Dorman Street Saloon

I'm so delighted that a date with an alluring local brought me here.This is a dive bar person's dive bar...with the addition of drinks and taps that are WAY better than most dive bars!They have pool, they have a juke box, they have people sloppily making out, they have humble ambiance.So glad I got to come here, I will be back next time I'm in Indy!

Dorman Street is a neighborhood bar near Mass Ave that perfectly captures the "hole-in-the-wall" vibe. It has a large patio, one pool table, and an old-school jukebox that adds a great retro touch. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the crowd is mostly friendly regulars, which gives the place a comfortable, familiar feel.The bartenders are nice, and the drinks match the chill vibe here--nothing fancy but exactly what you want in a classic bar. Prices are a bit on the high side for a dive bar, both for food and drinks, but not unreasonable. Just something to keep in mind if you're expecting budget dive prices.This is definitely the type of place where you'd want to keep things cool and blend in, as it has a local feel that's best appreciated when you're on good terms with everyone. Overall, if you're looking for a relaxed, low-key bar experience with a bit of character, Dorman Street is worth checking out.

Some things just get better with age, and Dorman Street is no exception. When I first wrote a review eight years ago, my one complaint was about food, and looking back on it, I have no idea what I was talking about. I DREAM about that mac 'n cheese. When dive bars across the city have been collapsing to be replaced by gastropubs, Dorman Street has held strong, and I'm so grateful for it. This spot has had a watering hole pretty consistently for over a century, and Dorman Street honors that legacy with the best mix of retro and contemporary. The staff seems to know everyone that walks in the door even if they haven't met them before, and I bet they could guess their drink of choice on scent. Every neighborhood deserves a bar like Dorman Street, but they don't all have one.

Dorman is great. It's one of the most comfortable, chill, competent bars in the city. The bar program now is cooler than ever, thanks to a bevy of Malort-focused cocktails. The booze selection is deep and cool, the jukebox is epic, and both the indoor and the outdoor spaces are great. Had a bad experience once lately, but I can chalk that up to a bad night. The staff in general are super kind and knowledgeable. Just don't turn my Moz dow

Fun environment, great menu of snacks that pair well with cheap beer. Bartenders are generally pretty quick and friendly. Had one okay experience with a somewhat rude bartender but I haven't see her working there in at least a year so it seems her rudeness was possibly recognized by management.

I have no idea why it took me so long to visit this place! I knew where it was, heard all the good things about it, and it took my friends suggesting it after work for me to go! I'm always visiting businesses in the CCIC nearby, and I've walked the neighborhood so there really was no excuse. However, I'm so glad that we went when we did. Obviously, it's cold and snowy outside right now, but the interior is clean and inviting. I love all the throwback stuff inside - vintage movie posters, a real jukebox, and a cigarette machine. Our bartender was super friendly, and I wish I could remember her name! Definitely do not miss the "combo meals" aka cocktails. I had the most delightful combo of hard orange soda, tequila, triple sec, and something else (I forget)! It was a large drink, and my friends had to try it and immediately loved it! (And they're normally just beer drinkers!) I can't wait to visit in the warmer months so I can chill on the patio. This place is really the best combo of a dive bar and high-end cocktail bar. I'm told the crowd can range from older patrons to young hipster types. I think I fall somewhere in the middle, but this is a great spot that replaces some bygone dives that we used to visit. It's so chill, and I feel right at home. One of the TVs was tuned to an old episode of the Simpsons (when it was still good), and that just made the vibe even more fun!

This place is super cute! There are pool tables and jukebox. There's a outdoor seating but I didn't get to see it but was told by a regular. They have a great variety of drinks but their food options are not great. The pizzas are like frozen Jacks pizzas. Bags of chips you would see in kids lunches, microwaved pretzels. They have a good spinach dip served with regular tortilla chips. The bartender was really nice and attentive. I'd put 3.5 but not able to. If food was better definitely would be 4 stars. The atmosphere is cozy and I loved the womens bathroom being in Dr. Who's blue phone booth

Super fun dive bar. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, and a great place to play cards and grab a drink. Had the spinach artichoke dip too - typical bar food but it hit the spot. Also, saw a local celebrity so it's obviously the spot to be! Can't wait to come back.

Dorman Street is -the- definition of a dive bar to me. It's on the corner in a neighborhood, the interior is quite interesting. Most recently, a friend and I stopped in to grab a drink after dinner. I ordered my go-to, an old fashioned. Honestly, it was the worst old fashioned I've ever had. Luckily, the service was very attentive and friendly to make up for the drink. I never have issues with parking as it's surrounded by neighborhood streets. There's an outdoor patio but I've learned it's usually crowded with smokers. Definitely worth a shot if you've never been, but maybe pass on those old fashioneds...

Save your money. Go to a number of choices in the Fletcher Place area instead. ( nearby )This place here is a dump and the bartender is rude, for sure.If you were to tell me the beer and drinks were just a couple bucks, then, ok, I'd deal with it. But no, not the case.The owner needs to get a new bartender. We would have spent more money there if not for her. The outside space has potential to be charming and inviting, but, no- it's not. Cigarette butts everywhere and huge bushes and landscape WAY overgrown. Could be a cute area, but, owner missing the opportunity here. Dirty, nasty and rude.