Slippery Noodle Inn

Finally went here for a beer and a meal. Tried to visit this place during a Colts Home Game but didn’t get there early enough to truly experience the place. Last night we stopped by for dinner. They have live music every night. I had their Chef Salad and a side of Onion Rings that we shared. My son ordered their wings with Spicy BBQ Sauce and some with Lemon Pepper. I tried the BBQ wings - very nicely done. The Onion Rings and Chef Salad were great. Very nice food well made.

I've heard good things about this place, but my first (and last) time here was a disappointment. They often play live music, but my wife and I really just came for the food. We came on a Friday night, and they were charging a $5 cover per person, which was no big deal to us, as I know they probably pay the musicians. The part that annoyed me was that they didn't tell us at the door that they were only serving a limited menu that night, due to an event that was going on at Lucas Oil. We would have gone elsewhere for dinner before paying $10 to get in, had they told us that at the door. Felt like a bait and switch move, and I absolutely hate that feeling. The food we did get was ok, but nothing spectacular. Maybe their regular menu has better food, but we didn't get to see or try it. The menu they did offer was basically just appetizers.

We stumbled upon this place while we were doing an overnight. What a gem 💎. Tje atmosphere was like going to an old friend's house. It was inviting and comfortable . The food was excellent. We had the spicy chicken sandwich, which was fantastic. The staff was welcoming and pleasant. It was an all-around enjoyable evening. It's definitely a must go place, you will be glad you went.

An iconic haunt steps away from Lucas Oil Stadium! One of our favorite bars in Indianapolis-one we visit numerous times every year we are in Indy to time the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. The food is always consistently delicious, and the hospitality of staff is also incredible. Only this year [after visiting for 7 years] did we learn that visitors can potentially get a tour of the basement and upstairs. Bo was our tour guide and he was quite the storyteller and host. If you are interested in a tour, ask the bartender [or even call ahead]. I highly recommend the tour, as there is a lot of history & legends/folklore attributed to this location.

This is the oldest bar in Indiana. It was opened in 1850, which is 175 years in business! We had the famous Tenderloin Sandwich here, which is a Midwest staple and part of the local culture here. Service was great, food was great, value was great. What more could you really expect from a 175 year old bar and grill? Highly recommended!

The inside is what you would expect from a place that bills itself as the oldest bar in Indiana. That's not a bad thing as it was also clean, had fast service, cold beer and delicious food. I did not get noodles, even though they were on the menu because, honestly, it didn't seem like a pasta sort of place (this was confirmed by a quick website search of where the name came from.) Since this is Indiana, I opted for the giant tenderloin and I was not at all disappointed. The breading was crispy and well flavored and it was freshly made. The tator tots were tasty because, you know, tator tots. If I'm ever in the area again, I will stick around for the live music.

An Indianapolis gem! Those slippery noodle sticks are STRAIGHT 🔥 they are that good! They were soft, yet lightly crispy, and completely ruined mozzarella sticks for me because they set a new standard. Their wings are also in masterclass territory, as they are extra fresh, crispy, and juicy. Lastly, I got to give an honorable mention to the Rueben on rye served with home fries. Despite feeling absolutely stuffed, it was so good, I kept on eating! The home fries were also thick and fried perfectly, having a good crunch yet possessing a good amount of soft potato inside. If you want good bar food, this is an excellent place to go! Furthermore, we went on a blues jam night, and they had some incredibly skilled musicians performing. If that's not icing on the cake, then I don't know what is! This is a must-visit establishment in Indianapolis!

We only stopped for drinks, I love old bars. They make a great Mia Tai, too! Don't let the entrance fool you, lots of different rooms and a patio in the back.

Finally went here for a beer and a meal. Tried to visit this place during a Colts Home Game but didn't get there early enough to truly experience the place. Last night we stopped by for dinner. They have live music every night. I had their Chef Salad and a side of Onion Rings that we shared. My son ordered their wings with Spicy BBQ Sauce and some with Lemon Pepper. I tried the BBQ wings - very nicely done. The Onion Rings and Chef Salad were great. Very nice food well made.

It's YE Gurl, back at it -- this time with dive bar energy! After watching SINNERS (hands down the greatest movie of 2025 so far, don't @ me) in full IMAX glory, we needed a nightcap with some soul. So we headed to Slippery Noodle, Indy's oldest bar, to do the dive bar scene the right way: live blues, strong drinks, and zero pretense. We grabbed a back table by the main band, which gave perfect people-watching views and a front-row seat to the vibes. Shoutout to Caroline, our server -- even while getting lowkey harassed by a creepy manager (ugh), she stayed gracious, funny, and fast. Tip that woman WELL. Here's what we ordered: 3 Tanqueray and Tonics - $24 (Kept the night moving with strong pours -- just how we like it.) Veggie Quesadilla - $13.99 (Greasy, cheesy, and dive-bar perfect -- exactly what you need to soak up gin.) Grilled Mahi Sandwich - $14.99 (Seemed healthy-ish, and no one got sick, but a gentle reminder: ordering "health food" at a dive is always a gamble. ) Jack Honey - $7.50 (A sweet little nightcap to finish strong.) Post-bar feels: Full, slightly buzzed, and loving life. This place is perfect for recent grads, Keke sessions with your people, or anyone who just needs live music and a low-key night where nobody's trying too hard. Final verdict: Slippery Noodle reminded me of Soloman's Mines in Chicago or a night out on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans -- gritty, soulful, and real. Support these institutions, y'all -- they don't make them like this anymore.

I haven't been to Slippery Noddle in years like I believe back in 2018 which was under a different management. I decided to go Slippery Noddle Saturday night February 8th since I was already downtown at the IRT for a play called Nina Simone: Four Women. After, the Play ended at 7pm that's when I made my way down to Slippery Noddle, due to concert last night it took me a while to find parking. Once, inside of the building there was a $10 entry fee, Slippery Noddle is really big restaurant which I didn't realize that until last night, and I was trying to find where Tommy Baldwin & his band would play at. Slippery Noddle has two stages the big stage in the back, and the smaller one slightly close to the main bar. There are no stairs entering the building, I only seen stairs going down the lower level areas. Slippery Noddle is the oldest bar in state of Indiana, and there are so much historical facts about this place, from all the late great musicians that once played at Slippery Noddle like Muddy Waters along with others. Most people in Indy heard about the Slippery Noddle history as well as the Blues legends that have performed there, yet don't go there due to it been downtown. Slippery Noddle does have a parking lot that's small, you could park right across the street, street parking, or do ride share to Slippery Noddle. Slippery Noddle is known for having live Blues and Rock musicians on their stages. Harold and Lorean Yeagy acquired the business in 1963. The iconic Meridian Street bar is known for its vibrant jazz scene and spooky history. The Slippery Noodle Inn opened in 1850 as Tremont House, one of the first German clubs in Indianapolis, according to the bar's website. It's gone through a variety of name and ownership changes over the years: Concordia House, Germania House, Beck's Saloon, Moore's Beer Tavern and Moore's Restaurant. It was Moore's Restaurant during Prohibition and the beer still flowed. Legend has it that a basement passageway of the bar was used for people fleeing slavery via the Underground Railroad. Though there's no evidence to support this, the rumor has persisted, according to IndyStar archives. There are also some rumors the place is haunted, making it a stop on local ghost tours. Now, I noticed when I was by the main stage the lights was flickering a lot as if someone was playing with the lights when there was live music playing. My Server name was Rodney I ordered chicken wings (7), fries, coke, cocktail called Mission From God that tasted exactly like a grapefruit, one shot of crown royal peach, and 16oz modelo. The seven chicken wings, thick breading coat, meat was thick, juicy, hot and fresh which no complaints on the chicken wings. I'm pretty sure when the lights were flickering the ghosts were there for sure. Overall, I had a good time at the historic Slippery Noddle, I enjoy live music especially Blues and Rock, the food as well as the drinks were delicious. I'm for certain will be back at Slippery Noddle.

