Great service, affordable beer selection, and good food. We started with the pizza bread they have and it was awesome. My girlfriend got a sub that was really good and I got the fish and chips. The fish was a little cool, but tasted great.
(4)
Kimberly P.
It's hard to find places with a pub atmosphere like this one that lets people under the age of 21 in (I'm 20), but this place is perfect. It's a large restaurant with dimmed lights, a bar, and a variety of booths AND tables. The breaded chicken sandwich is hands down the best I have ever had and I would recommend it to anyone. The food is extremely fresh. Our waitress, Julie, was very sweet and efficient and offered us a drink to go. The only negative is that the prices are definitely up there, $35 for my boyfriend and I, but very worth it.
(4)
Jeremy M.
It's a cool atmosphere with a good variety of beers. The pizza is also pretty good, but definitely not "Chicago style" at all. It's basically a really thick crust with a normal amount of sauce, toppings, etc. on it. The service, from what I've experienced, is a bit hit and miss. The last time we were here we went to settle checks and the waitress asked who had what, so we told her and then she came back with new drinks, somehow confusing "had ordered" with "are now ordering more of." It wasn't a big deal, as we just drank the beers and left a little later than originally planned, but also a bit annoying. It's a good place for a drink, but not my favorite in the city.
(4)
Matthew A.
Decent burgers, but the service is lacking. It was slow on our visit, but it still took a long time to be seated and receive our orders. The waitress wasn't very good. This is not a place that would be my first (or even top ten) choice for an area restaurant in which to have a meal.
(3)
Angie H.
What a wonderful find! Landed in Indy looking for a place to grab a bite and beer and stumbled across this gem. Chicago style pizza.. Oozing with gooey cheese and perfectly seasoned sauce. Service was quick and friendly. Worth a try. This is no shirt and tie but nice place to experience a little mid west.
(4)
Willian G.
I've been a UJ's fan for many many years. However what I was hoping was just a couple of bad nights has become a trend that tilts the scale of great pizza and beer to a just need to pass. SERVICE. It has gotten so bad that we only do carry out on pizza from now on. Last night was the last straw. Over an hour for 3 salads and a 12 inch ( miss made ) pizza. Server did not check drinks once. ( beer sales anyone? ) The inexcusable part was they were not that busy. To top it off was the comment "if your food was ready it would be on the table" just makes you laugh in disgust . It's sadly just very broken .
(2)
Shannon Y.
big fan of the deep dish pizza. If we are in speedway we always stop for one. They will also semi cook them (because kids are not allowed in there. So, we bring one home for my boys.) One of the few places that allows people to smoke... be careful where you sit. Service could use some help... but for chicago style pizza, you have a winner. oh and it's not Domino's so get comfy! it takes awhile!
(4)
Dana A.
I only had the french onion soup and in my experience it was WAY too sweet.
(2)
Chris C.
Great draft beer selection. Attentive and friendly service. The filling of the deep dish pizza was solid, but the crust was crispy and not very flavorful. Side Caesar salad was delicious. Surf and turf special on Thursday nights is reason enough to visit this place.
(4)
Scott H.
As usual, the pizza was a fresh, gooey delight which took slightly less than six months to arrive at our table. In addition to the great and varied menu, there is much else to do at Union Jack's. There is probably a game or a race to watch on one of several televisions. Or you could always sit near the bar and watch a lot of trainwrecks cruise each other - and who doesn't love that?
(4)
Reed N.
A neat little racing themed place with lots of memorabilia and a sprint car in the pub. I had a simple lunch consisting of a Cuban sandwich and pub chips. I was impressed by the Cuban, actually. The chips were dark, crispy and tasty.
(4)
Kris P.
Pizza perfection accomplished. I just had a sausage and mushroom pizza that could compete with any great pie from Chicago. The UJ Stuffed:born 6/25/11 at around 7:35 died just 15 minutes later. Cause of Death=Perfection Vermeer Picasso El Grecco Hopper Koons and now the guy at Union Jack's Speedway that made that crust.
(5)
Wanda M.
Let me update if your not aware UJ's is FAMILY friendly now for those of you requesting. Union Jacks is a wonderful pub with good food, dark English Pub atmosphere with a racing decor worthy of the drivers, teams and fans. Known for fish and chips, tenderloins, burritos, white bean chili and if you love deep dish pizza with quality toppings give UJ's a try. Warm, friendly, attentive servers with great draft beer selection and several craft beers. If you're in a hurry call ahead and order your deep dish pie ready a few minutes after you arrive. Great for lunch hours. DJ and karaoke on weekends around 9:00 in front of the fireplace if you want to be close or dining in front family room section if not. Juke box is loaded with good tunes. Into sports, certainly grab a bar stool or table and enjoy the game with the locals or bring a few friends. I continue to request a few healthier menu options other than salads and told their working on it. Honesty, not many care who come here and obviously isn't keeping me from dining here. Many great salad options if I MUST eat healthy. Consistently good food, servers, location, outdoor patio, wonderful stocked U-shaped bar and all around warm, cozy English bar atmosphere. IF you happen upon something not to your liking, don't hesitate to politely let your server know. They are phenomenal correcting anything you're unhappy with if at all possible. Just a minute from 465 and Crawfordsville Road exit off High School and 25th Street next door to Hardees.
