J Clydes
1008 N Bosart Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46201
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Address :
1008 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46201 - Phone (317) 351-8860
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Quiet
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
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Jennifer S.
The crowd is entertainment enough in this hole in the wall, and I say that with the best intentions. You never know what conversation you may strike up here. A great tiny neighborhood bar with no frills. Excellent jukebox selections and bartenders. Food limited to heat up pretzels & chips, but they can offer some great suggestions on local restaurants with delivery.
(5)Sara W.
I was in here last night for the first time in YEARS. Had a blast with old friends I had not seen in a long time and good conversations with people I just met. I spent my teenage years in this neighborhood and used to live just about a mile away. I was full of nostalgia being back in my old stomping grounds. Very small shotgun-style place, but I was perfectly comfortable. Plenty of stools at the bar, but there are also tables at the long booth seats on the opposite wall. Lots of cool movie posters, etc. on the walls and ceiling. Black and white checkered tile floor. Long bar with a mirror behind it. Nifty things adorning the mirror including a picture of Lil Bub, the cat. Neon and white Christmas lights. The bar even has hooks underneath strong enough to hold my purse which is as heavy as a ton of bricks. The music coming from the jukebox seemed a bit loud, but I did notice the bartender turned it down a bit to a more comfortable level. Good selection of music and most people in there had pretty good taste, judging by the songs they played. The touchscreen on the juke was a little screwy, but worked for the most part and I enjoyed selecting a few tunes. Thanks to Marion County's ordinance, there is no smoking inside, but the good people at J. Clyde's have placed a bucket with sand in it outside the door for butts. It wasn't too much of a pain to just step outside to smoke and come back in. My beer was right where I left it. Towards the end of the night, they had the front door open so you could hear the music out there if you wanted to have another cigarette. A few things on draft including Miller High Life, an IPA, a stout, and an ale which was my choice. I can't remember the name of it right now, but it was pretty good. Two Hearts, maybe?? The bartender was cool and gave me a sample of it before committing to a whole pint. The ale was over 5 bucks, but still a pretty decent price compared to other bars. I believe the High Life on draft was just 2 dollars because that is what my companion was drinking. I noticed they had a huge selection of bottled beers and a couple specials written up on the board. Pretty large selection of liquor, too, though I didn't partake in any of that. Not sure what time they stop serving food, but I saw a sign for pizza, hot pretzels and a couple other items. They also have bags of Munchie mix, some other chips, and microwave popcorn. I saw The Beast food truck outside at one point, but think they were done for the night. On another sign in the bar, I noticed they have J. Clyde's t-shirts for $12, which I thought was pretty neat. Small, but cozy and friendly place. A little on the loud side, but nothing crazy. Clean bar and restroom. One thing to remember before going is that it is cash only. And if you happen to be in a wheelchair, you might have a hard time navigating through this bar, or at least getting in and out of the restroom. Just thought I'd include that info in case! I really liked it here and would definitely return. Nice little neighborhood bar in the Irvington area. Made me feel like I was twenty years younger and back at home.
(4)D h.
Music, when on, very loud. People start screaming at one another. Neighborhood bar where mat everyone knows each other. I mean they really start yelling at each other, especially the women. Cinder block behind bar, all grey walls. Decorated with older photos of Marilyn, Elvis, the duke, james Dean, etc. horrible cooler with bright white lights about 3/4 down the bar. Maybe 15 stools at bar. 4-5 lower rating tables opposite the bar. Bar is abnormally tall. Black white checkered floor. Couple 42" tvs. Many people playing cards, which is just great, old school. Service is good, the bartender knows what he is doing.
(4)Shane B.
They have Scarlet Lane Dorian Stout on tap. Who would expect that? They also have High Life on tap.This is a small bar that seems like it's from a different time period. They have frozen pizza and a few other bar foods , but they also don't mind if you order delivery food...in fact, they even will give you menus to look at! It's cash only, so plan ahead. I wish they would buy the place next door and make the bar bigger. I am quite sure it would be a hit. This area doesn't really have a bar that is rounded enough to serve food, have bands and have great craft beer and great cocktails. They are soooooo close to being that place.
(4)Rusty R.
As the description says, the bar is a dive. Three stars because the beer was cheap enough. The bartender was a nice guy. But at 11:00 on a Saturday night the place was empty. Previous reviews made it sound like the place was pretty popular, but I was one of maybe 5 people and some drama murder show like dateline was on TV.. I mean, I like dives, but for a Saturday at prime time that was pretty deep.
(3)Ryan W.
Great bar, easy access from the neighborhood. Good selection of beers. There is a different crowd every night. This is a good place to go if it's just you and 1-2 other friends. Has a vintage feel. Overall I really like it ... I just don't know why it is cash only. 1 Star loss for that alone.
(4)Christian R.