Super cool historic spot with live music on the weekends. Walking in on a Friday evening, we paid $5 cover and proceeded through the front bar back to where a band was setting up to play for the evening. Service was good, drinks and food were alright. The espresso martini is made with local coffee, creamy, and not overly sweet. In contrast, the Elwood (cherry vodka, amaretto, coke) was perfectly sweet and crispy on a hot summer night. When it's not so hot, I will be back to try the French onion soup - word on the street is that it's delish!

I saw a social media post with someone saying how good these wings were so I tried them!!!! The server was pleasant, I ordered to go so there isn't much serving that had to be done. The food came out freshly prepared, the taste was good! Wings were crispy even with the sauce on it and they were seasoned. The lemon pepper sauce is very unique, I've always gotten just the spice and butter when ordering this flavor. You can taste the lemon and there was a spicy kick not overwhelmingly spicy. I only gave a 4 because after about 2 wings it started to taste salty however; the celery sticks broke up the salty taste for me so I could enjoy the rest of my food. I would love to try other flavors and even more items on the menu!

Food is fantastic. Service was great. The history is great and the ghosts of the past made their presence known.

Fun, upbeat night with my co-workers while in town. They'd visited the Slippery Noodle Inn for music and open mic night last year and this year our team came out to support them. This spot is definitely divey and no doubt full of regulars. The front space was a narrow bar and in walking further back it opened into a larger space with more bars, stage and seating area. The house band played in between and with those signing up to play. Such a cool vibe to watch strangers form an instant music bond and know how to play together. We didn't eat but several of us had drinks and our server was phenomenal. She was attentive and took great care of us. Until next year!

This place was so fun! Food was good, drinks were okay. Really enjoyed the music and atmosphere!

Great atmosphere, solid food, good drinks and great prices! Love the live music there and cool atmosphere both inside and outside! Definitely will be back!

They have great live music, arrive on weekends before 7:30 to beat the $10 cover charge. They also have very good nacho's. Tried the Tuesday 1/2 wine and steak dinner. Unfortunately would not recommend it. The wine bottle was 325 ml not a full size 750ml bottle. The steak was a very chewy New York strip. Salad iceberg lettuce a bit brownish. However the baked potato was delicious. Next time I would just order the spud. But the dinner was in expensive Go for the music. They also have half price drinks on thursdays

Came in on a Saturday night to enjoy live music and a few of the March madness games. There was a $10 cover because they had two bands that night. We chose to sit at the back bar with unobstructed views of both the tv and the stage. Our bartender was a female and she was wonderful! Super fast to tend to the lines that occasionally built up and she even walked down to the front bar to get me a beer that she didn't have on her tap. Con of sitting back at that bar was they only had miller and a local IPA on draft. We ordered a few beers and a plate of loaded nachos to split. The nachos were fine. I wish they had a little more cheese and sour cream, but the chips definitely stayed crunchy. The band was great. They played a variety of cover songs from bands like The Doors, Britney Spears, Red Hot Chili Peppers. The decor and ambiance were historic and inviting. I loved all of the posters and signs. We had a good time and I would definitely recommend stopping by while in the area!

What an amazing place with history! A friend rented out the top, upstairs part for a small gathering and the staff was on it! Friendly bar tender who also was observant for empty glasses and recalled orders when approaching for refills. The space was a bit tight for the number of people and made for close encounters. The best part was the free tour provided. We met a gentleman on the first floor and proceeded down to the cellar for a tour and history review for the building. So much history and what a great opportunity to get to experience and walk in the same space as those before us. Didn't try any food, just had drinks and would keep this in mind for next time I'm visiting Indy!

This is a fun spot that not only has prime real estate, but good food to match the location. Friendly bartenders, affordable prices, generous portions, and almost a museum-like atmosphere. It doesn't matter if it's dinner with friends or a quick drink by yourself, this spot hits the mark. Get the spinach artichoke dip!!!

QUICKIE REVIEW Surprisingly good salad had here. FOOD This is what I tried: -Grilled chicken salad Came here with a group and had a bunch of appetizers with the grilled chicken salad. Was shocked at how good it was. Chicken was not dry and was grilled just right. PARKING Yes but it is limited. I came around 3 and there was next to no spots left. SERVICE Had a cool waitress who checked on us frequently and kept us well hydrated PRICE You can expect around $25-ish for a meal with a few drinks on happy hour. TIP/OTHER THOUGHTS This place is located downtown and you could easily walk around to a few other venues from here.

