Best of Metromix Indianapolis: Sports bar

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Scotty's Brewhouse

3905 E. 96th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Neighborhood: North Indy

When too much is not enough, turn to Scotty's, an Indianapolis-based regional chain that has turned excess into fine art. With 29 beers on draught, including selections from Hoosier brewers New Albanian, Sun King, Three Floyd's and Upland, and a gaggle of inventive menu items (see: toffee chip shakes and fried pickle chips), Scotty's is the foodies' sports bar.

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Average Joe's Sports Pub

814 Broad Ripple Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Neighborhood: Broad Ripple

A Broad Ripple fixture for almost 10 years, Average Joe's is a celebration of mediocrity, a refuge for those of us who only lettered one year in high school, the walk-ons, and waterboys. Hotly contested games still take place here, on the pool tables, the dartboards and the televisions.

Blue Crew Sports Grill

7035 E. 96th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46250

Neighborhood: North Indy

Tailgate year round at Blue Crew, a sort of USO club for Colts loyalists. Business is usually brisk, but even with an expanded family section, you'll want to show up 30 minutes before open if you want to get a good seat on game day no matter when the game starts. Colts-themed bar style.

Brothers Bar & Grill

910 Broad Ripple Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Neighborhood: Broad Ripple

This wide-open sports bar has a TV at every turn, cheap beer and food and, yes, the giant should-be-shared-with-someone beer tower. Perfect for watching any game.

Kilroy's Bar and Grill

201 South Meridian St., IN 46225

Neighborhood: Downtown

This Bloomington staple found a new home in Indianapolis in late 2009, but with its impressive array of shots (picky? They still have something for you), it quickly became a Downtown favorite.