(4)
Amanda S.
Relaxed atmosphere and great Chicago style pizza. Planning to go once a month for date night. I've only eaten the pizza so I can't say much for the rest of the menu but they are always busy so the rest of the menu must be just as good!
(5)
Reese B.
I finally had a chance to make it around to this place for their SUPPOSED Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, and I have to say they fell waaaay below the mark on this one. It looked good upon opening the box but thats where it ended, and it was also well over priced. I'll never again stray away from South Chicago Pizza & Beef which is Home to the VERY BEST Chicago Style Deep Dish in the State which is located @ 619 Virginia Ave....Oh Yeah, and its priced just right...
(2)
Amanda N.
This place a just like typical pub. They do have some interesting decor. The outdoor patio is pretty nice but there isn't much of a view. There is not foot traffic and I like to people watch when sitting at the patio. The inside is ok. Mediocre furniture. It felt sticky and stuffy. Maybe it's because of the humid weather lately. I went in for lunch and the food took longer to come out than I had anticipated considering it wasn't busy at all. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. I got the fish sandwich and it was just ok. Nothing special. Honestly, I would only come back here to grab a drink, not to eat.
(3)
Patricia N.
French Onion Soup was so salty is was almost unpalatable. I was also disappointed with the time it took to receive the soup. It took almost an hour for "quick" lunch.
(2)
John W.
So just when you thought this place could not get any better it has. I am not sure if they got new kitchen staff or what but the food here lately is as good as it gets. I got the same exact thing as my last visit with the exception that we got a cheese bread which was really like a large cheese pizza with a side of marinara and it was good but way too filling. it could have been a meal actually. But i got my usual hand breaded Pork Tenderloin and it was more than double the size of what it was and when i asked the server she said they started making them a lot bigger. it is huge and for $9.49 that is just unbelievable. there are a lot of places in town that say they have the best pork tenderloin but i am telling you that Union Jack's hands down has the best one. Again i am not sure if they got a new cook or what but the one that I got Saturday night was huge and lots of flavor and you could taste the garlic which i loved. Then as my side i of course got the white chicken chili, I just cannot tell you how good that stuff is and again it was even better than before. this time it had like a slice of pepper jack cheese over the top and a jalapeno and that just increased the flavor a lot. I thought before that everything was perfection but now it truly is. I hope whoever they had back there cooking Saturday night never leaves because he/she did an awesome job on everything. Service was good as usual. We had a waitress who has waited on us many times over at Denny's so it was nice to see she has moved up to a much better place to work/eat. I just love this place!! if it were not for the crappy hours (my opinion) i would eat here several times per week.
(5)
Jill O.
AMAZING! The pizza can't be beaten or duplicated. 24 beers on tap, nice and clean bar, friendly staff with obviously low turnover, Mug Club perks and live entertainment. You can't beat UJ's!
(5)
Alissa S.
The pizza is t bad, but the service at this location leaves something to be desired. If you want the warmest beer in town this place is a must. Each time we've been here we've left wondering why we came.
(2)
Douglas H.
This is still a fun place to hang out with 24 top hops on tap. Back in the day, during the month of May, you could see Foyt's, Rutherford's, Mears, and just about any Indy car driver rubbing elbows with the locals. Union Jacks is known for several items and they are still big draws. Their famous tenderloin, Chicago-style pizza, and steaks are still on the menu and are crowd favorites. If you look around, you may spy my name on the wall on their old Passport Club. This has adapted with the times and has become more family friendly and is no longer smoky around the bar. I grew up and got my ears wet in this bar/restaurant. You will not be disappointed in the pizza and other fresh menu items. It is lively and spirited, but not noisy by any means. Family friendly.
(4)
Sara D.
We love union jacks, but this was our first visit to this location. We were award right away at 6pm on a Saturday night. Sadly, we sat for 10 minutes and the waitress never came over to us. They were not busy and she visited the table next to us about 3 times. We ended up walking out never having been acknowledged. What a terrible experience!!
(1)
Nate M.
