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Syd's Bar and Grill in downtown Noblesville
Syd's Bar and Grill in historic downtown Noblesville Indiana
Syd's Fine Foods on the historic Noblesville courthouse square

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Syd's Bar & Grill

You can kind of tell a bar's popularity by its ability to draw a crowd on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, often referred to as "Drunksgiving "or "Black Out Wednesday". If that's an accurate barometer of a popular bar, then Syd's would have to be considered Noblesville, Indiana's favorite bar. The crowd on "Drunksgiving" is at capacity and the energy in the bar is dare I say electric.

 

Syd's is more of an institution than a mere bar. Its location, the JL Evans building just off the historic Noblesville Courthouse Square, has been used as a tavern since 1889...that's not a typo. Walter Carey and Sid Gill opened Syd's in 1945 and installed the locally famous shuffleboard game in the middle of the bar. They also coined the familiar Syd's catchphrase, "Howdy Bub."  A phrase which is now memorialized, by the upstairs bar, The Howdy Bub Lounge. This new edition to Syd's comes as the result of an extensive renovation to the bar in 2023 by new owner Brian Knoderer. The lounge features warm leather couches, extensive woodwork, and a gorgeous new bar. The renovations also helped add some much-needed space downstairs, while not taking away from Syd's historic charm. Perhaps the most welcome aspect of the renovation was the updated bathrooms, which are now a little more spacious and modern. 

Syd's of course has a all the libations you'd expect of a bar, including a respectable selection of top shelf bourbons and a nice variety of craft beer. But what to eat? Naturally you'll start with the free popcorn, a staple of any stint at Syd's. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying dinner with friends, you cant go wrong with that 'ol hoosier staple, the breaded pork tenderloin. Syd's take on the classic tenderloin is perfection, crispy on the outside & juicy on the inside. If you like wings, Syd's has to be in the conversation of best wings in town. 

Syd's features live music several nights a week, with an open mic night on Wednesdays, and bands on Thursdays and Saturdays. Bar manager Michael Smith has a keen ear for good music, and picks great bands to entertain folks while the amazing bar staff keep the drinks flowing.

Syd's has seen some changes since it first opened in 1945. However, one thing that hasn't changed with the new ownership is the commitment to quality food and good service.

Visit Syd's at 808 Logan St. Noblesville IN 46060 or online at https://www.sydsfinefoods.com/

Syd's Bar and Grill on Logan Street in Noblesville Indiana
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