The Corner Bar

489 reviews

5506 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217

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The Corner Bar is a Bar located at 5506 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. It has received 489 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-12AM
Tuesday11AM-1AM
Wednesday11AM-12AM
Thursday11AM-12AM
Friday11AM-12AM
Saturday11AM-12AM
Sunday11AM-12AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of The Corner Bar: 5506 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217

  • The Corner Bar has 4.4 stars from 489 reviews

  • Bar

  • "I'm gonna cut straight to the chase "

    "1st time eating at the Corner Bar and I must say I was not disappointed"

    "I visited this place for the first time last week and had a wonderful visit"

    "Lunch and dinner specials available as well as an extensive menu"

    "Corner bar how much better can it get"

Reviews

  • Brandon Knapp

I'm gonna cut straight to the chase . The men's bathroom is disgusting . Your homemade urinal from a keg is cute , but you can smell it from the hall. You need to use an enzymatic cleaner. Your urinal has a built uric acid . If you pull the cake out it's probably pink under neath ... That uric acid crystallization. The old way to stop the smell is neutralize the acid , and remove the build up...... As a qualifier , I deal with this on airplanes as part of my job. Pouring hot water down the urinal does nothing, and shows you just don't care to figure out the problem . Other than that, had a great time
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Scott Stratton

1st time eating at the Corner Bar and I must say I was not disappointed. I had a bacon cheeseburger on texas toast with fries and cole slaw. The burger and bacon were very flavorful, and a generous portion. I really like this place, the staff are always friendly, courteous and outgoing. I've been going to the Corner Bar for about 4 years now and never been disappointed. The owner Donna is quite cordial and she certainly has a great place for food, adult beverages, entertainment and a nice place to socialize. I am a repeat customer.

  • Jeremy Voss

I visited this place for the first time last week and had a wonderful visit. The Corner Bar is well staffed with very friendly and attentive people. The bartender was super friendly and checked on me often. Both the food and drinks were priced right. I did not get to enjoy the huge outdoor seating area but I'm looking forward to another visit sometime soon. This is a very cool place. 5 ✨s!
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • todd tiede

Lunch and dinner specials available as well as an extensive menu. Sandwiches, pizza, salads. There was a band this evening nice pairing with a sandwich and a beverage. Check them out!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Pizza, Hamburger, Wings, Chicken Wrap, Salad
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
It's available...

  • Robert Harris

Corner bar how much better can it get. The entire staff is not there just to collect your money. I lost my son 2yrs this Friday n they were their with hugs and so much love. The new bartender Alyssa is just as great. She's more then a keeper. She talked to me when I was pretty much in tears and everything about her lifted my spirits. Good food good atmosphere and a real team. Love it there and so will you! Robert

  • Shel

Cool chill neighborhood bar. Outdoor areas. Music. Just a good environment. Very good bar food. Great service.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking lot is tiny. Can park on street and across street in another business parking lot.

  • At Ehko

Disclosure! I did not enter. I ordered for pickup and they have a table outside for you to pick your order up. I ordered a burger, loaded, some fries and a pop. Absolutely delicious! Fresh beef, hand pressed. Fresh ingredients. Crispy fries! Highly recommend! 5 stars for the food, but since it's a bar.. I can only put 4 till I enter. Which will be soon!

  • Brittany Casey

Definitely one of the best places I’ve ever ate. The service was fast and friendly, Teresa was an awesome waitress!!! The food was cooked perfectly, no complaints here. The menu was full of all kinds of yummy food!! If I didn’t live in Bloomington I would come here at least once a week, but I plan to visit again next time I’m in Indy. 100% recommend!

  • JP Menvielle

A very fun neighborhood hangout! I'm from out of town and was looking for a cool place for St Pattys day...this was definitely it! The staff is friendly and professional especially the ladies behind the bar...very efficient and attentive to keeping your drink filled. Great menu with an upbeat, jovial atmosphere. Highly recommend.

  • PJ

It's a great place to eat, and the outdoor seating is really nice. The staff they are great, on top of the service.
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wrap
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking

  • Karla Beier

This is an amazing place. Great food, music, service and atmosphere.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Club Sandwich, Wings and Homemade Chips, French Onion Soup, Homemade Chips & Dip, Catfish, Wings, Fish Sandwich, Salad

  • Rae Rahim

Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Service was good inside, but outdoor server was ok. Also, when indoors, mask required, understandable. No server or bartender were wearing their masks, but yet one server was very concerned about social distancing, yet she did not have a mask on …

  • Jim Bourke

I find the bar a cool place. They do however have random rules, enforced in an even more random fashion. Clearly marked rules and regulations, enforced in a consistent manner may take this establishment to the next level. I don't think we will see any change at all.

