The Monkey's Tale

No beers on tap. For a bar in Broad Ripple that is unacceptable. No food either.

Somehow in all my years of drunken stupor in my 20s I somehow COMPLETELY avoided this bar.  Like....I'm pretty sure I never even turned down the street it was on even if I heard the sound checks from Guilford....And I still don't think I missed out that much.  It's OK.  It's definitely a different Broadripple experience.  And I'm sure every weekend depends on the band that is playing.  Last night it was an AC/DC tribute band. They were true rockers who have definitely been stoned since the 60s.  It was a good option for a crowd who isn't all about dancing in the "clubs" until 3 AM.

I do think they suffer from a bit of an identity crisis.  Inside has a trendy feel and when I went in to use the bathroom (which is only one person at a time just in case you were wondering) they were playing club music near a small dance floor.  I was corn-fused.  They seem so chill/relaxed on the outside, but then they want you to get down to it while you are inside....weird.  I would have preferred the outside vibe inside as well.  We may have moved in and stayed longer. But we didn't.

Monkeys Tail is ok.  I've been there a ton because they sponsor our kickball league so our team wants to go there after the game.  I'd much much rather go to Kilroy's.  The Tale is a dive, but the outdoor patio is nice and big.  Unfortunately, the Burger place that was next door and would give you orders out onto the patio moved a mile east.  The lady who always cards EVERYONE, even the people who are 50....she rubs me wrong too.  I had a friend who is clearly over 40, forgot his ID in his car, and she made him get it.  I mean, obviously he isn't under 21.