Slippery Noodle Inn

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Slippery Noodle Inn

8.4

Slippery Noodle Inn offers a welcoming, authentic dining experience where the staff anticipate needs and the atmosphere invites lingering. The menu pairs flavorful comfort dishes with thoughtful recommendations, making every visit feel cared for rather than rushed. The ambience blends casual charm with a touch of history, creating a space that feels reliable and inviting, whether you arrive for a casual drink or a full evening meal.

Beyond the initial impression, the Slippery Noodle Inn keeps pace with attentive, unobtrusive service that lets guests savor each moment. Quality ingredients meet careful preparation, producing dishes that satisfy without heaviness. Even during busy evenings, staff maintain a friendly rhythm, ensuring drinks flow smoothly and conversations stay warm. The overall experience feels consistent, making it a reliable choice whenever you crave savory comfort and a relaxed, convivial mood.

Information about bar in Indianapolis - Slippery Noodle Inn

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Amenities
  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

★★★★★

Slippery Noodle Inn has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 3677 reviews on Google

Hugh McLaughlin

Finally went here for a beer and a meal. Tried to visit this place during a Colts Home Game but didn’t get there early enough to truly experience the place. Last night we stopped by for dinner. They have live music every night. I had their Chef Salad and a side of Onion Rings that we shared. My son ordered their wings with Spicy BBQ Sauce and some with Lemon Pepper. I tried the BBQ wings - very nicely done. The Onion Rings and Chef Salad were great. Very nice food well made.

Hugh McLaughlin ☆ 4/5
Philip Sluka

I've heard good things about this place, but my first (and last) time here was a disappointment. They often play live music, but my wife and I really just came for the food. We came on a Friday night, and they were charging a $5 cover per person, which was no big deal to us, as I know they probably pay the musicians. The part that annoyed me was that they didn't tell us at the door that they were only serving a limited menu that night, due to an event that was going on at Lucas Oil. We would have gone elsewhere for dinner before paying $10 to get in, had they told us that at the door. Felt like a bait and switch move, and I absolutely hate that feeling. The food we did get was ok, but nothing spectacular. Maybe their regular menu has better food, but we didn't get to see or try it. The menu they did offer was basically just appetizers.

Philip Sluka ☆ 3/5
Claire Cantwell

We stumbled upon this place while we were doing an overnight. What a gem . Tje atmosphere was like going to an old friend's house. It was inviting and comfortable . The food was excellent. We had the spicy chicken sandwich, which was fantastic. The staff was welcoming and pleasant. It was an all-around enjoyable evening. It's definitely a must go place, you will be glad you went.

Claire Cantwell ☆ 5/5
Joseph Nixon

My wife and her mother split the beef and bacon nachos, it's a baking sheet full of them. they liked them a lot. I got the buffalo chicken salad, was pretty good, too much bleu cheese for me, but I'm a little picky.

Joseph Nixon ☆ 4/5
Jared Guynes

This is the oldest bar in Indiana. It was opened in 1850, which is 175 years in business! We had the famous Tenderloin Sandwich here, which is a Midwest staple and part of the local culture here. Service was great, food was great, value was great. What more could you really expect from a 175 year old bar and grill? Highly recommended!

Jared Guynes ☆ 5/5
David Tucker

Was looking for a nice laid back place to have a drink or 2 and dinner. Found out the fried pork tenderloin "started" in Indy so I ordered it. It was crispy and light with a really good flavor.

David Tucker ☆ 5/5
Brian Thomas

The inside is what you would expect from a place that bills itself as the oldest bar in Indiana. That's not a bad thing as it was also clean, had fast service, cold beer and delicious food. I did not get noodles, even though they were on the menu because, honestly, it didn't seem like a pasta sort of place (this was confirmed by a quick website search of where the name came from.) Since this is Indiana, I opted for the giant tenderloin and I was not at all disappointed. The breading was crispy and well flavored and it was freshly made. The tator tots were tasty because, you know, tator tots. If I'm ever in the area again, I will stick around for the live music.

Brian Thomas ☆ 5/5
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Information about Slippery Noodle Inn

Address

Slippery Noodle Inn is located at 372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225, United States

Phone

The phone number of Slippery Noodle Inn is +1 317-631-6974

Website

The website of Slippery Noodle Inn is: slipperynoodle.com

Business Hours

Monday: 11:00–00:00
Tuesday: 11:00–00:00
Wednesday: 11:00–01:00
Thursday: 11:00–01:00
Friday: 11:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 16:00–23:00

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