Any place can have a bad day/cook/whatever. I haven't been here in a while but I got excited for the best black and bleu only to be disappointed. It was over done and under seasoned. Hopefully this is just a one time thing but if this is what will be the norm I can no longer recommend this burger
best black and bleu burger 🔠in town
And cheaper than a lot of other places. Gets crazy packed and impossible to get a seat 💺 in the evenings.
Fish n chips came highly rated. Â I was not
Impressed very small pieces of fish surrounded by way to much breading. Â Batter was still mushy inside and it was horribly greasy. Â Claduaugha's is much better no question about it. It's actually a lg filet vs strips at Chatham. Â
Disappointed. Â Service was ok. Â
I personally would not return. Â Sorry
I'm still a fan, but damn, the bathrooms are so freakin stinky! Â Why can't something be done about this? Â It's disgusting. Â Last night not only did I have to plug my nose when using the bathroom, but then the toilet water started randomly gurgling and splashed out of the bowl. Â It was kind of like the Toilet Man from the the movie "Look Who's Talking Too." Â I was terrified.
Review Source:Most of my experiences at this bar start at 8 AM, so this review might not apply to everyone, but if you're a Premier League soccer fan, this is THE place to be. Â They've got the games on, and the staff is knowledgeable and chatty about them. Â The food is really good, and they have a nice beer list, balancing English favorites with craft and local options. Â I could watch every game there.
Review Source:The service was not good. Drinks were incredibly slow, food even slower. BUT, the food was good and perhaps it was a bad night. The wings are tasty, though not buffalo wings at all, but sweet and spicy. Very tasty and they're about $1 a wing so that's not bad.
I also tried the Montauks. I have no idea what this has to do with a native american people, but it was good. Bread, rasher bacon, tomatoes and gouda sauce. It was a little odd, but pretty good stuff to soak up a few beers on a late night.
Maybe things will be better next time, or maybe it was just because it was so late. I'll try it again... maybe at dinner time.
One of my favorite places period. Â I come here at least 3-4 times a month, sometimes more. Â Their fish and chips, black and bleu burger, and pizza is all amazing. Â I usually go with the pizza, as it is some of my favorite (highly recommend the meaty Kuzola). Â The crust is a little thicker than typical New York style and it is pretty garlicky. Â I have had people tell me there is a bit too much garlic, but I friggin' love it. Â The prices are also very reasonable.
As a soccer player, the environment does not get any better. Â Team kits and scarves make up the majority of the decoration. Â They play EPL and Champions League matches and you'll find a decent amount of people go to watch the matches, so you'll find like minded people there if you're into it. Â Most of the time, the service is pretty good, but I have had a few less than steller servers - this is bound to happen given how often I go there.
I've been several times during the week for lunch and on the weekends.  I can't say I have ever been disappointed by the food or the service.  I'm especially happy with the  pizza, try it  with feta cheese for an extra outstanding kick to the food.  I"m also fond of the fish and chips. Â
If you are a soccer fan, be sure to stop in on Saturdays to watch the EPL league on the pub's several televisions. Â
The atmosphere is good, the food is great and the beer is even better. Â Go, you won't be disappointed.
I LOVED this place! It was completely packed, but didn't take too long to get a table. The service was a little slow, but I've been told by other friends that it's normally not that bad. The beer selection was awesome! I loved all the choices they had on tap as well as bottled. I tried the Gorgonzola Pear Melt. If this sounds sketchy to you, don't worry because I was a little worried at first as well!! That worry was unneeded though because the sandwich was GREAT! The cheese had just a little bite that melded nicely with the sweetness of the pear. It was quite delicious!!!!!! The sandwich also came with their homemade potato chips. The chips were a little too crispy for my taste, but they weren't bad. One of the friends I was with ordered the cheeseburger pizza, and that was also really, really good! I can't wait to go back :)
Review Source:As a futbol fan (born in England and somehow found my way to the Midwest), there is no place in Indy that approximates the english pub feel like this. Â Look at all the Prem league soccer scarves on the wall to know that this is THE place to catch an EPL game on a Saturday morning. Â It's a distinctly weird feeling to have all these drunk peeps on a Saturday morning with all these families walking around mass ave but that's what being a soccer fan in the states is all about....
