Finnegan’s Pub

If you aren’t a regular you’re lucky to get a beer, but the beer is very good so it’s worth a gamble. The music is loud and good. The smoke is God awful! If this place was in Illinois it would do 10x the business and that is the downfall of bars (without food) near the state line. After 2 minutes you stink heavily of cigarettes and cigars and a deep shower is needed. Such a shame, the place had potential.

I enjoyed my time at this bar and love to come in time to time. I came here and loved the divey atmosphere. The bartender was so nice and attentive the whole night never. They also had a great micro beer selection. This bar reminds me of the show Its Always Sunny in a good way though. Love this bar. Also they have great live music but they don’t let the volume get to high.

This is one of my favorite watering holes. I love that the atmosphere is always fun you can catch the Chicago Cubs on the television, the jukebox is always rocking and they have an excellent selection of micro brew. Oh I didn’t talk about the people yet. The people that frequent this bar are like a community. This community is always welcoming when I’m there and fun to be a part of.
Today I was here to help support a friend who every year participates in the same Balderick’s day head shaving for children’s cancer. The only reason I am not giving this five stars is each year, particularly for this event the bar is crowded. But then again this is the day you would wanted to be crowded because more people equals more money for children’s cancer.

TIP: Don’t go here if you’re not a regular and want legit Irish food or drinks!
My boyfriend took me here because he knows I enjoy Irish food/​drinks and the sign said it was an Irish pub. Not true at all! When we came in (around 6 on a Friday), the place was not too crowded. We saw others sitting at a table eating, so we thought a waitress would come around. After around 5 – 10 minutes, we figured that wasn’t going to happen.
He approached the bar and got a Guinness (no problem). I ordered a Harp. They didn’t have it. Then I ordered a Jameson and Ginger. They didn’t have ginger ale. Come on, you say you’re Irish and don’t go beyond Guinness?
We figured that it was the kind of place only regulars got good service in, which was disappointing, because I love Irish food. Oh well.

Very cool little bar here. Had a great time one night after that Rhino place down the street completely dissapointed us by blasting rap music during an NFL Playoff game.
I forget the name of the band that played that night at finnegan’s but they were pretty cool. A lot of variety and great sound. Drinks were good, beer was cold, people were friendly. Nice local pub type place here.

I like Finnegan’s… it’s small and there’s not a lot of bar room but, it’s comfortable.
Here’s the skinny:
Smoke… you can do it.
Friday is Karaōke night.
There’s live music on occasion.
Beer and Drinks are fairly cheap.
This is my «Dip Out» spot to get away.
Here’s the fat:
You can still smoke in here, it’s Indiana… F your health, F your lungs, Go Nicotine and Cancer Sticks!
Seriously though, it doesn’t get too too smokey in here, I’ve been here a few times and they’ve had the back door open to help that out. How nice of them.
Friday is Karaōke… I’ve gotten pretty tipsy and embarrassed myself, I’ll admit that. Good thing that was when I had longer hair and was a lot fatter… no one will recognize me now… I lie, this was two months ago…
I’ve seen the live bands here, Finnegan’s brings in some pretty decent local bands and the band DOES put on a good show. I just wish they didn’t look so cramped together on the tiny stage area.
Beer and Drinks flow freely and the pricing is A-​OK. My highest tab here was a VERY shaky, spinney and wiggly $ 40.00. NO, I didn’t drive home… I called for a ride. Which is what you SHOULD do after several Gin and Tonic’s with beers to match.
I like this spot because I can do the dip… as in my friends don’t come here (often). Some days when I just want to relax alone at a bar, watch whatever is on their TV, this is my spot. Bartenders are really friendly and the patrons are all pretty chill too.
Go check this place out, it’s kinda incognito and small but, there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had here.
SYOY

Are there any happy hour specials after 5pm at this laid-​back establishment? Nope. I was one of only 4 people inside. That’s a little TOO laid-​back for my tastes. The other three were regulars, and I had a strong feeling the bartender just wanted to get rid of me. I briefly thought of joining Finnegans’ «100 Club,» but now I know I’ll never get past #1.

Disclaimer: I now bar-​tend here occasionally and call BINGO on Wednesdays. Still on the patron side of the bar most of the time but don’t want to mislead…
And, Sigh… you can still SMOKE in Fin’s.

When I lived in Dyer, I could have put a second bedroom in this place. Through my college years I came here almost every day. It seemed Steve Munoz and Scott Larson were always in there. Pott’s sitting at the bar watching the game, Roger standing by the cooler watching over the crowd.
FOOD: They served up some wicked Doreen’s pizza for about 5 bucks.
DRINK: Great beers on tap and about 95 bottle selections. Joined the 100 club, but only got in the 50’s. At lest I got my half way T shirt.
ATMOSPHERE: I love the crowd in this place. Just locals having a blast. My band the Shatners plays every now and then with extreme enthusiasm to an awesome crowd. When this place is packed its fun and when its empty its fun! The bands are almost always good, Karoke Fridays rule. Hometown bar and nobody will judge you when you walk in.
I miss living in Dyer because of this place. I have a great time going back on the weekends and all my old buddies are still in there.

Best bar in Dyer