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1. Plat 99 - Marion County

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· 197 reviews

333 Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Plat 99: what do users think?
Bianca Gogel: I've always wanted to check out this place and was slightly disappointed. For a Saturday night it was quite dead, not a big deal because I'm not a fan of loud places. Found a spot at the bar, and the bartender was nice and quick. I will say the place could use a deep clean. It didn't smell pleasant and kept getting a whiff of something rotten. Also, many of the light bulbs were out and dusty.
richard haluska: Waited 15 minutes to get a drink. Then waited over an hour still no food. Watched the waitstaff let food sit for 10 minutes and never take it to table. Watched customers ask for coffee up to 3 times without getting any. No one is in charge. Food was taken to wrong tables. There were only 20 customers. Watched several people walk out. After no food and waiting 50 minutes. Watching several others get served and wait staff wondering why people didn't tip on the $4 cup of black coffee about a 10 oz cup. After asking 3 times. Only got 1 star because zero wasn't available.
Jonathan Bryant: Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks were ok but limited on brands and food. Not much on the menu and took a bit. But a good place of you are staying in the hotel.
Dick Bigger: Always have a great time at Alexander
Jacob Bower-Bir: The atmosphere seems inviting from the outside, and it's for a lot going for it in terms of ambiance, but it never really stops feeling like a hotel bar. The service tonight I was there was adequate, and the cocktails were unremarkable.
Vicki Body by Vicki: Amazing drinks and a nice atmosphere with views!
J.R. Smith: My first repose when looking at these reviews was "4.4 stars, you gotta be $#!++ing me." We stopped in on the way to our room after an event at Lucas Oil (Saturday night) to use our 2 complimentary drink tickets for staying at the hotel. It took 20+ minutes to get served at the bar. 1 bar tender on each side, with 1 guy bussing. The bar was full of people, as so was the seating area surrounding the bar. Poorly managed in my opinion. Saturday night, downtown Indy, Lucas Oil event, the should have had bar tenders on each corner. Would have benefited the customers, as well as the pockets of the bar owners and staff. For a premierly priced bar to only have 1 drink well, at the end where she is secluded from the customers, is a bit absurd. The bar tender also kept her bottle opener at the well, yet the beer coolers are located throughout the bar, so she would need to continually run to the well to open the bottles... poor layout. To top it off, our order of a screwdriver with titos was made with pineapple juice... the washes were kept in similar looking bottles in the well, so I'm assuming the bar tendering couldnt easily identify the different juices. Next time we'll just forego that experience and spend the extra time to walk, and go somewhere else for a night cap.
jason crouch: I did not like the back bar. Could not see many options.
Janel Cole: Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Had a great time hanging out.
John Brumleve: Make sure you Plat your a** on a comfy seat because you'll be waiting a while!! With no more than five other customers in the bar it still took longer than 45 minutes after ordering to get food. Probably longer but we had to cancel the order to make an event. Budget 25 minutes for one round of drinks, and frankly 2 hrs for food. Absolutely no sense of urgency or care from staff.
Matt Panfil: Used to love Plat99, but last night went out for a drink for my wife's birthday, and we waited for 45 minutes and finally just left. The bartender told us he'd be with us, then served everyone that came in after. Felt weirdly targeted, also he was super unfriendly and insanely slow.
Brian Hall: Great popcorn
Ryan Geiger: Bartender was inept.
Jay Grieves: A perfectly serviceable hotel bar. They are sometimes staffed such that there's no table service, but it's a small place, so that's not too much of a problem. The small bites aren't great, but if you need something to nibble on, the grilled cheese is pretty good and, indeed, small. If Nesso, the hotel restaurant downstairs, is open, you probably want to go to their bar instead.
Jacob Canada: Drinks were tasty and the staff was awesome
Monica Allen: The servers are great and the atmosphere is very mellowed out.
Summer Blouin: Fun hotel bar. Outdoor balcony. Good drinks. I got a hummingbird. Get the plantains!
Johnny Dangerous: Terrible service. Took 40 mins to get a drink. Bartenders were rude to not only us but to the waitress serving us. Charcuterie board wasn't good and it came with no crackers or silverware. On top of all that everything on the menu is overpriced. This was a Sunday after a Colts game before the Post Malone concert.
William Cherry: Clean and very artsy. Love all the art and the staff are so nice. Convenient to anything you wanna do downtown.
John Bock: The bar manager was great and the bar decor was amazing.
Jacob Hatcher: This used to be one of my favorite places to visit pre-pandemic. They had an extensive craft cocktail menu and always offered truffle popcorn. The service was impeccable and it was the perfect place to have a date night or catch up with friends.We stopped by this evening around 10pm (they are open until 12 on Saturday night) and the place felt like it had been forgotten about. The outside fire pits were off, tables put up, and couch cushions stained. No one greeted us when we came in and had to flag someone down to take our order after waiting for a while. The waitress definitely gave off the impression that we were bothering her by being there.We weren’t offered popcorn and they were closing and cleaning like it was past close, when they were open for another 2 hours. It definitely felt like they didn’t want customers to be there.The drink menu was pitiful and premade. In visits past it was a craft cocktail bar and they took pride in the drinks they served. We had the Platt 99 punch and it was awful.The server left for the night and just left her tables without saying a word; we had to find someone to pay our bill. It was disappointing returning after the pandemic to find this place in such disarray. I’d recommend going elsewhere.

