Indianapolis Bars: Lifting Hoosier Spirits Around Naptown
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Whether you’re dressed to impress or just looking for a neighborhood establishment to pull up a bar stool and relax with a tall cold one, Indianapolis has you covered. With so many options in the Indianapolis nightlife, you won’t have to travel far to find what you’re looking for. The bars and nightclubs in downtown Indianapolis give you the option to dance all night and into the early morning hours if that’s what you and your friends are feeling. Maybe you feel like taking it easy for a night and decide to get a drink in a relaxed lounge where you can fall into a couch, sit back and watch the world around you.
Downtown Indianapolis Bars
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Howl at the Moon Bar has a wide variety of popular cocktails, such ast the “X-boyfriend,” the “Double Agent Martini,” and the “Adios Mo’ Fo’ Bucket.” This bar is the perfect p lace to stop on a weekend, or for a party with friends. |
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Ike and Jonsey’s Bar and Dance Club has one of the best dance floors and music in town. Live performances from local artists keep this Indianapolis bar hopping. Located in downtown Indianapolis, this Indianapolis bar is an original Indy gem. The décor is upbeat, and the food and drinks are to die for. |
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Jillian’s Downtown: If you just want to let loose and act like a teenager again, visit this Indianapolis bar. Aside from the tasty drinks and delicious food, Jillian’s offers air hockey, video games, bowling, skee0ball and loads more fun. This is a great place to plan a party or bring friends for a fun night out. |
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McGinleys’ Golden Ace Inn is the oldest bar in Indianapolis and a lively, upbeat Irish pub with traditional food and drink from Ireland and live Irish music–the perfect place to warm up on a cool winter evening in Indy. |
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The Rathskeller is Indy’s number one spot for outdoor summer concerts. With an outdoor beer garden, huge party.reception room and excellent restaurant, this Indianapolis bar and restaurant has it all. It’s been voted the best German restaurant in the Circle City for several years running. |
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North Indianapolis Bars
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Alley Cat Lounge is a funky dive bar that has bee recognized as on of the Top 25 Dive Bars in the country but Stuff Magazine. Found in a Broad Ripple back alley, the Alley Cat Lounge is one of the coolest and most unique bars in town. Regulars at this classic Indy bar enjoy the pool tables and the endless variety of spirits. |
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Average Joe’s Sports Bar is one of the best places in Indy to catch a big game. This popular Indianapolis sports bar was named one of the Top Ten Places to Watch the Super Bowl by USA Today. It is also consistently ranked by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine as the best sports bar in the Circle City. |
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The Vogue Bar and Dance Club is the number one place in Indy for dancing and live entertainment. As one of the oldest pillars of the wild Indianapolis nightlife, The Vogue is located in the heart of Broad Ripple Village, on College Avenue. Not only is this a great bar to find local Indianapolis music, but there are often great national and regional performances there. |
South Indianapolis Bars
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31 Bar and Grill is a happening place to chill out and relax to some great music. The jukebox at 31 Bar and Grill is one of the best in town, and on weekends there is live music rocking all night long. |
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The historic Vollrath Tavern is an Indianapolis dive bar located in the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church Neighborhood. |
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Rock House Cafe offers multitudes pool tournaments, poker games, big-screen televisions, dancing, live music and cheap drink specials. |
East Indianapolis Bars
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Fox and Hound Pub and Grille offers great pool tables, good eats and amazing cocktails. Their extensive menu has something to offer for everyone, and the cool atmosphere makes the Fox and Hound Pub and Grille a great spot for kicking back with some buddies. |
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Loon Lake Lodge Restaurant and Bar features one of the best cognac and wine menus in Indianapolis. The Loon Lake Lodge has a very interesting and original atmosphere, with animatronic animals and an outdoor-like setting. |
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Waters Edge Pub & Eatery is a popular spot for dining, drinking and sports. Waters Edge Pub & Eater is located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, and it’s typically packed for all the big games |
West Indianapolis Bars
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8 Seconds Saloon has a main bar, a portable bar, and a snack bar. Also inside 8 Seconds Saloon is a popular night club called Tremors. This bar often hosts popular Country music artists, and Hoosiers love the huge 2,000 square foot dance floor. The weekend brings in huge crowds, but this Indianapolis bar is also a great place to hang out during the week |
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Cabana Room Bar and Restaurant – A cool and trendy hangout in next door Brownsburg, this place has live music three nights a week and an extensive and varied menu. |
Ladies, if a long day of shopping in Indianapolis with the girls has left your feet hurting and your head aching, why not go grab a glass of wine or a stiff martini to wind down from your day of retail therapy? This gives the guys the perfect excuse to get together and spend a day watching their favorite Indianpolis sports teams. Finally, they can sit and scream at the refs somewhere other than your living room. If it is just the two of you, why not go for a quick drink before dining in one of the world class restaurants in Indianapolis? The city’s many bars are open until the wee hours of each morning, so a nightcap is always a possibility.
Get out and enjoy some of the wonderful Indianapolis art exhibits and museums in Indianapolis, then find a nearby bar that is also known to serve up a hot plate of something good to quench both your hunger and your thirst. Live music in Indianapolis is never hard to find, no matter what genre you like to listen to. Take in some of the attractions in Indianapolis, or head over to one of the many Indianapolis cultural districts and let the spirit move you. Many of the cultural districts like Broad Ripple Village and Mass Ave are home to tons of bars and nightclubs where you are sure to find good music, great drinks and best friends.
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