Anyways, the beer selection is great and one of the few places where I know I can get a Fuller's in Indy. Â The fish n chips and wings are some of my favorites in Indy and something you must try. Â The pizza here is another surprisingly good option. Â I'm suprised by the quality of food here. Â
I feel as though this place is awkwardly arranged in terms of television placement and tables but it's not a huge deal. Â You come here to get yourself bladdered and subsequently knackered.
Easily one of my favorite bar/pubs in Indianapolis. Â If you like soccer, you'll love this place. Â They have multiple TV's with all the games and even open early for some matches. Â The food is great. Â Get the wings! Â Oh man they are so good. Â This is the kind of place that you don't want to come to if you are rushed. Â It's not because the wait staff or kitchen are slow - they are both excellent. Â This is just the kind of place you want to sit back, relax and enjoy the everything from the sports, to the drinks, to the great pub fare.
Review Source:Chatham Tap is my favorite Mass Ave Bar. Â It was only a few years ago that my wife and I purchased the painting in out living room from the gallery that used to occupy this space. Â When I heard a bar was taking over the lease I never thought it would have worked (given the size). Â Man was I wrong, the layout was perfectly executed. Â It's a smaller pub, but that is what gives this place it's charm. Â A great place for international soccer matches. Â Good beer selection, outstanding pub food selection (Spinach Artichoke Dip and Wings are my favorite). Â If you come during prime weekend hours you might have to wait for a table but your evening will be better if you do.
Review Source:Food/beer/ambience is 5 stars, but I'm giving it 4 due to the availability of tables on weekends. Everyone loves this place which is why it's always hard to roll in with a group of people larger than 4 (which is typical of most bars on Mass Ave). Â Spin and artichoke dip and the wings are amongst my favorites on their menu.
Review Source:Favorite place to eat on Mass Ave.
Always busy and the food is always good. Get the wings, they are the best you can find. Their pizzas are top-notch.... honestly, I have not had a bad thing on the menu, and I have eaten here a lot. Their burgers with the rasher bacon are pretty darn good. Â Gouda and apple sandwich is a strange but good combination, and their Salmon sandwich is one of my new favorites.
They have a ton of TV's so you can always find the game you want on here, as well as the abundance of football (soccer) they televise.
Outdoor patio is a great spot as well.
Chatham Tap has the best nachos in town, no question. This restaurant has a more classic pub feel and always has a soccer game playing on one of the few TV screens. It is normally pretty busy and loud and the service can tend to be slow. Usually the staff isn't over friendly but just there to take your order and deliver your food. But the food is delicious! The have a great assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and of course drinks!
Review Source:This is the place to catch some footie and have a brew. Â 95% of the time the service is wonderful, especially if you grab a spot at the bar, but even at it's worst I've never had anywhere near a bad experience - at least nothing to keep me away. Â The food is delicious; pizza, breadsticks, spinach dip...yum yum eat 'em up. Â And there's an extensive beer list from locals and seasonals to the "I've never heard of that" ones. Â In the warmer months you can sit outside in the back and watch the bikers/walkers go by. Â Love the atmosphere. Love the place.
Review Source:I really like coming to Chatham when I'm in need of a good pint, a soccer game, and some flippin' awesome nachos. It's a go-to spot of mine for nachos..om nom nom. My hubby and I will split them and they are great as a meal. Delicious and piled high with all sorts of yummys with amazing chips on the bottom, it serves as comfort food for me. They always have seasonal brews and they have local drafts, which I am all over. I appreciate the opportunity to come in and hang out watching a soccer game on Sunday. It's a good spot and the patio out back is great. I definitely recommend coming here and hit it up on St. Patty's...you will not be disappointed.
Review Source:I had a quite similar server experience to that of Kinsey E. I really felt like I was cramping her style by coming into a restaurant needing food and all. The place was pretty busy so I didn't dwell on her lack of smiles.
Good news for Chatham is - they have one rockin' pear gorgonzola sandwich and a cozy atmosphere that resembles that of 8 out of 10 pubs in London. Between two slices of ciabatta bread is a generous pile of bacon, thinly sliced pears and rich gorgonzala. Perfect combination of sweet and salty.