2. Libertine - Marion County

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608 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Libertine: what do users think?
Stephanie Reinhardt: Pros: Super cool place. The drinks were good.Cons: It took way to long to get drinks. Drinks were a bit overpriced
Joan Roark: Waiting for you to reopen! We are rooting for you...and look forward to seeing you all! ❣️
ben judkins: In town for the Fringe festival we found this cool downstairs bar that had interesting drinks and a cool vibe. It was my friends birthday that week so we decided to have a small group meet there Sunday night to surprise her. I called ahead 2 days in advance to make sure it was OK and was told they would love to have us. Fast forward to the night, when we got there, the only 2 employees had been told nothing about our group but seemed ready to deal with it. The bartender even asked me for a list of songs she'd like to hear, which blew me away.I was so sure the night would be epic.Within a half hour not only was the stellar customer service gone, they were outright rude to us. Also, they took individual drink orders and then when dropping off the drinks suddenly wouldn't hand them out without a credit card... Mind you, I had been there twice earlier in the week and was never asked to start a tab...So in review, this place has a great atmosphere and a cool vibe and good drinks. But need to figure out how to run a bar...
Cole Hart: If
Matthew Whitt: Amazing bar, drinks, and service!
Ali Danesh: I’m a huge fan of cocktail bars so this place caught our attention immediately. I enjoy the atmosphere with the bar being in the basement it gives off a speakeasy vibe. The menu is unique having inspirational quotes, along with distinctive drinks. Next time I come back to Indy I’ll be stopping by this great establishment!
Gretchen Szostak: The drinks were interesting, but tasted awful and the ambiance was reminiscent of a soulless, millennial dungeon.
Jeremy Garretson: Interesting place to grab a drink and meet new people.
Chloe Hill: great
sébastien payan: Angel's Envy Manhattan. Very good.
Jacob Darling: Awesome place to get a few drinks with friends
Kyle Royse: My favorite place to grab a cocktail in the city. Love this place
April: I have been coming here for about a year and am disappointed to say the quality has dropped dramatically. They seem to be understaffed with long wait times. The bathrooms were pretty gross with a toilet bowl cleaner thrown in the corner, dusty shelf, and stained chair. Overall it seems like they just aren’t properly maintaining things. Cracked booths and worn menus etc.
Lawaco Didier Toe: Place is a nice gateway, really enjoyable experience, big up to the wall dancer
Tapped By Teef: Second time coming here. This experience was way better than the last. Music was great. Very intimatechill setting.
Gav Peters: Loved this place. Having been to cocktail bars around the world, this place stands alongside the best. They slung me one of the top 5 drinks I’ve had in my life
Sean Geiger: Great drinks and friendly bar tenders
April Santiago: Cool atmosphere and strong whisky!
madison: Good stuff but pretty pricey
Matthew M: If the Old Fashioned is good, everything else will be good. The Old Fashioned is good y'all.
Cassandra Lynch: Cute bar. Very vintage vibe

3. Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - Marion County

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· 769 reviews

20 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge: what do users think?
David V: This place is dope. Mark the bartender was really cool. He had great conversation and the place was a great end to a good NRA weekend.
Dup Scuva: My wife and I had appetizers and great cigars at this lounge. We arrived before 7pm and had many options for seating. We chose the comfortable leather sofa.This place has an amazing speakeasy vibe. If we stayed in Indianapolis, I could see us frequenting this spot.The dinks were amazing. The Kennedy 109 was one of the best cocktails I've had in a while.The seafood stuffed portobello was tremendous.
Gabe Gordon: After paying a 5 dollar cover for an empty place in Indianapolis me and my friend had an old fashioned at the bar. We then asked for a couch to have a cigar. By the time we sat down the bartender had made his way across the room to play Johnny badass and tell us we made a comment about the waitress? We were drinking and while me and my friend talked back and forth there was absolutely no degratory comments about anyone. We were asked to leave which we did. We simply were sitting on a couch likely to about to spend 300 bucks on cigars and drinks. But ultimately the incompetent employees ruined that for us and Nicky Blaine’s. Considering it was a Friday night and the place was a dead. The owner may want to reevaluate who they hire.
Jon Weinkauf: Excellent atmosphere great staff and a place we often make a point to visit when we're in town.
Andrew Motz: Excellent place. Highly recommended cigar lounge
bruce goodnight: I have been to this establishment many times and have enjoyed myself just as many. When any issues have occurred they were resolved very quickly. The management has been great. Best cigar bar in Indy. Also amazing food and drinks!
Onyx Uzomah: Great vibes and great service! Our server was attentive and sincere with product suggestions. While it is a cigar lounge as well as bar, and some smoke smell is expected, it was nowhere near as bad as I was expecting, so either we went on a less busy day or their ventilation system is amazing.
Waylon Ford: Such a great little place!! At first going downstairs thought hmm. However it is like stepping back into the 40s and such a cool bar. Mike on Saturday was great and Mark on Sunday night was superb!! Hello from Texas!!
Wan L: Clean, friendly staff, and nice environment. 10/10
Gloria Mueller: Love the cocktails and atmosphere
Sean Daniels: Nicky Blaine’s never let’s me down. Comfortable seating. Great service and drink selection.
John Moore: Great atmosphere. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great place to relax after dinner.
John S: I don’t go to a lot of cigar bars, mostly bc I like bringing my own cigars and I smoke at home. If I’m in Indianapolis, I make a point to go here. If you buy a bunch of drinks they’re fairly laid back on a bring your own cigar type policy (it’s nothing personal I’m sure they have good stuff I just have a collection at home). Their drinks were great and I love the atmosphere.A rare cigar bar you can bring a date to. Good place for a high end cocktail.
Christopher Newby: Perfect place to just be.
Kenan Alibegovic: Always a great experience at Nicky Blaine's. Between 15-20 food options to try out if you're hunger. Extensive martini/cocktail/liquor selection. And an absolutely massive cigar selection (would recommend looking up before coming to decide on a few choices), with cigars from all over the world. Just as a warning, place does smell like constant secondhand smoke, but I hope you'd realize that after seeing how many cigars they offer! Excellent experience, would highly recommend visiting if you're in downtown Indy by yourself, with a group, with a date, etc.!
Robert Mark Lewallen: First visiting and was quite impressed with the atmosphere and 60s vibe.Very well ventilated. Well worth the visit. Reasonably priced. As for the service our server Roxanne was awesome. Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about the cigars offerings. Made an awesome memory. Thanks Nicki Blaines.
Ms. Nakita D. Whyde: I would give a negative zero if I could . I can't believe how myself and my friend was treated last Sat night. I had been there once a couple years ago an had a great time with a younger aged group. I remembered the time an I had been telling my older friends that it was such a great spot. Smh no room fro all the details but after the host choose the area for us to sit and after 45m of no service in a empty lounge , we received water only and then when I flagged down someone an asked for a cigar an drinks , she had the nerve to waste her time an energy to come back to me an my friend and say some body told her we demanded to sit in the spot we were in. I couldn't even say anything. I do believe my friend and I were judged for me being younger an him older. I just told her that as far as customer service I can't believe you came over here to deliver that kind of message to us. And then we left . The door man was awesome tho. We tipped him on out way in an he was pleasant even before that. This replaced what used to be a great memory of this place with such a bad memory for me and for my friends first time experience. Neither one of us will be back
Mark McClelland: Legend
Gary Cummins: Here's what you need to know:For an upscale cocktail and cigar, do not miss this place.Wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable of the whole menu...which is such a welcome difference from other bars.
Laparys Jae: Great place to chill n enjoy the best drinks the best service the best smiles 😊 thanks Nicky! #WeloveBlaines
Moe Cizlak: Top notch cigar bar. Mike will take good care of you.

4. Wiseguy Lounge - Mass Ave - Marion County

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· 94 reviews

545 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Wiseguy Lounge - Mass Ave: what do users think?
Gurley78: This is definitely a hidden gem. Drinks are awesome and you still or pizza from up front.
Deanne Hunter: Wonderful drinks! Wiseguy was on my list to "check out" sometime. We sat at the bar and watched the bartender take great care and pride in mixing every drink. A fabulous place to enjoy a expertly crafted cocktail!
Kimberli Thomas: Very little toppings n burnt crust n dirt yup
S D: Good NY style pizza in Indy! You can find the "speakeasy" at the back of Goodfellas. Super cozy spot! Bourbon selection is on point, and bartenders are fantastic. TVs on for those who want to watch, music playing, good conversation as well. Definitely will be back!
Bobby Smith: Awesome pizza
Tyler Crump: For a place meant to stay out of sight, it certainly escaped my notice until now. And when I entered, it was a slice of nice and quiet where I could get a great selection of whiskey and cocktails unique as people. Along with professional bartenders who know their craft, this is a place for "wise guys" like yours truly can get a piece of heaven should you wish it. Cheers to the lounge! 🥃
Aaron Ross: Very good looking bar. Cocktails were below-average-to-average for Mass Ave. Think 9IBChathamwiseguyBru burgerBakersfieldb&b
Daniel Vasko: Great atmosphere and drinks. The bartender was friendly which is rare these days.
Carol Clark: Secretive feeling, amazing bar. Bartenders here are awesome.
Ben Turner: Great drink selection and very polite and skillful bartenders. If you're looking for a wide selection of bourbon at reasonable prices, you found your place. My only complaint, if you could call it that, is they seem a little short staffed behind the bar. Shout out to Richard for killing it all by himself for hours.
Benjamin Ellis: Great crafted cocktails and atmosphere that are remarkably well-priced.
Yoomin Jenny Hong: Love the whisky bar/speakeasy vibe. They also have the BEST house-made peanut butter tequila!
Akshara Tarkas: One of the best places to chill! It’s located within the goodfellas pizza place! You can reach here by going inside the pizza place and walking to the back!Drinks: tried quite a few and all of them were great! The best in my opinion was Sunshine. Though overall great cocktails and you can get pizzas from front here and enjoy it with drinks!Ambience and music: The songs and overall vibe of the place is great! It’s nice to chill as well as talk! The music isn’t overwhelming and lovely!
Nelson Fontanez: A must stop!! The atmosphere and drinks are top notch.
Tim Gruenhagen: One of the best chill bars on mass Ave
Cher Fue Xiong: Decent place to hangout. The only downside was that there was very limited seating.
Christina Ryan: I cannot get enough of this place! The staff is always so friendly, the drinks are inventive and delicious, and the atmosphere is amazing!
Dustin Weinbrecht: A Mass Ave gem right here. It’s in the back of the Goodfellas Pizza joint. If you’re a whiskey/bourbon person this is the place for you. Hands down best bourbon selection in the city in my opinion. Great specialty drinks, highly recommend the PBJ shot. They make a mean whiskey sour too, it’s a must have. Really chill vibe, with comfortable seating and an outdoor area. If your on Mass Ave and you haven’t been I highly recommend it.
Evan Colyer: What an experience. Fantastic selection with outstanding single barrel picks. Shout out to Adriana, Xavier and Ben for back to back nights of top notch cocktails, pours and service, felt like a regular. Will be back every time I’m in Indy.
Sean Corcoran: Great bar tucked away behind the pizza joint. Very delicious drinks with a great, eclectic atmosphere.
Matthew Zentz: Horrible service. Rude staff.
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5. Bar One Fourteen - Marion County

