Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 16, 2019
The 3 best sports bars in IndianapolisAle Emporium | Photo: Krysha M./Yelp

Looking to try the best sports bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sports bars in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

People in the Indianapolis area historically spend more in December at bars and lounges than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and email automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Indianapolis-area bars and lounges surged to $34 for the metro area in December of last year, 14% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The District Tap

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First up is Castleton's The District Tap, situated at 3720 E. 82nd St. It's the highest-rated sports bar in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 736 reviews on Yelp.

2. Keystone Sports Review

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Keystone Sports Review, a sports bar and traditional American spot that offers chicken wings and more in Fairgrounds, is another go-to, with four stars out of 214 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5602 N. Keystone Ave. to see for yourself.

3. Mousetrap Bar & Grill

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Last but not least, there's Mousetrap Bar & Grill, a Millersville favorite with four stars out of 81 reviews. Stop by 5565 N. Keystone Ave. to hit up the sports bar and traditional American spot next time you're in the mood.


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