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Checkered Flag Tavern

"5 Star Dive Bar"

About Us

At Checkered Flag Tavern, located in the heart of Indianapolis, IN, we've been serving up a memorable dining experience since 1947. Renowned for our live music, delectable food, enticing drink specials, and award-winning wings, we offer an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests can enjoy darts leagues, pool tables, and dine al fresco on our patio. Our unique 21 & over environment and prime location make us a standout choice. We are excited to grow and continue serving Indianapolis and its surrounding communities. Join us to celebrate life with great beer, wings, and music!

Our Story

Checkered Flag Tavern has been serving great food and live music to the people of Indianapolis since 1947. Our current owner, Stacey Snead, took ownership 10 years ago and completely renovated the building, turning the Checkered Flag Tavern into what it is today! Stacey grew up working in his parents’ restaurant and is well-versed in the industry. His years of experience make him a great addition to our team and he has made us a go-to restaurant for your night out!

Our food is fresh and homemade, and we have a constantly rotating specials menu. We’re not afraid to try new things here at the Checkered Flag Tavern and our customers love us for that! We often have live music entertainment and get traveling bands that you can’t see play anywhere else in Indianapolis.

We like to keep things fresh, new, and exciting! Stacey and our whole team are very happy with all the success we’ve had in the past and are looking forward to continuing to serve our lovely community for many years to come.

We are best known for our delicious food, live music, drink specials, and award-winning chicken wings. Our fun 21+ atmosphere makes us a popular dining spot with many in-house entertainment options like pool tables, dart leagues, and patio seating. We are a lively venue located in one of the best spots in the city. We look forward to growing our business so that we can continue to provide good food, amazing music, and award-winning wings to Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.

We’re proud to be a place where people can come together and celebrate life! For any questions about our menu or live music, contact the Checkered Flag Tavern at (317) 247-6209 to learn more.

Areas Served

Marion County, IN | Hendricks County, IN | Morgan County, IN

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Testimonials

On 5/9/2025 Mister Hosstuff had this to say:
One look and you'll notice more people are sitting at the bar rather than a table. Seems to be local favorite with Indianapolis racing memorabilia. Try the Southern Brisket melt and the white flag is out. Pair it with your favorite suds and its an easy win, "goal". Perfect for singles or a group looking for good BBQ sandwiches that isn't a burger.

On 4/25/2025 Timo K had this to say:
Checkered Flag Tavern is a total win! The tenders in bacon were crispy, juicy, and smoky—pure perfection. The Big Pig sandwich, loaded with ham, bacon, and pulled pork, was a flavor explosion, with BBQ sauce so good it deserves its own fan club. The bartenders? Lightning-fast, super friendly, and with a captivating spark that makes every drink order feel like an event, even when the place is slammed. Fridays are buzzing, maybe with fish specials, and the rustic decor paired with a crowd that’s easy on the eyes creates a vibe that’s hard to resist. A must-visit Indy spot!

On 4/24/2025 Patricia Ann Corica had this to say:
Love the ambitious bartender 😍

On 4/16/2025 Peyton Smith had this to say:
Loved the amazing food and kickass bartenders! Good vibes all round. Bring your friends here to have a good time! Shauna and Crystal were my favs <3

On 4/13/2025 Nikki Bruckmann had this to say:
Stumbled upon this gem after on our dive bar list. Beyond exceeded expectations. The food was exceptional, especially the pork belly burnt ends. (And that homemade ranch!). Shauna was top tier bartender. We'll be back no doubt.

Contact Us

Checkered Flag Tavern
5725 W. Morris St. Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: (317) 247-6209
Email: checkeredflagtavernindy@yahoo.com

Close to the Airport

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Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Mr. Honky-tonk, Dallas Moore is back to burn another Honky-tonk 🔥 down Sarah night, March 2nd at the Checkered Flag Tavern!!

Come celebrate St. Patty's Day on March 15th with Casper McWade & The Rebels~Devils!

Join us for Dallas Moore & giveaways!

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