Guidebook for Indianapolis

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Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

76 locals recommend
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia Ave
76 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Pioneer
1110 Shelby St
18 locals recommend
Hip, stylish coffee shop serving espresso, cocktails & inventive breakfast & brunch items.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave
182 locals recommend
Hip, stylish coffee shop serving espresso, cocktails & inventive breakfast & brunch items.
75 locals recommend
Siam Square
936 Virginia Ave
75 locals recommend
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia Ave
169 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Revolucion
1132 Prospect St
50 locals recommend
Historic theater with a retro vibe houses this informal BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & sides.
6 locals recommend
Smokehouse On Shelby
1105 Prospect St
6 locals recommend
Historic theater with a retro vibe houses this informal BBQ restaurant serving smoked meats & sides.
Vegan and Vegetarian options
51 locals recommend
Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia Ave
51 locals recommend
Vegan 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.
17 locals recommend
Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering
950 S White River Pkwy W Dr
17 locals recommend
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.
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!
20 locals recommend
PEPPY GRILL
3401 Virginia Ave
20 locals recommend
A 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
31 locals recommend
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Ave
31 locals recommend
Sleek bar serves upscale British comfort food & burgers plus an array of craft & import beer
7 locals recommend
El Arado Mexican Grill
1063 Virginia Ave
7 locals recommend
Counter-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.
6 locals recommend
B's Po Boy
1261 Shelby Street
6 locals recommend
Counter-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
13 locals recommend
Tortas Guicho Dominguez
351 S East St
13 locals recommend
Compact corner Mexican eatery specializing in inventive tortas named after Latin celebritie
Cozy cafe prepares Pan-Asian-influenced fare from scratch, plus many vegetarian dishes.
12 locals recommend
Naisa
12 locals recommend
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 St
Simple 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.
7 locals recommend
Rocket 88 Doughnuts
874 Virginia Ave
7 locals recommend
Specializing 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
8 locals recommend
South of Chicago Pizza & Beef
8 locals recommend
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.
25 locals recommend
Rook
501 Virginia Ave
25 locals recommend
Contemporary 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.
20 locals recommend
Repeal Restaurant
20 locals recommend
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.
Late night delivery or pick up - big menu with appetizers, pizza's calzones, etc.
Indy All Night
1324 S East St
Late night delivery or pick up - big menu with appetizers, pizza's calzones, etc.
Focus on fresh ingredients and locally-brewed craft beers
6 locals recommend
Ember Urban Eatery
435 Virginia Ave
6 locals recommend
Focus 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
68 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect St
68 locals recommend
$15 burgers named after heavy metal bands with selection of beers Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 11pm Friday & Saturday: 11am - 1am

Drinks & Nightlife

Divey bar with strong cocktails!
38 locals recommend
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby St
38 locals recommend
Divey bar with strong cocktails!
Touring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. Open 8pm-1am
45 locals recommend
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect St
45 locals recommend
Touring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. Open 8pm-1am
Distillery
97 locals recommend
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia Ave
97 locals recommend
Distillery
Cool atmosphere and upscale cocktail menu
48 locals recommend
Thunderbird
1127 Shelby St
48 locals recommend
Cool atmosphere and upscale cocktail menu
Retro–style joint with Gatsby-era craft cocktails, local draft beers & bar bites, plus a game room.
14 locals recommend
Imbibe
1105 Shelby St
14 locals recommend
Retro–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
82 locals recommend
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
82 locals recommend
Walls are lined with old school arcade games that are free to play and bar has a good selection of local craft beers
Local brew!
61 locals recommend
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth Ave
61 locals recommend
Local 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).
22 locals recommend
New Day Craft Mead & Cider
22 locals recommend
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 St
Several Stations located around Indy, one being right on the square in Fountain Square! Fees required.
26 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
26 locals recommend
Nearby 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
8 locals recommend
BlueIndy
110 W 56th St
8 locals recommend
Nearby 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

Pottery classes offered
Fountain Square Clay Center
950 Hosbrook St
Pottery classes offered
Vintage duckpin alley on the 4th floor boasts all wood furniture & sleek black lanes, plus full bar.
51 locals recommend
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect St
51 locals recommend
Vintage duckpin alley on the 4th floor boasts all wood furniture & sleek black lanes, plus full bar.
BodySpace Yoga & Wellness
1315 Shelby St