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· 53 reviews

114 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

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Bar One Fourteen: what do users think?
Dennis Sieg: Terrible experience. They were not busy. I watched the bartender "Massaged" our square ice cube with his BARE hands. Then put a stamp on our ice cube that you could not see because it is so dark. When I told him it wasn't appetizing, the response was "the alcohol will kill the germs!" Had the burger cooked in a bag, wasn't even warm and raw on the inside. Could not carry on a conversation because it was TOO LOUD. Very disappointed, will not be back!!
usafradium: Dark, Loud, Asian twist on food. Incredible. This spot feels like you are in an ultra hip NYC secret eatery. Great place is you are looking for a venue where it sets a mood and the atmosphere provides a talking point. The burger is literally the best burger I've ever eaten in my life, which was completely unexpected. (nor do I normally order a burger at finer restaurants).
Lainey B: Great experience. Good cocktails. I liked they played vinyl music. You definitely need reservations to get a table. Baked alaska was delicious.
James Pawlish: Honestly, probably one of the worse dinning experiences I’ve ever had.This place tries to promote itself as ‘fine dining’, but it’s the furthest thing from it. Having lived in San Francisco for 14 years, I’m well aware of what quality food should be… and this definitely isn’t it!Speaking of food… it was mediocre at best. Also, the drinks were some of the nastiest I’ve had — straight toilet water.Because of the ridiculous 2hr ‘experience’ time limit and our prefix meal being a let down, my wife and I decided to get the $32 burger to go (we live just a few blocks away). Well, that was a mistake. The burger was one of the saddest we’ve had (how can you mess up a burger?!) Oddly enough, the owners of this restaurant also run Aplocolypse Burger across the street, which has tastier food for a fraction of the price.The only redeeming thing about Bar One Fourteen is its music selection and vinyl collection. Otherwise, it’s meh!If you want quality food and fantastic drinks, go to Bluebeard or Kan Kan.
Laura Gadberry: This was probably the most pretentious restaurant I have ever been too. Maybe our group just didn't "get it". Was the food good? Yes. Was it wildly overpriced for tiny portions? Yes. Will I be coming back? Also yes, for the mere fact that the fancy AF burger was the best burger I've ever had. Get drinks next door at Napolese (they are cheaper and better). Go to Bar One Fourteen for the burger and sourdough bread.Needless to say, we had a good time poking fun at the whole experience. We were in way over our heads for what this was. And dropped wayyyyyyy too much money to be hungry 2 hours later.Go for the burger, sourdough, and the interesting experience of eating in a small, dark, and very loud room.
Jim Templeton: Great ambiance with phenomenal drinks. We didn't have any problems with our service or our food. The bar reminded me of "speak easys" found in NYC.
Steve Stallings: The ambiance is very cool. It is quite loud, as a warning. They absolutely blasted Jimi Hendrix while we were there. Meh.The drinks were very tasty. Our server was really awesome - and visibly stressed.The food I truly thought was average. We ordered five items, per the servers suggestion, and honestly didn’t think any of the food was good. Maybe we ordered the wrong stuff! $$$$
T. Morgenroth: I went to Bar One Fourteen with my partner for our anniversary celebration. I was excited but also slightly worried given some of the reviews I had read about food not arriving before being kicked out or the music being way too loud. My worries were unfounded - it was an amazing experience!The place has a speakeasy-type vibe with blacked out windows and a limited number of tables. The light primarily comes from candles on each table (ours had RBG on it - great choice), making the atmosphere very romantic. The music was loud, but not too loud to have a conversation. When we were there, it started with a German band I wasn't familiar with, followed by a Franz Ferdinant-sounding band, followed by ABBA. I liked all their choices of music and none of them were too "out there."We were greeted with a free tiny cocktail, served warm in little tea cups. I then ordered the "corn field" cocktail, which I absolutely loved. It wasn't overly sweet and had a nice smoky aftertaste. My partner had the fermented highball. It was interesting, but so strong that she could not finish it within the two hours. I later ordered the sansho coconut punch, which I also really enjoyed. Because it was our anniversary, they also brought us some prosecco, which we of course very much appreciated.The food was phenomenal. I did not think I would be able to get food like this in Indy. Our favorite dish was the yuzu scallops. They tasted so fresh and the balance of flavors was excellent. It didn't even really need the dipping sauce they brought. If anything, I felt like the sauce overshadowed the delicate flavors of the scallop. The scallops were followed by the beef taco. While we enjoyed this dish, too, we both felt like it was slightly too salty - but again, excellent flavors otherwise. The sourdough bread with butter (I think maybe seaweed butter?) was also amazing. As a German, I miss good bread since moving to the US so having some excellent, warm bread was great. The bread had a great crust and wasn't sweet like American bread often is. We also shared the koji aged beef. It's pretty pricey, but definitely worth it! I love the flavor koji brings to food but I had never had koji-marinared beef. It completey transformed the flavor into something magical I had never tasted before. The meat was incredibly tender, too. Lastly, we had the baked alaska dessert. Again, perfect balance of flavors - sweet and salty and the perfect finish to an amazing meal.The service was also excellent. Our server was very attentive. For example, she brought a new bottle of water immediately when we finished the previous one and when I was close to finishing my cocktail, she brought over the cocktail menu and put it on the table without interrupting our conversation. When we wanted to add something to the order, it was easy to get her attention. She also did a great job talking us through the cocktail and food menu and giving recommendations. I know some of the other reviews mention that service is very slow, but that was not our experience. We had two rounds of drinks (+the free prosecco) and five courses of food and were still finished within the two hours window without feeling rushed. The food came out at a really good pace.All in all an amazing experience. I'm kind of glad I don't live in Indy because I would spend all of my money at this place. I can't wait to go back.
Robbi Zirkelbach: We attended on a Saturday night and had a nice time until the end.  My only complaint is there should have been 2 servers and not one.  Our server was amazing and one of the best servers I’ve had. She was hustling and moving so quick and it is unrealistic for management to believe that one server is sufficient for adequate prompt service. We had to wait for our drinks several times and if we needed something it would be a while before she could make it back to our table.  I don’t mind waiting and am very patient, but when my second drink came I didn’t get to sip and enjoy because of your 2 hour limit and we were being rushed out of there.  My guest with me didn’t get her first drink she ordered until after the food started arriving.  I nice enjoyable time ended with a stressful exit and chugging my martini.  The issue isn’t the two hour limit they strictly enforce….. it is understaffing.  Our server was amazing!!
Benjamin Doughan: We went to bar one fourteen on a Saturday night in October. Our first time there and it was great. This was the second best dining experience we have had in Indianapolis.The experience is a unique one, you sit at a table for two hours (tight) fashioned after Japanese listening rooms. The room is dark and the music is loud but not overbearing. Great music selection for our taste. Ambience is perfect for the design they are shooting for with art and records that fit. Only critique is the window wall we were next to it would be nice it they did something with that at some point in the future.The drinks we had were exceptional. They start you with a welcome drink and cup of secretly spicy Chex mix things. Both great. After that you can pick your price range but everything we had was great. The old fashioned I had was the best one in Indianapolis. They had a mezcal drink that was citrus and fresh flavored, I was told the gun drinks were unique and great.For food we did an all appetizer run. Started with the caviar. It was plated with crème fresh on a mirrored plate with a credit card to cut your lines. The caviar was excellent, I think some of the best we have had.Next was a sour dough course. The bread was good but the pairing for us it was not well suited for our taste, bland and we could not figure out what they were going for. This was the only low point of the night.Next we had tacos. I think it was a Japanese beef and caviar taco. This was served on a air puffed shell. Amazing taste and original concept.The last course was a citric scallops course with dipping sauce. The scallops were perfect. Absolutely the best in Indy.The service was also top notch. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable and added to the experience.Our bill was obviously high because of the caviar run but totally worth it. They added gratuity to the bill which we appreciated for the servers and cannot wait to come back.
Jesse Renihan: This was truly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have ever had. I never leave reviews, but I was so underwhelmed by this experience that I feel compelled to issue a warning to anyone that might want to go here. This is, without a doubt, some of the worst service I’ve ever had. We were brought in to a cool atmosphere behind a locked door, brought to a table, and that’s about where the good experiences ended. We ordered drinks, which took about 20 minutes to get out (okay, sure, i get it) and then didn’t see our server again for a whole hour. Various staff members proceeded to bring out our food while the one service member ran around feverishly for the other 10 guests in the room. We sat with empty drink glasses for a solid 40 minutes before flagging down someone else for assistance, and then about an hour and 20 minutes in our server stopped by for the 3rd time and said we were “nearing the end of our experience” or something along those lines and then proceeded to drop the check and inform us an 18% gratuity had been added. I am normally tipping in the 25-30% range because I come from a service background and appreciate the service arts, but after spending 230 dollars on this experience I was so far from impressed with the way everything is as handled that 18% felt like legitimate robbery. The food was pretty good, and that was the one redeeming quality.Save your money and go to Applebees or something.
Chelsea B (Beautii): Absolutely amazing
Dehvokhan Lenan: Absolutely impeccable lounge! The service was fantastic, and the menu featured some truly fascinating creations. I’ll be here again!
Wade Cunningham: Our experience was a caricature of a faux fine dining evening, almost worthy of an SNL skit. After being told I was not allowed to use my phone to read the menu “we don’t allow flash photography, it’s dangerous for my sensory experience” - that’s a quote from our server. To our main course not being delivered within the 2 hours you are allowed to stay seated at their table “let me check on that” (it never came) . and when we asked for water we were told that “I asked my manager and I was advised that I’m not a permitted to leave water on the table for you”. The worst part is, the staff genuinely thought they were doing something special.
Drew Daudelin: honestly not dark or loud enough
Matthew Krach: One of the many issues I had with this establishment were the "votive candles" on every table, which replaced icon images of Christ and Mary with celebrities and politicians. While this might seem humorous to the patrons or owners, it's actually highly insulting to Catholics, Orthodox, and anyone who calls themselves Christian. Replacing what Christians consider sacred with other images is mockery. The double standard is that if the same thing was done with an image of the Prophet Mohammad, there would be justifiable outrage, as that would also be an offense against that which Muslims hold sacred. There were many other off-putting things here (check other reviews) but I just wanted to emphasize this aspect that was disappointing.
Cody Donald: Rude staff. Wouldn’t recommend.
Peter Blitz: Cute settings and good music
Mary Ellen Straughn: I’ve never experience a restaurant quite like this before. Our reservation was at 7:15 pm. The windows and doors are all blacked out so it’s easy to pass by the place entirely. Inside, the interior has very subdued lighting which takes awhile to adjust to. We were told by our waiter that the lights get dimmer as the evening progresses and sure enough, about an hour into our meal, the lights dimmed again. Although each table has a candle, it was hard to read the menu without the aid of light from our phones. The music is loud on purpose with an excellent sound system and an eclectic selection of music. This is not a place for conversing. It’s more about the experience of eating and enjoying food that is served on small plates. We shared a burger and lobster roll as our main entree’s and a round of caviar for an appetizer. All the food was excellent. It was an interesting eating experience when you can’t see your food well and forces you to focus on the taste. I would recommend this restaurant to others, but be prepared for the unusual ambiance.
David Browning: Great cocktails and music
Emily G: Music 💯

6. Tini - Marion County

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717 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Tini: what do users think?
Abriana Carlisle: One of the best bars on Mass ave. Down-to-earth staff, great music, and even better drinks
Andrew Sharkey: A dog could manage this place better…woof!
Travis Ohliger: Best place to be your true self and have fun! Been going here for years and the bar tenders and staff are GREAT and friendly!
Nick Atkinson: Staff is nice, music is good, BUT if you want to be in a place where all the crackers passive aggressively act out on a dance floor where they have no business being - then this is the place for you! V annoyed and extra irritated at the white folk here 🙄
Mr Belmont: Love it here! Kaitlyn is an amazing bartender & her customer service is next to none! I will always go in when she is working!
cer eal: Great dance floor just make sure you go on a sat/Friday night
Murat Demircioglu: Chique, fun spot... great drinks and dance floor upstairs after 11pm...
Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti: Was visiting from out of town. Looked like a nice place but the bartender ignored us and wouldn’t serve us. We were sober.
Devan Gerald: fun bar with good music! i love coming here and having boys buy me drinks (that i watch being made) but also be safe cause the gays be gaying and dr*gging folks!
Kaden Fitzgerald: This a great spot to dance and enjoy a drink with some friends. If you really want to club then I would recommend going to INVY Nightclub.
Nétra Faeborn: This is the second bar that I go to regularly 10 out of 10 recommend this is an LGBT safe space
Waddell Hamer: A bit small, especially when the upstairs is closed, but sooooooooooooo fun! I don't go there nearly enough. Soooooo fun,!
Jason Carroll: Friendly staff, good music and nice vibe. but the worst cocktais we had on our visit. Had a vodka soda and gin and tonic and they hardly put any alcohol in the drink. I watched them pour it and thought they were kidding. Too expensive for all mixer.
Thomas Cobb: LGBT friendly bar great staff dancing on weekends
Andrew Baker: Great drinks and good customer service
Clinton Davis: Nice bar, friendly staff. Always packed! Dance floor upstairs and place is usually clean!
Chase Harker: I have never had a bad time at Tini. Staff is always friendly and professional.
Ray: Awesome place !!!!
Trevor Elmore: Everyone was very polite and professional. Curtis was a Rockstar behind the bar upstairs
Joseph Brown: Friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere
Brad Wrigley: Only a good time