I first tried Union Jack's a couple years ago and to be honest I was not impressed. The place felt stale, and their supposed great beer list had very little representation of our local and regional beer scene, especially on tap. Recently, under new management UJ's has revamped their approach to craft beer and now offer a great selection with several rotating taps. Often, some pretty rare brews are available. Another thing, is they started doing pub-feud this year. It's similar to family feud fused with pub trivia. Always a great way to pass a Tuesday evening with friends. The atmosphere is great for a pint and some food on a cold winter evening. You can feel the history in this place. Finally, the food is really good as well. We went for Pizza with a big group last week. The pie takes a bit, but it's worth the wait. It's deep dish, and they don't spare on the toppings and cheese. Also, if your'e not feeling like loading up on cheesy-goodness, the cajun turkey burger is delicious. If it's been a while since you paid this old main stay a visit, give it a try, I'm glad I gave it another chance.
(4)
Glenn W.
Fun place, great pub food, pizza is very good...Beer is COLD!!! Just like this place a lot. Friendly servers also...
(5)
Brandon S.
40 minute pizza cooking time regardless of style??? This doesn't make a lot of since however we opted for the Chicago style deluxe 10" for $18.00 and got it to go. We also ordered Nacho Pie, and Fish and Chips. Nacho Pie is setup like old school nachos where each triangle piece is covered like a pizza which is very good. Nachos were missing black bean salsa like described in menu and had some brown beans thrown on. Nachos were still good. Fish and chips had a crispier breadcrumb coating and wasn't as greasy and thick battered like most places. This was a little unique and pretty good. Coleslaw was good. Waitress told us pub chips weren't like chips and had a little thickness to them. They were chips so we asked for some fries instead. Fries were pretty lame and also took waitress forever to bring any thing she forgot first round. I think she was a little overwhelmed with a small rush of business no biggie. Another waitress stepped in to help out and apologized for the wait when we left. The pizza that takes 40 minutes has some pretty pungent sauce and pretty basic ingredients. Not sure why it coast $18.00 or takes 40 minutes to cook considering the extremely bready crust was still a little doughy. The bottom crust is soggy. I recommend south side chicago downtown fountain square or just some good ole Noble Romans deep dish if you want some thick pizza. If your around Union Jacks its not a bad eat and had a great deal on a filet for $10.95. They also need some lighting it was so dark had to use my phone to see menu. Nice selection of beers.
(3)
Christine B.
My husband and I are both admittedly pizza snobs. We hail from Chicago so a good Chicago style pizza place that is reasonably priced is an important find for us. We like Rosellis and Nancy's but feel that they are pretty expensive and that is usually for a 12'. Union Jack has HUGE 14' chicago style pizzas that are soooo super fresh. The cheese, the meat, the veggies. It all works and is completely delicious. From now on, when we're craving it, this is the place we plan to go. We are huge fans and will probably come here some time to dine in. We usually call ahead and take it to go. Personally, I consider this place and Ale emporium the best places in the city for Chicago style pizza.
(5)
Ed G.
The Chicago style pizza is great. The beer selection is admirable. So far, it's the best place I've been on the west side for a pint.
(4)
Abiy M.
I waited a week or two so I can review with a clear mind, but this place does not deserve a rating higher than 1/5. To keep it brief, I visited this pub after reading the favorable reviews. I also live close by and I thought it would be great to support local business. I opted for their famous deep-dish pizza for carryout. The whole ordeal took over an hour. No server was willing to help me as I stood at the front entrance for about 15 minutes. Instead they walked right by me pretending not to notice, until I flagged someone down. She was gracious enough to take my order after making me wait for her an extra five minutes, and told me to come back in forty. I came back in 35 minutes and got a lukewarm mess of a pizza. After taking it home I looked under the stale, jumbled, foul-smelling toppings to see under-cooked dough. I threw it out immediately and regret my spending over $20 for this crap. BOTTOM LINE-- 1) service was terrible -- 1/5 2) food was worse -- 1/5 3) decor was... meh -- 2/5 4) atmosphere was inexplicably busy -- 3/5 CONCLUSION: stay away and keep your hard-earned money
(1)
Tim W.
Love their pizza and stromboli. Fries are like McDonalds fries used to be. Only problem was when i asked for a non-smoking table, they parked me next to a smoking table.
(4)
Sarah S.
Not bad! I had the Sirloin Caesar Salad while I was here, which is a Caesar salad with bleu cheese and sirloin steak strips. I'd recommend it. It's a bit overpriced for what it is, but the food is good, and there's plenty of beer on tap. Though the bar touts itself as having "the feel of an English pub with an American twist," it doesn't seem too different to me from any other sports bar around. They do, however, show soccer, rugby and other European sports on some of the many TVs peppered throughout the place. Another plus is that the windows raise up in the summer so that the whole pub becomes open air.
(3)
Jen C.
The best deep-dish pizza and best beer list in the zip-code. They have daily drink specials. I also love their wraps! I am never disappointed when my friends pick this place to meet.
(4)
Greg R.
