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The 5 best pubs in Indianapolis

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Published on December 18, 2019
The 5 best pubs in IndianapolisChatham Tap Restaurant & Pub | Photo: Yolanda S./Yelp

Looking to try the top pubs around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

Shoppers in the Indianapolis area usually 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 business insights for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Indianapolis-area bars and lounges rose 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. Brugge Brasserie

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First on the list is Brugge Brasserie. Located at 1011 E. Westfield Blvd. in Broad Ripple, the pub and Belgian spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated business of its kind in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 580 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Sinking Ship

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Next up is Meridian Kessler's The Sinking Ship, situated at 4923 N. College Ave. With four stars out of 420 reviews on Yelp, the pub, traditional American and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Ralston's Drafthouse

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Downtown's Ralston's Drafthouse, located at 635 Massachusetts Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gastropub and New American spot four stars out of 420 reviews.

4. Chatham Tap Restaurant & Pub

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Chatham Tap Restaurant & Pub, a pub and British spot that offers pizza and more located downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 391 Yelp reviews. Head over to 719 Massachusetts Ave. to see for yourself.

5. MacNivens Restaurant & Bar

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Downtown, check out MacNivens Restaurant & Bar, which has earned four stars out of 322 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pub and vegetarian and Scottish spot at 339 Massachusetts Ave.


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