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English Ivys

Google (708) 4.4
Tripadvisor (49) 3.5
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Many visitors praise English Ivy's for its consistently good food, friendly and attentive staff, and community atmosphere, with some highlighting the value for money. However, several reviewers mention slow service and inconsistent staff attentiveness, with one noting high prices for the quality.

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944 N Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Phone
+1 317-822-5070

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About this place English Ivys

English Ivy's is an LGBTQ+ neighbourhood bar and restaurant at 944 North Alabama Street, just off the Mass Ave strip in downtown Indianapolis. It's a pub with a full food menu, not a club. Locals use it for dinner, drinks after work and weekend meals, and the crowd is mixed but noticeably queer. It's well reviewed, at 4.4 from more than 700 reviews. There are no hours on file, so check before you go if you want food late in the evening. Mass Ave's other bars, including several gay ones, are a few minutes' walk away.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Casual Food served Safe space Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub No dress code Walk-ins welcome Day venue Evening venue Year-round

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4.4
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708 reviews

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Robert Wes Adams
Robert Wes Adams Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The most rude and abrasive service ive experienced in a long time. Our first time. I forget her name. Was so awful to us from the very beginning just trying to sit at the bar. Not coming back. I asked who the bar manager was but they wouldn’t tell me. We were nice and sweet, I don’t understand why this girl was just determined for us to not be served and to leave. My friend’s paper napkin fell on the floor and she flipped her shit at us.

Indy Guy
Indy Guy Jun 2026
★★★★★
Richard Napier
Richard Napier Jun 2026
★★★★★

First time. Great place French onion soup is delicious. Fun friendly and welcoming

Mark Martinez
Mark Martinez May 2026
★★★★★

I’ve been a customer at The English Ivy for over 20 years, and it has always felt like more than just a place to eat and have a drink—it feels like home. The welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and sense of community keep me coming back year after year. The food is consistently delicious, the service is excellent, and there’s always a warm, festive energy that makes every visit enjoyable. As a proud supporter of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses, I appreciate how The English Ivy has created a space where everyone is welcome and treated with kindness and respect. If you’re looking for great food, good company, and a genuine sense of belonging, I highly recommend giving The English Ivy a visit. It has been a special place in my life for decades, and I look forward to many more years of making memories there. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Basil Miller
Basil Miller May 2026
★★★★★
Michael Shackleford
Michael Shackleford May 2026
★★★★☆

Good food. Neighborhood restaurant and bar. Not too bad.

Laura G
Laura G May 2026
★★★★★

Such a hidden gem! Great food cooked fresh burger and abundantly filled chicken quesadilla. We didn’t drink but their bar looked like a winner.

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Last updated on 18 October 2026

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