The Hydrant Bar & Grill

There aren't a lot of food options in Washington, IN that aren't fast food, so when I was looking for a tenderloin and saw The Hydrant had them, I thought why not? Bar food is usually good and this sandwich was no exception. Indiana is know for tenderloins and this may take the award for the largest one I've ever seen! Two people could easily split the sandwich although you'll have to fight over the bun because that's not supersized to fit the sandwich. It tasted great and you can order plain or loaded. I also got a side of fries - those weren't anything special. I hear the fried pickles are good though. The Hydrant only takes cash. So make sure you know that before hand. It's also in a dive bar on the west end, so you also might prefer to carry out. Their hours are not correct online, so just call to make sure they're open. I was told they don't close at a certain time, just depends on how many people are in there. Haha.

We loved this place! Virgil took such great care of my family for our Christmas Eve dinner, and we were even a little extra (one of us is vegan). There were 5 of us and 2 of us made a remark about their fried pickles being the best we'd ever had (me being one of them and I've eaten a LOT of friend pickles)! I tried the breaded mushrooms and onion petals too and they were all delicious. *Bonus points for having the sign for the angel shot in the ladies' bathroom! I've heard a lot about it before but never actually seen it in a bar.

Fish, tenderloin, philly....all great.....good service and cold beer!!

The breaded tenderloins are without a doubt the best I've ever had and I do mean the BEST. This sandwich would've fed a family of four easily. Just divide and add your own buns! Most tenderloins this large are pounded so thin you can't find the pork for the breading. Not so here. The whole thing was 3/4 to 1 inch thick. They also buy the biggest buns available. We also ordered a cheese pizza. Save your money on the pizza. The cheese was very thick and well, just weird. It didn't smell or taste like any cheese I've ever had on pizza. Crust was thick and chewy. I understand their fried fish is great too (cod or catfish) but no one at our table had either. While we were there a major employer in town ordered 40 tenderloins so rest assured this is the real deal. The atmosphere is plain. Decor is plain but dining room was clean. Service good considering we were contending with a large to go order.

Typical dive bar, with the largest, best tenderloin we've ever had. They have a bar area and a family room. The bar had several locals, but everyone was friendly. You can get a whole tenderloin which is as everyone else has said could easily feed four people, And I am not exaggerating. Their whole tenderloin I believe was $8.25. They also have a half for six dollars. It Easily fed my husband and I. The beer was cold and the food was good. Would definitely come back when in the area.

Best Bar in town. Great atmosphere and friendly staff!! Good food. Jukebox and pool table !!

I put 3 stars because upon cuing up a few Deerhoof and Suuns songs on their Touch Tunes digital jukebox, the bartender came over and turned it off, and turned the radio up. What's the point of having a jukebox if you're going to micromanage it?? Come on, can't handle a little noise-pop? I spent $ on that. Open your minds guys, it's 2016! I've been at Waffle Houses in Kentucky that were more laid back.Other than that, the service was fine and the tenderloin sandwich is def the best I have ever had. And they have at least one IPA, even though it's in Washington, Indiana! Maybe next time they can be a little more culturally open to the music, though?

The tenderloins are as big as 3 of your faces or 4 of your hands... and amazing. Staff is nice. Glad they have IPAs!

Decided to try after sons swim team practice. We ordered the full tenderloin and fries. Tenderloin was thick and huge. Food was great and so was the service.

I've been coming to this place about once a year for about 15 years. It was great and stayed between good and great for many years but over the last few years has deteriorated In every category I could think of. The lady who took our orders and took care of us was the only thing this place had going.