A bar in my opinon is supposed to be a place to meet friends, drink booze, and have a good time. J Clydes inbodies that with there scummy hole in the wall feel. Great people and cheap drinks!
(5)Brittany L.
Cash only (ATM nearby)! Out of all the bars on the east side, this one is tied for first place for me. They have a local beer (and 2 others) on draft, a nice selection of quality bottled beers (Matilda, Sierra Nevada, Demolition) and liquors (Willett bourbon), and high quality mixers. It's long and narrow and can get smoky, but the ventilation is pretty good. We've had only friendly bartenders. There's a row of stools at the bar, and a booth along the wall. The opposite side of the booth has chairs. Cool pin-up posters adorn the walls, along with some sports memorabilia. This bar is seriously one long room with a big window at the front. There are TWO Megatouch games (aka "alone" games) at the bar. I'm rusty at Photohunt...I need to come here more!
(5)Abbey B.
An east side institution. Some of the regulars can be annoying from time to time, but for the most part, everyone who comes to J Clydes, comes to have a good time. From the outside it might seem like only Budweiser and Jack Daniels are offered, but you'll find some great local beer on tap (as well as the always wonderful High Life) and a few great bottles behind the bar.
(5)Shelly F.
As far as neighborhood dive bars are concerned.... This one is hard to beat. Cash only is the first thing you need to be aware of. Chase Bank is across the street with a cash machine handy. The bathroom is comedy in more ways then one. First off I have never seen a sink so small except maybe in an airplane... but that is a toss up, this one may be smaller. poetry covers the walls and begs you to add your own creative flare. Nice this is, its always clean. The bar its self is old school and looks like the walls might be cracking open in places... I like this about J.Clydes. I also like the diversity of the crowed that comes in here. I met my first ever "former, train hoping hobo" That was actually something on my bucket list, happy I got to check off. The drinks are affordable and made well, No food on site, but you can order delivery from some local pizza places. "Just Pizza" is my fav.. T.Vs' are on for sporting events and other entertainment. Most importantly EVERYONE is friendly in this joint. Take cash and have fun.
(5)Theresa K.
Great little dive/ neighborhood bar. The drinks are stiff, and for such a small bar, there are great craft brews to choose from. The list is always changing, too. The drink special never changes- $2 high life on tap, $3.50 well drinks. Currently, Sun King Sunlight Cream Ale on draft. If you're looking for food, eat before coming here unless you love frozen pizza or chips. The bar is really small and can get really smoky, but an industrialized smoke eater was just installed and helps unless totally packed. Even though J Clydes doesn't have it's old Jukebox anymore, the tunes played on this one still rule. The bartenders who work here rule, too!
(5)Courtney T.
5 stars for the classic dive bar scene and for the great bartender we had on a random Monday night. Good conversation, good people in Indy. Jukebox, cool vintage posters, neat graffiti'd up ladies room. Sun King (first time having it, it's awesome) and Miller High Life on draft.
(5)Jon C.
Best bar on the eastside. Period.
(5)Chris M.
Wow. J Clyde's now has good beer available! Other than that awesome fact, this place hasn't changed since I first came here over a decade ago. It's a small neighborhood bar with lots of working class regulars in addition to the younger crowd that has always embraced the place. The drinks are cheap and strong. The bartenders are friendly. It does get pretty smokey if that is something that bothers you. Oh and the touchscreen game gets pretty graphic too!
(4)Naomi S.
This dive bar has a good jukebox, strong drinks, and (depending when you go in) friendly bartenders. Even the grumpy bartenders will grow on you if you go in a few times and aren't an ass. They only take cash, so make sure you bring some or stop at the chase atm right across the street before ordering.
(5)Rachael W.
Excellent dive bar, small, smokey, and a loud juke box. One of my favorite Marylin Monroe pictures up on the wall always a good sign. The bathroom really is a closet. Bring your sharpie, graffiti is encouraged in the water closet. Bartenders are always friendly and chatty when you want them to be or not when you need brooding time. Good place to go if you are of age and going to an all ages show at the Emerson. Don't forget to grab a Dixie Cup of salty peanuts for dinner while bellied up to the bar.
(4)Lori S.
Tiny bar. You'll get to know the people sitting next to you, whether you meant to or not. I like the vibe in there.
(4)Jodi S.
Cold beer, great bartenders, and chocolate strawberry shots....what's not to love??
(5)Neal T.
This no-frills dive has cheap drinks, an entertaining cast of characters, and a good juke. Best east side bar by a mile.
(4)Andy W.
This is a great little bar at the end of my block. It has High Life on tap for those who want to be cheap or ironic but also has Guiness and Boddingtons in the fridge for the beer snobs. Inexpensive and rarely crowded, this is probably my favorite East Side bar.
(5)Kevin Y.
I have been going to this bar for ~9 years. It has a great atmosphere and good drink prices.
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