My sister and I went on a Thursday night and it took a while to get a table. Our server was friendly, but the service was very slow. The ambiance was relatively quiet, but a lot of noise on the street. We ordered the club sandwich and the Philly cheese steak sandwich. My club sandwich was ok, and my sister's sandwich was not good at all. I'd recommend fixing the menu.

If you are from Indy, it's hard to imagine that you haven't at least heard of Slippery Noodle Inn, one of Indy's truly iconic bars and the kind of place that has a reputation that it truly lives into. Slippery Noodle is Indy's oldest continuously operating bar still located in its original location. Founded in 1850 as the Tremont House, Slippery Noodle is on the National Register of Historic Places. It started out as a "roadhouse" and has historically been owned by people of German descent. It has had several name changes over the years and became Slippery Noodle Inn around 1963 when Harold and Lorean Yeagy bought it - on a fun note, especially for those who know of the building's reputation for being haunted, the Yeagy's took possession on October 31st in 1963. Slippery Noodle has a rather amazing history - the "Inn" was a way station for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. At one point, a bordello opened in what was once a luxurious inn. The bordello was actually open until 1953 when it closed after one customer killed another customer over a woman. During Prohibition, the Brady and Dillinger gangs used the building in back. Many of the historical touches are still in place or at least you can see them The Noodle has remained in the Yeagy family since that time. Hal took over the bar in 1985 after his father's death and since that time it has grown from a one room lunch counter into the Midwest's premiere blues club. These days, the reputation is much calmer. Slippery Noodle is the Midwest's premiere blues club and has hosted many of the greats. It has been visited by dozens of celebrities. It's now the oldest commercial building left standing in Indy and the Tremont House sign painted on the north side of the building dates back to the 1850s. Slippery Noodle is fairly accessible - easy to get into and mostly easy to get around, though for packed concerts it gets more challenging. There's also a basement area that would not be accessible. They do serve a full bar and also food. While most of the food is typical bar fare, they do have some creative diversions. Prices are fairly standard for bars, especially downtown. They do have daily drink specials and some food specials. The food is pretty good and they do also offer catering. Atmosphere is everything and there's an abundance of it here. Employees tend to be friendly in a "bluesy" sort of way. Slippery Noodle isn't necessarily a place I frequent, though it's a place I feel compelled to go on occasion including for live music. If you go during racing season, you'll almost definitely see some drivers and other celebs who come in and stay downtown often end up here. A great historic spot with a fascinating history and an atmosphere that practically screams out that history, Slippery Noodle isn't your hipster bar. It serves up great blues, awesome drinks, good food, and an immersive atmosphere.

Just average. Food was average. Service was average. Lunch with two beers was $50. Just not worth it.

The Noodle is as iconic as the city of Indianapolis itself. Known for hosting many of the great blues/jazz musicians, and a reputable pre/post game spot for Colts/Pacers games... or really any major downtown event. It's also known as the oldest standing commercial building & longest still-operating bar in Indy -- can you can see the history in just about every corner! Some of the bartops are as original as the house itself. Fee parking is available next to the building and across the street. Guarantee that if there's live music, there will be a cover. I think its usually no more than $10-15. Drinks and food prices aren't bad, comparable for most downtown bars. It's your standard bar food with a couple of flairs. Looks like they still have daily specials as well. No matter where you sit there will be staff around to serve or you can walk up to the bar on your own. Have never met a sour grape staffer there- I think there is a source of price for working at a well-known establishment! Cheers to the Noodle.

If you're looking for good bar food and drinks, this is your place! We went on a Colts game Sunday. We started with the nachos which were loaded to perfection- bacon, ground beef, tomatoes, onions, salsa, lettuce, cheese, and jalapeños. We also got the fried bosco sticks which were AMAZING! We got marinara and ranch sauce to dip them in. The wings were heavily breaded, which was my only complaint. It took a couple bites to even get to the chicken part of the wing. Other than that, they had great flavor. They had a pretty good beer selection and our waitress came by often to check on us!