  • Kelli Burdine

Amazing as always! The s/o and I just left after having lunch with a friend. We really love this bar so much! You don't have to yell at each other to communicate and it has a laid back, chill vibe. Shout out to our waitress who was on it and amazing! Thank you!!❤️

  • ron justice

The food is excellent the drinks are very good they do not skimp on the alcohol.The service is great and it is a very clean establishment.The prices are also great.If you want to go out for an evening for dinner,drinks and a good time this is the place to go.

  • Jeff Houk

This bar is not "transphobic". Only people can be phobic, not bars. The big deal is bathroom humor snowflakes don't like. One bathroom is marked "nuts" and the other "no nuts". Pictures of squirrels are on the door. Big whoop. Grow up people for heavens sake.

  • Linda Neel

Nice place and the food was really great. I had the club and fries. Yummy!!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Club Sandwich, Catfish, Fish Sandwich, Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich

  • James Grimm

As a first timer here. I have never had Better service. Between Rhonda and Danny our night has been the best. Amazing drinks. Good prices. Amazing service. Come on down. Open neighborhood bar very friendly and accepting. Always ask. IITYWIMWYBMAD!!!

  • Kathy Hood

The food was great. I had the homemade chicken salad and it was delicious, my husband had the patty-melt, he said it was good. Friendly staff. We happened to be there when they had live entertainment outside on the lawn and it was a great night.

  • Phyllis Leimenstoll

The only place we've been where we were charged for coke refills. Even though it was outside didn't like the smoking. The food and the service were very good.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Chad Wortman

Stopped in for lunch and wasn't disappointed, will be making a return trip sometime soon in a evening for a few rounds.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wrap

  • E “Sire” P

Nice neighborhood bar. The owner and one waitress are friendly the rest of the staff are not very friendly. No air conditioning in the summer time. Before covid they had live music every Friday and Saturday. They have a huge grassed out area.

  • Scott Williams

I was in the area on business and decided to stop by for some food and a couple of beers. I sat at a high top on the patio and ordered a Michelob Ultra on draft from waitress who greeted me. About 10 minutes later another waitress showed up

  • Diana L

First I want to say the waitress Jan was an excellent waitress, also the drinks were good. Now for the food it was the worst hamburger I ever ate. Dry & burnt. I will never eat there again. The pink on the burger is the bacon not the burger.

  • Diane

As soon as we pulled up sone guy began to scream at us. He was rude, obnoxious for no reason claiming he was the parking person. Left and will NEVER return. Don’t ever treat customers like that. Used to frequent it but very downhill now.

  • William Proctor

It’s a small place but the live music and food is the best on the southside. The staff is excellent even when during the busiest hours. The “bar” food is better than what most restaurants serve around here. Most patrons are great people.

  • Stacie Reed

I was lucky enough to discover this sweet little place because my friends played a show there. The chicken tenders were amazing. We met some other amazing artists. James Martin painted another beautiful picture. Can't wait to go back.

  • Lloyd Walker

A great place with a middle-class crowd. The food is above-average pub grub and they have numerous drink specials. Great service, considering how busy they get! The only drawback is how noisy it gets when they're really busy.

  • Jeffrey Walsh

Asked for sour mash TN whiskey (I wanted George Dickel), didn't know what that was, asked for J&B scotch whiskey, then any Scotch, didn't have. Made do with shot of EW bourbon. It's a small bar for old people, my first time.

  • Lance Welch

The pulled pork sandwhich is awesome. They hear you when you tell them you want your french fries or tots extra crispy unlike most places. Very friendly staff and they are usually on point with the eta. Good vibe

  • Alexa M.

They have a transphobic sign up and then had one of their employees attack someone on Facebook (see attached screenshots) after that person posted a negative review. Horrible ethics, I would never eat here.

