Hoosiers love sports — our lives basically revolve around them — so we have lots of bars and restaurants to watch them.
Here are some of the best sports bars in and around Indianapolis. Well, some of them aren't technically sports bars, but they have TVs, drinks and good food, so they work.
Ale Emporium
8617 Allisonville Road, or 997 County Line Road, Greenwood (coming soon), ale-emporium.com.
Lines wind out the door for "world-famous Hermanaki wings," says IndyStar's food and dining reporter Liz Biro. Ale Emporiumisknown for having lots of TVs, but by the soundof it, you may want to arrive early to claim your spot.
Kilroy’s
201 S. Meridian St., or831 Broad Ripple Ave.,kilroysindy.com.
TVs line the walls top to bottom at Kilroy's sports bars. And of course, you'll want to catch the game alongsidetheir famous stuffed breadsticks and funky-flavoredLong Island iced teas.
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Stacked Pickle
Ninelocations around Indianapolis,stackedpickle.com.
These sports havens are locally owned and operated by former Colts player and Super Bowl champ Gary Brackett. If he doesn't know how to cater to the sports crowd, who does? Their motto fits the bill: sports, wings, burgers, beer.
Brothers
255 S. Meridian St., or 910 Broad Ripple Ave., brothersbar.com.
Don't worry, sisters are allowed here, too — the namecomes from its founding brothers. There are tons of drink specials and TVs. The Downtown locationoffers an alleyway patio area outside for an extra-cool vibe.
High Velocity
10 S. West St.,highvelocityindy.com.
You fancy, huh? High Velocity is easily the most upscale sports bar on the list. Sure, there arechicken wingsbut also salmon with steamed rice, grilled asparagus and lemon butter sauce.
Matt the Miller’s Tavern
11 W. City Center Drive, Carmel,mtmtavern.com.
Another more upscale option — this is Carmel after all.Matt the Miller's offersa family-friendly atmosphere with an ever-changing tap list.
Whiskey Business
11915 Pendleton Pike, or 5220 E. Southport Road, whiskeybiz.com.
The food is everything you'd ever want for game time including "Soppy Tots," "Muchos Nachos" and the "Bacon Beer Cheese" burger.
The Mousetrap
5565 N. Keystone Ave.,trapindy.com.
If the hugehot wings aren't enough to sell you, you can get a pound of bacon as an appetizer. Yep, just bacon.
Old Pro’s Table
827 Broad Ripple Ave.,oldprostable.com.
The cool kids call it OPT. This sports barkeeps it simple: Watch some sports;play some pool;have a good time.
Brockway Public House
12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel,brockwaypub.wordpress.com.
If you want the perfect pourof Guinness with your game, Brockway Pub is the place to go. The bar prides itself on pouring "The World's Most Perfect Pint."
Chatham Tap
719 MassachusettsAve. or8211 E. 116th St., Fishers,chathamtap.com.
The late night menu and touted vegetarian options give variety to all sports fans. The bar is most popular for avid soccer fans, but everyone is welcome.
Sinking Ship
4923 N. College Ave., sinkingshipindy.com.
Yes, vegans like sports, too. This isn't exactly a "sports bar," but word is lots of hockey fans hang out here. The Blackhawks and seitan wings — who would have thought?
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Dugout
621 Virginia Ave., thedugoutindy.com.
If you want a smaller, more divey feel, this is your spot. Also, it is named the Dugout after owner Jack Wagner who was an "amazing softball pitcher" according to the bar's website.
Yard House
15 W. Maryland St.,yardhouse.com.
Everything about this place is huge, including the food and beer menu. They aren't technically a sports bar, but in the right seat, it's a good place to watch a game.
Average Joe’s Sports Pub
816 Broad Ripple Ave.,averagejoes.ws.
Look closely at the sports memorabilia lining the walls to see what you can find. The menu has all the good stuff, including breadsticks, tater tots and tenderloins.
The District Tap
3720 E. 82nd St.,thedistrictindy.com.
Sixty taps and a simple, yet appetizing menu is perfect for a laid-back game day.
Champps
49 W. Maryland St.,champps.com.
Champps is agood spot to catch those pay-per-view boxing matches whenyou don't wantto dish out the dough at home. The menu is vast here with everything from"Mile High Nachos" to avocado toast (go get it millennials).
Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple
924 Broad Ripple Ave., unionjackpub.co.
This is the place for Indianapolis soccer fans. They are known for their deep-dish pizza, but the fish and chips just feelright. You can also grab brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Rockstone Pizzeria and Pub
11501 Allisonville Road, Fishers,rockstonepizzapub.com.
Rockstone is where craft pizza and beer meet. Find gourmet wood-fired pies and 24 handpicked draft beers.
Moe & Johnny’s
5380 N College Ave.,moeandjohnny's.com.
It's the dream for anyone who loves to support local. Moe & Johnny's is aneighborhood staple with lots of historyandlocal brews.
Ram Restaurant and Brewery
140 S. Illinois St., theram.com.
With craft beer, a solid menu and TVs galore, Ram is an easy choice for game day. Oh, and vegetarians would be happy to know they servethe "Impossible Burger" here.
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
10 W. Washington St., rockbottom.com.
Sure, there are locations across the country, but the brewer here is an Indianapolis native. Watch the game with some quirky crafts like a 3 Pepper Ale — yes, like jalapenos —or a mango milkshake IPA.
1911 Grill
1067 N. Main St., sikarting.com.
This place overlooksrace car driver Sarah Fisher's indoor karting facility, which means you can watch live racing while watching racing — and other sports — on the many TVs around the restaurant.
Buffalo Wild Wings
16 locations around Indianapolis,buffalowildwings.com.
It's the old faithful of sports bars.
Camille Hayes contributed to this story.
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