One stop shop and it was amazing. Got to Indianapolis on a road trip pretty late and this came up as one of the most iconic bars in Indy. Well I wasn't disappointed in the food or the live band!! Pros: lots of food options and a variety. We had the Spinach Artichoke Dip which was topped with Buffalo chicken dip(like what!!!!), Deep fried Bosco Sticks, fish Sandwich and Jerk Chicken Sandwich. All were excellent choices and big portions. The waitress was very attentive despite it getting extremely crowded. Tatum was awesome‼‼ Cons: $10 cover charge

Really cool atmosphere. Love it! HOWEVER I feel I was being ignored by the staff. Maybe too busy? I had to waive someone down. Anyway. Beer selection was good. We'll see how the rest of the night goes.

Friendly staff, excellent decor, great vibes, tasty food. Went in on a Wednesday afternoon. Between lunch and dinner rush. Seemed like the only people there were retired regulars, tourists, and me. Not quite a tourist but it was my first time in. I sat at the bar and was politely greeted. I got a Diet Coke and took the scene in. Every inch of the walls in its multiple rooms are plastered with memorabilia. Colts, blues brothers, cartoons, celebrities, autographs, Indians, pacers, musical acts, merchandise, posters. If it existed in the zeitgeist, its stapled to the wall of the slippery noodle somewhere. Staff are proud of where they work and the history behind it. Happily explained things to me as I waited. They handed me a brochure that specifically detailed its history, a great read once I got home. The layout is dizzying at first, but once you walk around it, poke your head in each room, you'll get the hang of it. They boast live music every night and I plan to return to enjoy it! I implore visitors to plan to spend time there and enjoy the music and a drink. It's an excellent place to do so.

What an eclectic place to be on a Monday. Floor to ceiling decor as the OLDEST Bar in INDY! WOW. It is a seat yourself so find a place to be. Belly up to the bar, grab a cozy table or be front and center to the love band this place has it all. Large and in charge. Loved that there was so much to look at while waiting for drinks and food. When we sat we were promptly greeted with a big beautiful smile, and drink requests. It's a full bar so I ordered a long island ice tea and it was Delicious. Food order was placed and it felt within minutes the food was served. The Establishment had noodles in the name so I ordered the broccoli chicken noodle dish. Not a fan unfortunately. The Alfredo sauce wasn't what I was looking for. I did have the Bosco sticks appetizer and the queso dip that came with it was delicious. Maybe if the broccoli and chicken dish was made with a queso dip it would have been a better meal. Regardless The dish was satisfying and filled the need I was looking for. Enjoy the music very entertaining. Loud couldn't really talk amongst my people but that was okay. Area highly recommend

Nice night out! Me n hubby have not been here for 10 years. #1 Music- good bands #2 Vibe- friendly, laid back #3 Food- the noodle sticks we had were big bread sticks stuffed with cheese, brushed with garlic butter, and sprinkled with shredded parm. Choice of alfredo or tomatoes sauce. We had alfredo. The sticks were a nice size, delicious and filling. #4 Service- not the best. I ended up going to the bar order my food and drink and picking back up myself

We arrived at this spot at 9:20 PM on a Friday, and an employee walked up to us and said "I'm sorry but 21 and over only at this time" and we were disappointed because we had a 12 year old in our party, we drove all the way from Ohio to eat here. But later he said he had found a table for us. We sat down and ordered some food! Alfredo was smooth, creamy, cheesy and delicious! Mozzarella sticks were gooey and delicious, I had a massive cheese pull. I do recommend eating here! (P.S. the live music was great.)

Awesome place to visit if you are in town. Oldest bar in Indianapolis. Service was fantastic and friendly. Blues played on Saturday night. Very chill place, thank you for the hospitality. Your friend from California

During one of my football game tour, I ended up in Indianapolis watching a Colts game. Heard about this happening spot after the game, and glad I went. No food that I knew of, but plenty of good drinks from awesome bartenders! Definitely a party atmosphere even though the team lost. Met some cool people that's for sure! They even gave me some bar magnets when I told him I was visiting out of state. Always a plus in my book!

Ive been there a few times. Obviously theyll have your full arrangement of beverages to offer you like any other establishment. I went there to watch a Purdue basketball game vs Michigan. Murals on the walls could be changed to something else, this aint New Orleans! :) Obviously Indianapolis, IN could use full nudity strip clubs to get your full entertainment value! :)

A must visit when in downtown Indy. Key location in the city. The history and ambiance were so much fun. We just got drinks and appetizers. Drinks were cold and delicious. Apps were OK nothing too great but definitely nice to munch on. Love to go back sometime for live music.

I can't even lie this is my go to spot when I want to get out and hear some decent live music, food, drinks and friends. You never know what kind of crowd you're going to encounter when you come in. Sometimes it's packed and other times you will feel like you're having a private concert. Either way you will love and enjoy yourself. My favorite foods to order are any of the quesadillas and the wings (mango habanero). The wings are a great consistency too. I find most places who waive their wings the outside ends up soggy but I've never experienced that here which is great. The staff is always very friendly and pretty attentive. No matter what time of day I have been; the staff is always on point. If you're looking for great service, good food and decent music.....stop in!

The Slippery Noodle Inn was on our groups radar the entire time we were in Indy. The oldest bar in Indiana, we walked by it several times on our other excursions, but stopped in after our beloved Eagles snuck out a nail biter against the Colts. The bar was packed with boisterous Eagles fans and the back dining area was full of diners and Eagles fans with an eye on the TV's checking out the 4:30pm NFL games. Unfortunately we had the perfect storm for a terrible wait time. Crazy busy bar, kitchen equipment issues, shortage of staff, the after game rush of the thirsty/hungry on top of their regular patrons. We eventually had a waitress come to us and take our orders. I shared a combo wing basket with a friend. $14.99 you get 11 wings with three types of sauce. We went with garlic, buffalo and bbq. They were a nice portion and had nice flavors. The buffalo chicken salad I ordered was a huge portion and a nice dinner meal for $13.49. My son went with the kids noodles and fries for $6.99. The fettuccine noodles were good according to him. Drink wise they had a few local IPA's on tap including their house Dis-Is-It IPA by Metazoa served in plastic cups. We relaxed, hung out with a couple of rounds and chatted about football. In the end we decided a victory lap around the downtown area was in the cards on our final night in Indy. This place has a lot of history and was family friendly. The staff was great considering how slammed they were. Thanks again guys!

I got the Slippery Noodle sticks, the jumbo tenderloin and my friend got the wings. Everything was incredible. The service was very fast as well. If you are going to Indy, you gotta stop here.

Historic building which is a relaxed lunch spot fleury TVs during the day and a blues bar at night. Still need to come down to watch some blues! Went here for lunch a few times now. Look on their website to check out their daily 9.99 lunch special. Went a month or so ago and got the meatball sub, went yesterday and got the chicken cordon Bleu wrap. Both were great! Loved the bread and sauce for the sub. Chicken cordon Bleu wrap was fresh and flavorful. They come with a side a drink. The chicken chili I got with the wrap was really good. I'll update this once I come back for a blues show!

Multiple kitchens and live entertainment! Soak up the atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike flock for food, drink, and entertainment. Great for groups! Always a good time!

The service was great. The place is interesting because of its history. The food was good too. Especially the fried pickles and pretzels bites. It's a good greasy spoon type of place.

The atmosphere is great. They play great music , the food is amazing. Just a great place to hang out with family and friends.

Great establishment. The bartender was great. Food was terrific, Prime Rib sandwiches. Very interesting place. Would definitely recommend. Oh the drinks were also very good.

