Cutters Way Bar
Although it may look like a dive bar on the outside, Cutters Way Bar is a legendary local haunt. Located just off of Highway 50, Cutters is known as a local hot-spot, serving up daily drink specials and nightly entertainment. The playful atmosphere of this bar is completed by dim lighting, glowing neon signs, fabric ceiling and plenty of sitting room. There are many video arcade games and also a billiards tables where guests can play for free. In front of the dance floor is the stage that regularly hosts local talent and cover bands. When the bar is not hosting live entertainment, guests can dance and enjoy a mix of classic, progressive and modern rock.
Cutters Way Bar
1802 2nd St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-9906
myspace.com/cutterswaybar
202 Tavern
Located just outside of George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is the 202 Tavern. The interior red walls are highlighted by color-changing LED lights, creating a casually comfortable atmosphere where guests can sit and relax at a table or mingle through the crowd. The bar has a mirrored-dance floor where patrons can dance to rock, hip-hop, top 40 and alternative music. For guests who are not the dancing type, the bar has a billiards table, beer-pong table and electronic dart boards. Throughout the week, the Tavern is known to host live, local musical acts, as well as event nights, such as ladies night and beer-pong tournaments.
202 Tavern
20 N. 2nd St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 895-0202
myspace.com/202tavern
Willie's Pub
Located in the heart of central Vincennes is Willie's Pub. A no-thrills bar, Willie's is your typical down-to-earth, home-grown hangout. The inviting atmosphere of the pub is complete with dim lights, glowing beer signs and plenty of open space. Every night the pub has a different drink special and often throws parties, such as their famous karaoke contest. Guests can shake their groove thing to a mix of top-40 hits, classic rock, modern rock and hip-hop music, or challenge their friends to a game of electronic darts or electronic strong-man boxing.
Willie's Pub
1008 Main St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-9754
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Red's Pub
Located just outside of the Illinois-Indiana state borderline is Red's Pub. A popular local haunt, Red's Pub is known for their live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The friendly ambiance of this bar is completed by neon lights, music memorabilia covered walls and open-bar lounging booths. A centerpiece of the bar is the large stage with light show and giant projection screen. When the pub is not hosting live local bands, guests can enjoy a mix of top-40 hits, country, rock and dance music. The bar also has a couple of billiards tables and arcade video games. The kitchen is a big hit with patrons, serving typical bar fare and finger food. The bar serves nightly specials and is host to weekly events.
Red's Pub
127 2nd St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
myspace.com/redspub2
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S.L. Stoddart has been writing professionally since 2005, and has been published in various outlets such as the "South End News," eHow.com, Trails.com and Golflink.com. Stoddart holds a Bachelors of Arts in broadcast journalism and psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit.