Looking to try the best pubs in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pubs in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Connor's Pub
Topping the list is Connor's Pub. Located at 6331 Ferguson St. in Broad Ripple, the pub and dive bar, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated affordable pub in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Nicki C. wrote, "The mother of all dive bars. The starting and ending place for the true Broad Ripple bar hoppers. The best pour of Guinness in town. And, if you're hungry, they make a mean pizza. You will find people from 21 to 90 watching the game, drinking and chatting together in perfect harmony."
2. Mass Ave Pub
Next up is downtown's Mass Ave Pub, situated at 745 Massachusetts Ave. With four stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp, the pub and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
We turned there for more on the history of Mass Ave Pub. "We opened in 2001 as The 745 Bar and Grill," the business notes on its Yelp profile. "We filled a need in the neighborhood for great pub food, a good beer selection, fun jukebox and casual atmosphere."
Today, the business stocks more than a dozen craft microbrews and imports and signature items include "hand-breaded tenderloins and onion rings, fresh burgers and delicious salads and wrap," according to its Yelp profile.
3. Pawn Shop Pub
Fairgrounds's Pawn Shop Pub, located at 2222 E. 54th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap pub four stars out of 98 reviews.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Pawn Shop Pub.
"Breaded tenderloin's and onion rings," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Mostly pub food at a decent price. Daily lunch Specials at $5.95."
4. Lockerbie Pub
Lockerbie Pub, a pub and dive bar located downtown, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 85 Yelp reviews. Head over to 631 E. Michigan St. to see for yourself.
We looked there to learn more about Lockerbie Pub. According to the business's Yelp profile, specialities include "burgers and tenderloins, but we try to keep a good selection for everyone."
Other offerings include fried pickles with a secret dipping sauce, a spinach salad and a buffalo chicken quesadilla as well as rare craft beers.
5. Checkered Flag Tavern
Over in Stout Field, check out Checkered Flag Tavern, which has earned four stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the pub and traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, by heading over to 5725 W. Morris St.
It's well known for a variety of hot wings and burgers like a fried mac and cheese option and another that comes with bacon, peanut butter and jelly (finished with Sriracha and coleslaw)
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Checkered Flag Tavern.
"It's the area's premier bar and grill serving Marion, Hendricks, Morgan and surrounding areas since 1947," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We offer bar food, live music, darts and much more."
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