Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AvePioneer
1110 Shelby StHip, stylish coffee shop serving espresso, cocktails & inventive breakfast & brunch items.
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Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave Hip, stylish coffee shop serving espresso, cocktails & inventive breakfast & brunch items.
Siam Square
936 Virginia AveBluebeard
653 Virginia AveRevolucion
1132 Prospect StHistoric theater with a retro vibe houses this informal BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & sides.
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Smokehouse On Shelby
1105 Prospect StHistoric theater with a retro vibe houses this informal BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & sides.
Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia AveVegan and Vegetarian options
Closest restaurant to the house! Charming eatery turning out classic Greek fare, plus wine dinners & belly dancers on weekends. Local beers on tap. Outside seating available. Open until 9 pm.
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Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering
950 S White River Pkwy W DrClosest restaurant to the house! Charming eatery turning out classic Greek fare, plus wine dinners & belly dancers on weekends. Local beers on tap. Outside seating available. Open until 9 pm.
Dimly lit, buzzy joint serving globally inspired, locally sourced soul food plus creative cocktails.
Marrow
Dimly lit, buzzy joint serving globally inspired, locally sourced soul food plus creative cocktails.
A staple dive for locals! Cheap fast and greasy fare with huge menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options- Open 24 hours!
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PEPPY GRILL
3401 Virginia AveA staple dive for locals! Cheap fast and greasy fare with huge menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options- Open 24 hours!
Sleek bar serves upscale British comfort food & burgers plus an array of craft & import beer
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Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia AveSleek bar serves upscale British comfort food & burgers plus an array of craft & import beer
El Arado Mexican Grill
1063 Virginia AveCounter-serve sandwich spot offering po' boys & other Cajun & Creole bites, plus a bocce ball court! Open until 9 pm weekdays and 10 pm on weekends.
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B's Po Boy
1261 Shelby StreetCounter-serve sandwich spot offering po' boys & other Cajun & Creole bites, plus a bocce ball court! Open until 9 pm weekdays and 10 pm on weekends.
Compact corner Mexican eatery specializing in inventive tortas named after Latin celebritie
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Tortas Guicho Dominguez
351 S East StCompact corner Mexican eatery specializing in inventive tortas named after Latin celebritie
Cozy cafe prepares Pan-Asian-influenced fare from scratch, plus many vegetarian dishes.
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Naisa
Cozy cafe prepares Pan-Asian-influenced fare from scratch, plus many vegetarian dishes.
Simple setup for American pub eats & craft beers amid diner digs in a former streetcar turnaround.
End of the Line Public House
1105 Shelby StSimple setup for American pub eats & craft beers amid diner digs in a former streetcar turnaround.
Specializing in vegan doughnuts - they are awesome! Open until 2 pm.
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Rocket 88 Doughnuts
874 Virginia AveSpecializing in vegan doughnuts - they are awesome! Open until 2 pm.
Deep-dish pizza & hearty subs, plus beer & wine, in a sporty, Chicago-themed counter deli
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South of Chicago Pizza & Beef
Deep-dish pizza & hearty subs, plus beer & wine, in a sporty, Chicago-themed counter deli
Contemporary eatery serving Asian-style street fare such as pork belly steamed buns & banh mi tacos.
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Rook
501 Virginia AveContemporary eatery serving Asian-style street fare such as pork belly steamed buns & banh mi tacos.
American cuisine with world and southern influences, also featuring crafted cocktails that spotlight spirits manufactured by 12.05 Distillery (located next to the restaurant). Open until 10 pm.
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Repeal Restaurant
American cuisine with world and southern influences, also featuring crafted cocktails that spotlight spirits manufactured by 12.05 Distillery (located next to the restaurant). Open until 10 pm.
Indy All Night
1324 S East StLate night delivery or pick up - big menu with appetizers, pizza's calzones, etc.
Focus on fresh ingredients and locally-brewed craft beers
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Ember Urban Eatery
435 Virginia AveFocus on fresh ingredients and locally-brewed craft beers
$15 burgers named after heavy metal bands with selection of beers
Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am - 1am
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Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect St$15 burgers named after heavy metal bands with selection of beers
Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am - 1am
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby StDivey bar with strong cocktails!
Touring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. Open 8pm-1am
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White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StTouring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. Open 8pm-1am
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveDistillery
Thunderbird
1127 Shelby StCool atmosphere and upscale cocktail menu
Retro–style joint with Gatsby-era craft cocktails, local draft beers & bar bites, plus a game room.
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Imbibe
1105 Shelby StRetro–style joint with Gatsby-era craft cocktails, local draft beers & bar bites, plus a game room.
Walls are lined with old school arcade games that are free to play and bar has a good selection of local craft beers
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveWalls are lined with old school arcade games that are free to play and bar has a good selection of local craft beers
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth AveLocal brew!
Sharp tasting room decked with local art serves & sells artisanal meads & honey wines plus nibbles.
Lots of activities
Tuesdays: 2pm-9pm
Half-Price Growler Fills
Growler fills of all our year 'round varieties are half-price EVERY TUESDAY!
Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm
Mead & Knead
$10 gets you a 10-min chair massage & a glass of mead/cider (year 'round varieties only).
Thursdays: 6pm-7pm
Go with the Flow
$12 for all-level Yoga class & a glass of mead/cider (year 'round varieites only).
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New Day Craft Mead & Cider
Sharp tasting room decked with local art serves & sells artisanal meads & honey wines plus nibbles.
Lots of activities
Tuesdays: 2pm-9pm
Half-Price Growler Fills
Growler fills of all our year 'round varieties are half-price EVERY TUESDAY!
Wednesdays: 6pm-9pm
Mead & Knead
$10 gets you a 10-min chair massage & a glass of mead/cider (year 'round varieties only).
Thursdays: 6pm-7pm
Go with the Flow
$12 for all-level Yoga class & a glass of mead/cider (year 'round varieites only).
Getting Around
Several Stations located around Indy, one being right on the square in Fountain Square! Fees required.
Indiana Pacers Bikeshare
132 W Walnut StSeveral Stations located around Indy, one being right on the square in Fountain Square! Fees required.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Indianapolis Cultural TrailNearby Stations:
1107 E Morris St
1010 E Virginia Ave
Find out more about the BlueIndy self service car rentals here:
https://www.blue-indy.com/#easy
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BlueIndy
110 W 56th StNearby Stations:
1107 E Morris St
1010 E Virginia Ave
Find out more about the BlueIndy self service car rentals here:
https://www.blue-indy.com/#easy
Entertainment & Activities
Fountain Square Clay Center
950 Hosbrook StPottery classes offered
Vintage duckpin alley on the 4th floor boasts all wood furniture & sleek black lanes, plus full bar.
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Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StVintage duckpin alley on the 4th floor boasts all wood furniture & sleek black lanes, plus full bar.
BodySpace Yoga & Wellness
1315 Shelby St