The Free Spirit

We rang in the New Year at The Free Spirit, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the lively atmosphere and friendly staff set the tone for a great night. It was our first time there and the place was vibing. My husband ordered the pizza with barbecue sauce and meat, which he loved--fresh ingredients and a perfectly crispy crust. I had the Dirty Burger, and it was incredible! Juicy, spicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The food was delicious.What truly made the night special was the celebration at midnight. The Free Spirit served everyone champagne to toast the New Year, which was such a thoughtful touch that brought everyone together in the festive moment.On top of that, The Free Spirit has pool tables, darts, plenty of TVs to catch your favorite games, and a great drink selection. It's the perfect spot whether you're celebrating, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying a casual night out.The service was excellent, and the team handled the busy crowd with ease. We'll definitely be back for the great food, drinks, and fun atmosphere!

I've eaten here three times and have always been pleasedThe Cuban sandwich is really good. The pork is marinated some kind of special way and tastes very tender. The bread is super fresh. I liked it.I had wings on two visits. They were big, with tasty sauce. They weren't very spicy but if you ask I'd imagine they could kick them up a bit.The french fries are good. And they have a breakfast menu. It's a family owned business that you sorta have to search for behind Castleton Mall. Look for the Costco, then look across 86th Street. It's near the laser tag place.Good service. I haven't been in the evenings beyond dinner hour but I imagine it's popular - there are pool tables, a lively jukebox, and a place for a small stage.I should come here more, as it's right down the street.

Ghost pepper wings bring the heat and flavor!A couple miller lites and some tequila put the flames out

I drove to Castleton for the Yelp Elite Week, but Benyue is closed on Wednesdays. Bad me for not checking first, so I'll be back tomorrow for that.The Free Spirit is located on the back side of Castleton Square Mall across the street from Costco on East 86th Street. It is much larger than it looks from the outside. The inside is extremely spacious, with many 6-top high tables, and there are a few 4-top regular height tables. As you enter through the front door, a large stage area is to the right. Live music is played on Saturday evenings starting at 9:00 p.m. Flat screen T.V.s are everywhere, and this is a great place to watch sporting events.The three pool tables are located on the 2nd floor with 8 steps leading to the tables. Two darts boards can be found across from the bar with a Touch Tunes jukebox, 3 pull tabs machines, plus an ATM located close to the juke box. On the third floor is a VIP area to rent for special occasions or even football games.If you enjoy sitting outside, pick a table outside on the deck. The deck is inviting and room for many.I sat at the large bar today, with excellent service from Bethany, and my food arrived hot and super fast. Bethany was friendly and made a great cocktail. The bar was very clean and laid out well.I started with the 8 piece Fried Pork Dumplings with chili sauce ($8). The pork was plentiful in the dumplings with a touch of crispy on the edges. As my entree, I ordered the 6 Wings with Sweet Chili Sauce ($9). The wings can be ordered with dry rub, classic, or signature sauces. The sweet chili sauce was great, and the wings were a nice size and meaty for wings.I will return to The Free Spirit when I'm back in the area. My husband loves a cozy bar with good music, a nice selection of draft beers and bourbon, and, of course, good food. I'll have to bring him here when we're out and about on the Eastside. Nice bar to just hang out and enjoy your friends or get some laptop work done. It is loud but not unbearable, and I can get a lot of work completed with good music and service.

I got carry out; garlic parm wings, chix sandwich and the buffalo chicken wrap. All meals were good and the carry out order was correct. I feel they also have really good prices.

We were looking to try a local spot while in the area and happened upon this spot. It looked interesting enough so we tried it out. Really nice spot!! There was a small raised corner stage and dance floor, bar, two eating areas and an upper level with two pool tables. Drink specials run daily not just during a happy hour which is nice. There was a QR code on the table that directed you to the menu. That's all fine and good if you have a phone or if "I" have had a useable signal. They will provide you with a hard copy menu if you request it. They have a decent size selection, not overwhelming at all. Two in my party got steaks n' eggs with hashbrowns (breakfast is served all day), another got wings and sweet potato fries, and I got a grilled cheese and beer battered fries. We all enjoyed our meals. It's advertised that this is a place to drink but they do not have a separate drink menu. Beers and wine are listed. I asked for a martini and the bartender/server didn't really know what to do with that. She said they didn't really do many mixed drinks... I guess it's an Indiana thing... idk. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out. It's probably very lively at night!!

This is our go to location for our friends. Awesome staff, really good food and cold drinks. Darts, pool and live bands are here as well. We love it in the summer, fall for the spacious patio. Highly highly recommend. Chicken quesadillas, free spirit fries and the chicken sandwich are always so delicious

it pains me to post another review, and so quick to my last but wanted to share a message I received from a fellow patron of this establishment, only to give everyone an opportunity to try and understand the importance of being mindful of what conversations are had while at work. as co-workers of mine were enjoying lunch today, they overheard the bartender complaining with a patron at the bar about how they couldn't take a shot with them because of how "crazy Yelp reviewers are" and that they "ruin everything" -- I have frequented this establishment for going on 4 years now and this is disheartening (was just there earlier today having a good heart to heart with my brother)they are called growing pains for a reason and it's better to lean into the lesson to be learned so these things don't continue to happen. it only takes one wrong turn and one sour apple.

The food is great. The service is unbelievable. The atmosphere is the best great place to watch sports specially on Sunday NFL football. Haily recommended. They're steak and eggs are the best. Their wings are unbelievable and their freedom fries are awesome. Also, there are karaoke fries.

The bar was not crowded but the beer was ice cold, pizza and wings wet excellent. Nice place!