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Red Key Tavern

Bar & grill · Mozel Sander Projects ·

Red Key Tavern

Bar & grill · Mozel Sander Projects ·
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A rule‑bound, cash‑only classic dating to 1933—model planes, 45s on the jukebox, and legendary burgers. Celebrated by Esquire’s Best Bars list, praised by Indianapolis Monthly, and documented in the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. ([esquire.com](https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/bars/a2947/bestbars2007/?utm_source=openai), [indianapolismonthly.com](https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/food-and-drinks/drinks/holy-lit-red-key-tavern-lands-on-buzzfeed-list/?utm_source=openai), [indyencyclopedia.org](https://indyencyclopedia.org/red-key-tavern/?utm_source=openai))

https://www.redkeytavern.com/
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Cash-only neighborhood saloon with legendary burgers & jukebox

cash only
burgers
history
neighborhood bar
dive bar
affordable prices
friendly staff
potato salad
Google Rating
4.6 (319)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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5170 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Cash only
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
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Information

Cash-only neighborhood saloon with legendary burgers & jukebox

cash only
burgers
history
neighborhood bar
dive bar
affordable prices
friendly staff
potato salad
Google Rating
4.6 (319)
Yelp Rating
4.1
Placeholder

5170 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Cash only
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
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