Tavern at the Point

4.8

101 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Good for business meals

Tavern at the Point is a friendly neighborhood tavern with a pub style menu and a full service bar selection of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
Patti and Chic Perrin took over Old Point Tavern in 1990 from James Newlin who operated the 401 Mass Ave corner bar since 1954. The bar itself dates back to 1887 when the location’s first liquor license was obtained. Old Point Tavern was the second oldest bar in Indianapolis after Slippery Noodle on Illinois and South.
Nachos and half pints, laughing guests and full bowls of chili brought locals and visitors to the authentic tavern experience. Nostalgia and stories kept the corner space a favorite of Indianapolis’ bar scene alive for many years.
When the Perrins decided it was time to retire, they went to Cunningham Restaurant Group to pass on the baton of the iconic corner of hospitality. “It’s bittersweet, but we’re super excited about the Cunningham Group” Patti Perrin told Indy Star in the announcement in January 2018.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(317) 756-9609
Website
https://www.tavernatthepoint.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Hugo Duenas

Location
401 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1501
Area
Downtown Indy
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 101 people are saying

Tavern at the Point reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Indiana
Neighbourhood gem
Indianapolis
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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Tavern at the Point shines with its inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. Guests praise the "amazing staff," including standout servers like Jaden and Kate. The menu offers delicious options, with "brisket nachos" and "open face quesadillas" being favorites. It's a perfect spot for a casual meal or pre-show dining on Mass Ave.

101 Reviews

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David
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service!! Best sandwiches in Indy .
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AShley
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived about a half hour before our reservation, and they were very willing to accommodate us early. We chose the devour menu and value for the price was excellent.
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Julia
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! We did a "progressive lunch" as a team outing for work and this was our first stop and it was perfect. The brisket hummus was unexpected and OUTSTANDING!!!
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Dawn
Detroit10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had great service! She was attentive and kind. Food was hot and tasty. Thanks!
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Shelli
Indiana12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our experience and will be returning here again soon!!
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RANDY VIP
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An OUTSTANDING place to have dinner or drinks. Ambiance and food was perfect in this small tavern/pub setting close to the core downtown of Indy. Jesse our waiter was spot on the whole time. Perfect. We traveled here to Indy to watch our Oregon Ducks SPANK Penn State and this was a PERFECT appetizer and we will be back. Thank you, Tavern on the Point!
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Curt
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Excellent food! Best service - Kate was so friendly - made sure we what we wanted and were well cared for - put us right in front of the TV to watch our favorite team. Thanks for a great pre-Pacers game experience full of great drinks and good food in a warm and fun atmosphere!
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Lou
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have dinner before a show in Indianapolis.
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Kelly
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made reservations, so we were seated when we walked in. We had an excellent waitress who did such a nice job and she was very personable. Our food was hot and very good. Great service! Fun energetic atmosphere too. My husband & son liked that they had a game on the tv. I love the location too on Mass Ave…right across from Bru Burger. We’ll definitely be back!
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Jessie
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Marley, our server was great! Food was excellent!
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FAQs

Tavern at the Point offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 756-9609.

Tavern at the Point is rated 4.8 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

401 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1501

Additional information

Area
Downtown Indy
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Hugo Duenas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Website
https://www.tavernatthepoint.com/
Phone number
(317) 756-9609

Tavern at the Point

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