  • Carrie Knight

Love going for the entertainment.. but the food has always not been so good... chicken wings were dry... chicken salad sandwich on crossiant was soaked thru which made bun soggy... prices are a bit too high

  • Tracy Brown

Love "The Corner Bar" . The singer was awesome tonight. Ham and beans with fried potatoes and cornbread. So delicious. It was the lunch special today.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dillon Lu

Awful customer service staff will go out of their way to harass customers that write bad reviews even so far as to follow them onto their own fb page! Transphobic waitstaff I wouldn't waste my money here!

  • Kenny Ladd

The worst fillet I've ever had in my life. Otherwise employee's were nice, everyone is friendly. DO NOT ORDER THE FILLET! It was $14.95 bacon wrapped peices of hamburger. Bartons is killing this place.

  • Kerri Dayment

Awesome little bar! Their deck and patio are perfect for hanging out. We had pizza and it was pretty good. Their menu has a pretty wide variety for bar food. They also have live music! We'll be back!

  • Dan Ciesielski

Arrived late after the US Nationals. Monica greeted us with a smile and a great personality. Our food came out hot and delicious. We will definitely be back when we come into town next. Thanks y'all.

  • Kelli Burdine

Loved the service and the atmosphere! This is the perfect bar to go day drink and eat some good food. I suggest the French onion soup and you'll want the bowl. Really glad we found this place!

  • Don Cohen

Someone sitting across from us was dropping racial slurs at the top of their lungs. We tried to inform the owner but she didn't seem to care. We were very uncomfortable. The food was meh!!

  • Sean Clardy

I personally don't drink here BUUUT for the love of God bag ALL OF YOUR TRASH ...yea including beer bottles help us better serve you
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Karla Beier

My first time at the Corner Bar. Everyone's food looked amazing and the people were incredibly friendly. Gene Deer was playing and he was crazy good. I loved everything about this place.

  • Kitty Kent

Angel is the best server ever! I just moved onto the road and I'm already in love with this bar. Good people. Good music and great service. Try their hot wings if you love spicy food!

  • Butch Cheshier

Seventeen dollars for a hamburger and a coke... And the hamburger wasn't all that. Sorry
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Darin Tucker

The food and service were very good. We also enjoyed the live music. And there's the advantage of it being relatively close to our house. We will definitely be going back.

  • Danielle Smith

Our server wasn't very attentive, but that seemed to be the exception, because we saw the servers of the surrounding tables frequently. Good drink prices. Good live music.

  • Emily Sledge

Good local bar atmosphere, and their quesadillas are fantastic! In the summer they have plenty of outdoor seating as well. The bartenders are very friendly and helpful.

  • Kerry

I wish this place was closer! I love the music and how cozy it feels! Great ambiance! Great service! We will come Everytime Russ Baum plays! Thank you so much …

  • Michael Lamont

I love this place. Went to see John Stevens play last night. Such a cozy place with great service and awesome nachos! Thumbs up to the staff and entertainment!!!!

  • Kent Rohlfing

A true corner bar. The food is surprisingly good. The live music is perfect for the setting. I'm going to come back in the summer for the open lawn w live music.

  • Lori Thornell

Didn't get to take pics! But great food..And friendly service. Ordered a chicken, and cheese quesadilla, with veggies on side. Good stuff! To corner bar! …

  • Mike Davis

Nice music. Good time friendly atmosphere. Very good steak and price too.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gary Clark

Transphobic staff who are more than willing to insult you. Not friendly to lgbt patrons. Do not go here if someone who works here knows any of your secrets.

  • johnnystir

Had the double bacon cheeseburger and fries. Very good food. Ordered via Ubereats. Thanks for being open! Support your local businesses at this tough time!

  • Katie A

I went in for carry out. Ordered hog wings dinner along with a chicken strips dinner. Food was really good and pretty reasonable. Fairly quick service.

  • Tommy Cravens

We went in late and ordered a lot of food and the cook came thru true blue, wings and sandwiches was off the hook. Highly recommend for a visit.

  • Grant Alexander

One of the servers here, Reid, made our Friday night the best night of the week. She truly went above and beyond with her service. Thanks Reid!

  • Deede Milks

Other reviewers are on spot with this place! Fast, friendly, delicious! Philly Steak & Cheese is sooooo good. Great staff, glad I stopped in.

  • Rebecca Fruits

Beautiful deck and yard, live music several days a week, great food, friendly and efficient staff. What more can I say. I love this place!!

  • Caleb Holloway

I live by this place and you guys need to figure out parking. You have vehicles out in the middle of the road it’s dangerous to everyone

  • mark diers

Always good entertainment! Great wings, pizza looked good as well! Staff is amazing always, they don't mind if I drink coffee, ha ha.