The interior is a soccer fan's haven with jerseys draped on the walls and games playing on multiple TVs. The walls are all wooden giving it an intimate and laid back feel. Chatham Tap is the kind of place where you don't feel rushed to get your food and drinks and get the hell out. If you're wanting some fresh air, the back patio offers a great people watching spot along the Cultural Trail.
I got the pear and Gorgonzola sammie. It was okay. The thinly sliced ham that was on it didn't have enough umph to stand out. The Gorgonzola overpowered the ripened pear slices.
I also got the steak sammie. Although I was excited to get my fave cut (the rib-eye), it wasn't the experience I thought I'd get. It wasn't tender at all; it had too much gristle. The horseradish mayo was more appealing than the steak :-/
I can't even count the number of times I've been to this place. It's been close to home for me for the last three years, and I know I've been there as many as 4 times a week. It's the place where everyone knows my name. Therefore, I am biased and won't give it less than 5 stars.
That being said... Nearly everything you can order here is well done. The pizza is what everyone talks about, and for good reason. They have lots of unique toppings which are great (save the Lord Byron - it's the only bad thing on the menu). But, if you really want to know why I think it has the best pizza in the city, get the Meaty Kuzula - lots of meat with a killer red sauce - or make your own with tomatoes, basil pesto, and mozzarella all on a delightfully chewy and crisp crust. Their wings with angel sauce are also among the best wings I've ever had, and there is an off-menu bbq chicken pizza with this sauce worth a try. I will also assure you that everything else on the menu is great too. My personal favorite is the Englishman in Italy with onion rings. The only other thing I would avoid is the Fish & Chips. You can do much better elsewhere regardless of the British feel of this pub.
The service will range from perfect to average depending on your server. And, it used to take a bit to get your food, but that's improved a lot over the last year. It is primarily a sports bar specializing in soccer. The World Cup and UEFA Â Cup draw big crowds. And, there are plenty of TV's to catch whatever sporting event you want to see. Otherwise though, it's a great neighborhood spot with friendly regulars.
I came here on a Sunday afternoon looking for a quick bite to eat with family from out of town. Â We walked in and had to seat ourselves (no biggie) and wait for our server to greet us and bring menus.
One thing I noticed was that our server never said hello, introduced himself or even welcome us to Chatham Tap. Â It was more like here-are-your-menus-what-do-want-to-drink? Â The service was pretty lousy. Â My drink was often empty, and he didn't stop by much to inquire about our meal. Â However, the food was great so I can't ding the place too much. Â It semed like maybe our server was just having a bad day.
Word of advice: start with an order of the garlic cheese fries. Â Oh my gosh, are these things good! Â Garlic fries with ranch, cheese and chives. Â AWESOMENESS. Â I'd come back here just as an excuse to order these. Â I also ordered the breaded tenderloin and thought it was excellent as well. Â I loved how the tenderloain patty wasn't three times the size of the bun like it is most places (I have never understood that!). Â It was cooked well and I really enjoyd it. Â My boyfriend ordered the St. George Philly and he demolsihed it, along with the chips served on the side.
They have a full bar and a good selection of beers which I will try next time I come back.
All in all: The food is good, location is great, but the service could be much better! Â This place seems like the place in Indy to watch a soccer game!
Pleasant bar to sit in, casual, alluding to be British, but failed on that part. Â A sausage sandwich was on offer and the mandatory fish and chips but that was all.
Fruit crumble for pudding but no custard or cream, WTF, they offered me half and half. Â Did manage to get a nice cup of tea, and my rueben sandwich was OK though a little meagre. Â All cheaply priced, lunch for two $24.00
This is a great lil pub in the Mass Ave district.   Because of this place I discovered the most delicious beer  - Hobgoblin (or as I like to call it, Hobby Gob).  Thursday is English pint night. Â
I am a big fan of the food.  My standard go-to is the pesto sammich  with a side of seasoned fries.  If this says anything abut the sandwich . . . .I'm not a vegetarian!  Also, each year after attending Carb Day I find my way Chatham and indulge with the heart stopper burger.  With rasher bacon, copious amounts of cheese mayo, and a fried egg, the heart stopper truly is a heart attack waiting to happen.  And let me tell you, its TOTALLY worth it.   If you are in the mood for pizza Chatham also has some creative options.  I recommend the cheeseburger pizza or the Robert Browning. Â
Generally the staff is great (shout out to Megan, Jenni and Andrew - staples of the establishment) but on occasion I've gotten some weird attitude from some of the servers.
