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Indianapolis drinking culture runs from blues-bar institutions to dedicated mixology rooms, much of it concentrated on Massachusetts Avenue and around Fountain Square. The Slippery Noodle Inn downtown is one of the oldest bars in the state, while The Ball & Biscuit and Bakersfield's bar on Mass Ave handle the contemporary cocktail crowd. Fountain Square adds The Inferno Room and HI-FI, and Hotel Tango Distillery pours its own spirits in Fletcher Place.
Slippery Noodle Inn ★ 4.4
downtown · 372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Slippery Noodle Inn on South Meridian in Indianapolis dates to 1850 as the Tremont House. Indiana's oldest bar in continuous operation, a blues room.
Workingman's Friend ★ 4.5
haughville · 234 N Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Workingman's Friend on North Belmont in Haughville, Indianapolis is a 1918 lunch counter dive bar. Macedonian-origin, cash only, the West Side standard.
The Rathskeller Kellerbar ★ 4.4
mass-ave · 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
The Rathskeller's Kellerbar in the Athenaeum, Indianapolis has poured pilsner since 1894. The biergarten opens late spring through fall with weekend music.
Bakersfield Mass Ave Bar ★ 4.1
mass-ave · 334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Bakersfield Mass Ave is a tequila-and-whiskey bar on Mass Ave, Indianapolis. Over 100 tequilas, an American whiskey list, a late kitchen Friday and Saturday.
The Ball & Biscuit ★ 4.5
mass-ave · 331 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
The Ball & Biscuit on Mass Ave in Indianapolis runs the city's most-decorated craft cocktail program with a deep American whiskey list and back bar.
The Inferno Room ★ 4.6
fountain-square · 902 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
The Inferno Room on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square, Indianapolis is the city's home for tiki and exotic cocktails. Six nights a week, 21-plus only.
The Red Key Tavern ★ 4.5
broad-ripple · 5170 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
The Red Key Tavern on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis is a 1933 tavern. Vonnegut's hangout, no cell phones rule, the city's most respected dive.
The Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant ★ 4.3
broad-ripple · 5212 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
The Aristocrat Pub in South Broad Ripple, Indianapolis since 1933. A cherished neighborhood pub with a wide draft list and the city's longest patio.
High Velocity ★ 3.9
downtown · 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
High Velocity at the JW Marriott Indianapolis is the downtown convention-district sports bar. Eighty-plus screens, an extensive beer list, full kitchen.
Plat 99 Mixology Lounge ★ 4.3
downtown · 333 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Plat 99 at The Alexander Hotel in Indianapolis is a cocktail lounge built around the hotel's contemporary-art collection. Chosen drinks, late hours.
1933 Lounge ★ 4.5
downtown · 127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
1933 Lounge above St. Elmo Steak House on South Illinois in Indianapolis pours bourbon and serves the steakhouse small-plate menu. Walk-ins only.
Thieves ★ 4.4
broad-ripple · 740 E 65th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Thieves on East 65th in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs a tight cocktail program with a long mezcal-and-amaro list. Bartender's choice off the chalkboard.
Tin Roof Indianapolis ★ 4.0
downtown · 36 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tin Roof on South Pennsylvania in Indianapolis runs live music seven nights a week. A downtown live-music room with a deep draft list and pub kitchen.
HI-FI ★ 4.4
fountain-square · 1043 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
HI-FI on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square is a 400-capacity live music venue. Six nights a week of touring acts and the city's strongest indie programming.
Tappers Arcade Bar ★ 4.3
fountain-square · 501 Virginia Ave, Ste 102, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Tappers Arcade Bar on Virginia Avenue in Fletcher Place is Indianapolis's first barcade, pairing classic arcade cabinets with a deep tap list.
Metazoa Brewing Tap Room ★ 4.2
downtown · 140 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Metazoa Brewing's South College Avenue taproom donates 5% of profits to animal conservation. Dog-friendly, family-friendly, with a long Indiana draft list.
The Jazz Kitchen ★ 4.4
broad-ripple · 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
The Jazz Kitchen on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis books live jazz seven nights a week. Pan-Latin small plates, cocktails, two sets nightly.
Chatham Tap Mass Ave ★ 4.1
mass-ave · 719 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Chatham Tap on Mass Ave in Indianapolis is a soccer-mad pub with English drafts and Premier League on every screen. A reliable Indianapolis pick.
Tomlinson Tap Room ★ 4.2
downtown · 222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tomlinson Tap Room above City Market in downtown Indianapolis pours Indiana-only drafts. Mezzanine seating, food from the market vendors below.
Hotel Tango Distillery ★ 4.3
fletcher-place · 702 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hotel Tango on Virginia Avenue in Fletcher Place, Indianapolis is the country's first combat-disabled, veteran-owned distillery. Tasting room and patio.
The Eagle Bar ★ 4.1
mass-ave · 310 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
The Eagle's bar on Mass Ave in Indianapolis pours pitchers and serves the full dining-room menu. Sit at the chef's counter for a half-chicken and a Hi-Lite.
Moontown Brewing Bar Lounge ★ 4.0
carmel · 1000 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032
Moontown Brewing in Carmel is the suburb's craft beer anchor. Long Indiana list, full kitchen, a yard for warm-weather drinking, 21-plus only.
Easley Winery Tasting Room ★ 4.1
downtown · 205 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Easley Winery on North College in Indianapolis is an urban winery and tasting room. Indiana fruit wines, cheese plates, the city's longest-running wine bar.
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