This is my favorite bar. When i was a kid this was a Shakey's Pizza. Today, when I walk in here I'm transported away to whatever city or region I imagine (US or UK). Always immaculate, the horseshoe bar always has many characters from all walks of life, Used to see mailmen here since the post is just down the street making one think of Cheers. Very friendly, lots of brass and bric a brac. The deep dish pizza is wonderful as are all their food (try the tenderloin). This was also the place of my favorite bartender (he moved on). I would also mention that this place is haunted. It was midday and there was a bang of the fireplace doors and there was no one around and I learned of the story. I've also gotten lucky here and had great karaoke on Saturday nite. If you like good food and drink and conversation, this is the place to go on the west side.
(5)
Bennett G.
Awesome hometown feel, amazing food, quality service and affordable. If you are looking for the "allure" of Chicago deep dish joints, but in Indianapolis, then go the Union Jack Pub in Speedway.
(5)
Mike B.
An out-of-town friend wanted me to take him there after carb day so I did. Hostess first told us "I'll be right with you" then kept us waiting 10 minutes for a table, though there were some that were unoccupied. Time on race weekend is money. Also when we ordered drinks the staff would take 10 minutes to get them to us (again, the place was less than full) but the food that I ordered came in less time. Strange. The teriyaki wings were very good. The older server was pleasant but kept calling us "Sweetheart" Not so kind. A bit too smoky (cancer sticks) to our liking. If I'm calling the shots, I won't be going back; besides, I live at least a half-hour from there.
(2)
JR J.
Great Pizza and better mushrooms. That's the main reason we go. It's unfortuante that it is on the other side of town. It's a nice little atmosphere and good food. The racing themes on the walls fits right into their location near the sppedway. It's a great place to stop after a day watching practice or a nice place to chill while traffic dies down, if you can get in.
(4)
Josh M.
This plae isn't too bad. A little pricey for a collegiate but non the less good! I really love thier pizza! But like Sara M said, They dont have beer specials on liquor specials. I would take friends here. Why not? It's got a good atmosphere!
(3)
Kjirsten K.
Union Jack has really good pizza and is a great place to go if you are craving a Chicago style deep dish. The sauce and crust are delicious. Despite the fact that it's supposed to be modeled after an English Pub, there is absolutely nothing that resembles an English Pub except for fish and chips on the menu and some English beers on draught. The decor is racing themed and it's dark and dingy inside. The restaurant could really benefit from an update, and I don't enjoy the atmosphere. Besides pizza, they have sandwiches and the usual burgers, fried appetizers, and salads. Recently they built a deck in the back of the restaurant. The service was sparse out there (out of sight, out of mind), but it was nice that our group of friends had the deck to ourselves and were able to hang outside on a nice evening and watch the traffic go by. Basically, go for the pizza but this is not a place you'd want to hang out. Better yet, get your pizza carry out.
(3)
Mike H.
Ate here twice at the MotoGP event mostly because we were guests of the Speedway one night and hence we knew how to find it the next time. Fairly interesting decor--the old helmets and the like thrilled our British guest. The food. Eh. Above average for Indy which you can take any number of ways. On our second visit we had the Chicago-style pizza which was quite good but it took an hour and ten minutes from order to land on our table with no offer of anything "wanna buy some appetizers?"" from the server. Eh.
(2)
joey d.
The most delic pizza...and really really good french onion soup...I like to try french onion soup everywhere I go..and they are in the top five best. The pizza takes about 45 mins to make..so call ahead..then come in...hang with the local yocals...have a stella...and wait to taste the best pizza in Indy..
(4)
Chris M.
UJ's is one of the best places to get pizza on the west side. The deep dish and the stuffed pizzas are solid. They are the kind of pies that have the ability to fill you up with one slice, although I've never stopped at one. The sauce is not too sweet and there is plenty of cheese. The rest of the menu is usually ignored by me. There are a couple different seating areas: the front room and the bar area. The front room feels like your eating at a Denny's. Do not want. The bar area is dark wood and racing themed. Its also pretty smokey, and that's from someone who doesn't really mind smoke filled rooms. They also have a patio which is ok as long as its not karaoke time. One thing this place has going for it is a nice beer selection. That also brings up my main complaint. The beers are too expensive. Its hard enough to find a decent draft selection on the west side, so its disappointing that UJ's prices theirs as they do. If they came down a bit, I'd gladly give another star.
(3)
Dan L.
Solid pub grub and a great selection of beers. Out-of-towners may be surprised to hear the age old question "smoking or non?". They have plenty of beers on tap that range from standard American pub fair to micro brews to impress snobs. Lots of car racing memorabilia in the place including an actual Indy car. The pub food was above average especially because it was a lot less greasy than I've come to expect from pubs. They also have a pizza kitchen that sounds worthwhile from the description of the employees (it was closed by the time we went there late at night).