7. Spoke & Steele - Marion County

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· 376 reviews

123 Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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Princess Angel: This is the first restaurant I’ve been to in Indy that’s really bad, like our waitress had the nastiest attitude. She wasn’t a nice host, we had complaints about the food and she basically just told us to eat it like that. It also didn’t help that we were the only black people in here and she attended to the white man who came in an hour after us. They served him before us and took almost an hour to get us just fries. She was just mean to us and we tried to understand that it could be because she was tired but later on realized she just didn’t like us and was just being so rude to us.
Stel_larh: The waitress had an attitude. The food took forever to come out and was not good. It’s dirty in here. I understand why they don’t have customers.
Carrie Syczylo: I believe this to be my first time making a review that will be very negative and for that I apologize. This is a very honest review and my experience during my first and last visit. We went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. Our waiter was fine. The food was the worst food I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant. We eat out an average amount and the food we received reminded me of hospital food. Everything from the soup to the main course was as bland as bland can be. I ordered the prime rib and it was by far the worst cut of prime rib. It was tough and nearly impossible to cut with a steak knife. I asked for medium rare and it was medium well, it had absolutely zero seasoning and tasted very gamey. It kind of tasted as if it was prepared a couple of days ago and re heated. The veggie medley was ok and did have some salt and pepper on it. The potatoes were at the same satisfaction level as the prime rib, old, dry and flavorless. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. We did not complain, the waiter tried. We paid our bill, tipped our waiter 25 percent and headed home. I contemplated making a review because I just rarely do. However I would hate for people to spend their money on food of this quality.
J San: We had a delicious meal. Good options for vegetarians. I hope to be back soon.The server was very attentive and kind.
Meghan Loughren: The food is nothing special. The service is somewhat poor. I’ve had mix-ups with the hosts before and inattentive service. I’ve been here twice and can’t say I feel inclined to go back.
Mallory Thompson: The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, and our waitress was good. We ordered the salmon and rice pilaf. The rice pilaf was crunchy, so I only took one bite. The salmon was average, especially for the price tag. The portions were on the smaller side for the expense. The dessert was passable, but not anything to rave about. I would say there are definitely other restaurants to try in Indianapolis that might offer a better experience.
Richard Passey: Food nasty. End of story.Food: 1/5|Service: 2/5|Atmosphere: 2/5 …More
Jerome Ash Jr: This place was awesome I had good prime rib and it was delicious cook medium-rare not to mention the service was perfect and the place was beautiful great atmosphere.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More
Jim Thomsen: Had dinner here last night and could not get in for breakfast (I'm staying in the hotel). The service is slow and the food is not worth the wait.
Tony Rossetti: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More
Aaron Bunch: Fantastic food, atmosphere, and workers.Couldn't ask for better. Heather was an amazing waitress and the food wasn't rushed and prepared perfectly.First time here...pricey but well worth it.
Sylvia Watson: Celebrated a Galentines Day event with some women from a group I'm in. The atmosphere and service were amazing!! The food was good too. Prices weren't terrible. Highly recommend!Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More
Chris Nusbaum: The service was regrettably inattentive and the food was underwhelming
Paul Milligan: I’ve been multiple times and found the service to be mediocre, the food to be pretty good, but the portion sizes were meager and the prices are high. I don’t think I’d go back.
derrick huesman: This place is trash. Expensive drinks and food but not expensive flavor. I felt like I got robbed. Duck confit was overcooked. I was not impressed with any of it. Oh, and the menu is not very diverse. Fancy words and no flavor.
Markhel Hargrove: Great food here. Staff was overworked but that's pretty common nowadays. Ordered the pancakes and bacon from brunch. The pancakes (2) were reasonably sized and the bacon was crispy. I'll come back here when I'm back in the city.
Gregory Klotz: Great food. Our server, Cara, was helpful and attentive!
Skylar Wooden: Overall, we had an extremely underwhelming experience. Our sweet potato fries were over cooked. The entree we wanted (the salmon) wasn’t available. We ultimately ordered the duck, which was on special, and found that it was fatty and slightly over cooked. Coupled with the price, we will not be back.
Mitch Snyder: The food was excellent, and the dessert hit the spot. Drinks were fun and well made. Kara was very nice, and Nathan was a great bar tender. Would definitely come back.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More
Kevin Ackermann: Staff was great but food was underwhelming. Its ok for a glorified hotel restaurant. Many other great options in Indy.
Jordyn Nelson: Where to begin. This was truly the worst dining experience I've ever had in Indianapolis. The service was fine, which is the only reason I'm giving 1 star. I won't say it was outstanding, but she did make sure we had drinks, ordered within a timely manner, etc. however, she wasn't concerned at any point with how we were actually enjoying anything, specifically the food. My husband ordered an old fashioned, and I ordered wine, and we felt that our drinks and the appetizer (truffle fries) were the best part of our experience. For our entrees, I ordered the lamb chops and my husband ordered the prime rib (both med rare). Lamb chops were the smallest I've ever seen, cooked medium-well, and had more of a "mint cilantro smear", if you will, instead of the mint pesto. My husband's prime rib was truly the worst part. Cooked extremely well, dry/grisly texture, not served with the horseradish sauce (which is always served with prime rib). I really wanted to send our food back, especially considering our server never checked back during the meal. Oh, we were also only 1 of 3 tables there the entire night. Yikes, please just don't go. Save your money. Go literally anywhere else.