I fell in love with the Slippery Noodle the first time I walked through the front door for lunch many, many years ago. I enjoy antiques, historical places, and Blues & Jazz Clubs so Slippery Noodle screams all three. As you enter the front barroom look up at the ceiling made of pressed tin which was installed around 1890. The tiger oak bar and back bar, are well over 100 years old and the bartender said thought to be the original. The Noodle is the oldest commercial building left standing in Indy and continually operated bar in the original building. It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Just a few facts to share with your out-of-town guests or Blues friends. Tonight, we came to see Studebaker John who use to play around Indy often in the '90s but he stopped traveling as much to Indy. Studebaker has a special significance to us and we were extremely excited to see him back in Indy. A small, free Slippery Noodle parking lot is North of the building with the entrance off of Meridian Street. Otherwise, a pay lot is across the street on the corner of South Street and Meridian, or street parking is available. We were early enough to grab a spot in the free lot and entered through the side entrance. The cover charge tonight was only $5 after 7:30p but we arrived early enough to avoid cover. Notice the Tremont House sign painted on the Northside of the building which dates back to 1850. The Noodle was originally founded in 1850 as the Tremont House. So much history! Two bands typically play on the front and backstage. Studebaker was playing backstage so we headed directly back to grab a good table. We planned on having dinner before the show and found a table quickly at a high-top table. There are two and four-top tables as well as the hightops. A large bar has seating in the front barroom. Don't overlook the upstairs seating in the back bar overlooking the stage. Our server was amazing all evening! She was very attentive, professional, timely, and removed used dishes on each pass if necessary. Our cocktails and beers arrived quickly and she gave us time to review the menu. The menu offers several Appetizers (excellent Nachos, or Combo Basket, Sample Platter, Jalapeno Pickle Spears plus more), 6 types of Wings (excellent Mango Habanero Sauce), Subs, Salads, Chili, Quesadillas, Baked Potatoes, Burgers, Sandwiches and Dinners. My husband ordered the Chili over Vermicelli Noodles topped with diced onions and jalapenos. He felt the ratio of chili to noodles was off but it had a good flavor. He would request additional chili if ordered again. I ordered the Grilled Mahi-Mahi Sandwich topped with a sweet and spicy sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and a side of tartar sauce served with fries. The sandwich was grilled perfectly, fresh toppings and I would order again. Dinners (Filet Mignon, Grouper, or Pasta dishes, are served with a choice of baked potato, home fries, FF's, vegetable medley, and soup or salad. Lunch Specials ($9.99) are offered as well. Good bar food at affordable prices. The Yeager family took over the bar in '85 and since that time has grown from a 1-room Lunch counter into a successful Blues club and eatery. The list goes on and on of the famous musicians who have played here plus an impressive number of celebrities who have visited the Noodle over the years. You just never know who's in town that might pop in. We had a fabulous time tonight visiting with Studebaker John and look forward to visiting again for lunch or live music.

It's an ok place. We were there during the day, so no live music happening. The food was fine, nothing special though and the beer selection wasn't that good... lots of corporate giant beers and only a few independent beers available. The service was excellent however. It's basically a standard bar & grill near a sports stadium.

First time at Slippery Noodle and the food was good, standard bar food. The service was a bit slow, but it was also incredibly busy. Great spot downtown if you want to get away from the central crowds, listen to good music, and enjoy time with friends.

We had a great experience dining at the Slippery Noodle on a snowy Saturday afternoon! The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was fantastic. We had the chili with spaghetti, wings, and buffalo shrimp and enjoyed them all. They also have live music most nights and a ton of seating! I would highly recommend dining here and we can't wait to return!

What a great, historic, fun, downtown venue! Rumors are that it is very haunted (actually verified by the manager!) just makes it all the more exciting place. Great service. Best nachos I've ever had. And I'm from L.A. area. Wonderful music- two areas with bands, pick your genre!

I was soooo happy to finally make it to the Slippery Noodle Inn! My husband had visited numerous times over the past few years for work. He purchased me a t-shirt that I have been wearing for a while so it was always on my list to make it here! Fortunately enough, my work had a conference in Indianapolis two weeks ago so I was able to check them off my list. The Slippery Noodle Inn is the oldest bar in Indianapolis. You can definitely tell by the set up of the place that it has been around a while since it is broken into different rooms. I spent most of my time at the front bar or on the patio since we always have a big group. The night we sat outside, the server was nowhere to be found so most people went inside to order or just relocated inside. I am not sure what the hold up was but it really took 30 minutes to get a beer. The service inside was always on point. The one night they were supposed to have live music in the back bar, it was severely postponed due to sound issues and them not having someone on site to help fix it. That was disappointing that I never got to hear live music. All of my coworkers who ate here really enjoyed their meals and my husband has nothing but great things to say about their menu. While I was visiting they got a new stock of t-shirts in so I was able to buy a new one to replace the one I have had for years. They have a bunch of new, fun colors. I would say you have to check out the Slippery Noodle when visiting Indy!

