Beer
Simrell's
804 s. 7th st., +1 812 232-4114. while indiana state university is in session, this is one of the primary student hangouts, so it can make for a loud and good time thursday through saturday nights.
Ambrosini's
1367 wabash ave., +1 812 235-1445.
Buffalo Wild Wings
3718 s. u.s. highway 41, +1 812 242-9464, (http://www.buffalowildwin...). this is a national chain restaurant that serves excellent wings with many different kinds of sauces, as well as some other standard american junk food fare. as with their other restaurants, this one features ntn trivia, a great way to waste a few hours if you have nothing better to do.
Copper Bar
810 wabash ave., +1 812 238-0033.
The Fourth Quarter
2000 wabash ave., +1 812 232-9216. looks like a dive from the outside, but they generally have decent local and regional rock bands on the weekends. it's worth a drive by if you're cruising around looking for something to do.
The Verve
677 wabash ave., +1 812 234-9536, (http://www.theverve.biz/). a great place to go to hear music, primarily rock and blues from local and regional bands.
The Apple Club
3300 s. u.s. highway 41, +1 812 232-6081.
The Terminal
820 wabash ave., +1 812 232-8480.
Sonka's Irish Pub
1366 wabash ave., +1 812 234-8802. a great little pub located just east of downtown, this bar features many different kinds of beer and wine, but no liquor. the beer lineup is constantly changing, though you will always be able to find a pint of guinness on tap.
Speak Easy
1800 wabash ave., +1 812 232-7805. billed as a "conversation bar", this is a great place to hang out and get to know the locals, different drink specials every day and free food on friday. stop in and have a good time.
M. Moggers Eatery & Pub
908 poplar st., +1 812 234-9202. moggers features about 170 beers from around the world, mostly bottled. this is an excellent place to go for good beer.
Malloy's Irish Pub
684 lafayette ave., +1 812 235-5074. (http://www.myspace.com/ma...) 3 pool tables, 3 dart machines, steel tip darts, karaoke thursdays and fridays, dance music or live bands saturdays. sports on 5 tvs and the 110" projected "tv". cornhole and bag ball in the beer garden any time. open 7 days. 9 beers on tap.
The Vault
Coming soon to wabash ave., watch for this combination nightclub and sports bar in october 2008. two stories of amazing fun.
Coffee
Java Haute
3805 wabash ave., +1 812 234-5282. this hip and a little funky coffee shop is a local hangout for everyone from young to old. local artists have work on display. the 24/7/365 drive thru is awesome. oh yeah, free wi-fi.
Joe Muggs
3362 s. u.s. highway 41 part of the books-a-million store, +1 812 232-0856.
The Coffee Grounds
423 wabash ave., +1 812 238-9664. - local bands perform here on weekends. it has wi-fi, and often has art exhibits. they also sell some of the coffee they serve, both ground and whole bean. the coffee grounds is one of terre haute's more famous hangouts. serve panini-press "gourmet grilled cheese" and salads through the day.
Starbucks
3017 s us hwy 41., +1 812 235-5346.