The 10 Best Bars in Indiana — 2026

We compared all 982 bars in Indiana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Park and RecIndianapolis

Wed-Sat 8pm-3am

(317) 602-4139 Website View listing

#2 · Press Play Gaming LoungeBrownsburg LoungeArcade

Tue-Thu 4pm-8pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 2pm-8pm

(317) 939-2987 Website View listing

#3 · The Burger Bar & GrillLa Porte Bar & grill

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm

(219) 324-1144 Website View listing

#4 · Barrel and BlazeAuburn Lounge

Mon 5pm-11pm, Tue-Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 3pm-12am, Sun 3pm-10pm

(260) 333-0444 Website View listing

#5 · The Elephant BarGoshen KaraokeArcadeLive music

(574) 971-5641 Website View listing

#6 · Gene's LoungeMuncie LoungeLive music

(765) 288-0015 Website View listing

#7 · St Paul TavernSt Paul Tavern

(765) 525-9502 Website View listing

#8 · Club 39Lebanon

(765) 482-4918 Website View listing

#9 · Owsley's LoungeJasper Lounge

(812) 559-0367 Website View listing

#10 · The Ville Bar & GrillWestville Bar & grill

(219) 785-4400 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.