Mousetrap

4.5 ( 1579 reviews )
$10–20
5565 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, United States
+1 317-255-3189
Mousetrap, located at 5565 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, is a gem in the bar and grill scene, celebrated for its lively atmosphere and creative culinary offerings. This establishment embraces a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair, adorned with Grateful Dead memorabilia that adds character to the dining experience. The menu boasts standout items like the famed China Cat Chicken Salad and the top-tier 9 oz steak dinner, both of which are crowd favorites. Guests rave about the "Greatest Chili Ever Sold," a hearty bowl of Grandma Reilly's award-winning chili, enhanced with customizable toppings. For those craving something heartier, the tenderloins, particularly "Hard To Handle" and "Mr. Charlie," offer satisfying flavors that indulge the taste buds. Beyond the food, Mousetrap is a hub for live music, drawing in local talents to perform on open mic nights and live band showcases. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly service, keen attention from staff, and the vibrant community atmosphere, making it a fantastic spot for friends and music lovers alike. Whether you're there for a casual lunch or a night of celebration, Mousetrap brings together great food, refreshing brews, and an inviting vibe, making it a must-visit destination in Indianapolis.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has bar games
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has karaoke
    • Has live music
    • Has live performances
    • Has quiz night
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Has dancing
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Mousetrap

Whitney
May 14,2025
We are from Delaware, Ohio, and absolutely loved this joint!! Great service and drinks, plus as welcoming as you can get for a 13 year old boy who plays guitar and has impeccable music taste!! Thank you so much for welcoming us!!
Trever Jones
May 12,2025
I was fortunate to be able to perform music here on open mic nights! Listen guys thanks for allowing me to rock the house down with my guitar one night, drums another night, and who can forget the karaoke contest that I won! This is a super cool place that I absolutely loved getting to be on stage at! Great beer on tap, and even better food! Lord willing, hopefully I can begin my professional music career and make it big time! God has blessed me with the ability to sound amazing with my vocals, guitar, and drum skills so here's to me hoping to find a producer! Can't wait to return to The Mousetrap for more fun!
Dreamgirl Beth
Apr 22,2025
Great venue to enjoy live Jazz on Tuesdays nights for FREE! That's why I go. OVER 21 BAR. They also do live rock & roll bands on Saturdays, sometimes outside on the Patio if the weather permits. I'm not sure about other live band nights. Staff has always been friendly and attentive. They are open for lunch too. Very popular spot, and can get crowded at times. A bingo group meets there certain days. There's pool tables and darts. Its always clean & tidy. Dog friendly, no kids!
Christiana Watson
Apr 10,2025
Love the atmosphere! Cool,casual,and relaxed! Love checking out all the Grateful Dead memorabilia and decor. It's fun and feels like a great spot to experience everything from lunch to evenings of live music and drinks. I really enjoyed the pool tables and seating. We ordered the cauliflower thin crust pizza which was fabulous, btw! The topping fresh and top notch as well as the serving sizes! Some really great beers on draft and staff is professional and knowledgeable! Thanks guys for great experiences! Will be a regular from now on!
Johnathan Hodson
Mar 21,2025
50 cent pool and cheap drinks. The food is amazing and they have specials daily with TONS of food. TRY THE STEW!! chili is really great and the fried pickles are perfect. Bartenders are always super helpful and management is always friendly and checking up on customers. AND the music is alwaysss amazing so make sure to check out the evening lineup!
Erik Taylor
Mar 6,2025
Boomers grateful dead tribute band very good time, high vibrations and great grooves!!!
The Dining Grandpa
Mar 4,2025
Absolutely love this place, has a definite 1970s feel complete with music. Had me missing my bell bottom, jeans, long brown hair and ponytail. I was told they have live music, I think they said every day of the week. The joint has a really cool retro vibe. The Mousetrap is basically split in half, part pool hall in back. With the bar and music venue up front. The place must be really jumping, when the band is playing. I had a breaded Tenderloin and onion rings. My Tenderloin was as big as a ball cap, I think, larger and breaded and fried to absolute crunchy perfection. The onion rings were rather ordinary, but Lord knows the tenderloin didn’t care and neither did I. What great food and service. I will return to try something else, hopefully when the band is playing. That way, I can get the whole Mousetrap experience. If you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere, complete with good food and a retro 1970s feel. Look no further you have arrived at your destination. Great great place.!
Dominic Hoffman
Feb 24,2025
Such a neat place. Not much of a dead head, and they were having an EDM night (not my taste) but under normal circumstances, it looks like a pretty cool bar.

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