard House is a great place to catch the game.

Near Lucas Oil Stadium

For Indianapolis Colts fans looking to cheer along with fellow fans:

Dugout Bar

Look closely to find this hidden gem of a hole-in-the-wall tucked in the Fletcher Place neighborhood, just two minutes south of downtown. With a ‘neighborhood bar feel’ visitors enjoy Dugout Bar's food menu, laid-back atmosphere, and friendly staff.

The Hangar

This restaurant is the ultimate one-stop-shop for your next game day! The Hangar not only has a full bar and restaurant with plenty of TVs to watch the game, it also services HandleBarIndy and Indoor Golf so even at halftime the action never has to stop. They also play host to legendary all-inclusive Colts tailgates.

Slippery Noodle Inn

This downtown Indy original is home some of the city's best pizza, breadsticks, and specialty sandwiches. The Slippery Noodle's tagline "authentically local, originally eclectic" rings true throughout their impressive collection of decorations inside the building. Plus, their stages host some of the nation's best blue performers.

Sam's Silver Circle

Sam’s Silver Circle is known in Fountain Square and surrounding Indianapolis neighborhoods as “The Original Dart Bar.” Sam’s is a friendly place to eat where the walls are packed with pictures and memorabilia to provide a great atmosphere.

Tavern on South

Located in the shadow of Lucas Oil Stadium, Tavern on South is a quick walk restaurant and bar that is home to multiple regionally drafted beers. What's better than their impressive beer list is their 60-seat second floor deck that overlooks to beauty of downtown Indy, with a direct view of Lucas Oil.

Near Hinkle Fieldhouse

If college sports are more your thing, head to these iconic bars to enjoy Butler Bulldog energy:

Ale Emporium

With an endless number of TVs, live music, and all your favorite comfort food, Ale Emporium is the perfect place to watch a big game. Try the Ale's legendary Hermanki wings and the pan-style pizzas that are layered and hearty.

The Bulldog Bar & Lounge

This social house features 50+ high-tech TVs to watch any sport you please. Originally built in 1974, this Broad Ripple and Butler stapple was broke back in 2022 better than ever. Equipped with a self-pouring beer wall, The Bulldog has it all for sports lovers.

On Mass Ave

Sometimes you can't make it to the game, so here are options on the Mass Ave strip:

Chatham Tap

Chatham Tap is a neighborhood English pub in the heart of the arts and theatre district. Typically, an English-style soccer bar, Chatham Tap has sports viewing parties down pat. If you’re looking for a more intimate setting, Chatham Tap is the place to be.

Ralston's Draft House

Ralston’s provides a great outdoor patio space perfect for people watching and a long list of unique food and drink options. Step inside play some shuffleboard or darts.

The Tap

The Tap boasts over 50 beers on tap, nearly 400 bottles of beer, and a menu that changes every single day. A favorite to accompany your beer is the Tap Fries with 4 house dipping sauces of Beer Cheese, Chipotle Ranch, Parmesan Garlic Aioli, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Crema.

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