WHAT AN AWESOME PLACE!!! My daughter and I came into Indy for Dead & Co, but got there too late. We took the Greyhound with backpacks trying to catch the caravan of Deadheads and hitch to the show or at least the campground. We missed our first bus which made us arrive in Indy after everyone was at the show in Deer Creek. It looked bad. And then downtown closed. Being from Chicago, that took us by surprise. And things started to look uninviting. We had gotten a tip from a great band, The JC Clements, Band, that was playing the mall about this really cool restaurant/ bar: The Slippery Noodle. We made the hike and saw Jake & Elwood outside and thought that we should grab that patio table and order something and figure out our next move. Our server, Daya (I'm hoping I spelled their name right), was SO AWESOME!!! Really nice and very cool. We heard some Grateful Dead on the speaker outside. I didn't recognize the specific recording (there are so many recorded shows and live albums), but it was very groovy and felt good to hear... But it wasn't a recording. It was the band in the next room! And they were ROCKIN!! We move inside... Did I mention that we got up at 3AM to catch (miss) the bus to Indy? And how we saw a really cool show at the mall, but all else really wasn't going to plan when we found The Slippery Noodle Inn? We had burgers... WOW! Just /=€%!#& WOW!!! That may have been the best burger I've ever had. We forgot about all the exhausting parts of our journey. We forgot that we were exhausted. The band was so great! I wish they could have played all night! And the place itself was so cool!! Steeped in history and Blues, And not like a museum. Like some amazing rockin magical venue out of time. I'm not doing it justice. It's some indescribable cool. The staff were so nice. And our server, Daya, was pretty /=#@%!& AWESOME!! And the band ROCKED And the burgers were AMAZING And the place is so cool! And (repeat endlessly & you get what we've been telling our friends since). We spent the night on the floor of the Greyhound station. We missed both Deer Creek & the campground. We took a 5:30AM bus back to Chicago and got off into a haze of Canadian wildfire smoke (no, that's not the name of a strain). And what have we been talking about non-stop since we've been back? We ended up at this mall (which we needed to describe to people because, Indy, what a very cool place! Skybridges across downtown? How cool!) and saw this great band who directed us to the COOLEST MOST MAGICAL /=€%!#& PLACE!!! Thank you, Slippery Noodle Inn, for making the trip so worth it!!!!

Good beer: Dis Is It IPA Good burger: The Vegas Burger And of course good music: Blues.

Want to get hype before a Colts game? Slippery Noodle is the place to be. Get here early (like 10am for a 1pm game) to get a seat. The food was a 4 star (kind of your typical bar food to me), but the atmosphere and service was a 5 star! Our waitress was mixing drinks and serving tables because someone didn't come in for their shift. She did a great job managing it all! Definitely will be back before our next colts game!

We visit couple times a year. Always have GOOD food and service. Love the live music - either stage is great music. Fun wait staff. Never a bad experience in 15 years. ​

We always stop at the slippery noodle as a traditional thing for our family when going to Lucas Oil for the DCI CHAMPIONSHIP. If you need a consistent, tried and true, dive bar feel to go to, this is the place. It gives an older feel naturally that a lot of other places can't provide and for that alone it is the place to be. It is on the National Register for historic places, and it really shines through in the architecture. They also have lots of blues artists come in and play and there's always someone new to chat with and meet. The food here is also pretty decent and will definitely satisfy that bar food craving you're after. The wings here especially were some of the best wings we've had in awhile and their sauces are also super tasty! Although I feel their alcohol selection is a little limited in some areas, they do have everyone's main goto's and staples. Definitely a place to visit when checking out this city and it's landmarks.

The food is typical pub food..definitely nothing to write home about; however, the bar service was horrible. The bartender intentionally ignored us several times to bus tables. The building is cool. That's all I can say.