Note - this place is constantly packed so please, please, please don't come here with your large horde of groupies!
My boyfriend is a regular here- I'm not sure if it was the soccer games or the atmosphere that drew him here first, but he's stayed. And I like it too. Hell, even my mom likes it.
They have a good range of beers on tap, several wine selections, and most importantly to me, several vegetarian food options. The veggie sandwich is delicious, as is the candied-walnut-and-apple-vinegarette salad, the hummus, the spinach-artichoke dip, and the nachos. It can be crowded and drafty, but the servers are friendly, the crowd is convivial, and the menu is great. The back patio is a nice addition on warm nights. If you're looking for a relaxed place to eat and drink on Mass. Ave., definitely try Chatham Tap.
I have come here several times, and more often than not leave disappointed. I keep coming back because of the one or two times that really impressed me. The daily drink specials are great, and the food selection is pretty impressive for a pub.
The service is what really keeps me from coming very often. Every time I feel as if I am willing to try it out again I get burned.
On my last attempt I found a table situated right by the bar expecting this proximity to allow faster recognition and service. However, after waiting several minutes my friend and I decided to get up to try our hand at the bar. Upon getting the bartenders attention he told us that if we had a table we needed to wait for a waiter. We explained our plight, and he said a waiter would be right there. A moment passed, and she finally arrived. Much to our chagrin she looked as if we had just insulted her mother. She gruffly took our order, and came back a few minutes later with our drinks. The beers were great, but the cocktails were weak by any standards. We asked for the tab, and quickly finished our drinks so we could get out and head to more pleasant locations.
If you want beer and something healthy to eat (really, beer and HEALTHY food? Yes, please)- Go here. There aren't only healthy choices on the menu, but there are plenty to choose from, including vegetarian fare. The hummus is pretty tasty. The pita chips are hard (I think they fry or bake them in oil?). There's non-healthy stuff, too if you want to clog your arteries while you intoxicate yourself.
I had a couple black and tans on "special" for $4. I wonder what the non-special price is- $6? Hmm.
I really like sitting outside- There is a patio out back (kind of in the side alley, which I actually kind of like)- You can sit out there. Some people smoke out there because there is no smoking inside, so that might be a plus for many. Sometimes in the summer, you might find some corn hole happening.
You might want to be aware of when you're coming. If there's a major soccer game going down, the place will probably be packed.
Indoors, outdoors, for food, or for drinks: Chatham Tap does it all.
I have been here many times for dining and many times just for drinking and have never been disappointed. They have several vegetarian options and a great beer list.
They tend to be pretty busy most of the time, so be patient if you don't find a seat right away. One will open up and it will be worth the wait. Because they are busy, the servers tend to be busy as well. They might not always see you if you are in need of something in between their normal rounds to your table, so if you need something during that time, nicely try to get their attention. That being said, between their normal rounds to your table, unless you are chugging, you most likely won't be on empty in your beer before you see them again.
The garlic cheddar fries are pretty damn delicious and you can never go wrong with their homemade black bean burger.
This is becoming our new late night delicious spot. I am giving the food 5 stars and the overall 4 stars. It can be so loud that it's hard to have a conversation. Also not a great spot for Fri/Sat unless you like to be wedged up on top of others and you also happen to have ear plugs on your person. Servers are really friendly and service is quick. Love the hidden patio for a late night in the cool breeze and a good beer. A variety of local and import beers (and a cider) on draft and a drink special every day.
I'm usually ordering from the late night menu, which includes the apps and pizzas. The spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips is the best I have ever had. Super creamy and full of cheesy goodness. Oh and there are some veggies in it, probably spinach and artichokes, whatever. The wings are phenomenal! Super meaty and the sauce is perfection. The garlic cheese fries aka crack fries are addictive! Olive tapenade = yummy in my tummy, My hands down fav pizza is the Robert Browning. Meats, banana peppers, cheese, covered in spring mix and italian dressing. When you feel compelled to eat a salad, but you really want pizza. I have 2 words Flippin Delicious!
