Empire Street Bar & Grille

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419 S West St
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Empire Street Bar & Grille is a locally-owned casual restaurant and sports bar conveniently situated near Lucas Oil Stadium, Victory Field, the Indianapolis Convention Center, and the downtown business and shopping district. They offer a delectable menu featuring pub fare, smash burgers, pulled pork, nachos, tacos, chili dogs, and more, complemented by a well-stocked bar serving cold draft beer and refreshing cocktails.

With a first-come, first-serve seating policy and no reservations, Empire Street Bar & Grille provides a laid-back atmosphere for patrons to enjoy their delicious food and drinks. During large events at Lucas Oil Stadium, they offer a smaller Event Day Menu, and they are also available for private events and offer Colts parking. Located at the corner of West Street and Empire Street, this establishment was formerly known as Basey's Downtown Grill.

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4.530 reviews
Angela S.
10/28/2025

Great Food! Reasonably priced! A must go if you're downtown! We were just hanging out out downtown on a boring Tuesday night during Fall Beak & happened on Empire St and it was an amazing find....

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B L.
5/24/2025

We ate here on our first night in town because it was close to our hotel. The place has a bit of a dive bar feel, and the seating arrangement seemed a little thrown together. A sign indicated the...

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Eric B.
9/24/2025

I got the tenderloin (recommended by server). Instead of the brioche bun stated in the menu, the sandwich was served on a smashed, cheap, hamburger bun that couldn't contain any of the lettuce....

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Danielle A.
10/1/2025

We found this place before heading to Everwise for a concert. Chill neighborhood bar with delicious burgers. We will definitely be back!

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Big Al A.
7/26/2025

Very pricey for mediocre food just no flavor low quality on there signature smash burger meats is so so. Fries were not desirable there pizza was not as good as a frozen jacks pizza

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