Downtown Olly's

Love this place! Love going here after an overnight or after a night out. The atmosphere is great, love the pride decorations throughout. Service can be a bit slow, but waitresses are always friendly. Drinks are great, you definitely get your moneys worth on drinks.

* A Warm Welcome (Only for Locals, Apparently)*I stumbled upon this charming gay bar, eager to experience the Indianapolis nightlife. What I got was a chilly reception, cold food, and a crash course in the Bartender love life.*Pros:*- Prices are as low as my expectations after visiting- Dark interior, perfect for hiding from the disappointment*Cons:*- Unfriendly staff (unless you're a local, then they're BFFs)- Food: colder than the bartender's demeanor (ordered the "warm" wings, got frozen chicken)- Healthy options? LOL, good luck finding a salad amidst the fried, processed goodness- Bartender sexuality and girlfriend were the real main attractions (every. single. conversation.)*Understaffed and Over-it*Ordering took an act of Congress, only one bartender working on a Saturday *Local Tip:* If you're not from around here, don't bother. They've got a keen eye for "outsiders." Wear a "Local" badge, and you'll get the royal treatment.*To the Owner:* Invest in some thermal underwear for your staff (and the food). Also, remind Bartender that his love life is fascinating, but not to everyone.*To Potential Visitors:* Bring a flashlight (for the dark interior) and a parka (for the cold shoulder).*Will I return?* Only if I'm feeling masochistic.*Edit:* I'll give them another star if they add a "Locals Only" sign to the door. Transparency is key.

You will find this spot on the outskirts of downtown. I have driven by this place many times and always wondered what it was. So I decided to stop in. It was a trendy, yet hole-in-the wall bar. The bar caters to the LBGTQ+ community and as tastefully decorated with rainbow flags all over. They have their own small private parking lot and there is metered street parking available as well. There is a small, but adequate dining area there with booths and tables. There is also a full bar with seating available. you will find a small patio area out front and there is a huge outdoor fenced in and covered patio area area in the back, known as The Backyard, just off the parking lot. `The bar serves beer, wine and has a full service bar with a few signature cocktails. It was open seating and I sat at bar seating just off of the main bar. The bartender/server took a little warming up. But once she got going, she was very friendly. You could tell that the bar had a bunch of regulars there because she knew everyone else by name.They serve breakfast and have a lunch/dinner menu that include wraps, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and apps. I opted for the sloppy Joe with a side of fries. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food. It was fresh and hot. I never had or even though of getting a sloppy joe with sliced pickles on it, but that is how this one came. Somehow it worked though and was pretty good. The fries were good as well.This bar has been around for over 20 years and has special nights where that host events such as drag shows, open mics, trivia nights, piano bar, corn hole tournaments, and karaoke. They always have something going on, most of which happens in the Summer, at their Backyard patio.The is a neat and fun little hole in the wall that has a lot of personality. I recommend checking it out if you are on that side of downtown.

Always open, always cool, always great food! Prices are affordable and reasonable. Love coming home after a long shift at work, grabbing a burger and a drink. Ollys has maintained a great reputation for service and product. Love the live entertainment such as drag queens and performers on the weekends. Really close to downtown and all amenities. Love being back and supporting this place. Most challenging thing can be parking but it is off of Illinois so parking on street is ample and cheap.

In a city where most places close early, we should be thankful for Downtown Olly's for opening late. I like it's located right off the highway and it has its own parking lot, though not big. It celebrates LGBTQ+ community not only during pride month but all year long. This was my second time visiting, and It was hard to pick what to eat as they have a big menu. I recommend their sloppy tots. It's unique-never seen it anywhere else. It was addicting. I had a southwest salad, and I was a bit confused why they did not have southwest dressing for the southwest salad ?? But other than that I was happy with my experience there.

So glad to see this place still thriving and getting even better! The chicken tenders were the best I've ever had anywhere. Very reasonably priced drinks and the karaoke was entertaining. Every seat at the bar was taken on Saturday night...such a fun atmosphere.

3.5/5 Cozy space on a rainy day, no happy hour (according to state laws). IPAs on tap were good, chicken sandwich was tasty with extra pickles and Cole slaw. There was almost no ambiance other than music videos on tv screens. Wish it had more life. I was googling bars in the area and this popped up and was the closest but felt mute. Service from the bar was good. Friendly, easy and laid back. Cool persona and hip vibe. Space was clean and that's a plus. Maybe I just got out of luck with a rainy day opposed to a hot weekend. Variety of food options and cocktails. Certainly a place to try if you're in the area.

Tina was fuckin great! She cut Jack off from drinking when he was too fuckin drunk!Tina for president!!!

i must say this is the best late night bar food. the pancakes are so good. love the chicken tenders too!

Cute little bar in downtown Indy. Super friendly bartenders. Didn't get food but saw what other had ordered. Looked pretty good.