Bars and pubs in Indianapolis

Bars and pubs in Indianapolis

1. DrinkBar

   Red Key

   An Indianapolis legend, this is where Ben Affleck filmed his first motion picture. You'll walk in to this joint and think you're back in WW II. It's been owned by the same folks since then. Model planes hang from the ceiling, awesome vintage art, and pennies on the ceiling that get tossed up and pulled down for donation each year (and thousands of them, seriously). A beer is served with a small glass and unique cheap eats are on the bar menu. There are rules here—don't put your feet on the chairs or booth seats, hang your coat up on one of the hooks, and don't get too obnoxious or you're out. They'll ask you politely of course the first time. A must-see for lovers of classic bars. By the time you leave you'll be a regular.

2. DrinkBar

   English Ivy's

   An Old Northside institution. The downtown queer community regulars it, but everyone can find themselves at home here. Not much natural light, but plenty of Christmas lights decorate this bar and pub. Enjoy drinks and good food. Vegan friendly. 21+

3. DrinkPub

   Living Room Lounge

   A downtown semi-dive bar that offers the type of karaoke that you plug your ears, cover your eyes and ask yourself "Why, God, why?", then you get on the microphone yourself. Jaegerbombs are $2 on Thursdays. Cheap specials, too.

4. DrinkCocktail bar

   Nicky Blaine's

   Martinis and cigars are the main attraction here. With a 1930-40s feel from the dark plush interior. A lot of businessmen and businessmen-loving-women attend here, as do early-night partiers, and the night-cap types. Once a month they have a meeting called "Meet The Mistress" which features local dominatrixes having cocktails with interested folks. Fascinating mix and serious cocktails. 21+

5. DrinkBeer garden

   Kellerbar at the Rathskeller

   Located inside the Rathskeller German restaurant, this is a place to drink beers from around the world and sop it all up with German food. During the warm months, this is one of the busiest bars in town. Get there early to enjoy a quieter beer or two; the bar opens up in the afternoon and you can enjoy their in-house brew (the Dunkel is particularly good) outside in the Biergarten or inside in the cozy oak bar that emulates a German castle. Later in the evening on the weekends, cover bands rock out in the garden and drunk college students go wild.

6. DrinkPub

   Chatham Tap

   English-style pub that features hi-def TVs playing soccer (err, "football") all day and night. A nice selection of high end beers and a mix of bar style food with more gourmet takes on classics. They serve some of the best fish and chips in town to a mix of hipsters, post-work yuppies, gays and jocks.

7. DrinkPub

   Upland College Avenue Tasting Room

   Upland Brewing Company, established in 1998 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States is the third largest brewery in the state. The company's main Production Brewery, which includes a recently reopened taproom, serves as the primary facility for brewing operations. Upland also operates The Wood Shop, a specialized sour ale brewery and event space, where its award-winning sour beers are crafted.

   Brews its own beer

8. DrinkPub

   Black Circle Brewing Company

   2201 East 46th Street

   Closed · opens 11 am·Limited wheelchair access · Brews its own beer · Outdoor seating

9. DrinkPub

   SNUG

   210 S South Audubon Road

   Closed · opens 3 pm·Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating

10. DrinkBar

    The Inferno Room

    902 Virginia Avenue

    Closed · opens 4 pm

11. DrinkBar

    Turner's

    1060 N Capitol Ave

    Closed · opens 3 pm

12. DrinkBrewery

    Metazoa Brewing Company

    140 South College Avenue

    Closed · opens 1 pm

13. DrinkBar

    The Exchange

    301 Massachusetts Avenue

    Closed · opens 4 pm

14. DrinkPub

    Garfield Brewery

    2310 Shelby Street

    Brews its own beer

15. DrinkPub

    Winner's Circle

    20 North Pennsylvania Street

    Wheelchair accessible

16. DrinkBar

    The Koelschip

    2505 N Delaware St

    Brews its own beer

17. DrinkBar

    Ball & Biscuit

    331 Massachusetts Ave

18. DrinkBar

    Brass Ring Lounge

    1245 Shelby St

19. DrinkBar

    Golden Ace Inn

    2533 East Washington Street

20. DrinkBar

    Imbibe Bar & Game Room

    1105 Shelby St

21. DrinkPub

    J. Clyde's Pub

    4640 East 10th Street

22. DrinkBar

    Liberty Street

    653 Massachusetts Avenue

23. DrinkPub

    Mass Avenue Pub

    745 E Massachusetts Ave

24. DrinkBar

    Sam's Silver Circle

    1102 Fletcher Avenue

25. DrinkBar

    Shi-Kay Lounge

    1510 North Emerson Avenue

26. DrinkPub

    State Street Pub

    243 North State Avenue

27. DrinkBar

    Strange Bird

    128 South Audubon Road

28. DrinkBar

    Tappers Arcade Bar

    501 Virginia Ave #102

29. DrinkBar

    The New Yorker

    302 North Colorado Avenue

30. DrinkBar

    Tick Tock Lounge

    2602 East 10th Street

31. DrinkBrewery

    Guggman Haus Brewery

    1701 Gent Ave

32. DrinkBar

    Cosmo Knights

    3338 N Illinois St

33. DrinkBar

    East Wind Bar

    1877 South East Street

34. DrinkBeer garden

    Monon 30

    1118 E 30th St

35. DrinkBar

    Recovery Room

    1868 Lafayette Road

36. DrinkBar

    Slammin Sammies

    2136 West Morris Street

37. DrinkPub

    Beech Bank Brewing

    301 Main Street

38. DrinkBar

    BlankUS Luxury Lounge

    501 North College Avenue

39. DrinkBrewery

    Cannon Ball Brewing Company

    1702 Bellefontaine St

40. DrinkBar

    Linebacker

    2631 West Michigan Street

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