Coaches Tavern — Restaurant in Indianapolis

Ok...where do I start? Music is banging! 80's, 90's, 00's grooves plus serious DJ's that take you back to a time when DJ's knew how to spin and not pick the latest hit from iTunes. The music alone is the two stars. But... hold up wait a minute.. let me talk about the bar service! First of all, if you're accustom to prompt responsive service check your expectations at the door because you will just be sitting at the bar with a boo boo face. There are only two bartenders for what they call their busiest night of the week. That literally means you and your crew can expect to get the nod of acknowledgement every hour and a drink 20 minutes after that. The service made me feel like I just turned 21 and I was excited to simply be in the bar. However, in reality I was far from it... I finally woke up and danced my way out of that place to a little...

Here for the first time on a Saturday afternoon and I must say the service was definitely sub par, almost left. The bartender was apparently responsible for bar and food service (poor management?) but she appeared to enjoy serving and socializing with the male “regulars” seated at the bar. The rest of us here for food in addition to drinks took a back seat as far as service goes. Had to chase down the bartender to get a drink or refill. Overhead sound system was EXTREMELY loud, my husband even mentioned leaving as soon as we walked in and now I wish we had. Maybe it’s better during other times of the day, but we will never come back. Too many other more service oriented places to go in Indy! If you want to have a conversation with someone and good service...

I was in desperate need of some fast calories after a rough morning at work. Knowing that Coaches Tavern was nearby saved the day. I only had a half hour to get my lunch before I had to be back at it, but they served me a hot, delicious tenderloin in exactly 14 minutes from the time of my order. The staff was excellent and friendly. The clientele was a mix of professionals and blue collar. It's a bar, so one would expect to see a lot of alcohol served at lunch, but it was mostly soft drinks. This tells me that my experience was not a one time thing. They obviously have a large following for their food selections. They have normal bar fare, as well as some higher end meals. A true downtown Indianapolis staple. You'll be glad...