English Ivy's
American · Sunday Brunch · Indianapolis, IN
About
You might expect a pub to be either a restaurant or a bar, but English Ivy's pulls off both and does each well. This LGBTQ+-owned spot in downtown Indianapolis serves American comfort food, hosts live entertainment, and draws a mixed crowd of locals and visitors who feel at home here. The dining room has hosted wedding celebrations, and the bar stays open until 2am every night.
Sunday brunch starts at 10am, an hour earlier than weekday openings, making it a popular weekend destination. The food is well-priced and delicious, according to regulars, and the staff is consistently courteous. If you're exploring downtown, Chatterbox Jazz Club is another nearby option for live music.
Located in downtown Indianapolis, English Ivy's is within walking distance of other nightlife and entertainment venues.
Features
- ✓LGBTQ+-owned and welcoming to all
- ✓Open 11am-2am daily, Sunday brunch from 10am
- ✓American comfort food and well-priced drinks
- ✓Live entertainment on select nights
- ✓Mixed LGBTQ+ and straight crowd, all ages
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 210 reviews. 96 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
Decent food and strong drinks.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“THANK YOU”
We traveled from Missouri to get married, and after the ceremony we headed to our favorite spot in all of Indianapolis...the Ivy. The dining room was decorated for us and our guests when we arrived. Service was, as always, excellent. We just wish we could have seen a staff member we like, but it was her day off. The food was perfect and the drinks were heavenly. Patrons from the bar came by to congratulate us and celebrate. The Ivy has been, is, and always will be our favorite place in Indianapolis.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Our favorite Indy Bar”
I love this place. The food is always fantastic, and the service staff at Ivy's is the best in the city.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“nice”
A good spot to eat and meet new people.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“A while ago.”
I went there the last time I lived in Indianapolis. I thought the food (at any time) was tasty and reasonably priced. The staff was always polite, and the customers were always diverse and interesting. I always had a good time when I went and hope it's the same when I return this fall. P.S. I always enjoyed a certain drink there.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food does English Ivy's serve? +
English Ivy's serves American comfort food, including a popular Sunday brunch.
Does English Ivy's have live entertainment? +
Yes, the venue features live entertainment, though specific schedules are not listed.
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