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Alex S.
Great service, affordable beer selection, and good food. We started with the pizza bread they have and it was awesome. My girlfriend got a sub that was really good and I got the fish and chips. The fish was a little cool, but tasted great.
(4)Kimberly P.
It's hard to find places with a pub atmosphere like this one that lets people under the age of 21 in (I'm 20), but this place is perfect. It's a large restaurant with dimmed lights, a bar, and a variety of booths AND tables. The breaded chicken sandwich is hands down the best I have ever had and I would recommend it to anyone. The food is extremely fresh. Our waitress, Julie, was very sweet and efficient and offered us a drink to go. The only negative is that the prices are definitely up there, $35 for my boyfriend and I, but very worth it.
(4)Jeremy M.
It's a cool atmosphere with a good variety of beers. The pizza is also pretty good, but definitely not "Chicago style" at all. It's basically a really thick crust with a normal amount of sauce, toppings, etc. on it. The service, from what I've experienced, is a bit hit and miss. The last time we were here we went to settle checks and the waitress asked who had what, so we told her and then she came back with new drinks, somehow confusing "had ordered" with "are now ordering more of." It wasn't a big deal, as we just drank the beers and left a little later than originally planned, but also a bit annoying. It's a good place for a drink, but not my favorite in the city.
(4)Matthew A.
Decent burgers, but the service is lacking. It was slow on our visit, but it still took a long time to be seated and receive our orders. The waitress wasn't very good. This is not a place that would be my first (or even top ten) choice for an area restaurant in which to have a meal.
(3)Angie H.
What a wonderful find! Landed in Indy looking for a place to grab a bite and beer and stumbled across this gem. Chicago style pizza.. Oozing with gooey cheese and perfectly seasoned sauce. Service was quick and friendly. Worth a try. This is no shirt and tie but nice place to experience a little mid west.
(4)Willian G.
I've been a UJ's fan for many many years. However what I was hoping was just a couple of bad nights has become a trend that tilts the scale of great pizza and beer to a just need to pass. SERVICE. It has gotten so bad that we only do carry out on pizza from now on. Last night was the last straw. Over an hour for 3 salads and a 12 inch ( miss made ) pizza. Server did not check drinks once. ( beer sales anyone? ) The inexcusable part was they were not that busy. To top it off was the comment "if your food was ready it would be on the table" just makes you laugh in disgust . It's sadly just very broken .
(2)Shannon Y.
big fan of the deep dish pizza. If we are in speedway we always stop for one. They will also semi cook them (because kids are not allowed in there. So, we bring one home for my boys.) One of the few places that allows people to smoke... be careful where you sit. Service could use some help... but for chicago style pizza, you have a winner. oh and it's not Domino's so get comfy! it takes awhile!
(4)Dana A.
I only had the french onion soup and in my experience it was WAY too sweet.
(2)Chris C.
Great draft beer selection. Attentive and friendly service. The filling of the deep dish pizza was solid, but the crust was crispy and not very flavorful. Side Caesar salad was delicious. Surf and turf special on Thursday nights is reason enough to visit this place.
(4)Scott H.
As usual, the pizza was a fresh, gooey delight which took slightly less than six months to arrive at our table. In addition to the great and varied menu, there is much else to do at Union Jack's. There is probably a game or a race to watch on one of several televisions. Or you could always sit near the bar and watch a lot of trainwrecks cruise each other - and who doesn't love that?
(4)Reed N.
A neat little racing themed place with lots of memorabilia and a sprint car in the pub. I had a simple lunch consisting of a Cuban sandwich and pub chips. I was impressed by the Cuban, actually. The chips were dark, crispy and tasty.
(4)Kris P.
Pizza perfection accomplished. I just had a sausage and mushroom pizza that could compete with any great pie from Chicago. The UJ Stuffed:born 6/25/11 at around 7:35 died just 15 minutes later. Cause of Death=Perfection Vermeer Picasso El Grecco Hopper Koons and now the guy at Union Jack's Speedway that made that crust.
(5)Wanda M.
Let me update if your not aware UJ's is FAMILY friendly now for those of you requesting. Union Jacks is a wonderful pub with good food, dark English Pub atmosphere with a racing decor worthy of the drivers, teams and fans. Known for fish and chips, tenderloins, burritos, white bean chili and if you love deep dish pizza with quality toppings give UJ's a try. Warm, friendly, attentive servers with great draft beer selection and several craft beers. If you're in a hurry call ahead and order your deep dish pie ready a few minutes after you arrive. Great for lunch hours. DJ and karaoke on weekends around 9:00 in front of the fireplace if you want to be close or dining in front family room section if not. Juke box is loaded with good tunes. Into sports, certainly grab a bar stool or table and enjoy the game with the locals or bring a few friends. I continue to request a few healthier menu options other than salads and told their working on it. Honesty, not many care who come here and obviously isn't keeping me from dining here. Many great salad options if I MUST eat healthy. Consistently good food, servers, location, outdoor patio, wonderful stocked U-shaped bar and all around warm, cozy English bar atmosphere. IF you happen upon something not to your liking, don't hesitate to politely let your server know. They are phenomenal correcting anything you're unhappy with if at all possible. Just a minute from 465 and Crawfordsville Road exit off High School and 25th Street next door to Hardees.