This is pretty much my favorite Mass Ave watering hole. Â Sitting on their back patio with a beer in my hand is really one of my ideal ways to spend a summer evening. Â And the food...the food!!! I would say this is, hands down, the best pub food in town. Â From the apple gouda sandwich to the strawberry walnut salad to the spinach artichoke dip, this food is killer. Â Oh, and the heart slowing garlic cheese fries are beyond amazing. Â They have good drink specials throughout the week (last night, Wed, was $1 off Sunking drafts), and a good draft and bottled beer selection. Â
I dig the ambiance here. Â It's very laid back, and they pull off the English pub bit without being pretentious about it. Â The one thing I'm not a huge fan of are the unisex bathrooms - sorry boys, I just don't like sharing.
I consider this my go-to bar downtown...actually in the whole city. The food in my opinion is very reasonably priced for what you get. There is a good selection of meatless options...try the veggie Montauks and the handmade blackbean burger. The pizza is delicious as well.
There is always a solid craft beer selection. I have never been there when there are less than 2 taps with Bell's and 2 of Sun King. I am the first to enjoy a cold can of Pabst, however I only drink craft beer here.
The waiters, waitresses and bartenders are super nice people. It is smoke free, which is ALWAYS a plus. There are enough tvs to go accommodate sports fans.
The only frustrating thing is it being crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. However, if you wait until after 10, things settle down.
There is also a great back porch and ample bike parking out front off the Cultural Trail.
I forgot about this place for a while, my first visit being unmemorable. I don't remember why it was unmemorable, but holy crap I'm glad I gave it a second chance.
When you think "English Pub", vegetarian fare doesn't usually come to mind. But they have options, and plenty of them. Chatham Tap is officially my new go-to place for lunch with veggie friends.
I had the pesto sandwich, and swapped the mozzarella for avocado - what a treat! It was a little oily, but pesto usually is. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, the spinach piled high, the avocado fresh. The fries were large, nice & crunchy - just like I like them. The sandwich was plated with slices of pears & apples which was beyond awesome & unexpected.
I can't wait to go back and try the pear & apple melts, and the portabella mushroom fries. In fact, I have a lunch meeting next week and I hope I can convince my party to meet me there!
Crazy concept here: Â It's a sports pub in Indy except wait for it... this one features football (well soccer). Â CT throws some football scarves up on the wall, puts a mediocre fish and chips on the confused menu, and abracadabra! Â It's just like being in the UK. Â I might prefer a box of Gorton's fish from the grocer than the quadruple breaded and triple fried stuff on the plate. Â Where's the fish? Â However, the portion was huge.
It has a weird feel because they really want to be pretentious for some reason. Â I am a sports pub kind of guy and actually I do like soccer too, but I was not down with the lipstick on a pig, window-dressing, that is the Chatham Tap. Â They seem to try to appeal to the standard pizza and wings sportspub people while trying to be something unique at the same time. Â They miss the mark on both counts. Â Pick one and do it well. Â It saddens me that this passes as a popular anchor location on the "eclectic" Mass Ave.
I live a hop, skip and a jump from this establishment, and I have fast become a regular. With a wide variety of beer on tap, rotating "featured" brews, and a range of food for all preferences, this place has everything.
Factor in that I am a huge English Premier League soccer fan, and this is the only true Soccer bar I have been able to find in Indianapolis, it gets 5 stars.
Recommendations? Get the bread sticks. They are cheap and delicious. The fish and chips are fantastic - but so is just about everything on the menu. Feel free to sample the collection at this great Mass Ave location.
Caylan our server was AMAZING, what shocked me was that he remembered my drink, Diet Coke with Limes, he said that he doesn't remember names (we have that in common) but remembers drinks (what a gift for a server to have)
well, we were in a MANIC mood, we were the only ones @ a table (it's ~1:30AM)
we run late, a half a dozen people sitting @ Â the bar
i think i Nearly drove him crazy @ the end of his shift, but he kept our drinks filled & our food was served hot & on time
he bowed out gracefully @ last call, shaking all 3 in our party's hands
we were Very Impressed in Caylan's service & just keeping up with our manic mood & behavior (Obnoxious Non-Drinkers)
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