Comments on: GenCon Restaurant & Pub Guide

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:39:15 +0000

@TommyMac: SUCK! Well, it seems that Jillian’s is definitely NOT a place to go during GenCon. Thanks for dropping by and giving the head’s up, I’ll be sure to run this again next year.

However, the crew at Scotty’s Brewhouse really did a bang up job this year. The 501st was there in force and the atmosphere was very gamer-friendly. So when 2011 rolls around, Scotty’s will definitely be my go-to spot.

By: TommyMac

TommyMac — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:21:53 +0000

My experience at Jillian’s was terrible. They sponsored an event called “Bowling Night of the Living Dead” which promised:

Join downtown’s scariest bunch of individuals for a night of spooky gaming fun! Jillian’s Restaurant & Entertainment Mega-plex is hosting a Halloween themed cosmic bowling and video games night. We will turn the 45,000 sqft of space into a graveyard full of attitude with Vampires, Witches and Zombies. DJ, Door Prizes, Giveaways, Light Apps, (1) Drink Ticket and over the top fun will be provided

Very little of what was promised was provided. The was no DJ, none of the staff were dressed up, the area wasn’t themed at all, no door prizes, no giveaways, the apps consisted of bbq wings and stale chips with dip. And the bowling lane my group was in constantly malfunctioned. In short: we got scammed.

Here’s my full review: http://www.virtualsink.com/2010/08/bowling-night-of-living-dead.html

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:36:35 +0000

Definite props to Scotties, Alcatraz and Slippery Noodle. I try and get there whenever I’m in town. The upside of being in downtown Indy is that you can mostly stumble in any direction and hit a good (If not pricey) restaurant.

I’ll have to check out the others the next time I’m in on business~

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:45:11 +0000

@Oz: Glad to hear Jillian’s is motivated to capture some GenCon business. I never had a great time there before, but I might have to check it out this year.

By: Oz

Oz — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:43:20 +0000

Jillian’s has really improved over the past year. I’ve been there for a couple of meetings and was pleasantly surprised. Also, the new manager is eager to bring in GenCon business, so I expect they will be working harder to cater to us gamers.

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:17:41 +0000

@Oz: Everything good enough (and not so good) to go to is busy downtown on the weekends. Dave & Busters rocks, but it isn’t convenient for GenCon attendees. Personally, I pack my lunch/dinner every morning and eat out maybe once (Sunday afternoons usually) during GenCon. Bring coolers we keep in the trunk, and I tend to get a very good parking spot (right off the skywalk from the Sagamore), so it’s even closer than going to a restaurant.

By: Oz

Oz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:58:50 +0000

My experience with Jillian’s has always been mediocre. I’ve heard good things so far about the Dave & Busters that just opened in Castleton, but it’s a ways north for out-of-towners attending the Con.

Likewise the Claddagh is probably inconvenient, especially considering how likely it is that you’ll have a significant wait.

Champs across the street from the convention center (I forget which hotel is which) is convenient if you want a sit-down meal and nothing fancy in the beer department. But its proximity also means it is busy.
.-= Oz´s last blog ..Commander Oz =-.

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:34:59 +0000

@The Last Rogue: I’ve been to Jillian’s a couple of times, but I never enjoyed it.

By: The Last Rogue

The Last Rogue — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:04:53 +0000

I actually lived in Indy for about 5 years. Allow me to add Jillians to the list – decent food, decent beer and it is 3 levels – Bottom bar, mid – game room/arcade, top – bowling alley.

And let me give a natural 20 to the Slippery Noodle . . . I’ve had a few good nights there . . . or so I’ve been told.
.-= The Last Rogue´s last blog ..Campaign Building – The Gathering (but not too much) =-.