(4)Amanda S.
Relaxed atmosphere and great Chicago style pizza. Planning to go once a month for date night. I've only eaten the pizza so I can't say much for the rest of the menu but they are always busy so the rest of the menu must be just as good!
(5)Reese B.
I finally had a chance to make it around to this place for their SUPPOSED Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, and I have to say they fell waaaay below the mark on this one. It looked good upon opening the box but thats where it ended, and it was also well over priced. I'll never again stray away from South Chicago Pizza & Beef which is Home to the VERY BEST Chicago Style Deep Dish in the State which is located @ 619 Virginia Ave....Oh Yeah, and its priced just right...
(2)Amanda N.
This place a just like typical pub. They do have some interesting decor. The outdoor patio is pretty nice but there isn't much of a view. There is not foot traffic and I like to people watch when sitting at the patio. The inside is ok. Mediocre furniture. It felt sticky and stuffy. Maybe it's because of the humid weather lately. I went in for lunch and the food took longer to come out than I had anticipated considering it wasn't busy at all. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. I got the fish sandwich and it was just ok. Nothing special. Honestly, I would only come back here to grab a drink, not to eat.
(3)Patricia N.
French Onion Soup was so salty is was almost unpalatable. I was also disappointed with the time it took to receive the soup. It took almost an hour for "quick" lunch.
(2)John W.
So just when you thought this place could not get any better it has. I am not sure if they got new kitchen staff or what but the food here lately is as good as it gets. I got the same exact thing as my last visit with the exception that we got a cheese bread which was really like a large cheese pizza with a side of marinara and it was good but way too filling. it could have been a meal actually. But i got my usual hand breaded Pork Tenderloin and it was more than double the size of what it was and when i asked the server she said they started making them a lot bigger. it is huge and for $9.49 that is just unbelievable. there are a lot of places in town that say they have the best pork tenderloin but i am telling you that Union Jack's hands down has the best one. Again i am not sure if they got a new cook or what but the one that I got Saturday night was huge and lots of flavor and you could taste the garlic which i loved. Then as my side i of course got the white chicken chili, I just cannot tell you how good that stuff is and again it was even better than before. this time it had like a slice of pepper jack cheese over the top and a jalapeno and that just increased the flavor a lot. I thought before that everything was perfection but now it truly is. I hope whoever they had back there cooking Saturday night never leaves because he/she did an awesome job on everything. Service was good as usual. We had a waitress who has waited on us many times over at Denny's so it was nice to see she has moved up to a much better place to work/eat. I just love this place!! if it were not for the crappy hours (my opinion) i would eat here several times per week.
(5)Jill O.
AMAZING! The pizza can't be beaten or duplicated. 24 beers on tap, nice and clean bar, friendly staff with obviously low turnover, Mug Club perks and live entertainment. You can't beat UJ's!
(5)Alissa S.
The pizza is t bad, but the service at this location leaves something to be desired. If you want the warmest beer in town this place is a must. Each time we've been here we've left wondering why we came.
(2)Douglas H.
This is still a fun place to hang out with 24 top hops on tap. Back in the day, during the month of May, you could see Foyt's, Rutherford's, Mears, and just about any Indy car driver rubbing elbows with the locals. Union Jacks is known for several items and they are still big draws. Their famous tenderloin, Chicago-style pizza, and steaks are still on the menu and are crowd favorites. If you look around, you may spy my name on the wall on their old Passport Club. This has adapted with the times and has become more family friendly and is no longer smoky around the bar. I grew up and got my ears wet in this bar/restaurant. You will not be disappointed in the pizza and other fresh menu items. It is lively and spirited, but not noisy by any means. Family friendly.
(4)Sara D.
We love union jacks, but this was our first visit to this location. We were award right away at 6pm on a Saturday night. Sadly, we sat for 10 minutes and the waitress never came over to us. They were not busy and she visited the table next to us about 3 times. We ended up walking out never having been acknowledged. What a terrible experience!!
(1)Nate M.
