paul1968mcr

been here long?

TMac

Been here 8 yrs this summer. Haven't met too many Brits in Indy since moving here until recently.

There really needs to be a place in Indy where Brits can gather, chat and have a bit of fun. I used to go to Rob & Jay's chippy when they were still open. It was a good laugh watching the footie there.

How about yourself Paul? How long have you been here?

paul1968mcr

18 months, though it seems longer - in a nice way.

we have met a big bunch of brits, mainly Lilly and R/Royce folks.

Problem with the bars is the fact you have to drive, and there are no taxis to speak of.

You a USC, or Greencard? You married / Kids etc?

I moved here with my Wifes job, bringing our 2 kids (12 and 8) and our Labrador.

You know the friendly tavern in zionsville??

TMac

Yeah I've heard there is a sizable contingent of Brits working for the likes of Rolls, Lilly and Roche.

The lack of taxis and public transport does make it hard to go out on the piss, however my mrs tends to be my DD.

I'm a green card holder, haven't had the bottle to go through with taking citizenship.

To be honest, I've never spent much time on that side of town. There's a couple of "pubs" in Carmel and Fishers that I tend to frequent.
There's also a Brit meetup at Claddagh on 96th st that I attend, you should join us.

paul1968mcr

When is it, we might pop over with the kids - though last time I went in there I ended up spending $110 - fish and chips twice, 2 kids meal, couple of pints of guiness - You ever go to scotties brewhouse on a weds for the "happy hour"?

TMac

Paul, I've been down to Scottys on a wednesday night. You can't beat a pitcher of Stella for $6.

paul1968mcr

guinsess for me, I might take a carry out bucket, fill it up on the cheap!!

get busy, but it's a good night.

what night you guys meet up in the irish pub? what time etc, do you wear bowler hats and tote umbrellas to make yourselves known??

TMac

Have a butchers at this link for the meet up.

http://brit.meetup.com/222/

We have anywhere from 6-14 people show up most nights.

paul1968mcr

LOL - The site blocker at work just blocked that site, said it was a dating site - What you guys get up too on these nights LMAO

TMac

LOL no it's nothing like that....we're not a bunch of swingers if that's what you're thinking.

Just beer, chat about ol'blighty. Us lads chat about footie and our contempt for septics and the girls...well they indulge in their normal girl talk.

HoosierDaddy

I've never been yet, but how good are 96th St. Steakburgers?? I've heard a few people rave about the place. Worth a drive from Fort Wayne?

Cheers

TMac

To be honest, I've never been there either. However to me it looks like a steak & shake clone.
Bit of a long drive to go for that, but there's plenty of other good places to check out if you come to Indy.

paul1968mcr

Bubs in Carmel - 131st and Monon Trail.

try the big ugly buger.....OMG!!

Helen A

Hi, I know this post is a bit out of date now but I just moved to north Indianapolis from Surrey UK. Thought I'd say hi. Thanks for putting up that link to the fishers meet up as that it really close to me.

paul1968mcr

who you working for? RR or Lilly

you in fishers or carmel?

welcome to Indy BTW - any questions feel free to ask, we've been here here 2 years at Christmas, and we are loving it!