  • Dan Krieger

Good atmosphere, I had the breakfast special with the biscuits and gravy, and everything was great. Lots of food for a good price!

  • Lori Shaffer

Unfriendly, basically asked why we were there.
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Steve Emery

Great food. We were new. People a little stand offish. Parking is a event.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Rick Moore

Amazing small mom and pop pub, great food and even greater atmosphere. Live music on there patio and a party lawn as well.

  • Mike McGinnis

Had an opportunity to pour some concrete out back, great place, good friendly folks. You should definitely try them out.

  • Kathleen Bennett

Love this place! Good food! Great atmosphere! And when Phil or Glen Pierle play, I get to join the band playing bongos!

  • Nancy Kale

Love The Corner Bar its like a second home for us. Great People, Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Always Great Music …

  • Cara Ikerd

We went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Amazing lunch!. I had the hot ham and cheese (plus banana peppers). Yum!!!!

  • Patricia Allen

Food friends and the neighborhood bar the service is exceptional. We felt like part of the family when we walked in

  • J Ellen Franklin

Good food, good music and fun "music bingo" on Mondays. Nice servers, game host excellent rapport with customers.

  • Bob Jolly

Great Place !! Loved to watch the locals while enjoying a cold draft and best pork tenderloin sandwich ever !!

  • jason glenn

This place is amazing. Great food and drinks. Service is also great. Buffet breakfast and lunch every Sunday

  • Lynda Gerhart

Great.. except for the stupid muzzle thing. And couldn't put our tables together for my birthday thingy.

  • Jason McQueen

Great food Good drinks good atmosphere and fun people! A brand new favorite place to hang! Good Times!

  • Garry Smith

Great service and the Tenderloin was excellent. Tater Tots were a great option & choice in my openion.

  • Robin Thoman

Pretty Darn Good Tenderloin sandwich. Fresh ingredients, F. fries done just right. Friendly servers.

  • Brian Kale

Always a great experience... Love The Conner Bar! Donna Richards Coffee and her staff are awesome!

  • jon Green

I was out of town trucker everyone was super nice Good music on the deck and awesome Steak Salad..

  • Eric Levin

Such a cool little bar for live music. Great service and friendly people! The food was sooo good!

  • kellin green

Absolutely hands down best bar on Southside great food great staff and well the live music rocks

  • daniel rose sr

Service was great food and drinks was excellent not to mention I had the best date with me

  • David Oneil

Place is cozy and GREAT FOOD. Dan is my favorite,but love all the servers and bartenders.

  • William Day

Always good with the band. Tenderloin was tender but a little bland. Service pretty nice

  • Kevin Malott

Food was sub par. Live music was great. Our server was good. Owner was not my favorite.

  • Connor Tomlinson

Fantastic food and amazing service , loved the atmosphere and the live music is great!

  • Roseann Shovkley

Excellent atmosphere, food. The only thing better was the service. Monica was SUPER!!

  • Sean Ritter

Great wings. Everyone who works there is super friendly. They make you feel welcome.

  • Susan Fillmer

We have eaten lunch here 3 times and the service is great and the food is delicious.

  • Jake Jones

Best bar staff and great food!!! Superb location for live music and cheap drinks!!!

  • Demand Transportation Trucking

Nice staff Good food and decent prices Definitely will return when back in the area

  • Haley Belcher

The music tonight was spectacular. Phil knows his stuff. Love the acoustic guitar.

  • Theresa Durrett

Got the stir fry special best I every had .And angel our waitress was best in town

  • Cole Espinoza

This was the best birthday ever thank you . fun people are awesome band was great

  • Sam Jones

Great bar friendly bartenders locals were nice. Wings were very good Will be back

  • Cathy Bray

Staff soo friendly. Busy place, sometimes feels very crowded. Love outdoor venue

  • Jerry Oliver

Great food, great service & good open mic. Night. Good comfortable atmosphere!

  • Tonya Gattone

Great atmosphere, live music in a variety of genres, Great food, great service

  • Mike Murphy

Always hot and very delicious food, especially love the best catfish in town!

  • Michael Svoboda

Really great atmosphere, beers flow easily and prices are not too expensive

  • Mike Rettig

A playground for musicians for sure. The wait staff and food are great too.

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