I first tried Union Jack's a couple years ago and to be honest I was not impressed. The place felt stale, and their supposed great beer list had very little representation of our local and regional beer scene, especially on tap. Recently, under new management UJ's has revamped their approach to craft beer and now offer a great selection with several rotating taps. Often, some pretty rare brews are available. Another thing, is they started doing pub-feud this year. It's similar to family feud fused with pub trivia. Always a great way to pass a Tuesday evening with friends. The atmosphere is great for a pint and some food on a cold winter evening. You can feel the history in this place. Finally, the food is really good as well. We went for Pizza with a big group last week. The pie takes a bit, but it's worth the wait. It's deep dish, and they don't spare on the toppings and cheese. Also, if your'e not feeling like loading up on cheesy-goodness, the cajun turkey burger is delicious. If it's been a while since you paid this old main stay a visit, give it a try, I'm glad I gave it another chance.
(4)Glenn W.
Fun place, great pub food, pizza is very good...Beer is COLD!!! Just like this place a lot. Friendly servers also...
(5)Brandon S.
40 minute pizza cooking time regardless of style??? This doesn't make a lot of since however we opted for the Chicago style deluxe 10" for $18.00 and got it to go. We also ordered Nacho Pie, and Fish and Chips. Nacho Pie is setup like old school nachos where each triangle piece is covered like a pizza which is very good. Nachos were missing black bean salsa like described in menu and had some brown beans thrown on. Nachos were still good. Fish and chips had a crispier breadcrumb coating and wasn't as greasy and thick battered like most places. This was a little unique and pretty good. Coleslaw was good. Waitress told us pub chips weren't like chips and had a little thickness to them. They were chips so we asked for some fries instead. Fries were pretty lame and also took waitress forever to bring any thing she forgot first round. I think she was a little overwhelmed with a small rush of business no biggie. Another waitress stepped in to help out and apologized for the wait when we left. The pizza that takes 40 minutes has some pretty pungent sauce and pretty basic ingredients. Not sure why it coast $18.00 or takes 40 minutes to cook considering the extremely bready crust was still a little doughy. The bottom crust is soggy. I recommend south side chicago downtown fountain square or just some good ole Noble Romans deep dish if you want some thick pizza. If your around Union Jacks its not a bad eat and had a great deal on a filet for $10.95. They also need some lighting it was so dark had to use my phone to see menu. Nice selection of beers.
(3)Christine B.
My husband and I are both admittedly pizza snobs. We hail from Chicago so a good Chicago style pizza place that is reasonably priced is an important find for us. We like Rosellis and Nancy's but feel that they are pretty expensive and that is usually for a 12'. Union Jack has HUGE 14' chicago style pizzas that are soooo super fresh. The cheese, the meat, the veggies. It all works and is completely delicious. From now on, when we're craving it, this is the place we plan to go. We are huge fans and will probably come here some time to dine in. We usually call ahead and take it to go. Personally, I consider this place and Ale emporium the best places in the city for Chicago style pizza.
(5)Ed G.
The Chicago style pizza is great. The beer selection is admirable. So far, it's the best place I've been on the west side for a pint.
(4)Abiy M.
I waited a week or two so I can review with a clear mind, but this place does not deserve a rating higher than 1/5. To keep it brief, I visited this pub after reading the favorable reviews. I also live close by and I thought it would be great to support local business. I opted for their famous deep-dish pizza for carryout. The whole ordeal took over an hour. No server was willing to help me as I stood at the front entrance for about 15 minutes. Instead they walked right by me pretending not to notice, until I flagged someone down. She was gracious enough to take my order after making me wait for her an extra five minutes, and told me to come back in forty. I came back in 35 minutes and got a lukewarm mess of a pizza. After taking it home I looked under the stale, jumbled, foul-smelling toppings to see under-cooked dough. I threw it out immediately and regret my spending over $20 for this crap. BOTTOM LINE-- 1) service was terrible -- 1/5 2) food was worse -- 1/5 3) decor was... meh -- 2/5 4) atmosphere was inexplicably busy -- 3/5 CONCLUSION: stay away and keep your hard-earned money
(1)Tim W.
Love their pizza and stromboli. Fries are like McDonalds fries used to be. Only problem was when i asked for a non-smoking table, they parked me next to a smoking table.
(4)Sarah S.
Not bad! I had the Sirloin Caesar Salad while I was here, which is a Caesar salad with bleu cheese and sirloin steak strips. I'd recommend it. It's a bit overpriced for what it is, but the food is good, and there's plenty of beer on tap. Though the bar touts itself as having "the feel of an English pub with an American twist," it doesn't seem too different to me from any other sports bar around. They do, however, show soccer, rugby and other European sports on some of the many TVs peppered throughout the place. Another plus is that the windows raise up in the summer so that the whole pub becomes open air.
(3)Jen C.
The best deep-dish pizza and best beer list in the zip-code. They have daily drink specials. I also love their wraps! I am never disappointed when my friends pick this place to meet.
(4)Greg R.