8. Imbibe - Marion County

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· 188 reviews

1105 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

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Imbibe: what do users think?
Tonya Gattone: Great atmosphere. Enjoyed the game room upstairs for a company event. Great food, friendly staff and a stiff pour
Madison M: Stumbled in here to extend a drunken night after the Slippery Noodle. We were ecstatic to go upstairs to scope the game room out. Lots of pool tables open and available for enjoyment. We played a few games and hung around. The place was clean and everyone was lowkey and minding their business. Every time I’ve been, l’ve been glared at by a hipster. In my humble opinion it’s a part of the experience of Fountain Square as a whole, so don’t take it personal just know they hate you for not having a septum piercing. Judging by the photos on here, it looks like they have great food. I look forward to coming back!
Carol Mcclure: Love the service ordered a tenderloin was really big but really thin I will not order that again my girlfriend ordered a grilled chicken and was happy with that and we also had a sampler which included an earrings and jalapeno poppers chicken wings and I can't remember what else but that was excellent
Maniata Sharma: Cool place .!!
Barefoot Wildflowers: Fantastic little place ❤
Phil Pettigrew: Average bar downstairs with great home made garlic knots and white queso cheese. Has a excellent game room upstairs
Jessica avila: Great place to hangout and have some drinks and hangout with friends and co-workers. Always fun and kitchen is open late
Abby Hayes: Great spot with a great atmosphere!
Tina Kennedy: I go for the game night they have every 2 weeks. Very chill vibe. But lots of fun people come out to play. I was new and everyone made me feel welcomed! Drink selection is good and I enjoy the burger on the menu. Also, I am not a huge tater total fan. Usually places cook them too soft and the cook here makes them crunchy and perfect every single time! I come here to have tater tots and don't eat them any other place! Great food and the bartender Casey is the best! Funny & personable!
Diaunna Rodgers: This place smelled like urine. Tere was graffiti all over the women's restroom.
D'Quan Rogers: Great late night haunt in fountain square. Perfect for a nightcap.
Josh Elliott: Nice little bar, it is a nice place to grab a drink. It is not a loud, crowded bar.
Josh Hamilton: Cool lil laid back joit to chill and play with you friends
George Dante: Shocked I haven't reviewed this place until now. I first visited Imbibe around 2010. My friend Tom brought me there because I couldn't find a place in town to make a good Sidecar. This is back when the side room on the left was open.Needless to say, they're one of three places in town that made a great Sidecar and still do. (The Ball and Biscuit, and the Brass Ring Are the other two).Everything is reasonably priced here, and there's nothing pretentious. I'd give these people your money.The game room upstairs is free and a great addition but I tend to stay downstairs for the drinks.
L K: A very chill and laid back environment. There's a couple of pool tables, pinball machines, and other cool games to play, which cost$. Also the food & drinks are ALWAYS on point. ✌️😎👍
Darrion McAlister: I stopped here towards the end of a drunken night to grab some food with friends. I didn’t realize this was such a popular spot in Fountain Square! The only reason I’m giving this a four is because I need to try other food! Will definitely be back though.Photo 1: WingsThese wings were delicious! I wanted to try their dry rub to see how it compared to other dry rubs I’ve had and I was not disappointed!! I would highly suggest!
Kristine Brower: Good food, beer selection, fun, and good company!
danyelle hartwell: The atmosphere is really nice and cozy. My husband and I came here for the first time. The bartenders were very short. They looked miserable lol and acted as if they were agitated whenever someone ordered. The food ….. very sad. Worst than average bar food. I was so looking forward to this place based off the pictures online. So much potential for this bar.
Todd Simpson: Good food and nice place to meet friends for a drink or two.
Brett Stark: Comfy place with a lot of cool stuff upstairs.
Trevor Pfeil: Low-key bar with a big game room upstairs. Perfect for a drink or two after work. Not the biggest tap list but standard drink prices

9. Burnside Inn - Marion County

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· 202 reviews

314 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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10. Tappers Arcade Bar - Marion County

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· 1858 reviews

501 Virginia Ave #102, Indianapolis, IN 46203

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11. Thunderbird - Marion County

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· 488 reviews

1127 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

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12. FortyFive Degrees - Marion County

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· 1290 reviews

765 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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13. Midwest Bartenders School - Marion County

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· 481 reviews

5759 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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14. BODHI : Craft Bar + Thai Bistro - Marion County

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