The Workingman's Friend
The Workingman's Friend is a casual Indianapolis bar at 234 N Belmont Ave, with craft beer and both bar and booth seating.
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- Address
- 234 N Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Phone
- +1 317 636 2067

234 N Belmont Ave historic building
234 N Belmont Ave puts The Workingman's Friend in Indianapolis, inside a historic building. Casual dress fits the format, so the planning burden stays low.
Craft beer with booth seating
Craft beer leads the drinks side, while bar seats and booths give different ways to settle in. A lively noise level makes this a better fit for an animated stop than a hushed conversation.
Style and Standing
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- Classic
- Rustic
- Cozy
- After Work
- Casual Hangout
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Booth Seating
- Craft Beer
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2:45 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2:45 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2:45 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:45 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Loud conversational atmosphere reminiscent of 1960s neighborhood taverns with a long bar and closely spaced formica tables.