This is my favorite bar. When i was a kid this was a Shakey's Pizza. Today, when I walk in here I'm transported away to whatever city or region I imagine (US or UK). Always immaculate, the horseshoe bar always has many characters from all walks of life, Used to see mailmen here since the post is just down the street making one think of Cheers. Very friendly, lots of brass and bric a brac. The deep dish pizza is wonderful as are all their food (try the tenderloin). This was also the place of my favorite bartender (he moved on). I would also mention that this place is haunted. It was midday and there was a bang of the fireplace doors and there was no one around and I learned of the story. I've also gotten lucky here and had great karaoke on Saturday nite. If you like good food and drink and conversation, this is the place to go on the west side.
(5)Bennett G.
Awesome hometown feel, amazing food, quality service and affordable. If you are looking for the "allure" of Chicago deep dish joints, but in Indianapolis, then go the Union Jack Pub in Speedway.
(5)Mike B.
An out-of-town friend wanted me to take him there after carb day so I did. Hostess first told us "I'll be right with you" then kept us waiting 10 minutes for a table, though there were some that were unoccupied. Time on race weekend is money. Also when we ordered drinks the staff would take 10 minutes to get them to us (again, the place was less than full) but the food that I ordered came in less time. Strange. The teriyaki wings were very good. The older server was pleasant but kept calling us "Sweetheart" Not so kind. A bit too smoky (cancer sticks) to our liking. If I'm calling the shots, I won't be going back; besides, I live at least a half-hour from there.
(2)JR J.
Great Pizza and better mushrooms. That's the main reason we go. It's unfortuante that it is on the other side of town. It's a nice little atmosphere and good food. The racing themes on the walls fits right into their location near the sppedway. It's a great place to stop after a day watching practice or a nice place to chill while traffic dies down, if you can get in.
(4)Josh M.
This plae isn't too bad. A little pricey for a collegiate but non the less good! I really love thier pizza! But like Sara M said, They dont have beer specials on liquor specials. I would take friends here. Why not? It's got a good atmosphere!
(3)Kjirsten K.
Union Jack has really good pizza and is a great place to go if you are craving a Chicago style deep dish. The sauce and crust are delicious. Despite the fact that it's supposed to be modeled after an English Pub, there is absolutely nothing that resembles an English Pub except for fish and chips on the menu and some English beers on draught. The decor is racing themed and it's dark and dingy inside. The restaurant could really benefit from an update, and I don't enjoy the atmosphere. Besides pizza, they have sandwiches and the usual burgers, fried appetizers, and salads. Recently they built a deck in the back of the restaurant. The service was sparse out there (out of sight, out of mind), but it was nice that our group of friends had the deck to ourselves and were able to hang outside on a nice evening and watch the traffic go by. Basically, go for the pizza but this is not a place you'd want to hang out. Better yet, get your pizza carry out.
(3)Mike H.
Ate here twice at the MotoGP event mostly because we were guests of the Speedway one night and hence we knew how to find it the next time. Fairly interesting decor--the old helmets and the like thrilled our British guest. The food. Eh. Above average for Indy which you can take any number of ways. On our second visit we had the Chicago-style pizza which was quite good but it took an hour and ten minutes from order to land on our table with no offer of anything "wanna buy some appetizers?"" from the server. Eh.
(2)joey d.
The most delic pizza...and really really good french onion soup...I like to try french onion soup everywhere I go..and they are in the top five best. The pizza takes about 45 mins to make..so call ahead..then come in...hang with the local yocals...have a stella...and wait to taste the best pizza in Indy..
(4)Chris M.
UJ's is one of the best places to get pizza on the west side. The deep dish and the stuffed pizzas are solid. They are the kind of pies that have the ability to fill you up with one slice, although I've never stopped at one. The sauce is not too sweet and there is plenty of cheese. The rest of the menu is usually ignored by me. There are a couple different seating areas: the front room and the bar area. The front room feels like your eating at a Denny's. Do not want. The bar area is dark wood and racing themed. Its also pretty smokey, and that's from someone who doesn't really mind smoke filled rooms. They also have a patio which is ok as long as its not karaoke time. One thing this place has going for it is a nice beer selection. That also brings up my main complaint. The beers are too expensive. Its hard enough to find a decent draft selection on the west side, so its disappointing that UJ's prices theirs as they do. If they came down a bit, I'd gladly give another star.
(3)Dan L.
Solid pub grub and a great selection of beers. Out-of-towners may be surprised to hear the age old question "smoking or non?". They have plenty of beers on tap that range from standard American pub fair to micro brews to impress snobs. Lots of car racing memorabilia in the place including an actual Indy car. The pub food was above average especially because it was a lot less greasy than I've come to expect from pubs. They also have a pizza kitchen that sounds worthwhile from the description of the employees (it was closed by the time we went there late at night).
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