Watering Holes near Banker's Life Arena

[DogWarden]

For those of you traveling to Indianapolis from out of town, as are we; I have completed a very exhaustive research project documenting a few of the local pubs within 2-3 blocks of Banker's Life Arena. Since I have never visited Indianapolis before, I cannot assure you of the quality of these establishments. But, I do plan to spend the first day in town visiting as many of these places as possible. For obvious reasons, I will be unable to provide any updates following my visits. So, here is the list in no specific order.

Claddagh Irish Pub - 234 S. Meridian St.

Tilted Kilt - 141 S. Meridian St.

The Pub - Indianapolis - 30 E. Georgia St.

O'Reilly's Irish Bar & Restaurant - 36 S. Pennsylvania St.

Ike & Jonesy's - 17 West Jackson Place

Paddy's Legal Beagle Pub - 20 N. Delaware St.

Coaches Tavern - 28 South Pennsylvania St.

If anyone wishes to add to this list, please do!

 

[uoflcardfan77]

If you are into wine there is a place nearby, I think right next to the Hyatt, called Tastings. You go in and get a pre-paid card that allows you to sample a bunch of different wines. They have light eats too. Wife and I were there a couple of years ago to watch the Dream with Angel & Shoni and stumbled upon it. If you really like any of the wines you can purchase a bottle for 20% off.

 

[Orangutan]

In my limited experience of Indianapolis:

The Ram - 140 S. Illinois St. (brewpub/sports bar that is part of a small chain, food is ok, beer is pretty good. I suggest the flight - 4 oz. each of 5 different beers for a good price)

For food:
St. Elmo's - 127 S Illinois St #2 (the definitive local steak house, as far as I know)
Maxine's - 132 North East Street (the greasiest of greasy spoon breakfast joints but their chicken & waffles were tremendous)

 

[delawarehusky]

Great deli: Shapiro's Delicatessen
808 S Meridian St

Also, I hear that the NCAA museum, which is in the NCAA headquarters, is worth a visit. Also a terrific Indian Art museum nearby

 

[uoflcardfan77]

If you are planning on going to St. Elmo you might want to stop by a bank on the way out of town and take out a loan. I've eaten there and the food is great, but it aint exactly cheap.

Porterhouse Steak
28 oz. bone-in cut, combines the rich flavor of a strip with the tenderness of a filet. 59
Bone-In (Cowboy) Ribeye
20 oz. exceptional flavor, great balance of marbling. 49
Ribeye
14 oz. excellent marbling, loaded with flavor. 39
Bone-In Filet
14 oz. lean & full of flavor. 55
Filet Mignon
8 oz. / 12 oz. tender, center-cut. 41 / 52
New York Strip
14 oz. flavorful strip with a mid-range of marbling. 41
Flat Iron
12 oz. naturally lean, exclusively grass-fed. 42
Bone-In Prime Rib
38 oz. of flavorful balanced marbling, slow roasted, finished to temperature. Limited availability. 55
Dry-Aged NY Strip
12 oz. USDA Prime Angus. Aged 60 Days. 48.95

CHOPS & CHICKEN

Indiana Lamb Porterhouse
3 grilled porterhouse chops locally sourced from Viking Farms, marinated in rosemary, garlic, and peppercorns. 46
Pork Chops
3 all-natural 7 oz. French-cut grilled chops locally sourced from Fischer Farms. 27
Chopped Steak
20 oz. ground ribeye, sauteed onions, smothered in Gorgonzola. 25
Roasted Half Chicken
Half chicken, udon noodles, leeks, carrots, mixed mushrooms. 25

SEAFOOD

Fresh Fish
Seasonal selection, chef preparation. market price
Sashimi Yellowfin Tuna
#1 grade ahi tuna, traditional accoutrements. 35
South African Lobster Tails
Two 8 oz. succulent cold water lobster tails, drawn butter, grilled lemon. 79
Surf ’n Turf
8 oz. South African lobster tail and 8 oz. filet mignon. 79
French Fried Shrimp
5 golden crusted jumbo shrimp. 27
King Crab and Shrimp Linguine
Alaskan king crab, shrimp, tomatoes, pesto-cream sauce. 38

 

[Orangutan]

If you are planning on going to St. Elmo you might want to stop by a bank on the way out of town and take out a loan. I've eaten there and the food is great, but it aint exactly cheap.

If my team was about to win it's 4th straight Natty, I'd be in the mood to splurge!

 

[bags27]

If my team was about to win it's 4th straight Natty, I'd be in the mood to splurge!

But I'd wait until after it was over.
And, all those Irish pubs make me nervous. Notre Dame lost, right?
OTOH, St Elmo's wine list contains:
Campania, Taurasi, Radici, Mastroberardino

 

[Huskie78]

Yard House is one of my favorite places.
130+ beers on tap: http://www.yardhouse.com/locations/in/indianapolis/indianapolis-circle-centre/8360

Fogo de Chao, another amazing place: http://fogodechao.com/location/indianapolis