English Ivy's

I’ve been a customer at The English Ivy for over 20 years, and it has always felt like more than just a place to eat and have a drink—it feels like home. The welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and sense of community keep me coming back year after year. The food is consistently delicious, the service is excellent, and there’s always a warm, festive energy that makes every visit enjoyable. As a proud supporter of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses, I appreciate how The English Ivy has created a space where everyone is welcome and treated with kindness and respect. If you’re looking for great food, good company, and a genuine sense of belonging, I highly recommend giving The English Ivy a visit. It has been a special place in my life for decades, and I look forward to many more years of making memories there. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

We came on a monday for dinner, food was good, happy with the service. We both enjoyed the surf and turf. We’re visiting from out of town and it was so nice to find a place that’s cozy, felt safe/inclusive and friendly, where the food has a good homecooked quality to it. Also appreciated that we could play touchtunes, the volume was perfect and it sounded good. 5/5.

Friendly environment with a sense of community. I tried their chicken dinner combo, really enjoyed the chicken’s flavor & crunch. The sides were healthy & clean. Would definitely consider going back to explore other menu options & side substitutions.

Nice casual place. Parking lot is decent sized but there is also free street parking. I had a steak wrap without the monzzarella & onion rings (on the side). The creme sauce had a little kick to it but it was just enough to give it an edge. Well wrapped burrito style with lettuce that surrounded pockets of well done flavorful steak bites intermixed with tomato and creme sauce. Tried a local Indy beer Sun King Sunlight Creme and a bottled 3 Floyd Zombie Dust, a brewery out of Muncir. If you want a smooth beer with subtle flavors these are good choices. Mainly a guy bar but not discriminated against (did not experience same in gay New Orleans bars). Comfortable atmosphere. Great spot for a late lunch! Would recommend if you are in the area.

From the moment I entered, I knew it wouldn’t be good. I’m a trans/non binary and was working in Indy for a week so I was excited to find a queer place. As I entered I walked to the wait to be seated sign. I stood there as countless employees passed me by without saying anything. Finally after about 5 minutes a man came up, didn’t say anything to me, and proceeded to change the sign to “seat yourself” so I sat. And waited, a man came up to me gave me my menu and said my server would be with me. A minute later same man came up to me and said “well I guess I have to be your waiter” With distain on his face. I gave him my order for a very well done cheeseburger with bacon. He seem pissed and angry, soon after I got my drink a bloody Mary, which was good a few minutes after that I got my burger, which was completely raw, Now I had asked for a completely well done so I was shocked. I ate some of the fries and then he came back about five minutes later and I showed him. “Sigh” I asked for well done . Finally I received service and he apologized, I told him not to make a new one, I didn’t want this one, I’ll pay for my drinks. He brought out my check and removed the sandwich. Good for him. And asked if I was sure I didn’t want anything else? I was happy to hear this. But the damage was done. As a trans/non binary person I look for places where I feel safe and able to be myself… THIS IS NOT THE PLACE for that. And that sucks. We should be supporting each other instead of Making “others” feel unseen and unappreciated. (Which I felt) I’m very disappointed in my rainbow family for making me feel like I’m not wanted. I just wanted a pace where I could be myself. That rainbow flag you post should be inclusive of of all of us. LGBTQIA? Do you know what this means?