Guidebook for Indianapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious classic cocktails and local beers, plus good veggie-friendly food. Open late. Old-school speakeasy vibe.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby StDelicious classic cocktails and local beers, plus good veggie-friendly food. Open late. Old-school speakeasy vibe.
A fixture of Indy's local brewing scene. 4-5 year-round beers on tap, with 4-5 others rotating seasonally. Dog-friendly. Nice outdoor space. $5 growler fills on Sundays.
61 molta ag muintir na háite
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth AveA fixture of Indy's local brewing scene. 4-5 year-round beers on tap, with 4-5 others rotating seasonally. Dog-friendly. Nice outdoor space. $5 growler fills on Sundays.
Delicious local brews with a small but solid food menu. Nice outdoor seating area. Immediately adjacent to Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
65 molta ag muintir na háite
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveDelicious local brews with a small but solid food menu. Nice outdoor seating area. Immediately adjacent to Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
Food Scene
Amazing tiki bar and outdoor patio with tropical drinks. Creative and tasty tacos at reasonable prices.
50 molta ag muintir na háite
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StAmazing tiki bar and outdoor patio with tropical drinks. Creative and tasty tacos at reasonable prices.
Cozy English Pub. Large menu selection with consistently good food. Kids menu available.
31 molta ag muintir na háite
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia AveCozy English Pub. Large menu selection with consistently good food. Kids menu available.
This longtime neighborhood bar was converted into a charming coffee shop and cafe. Good coffee drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Menu options include omelettes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and salads.
Garfield Eatery & Coffee
2627 Shelby StThis longtime neighborhood bar was converted into a charming coffee shop and cafe. Good coffee drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Menu options include omelettes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and salads.
Amazing Greek food. Huge portions. Menu includes classic Mediterranean dishes like hummus, gyros, saganaki and spanokopita, plus a children's menu and kiddie mocktails.
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering
950 S White River Pkwy W DrAmazing Greek food. Huge portions. Menu includes classic Mediterranean dishes like hummus, gyros, saganaki and spanokopita, plus a children's menu and kiddie mocktails.
To be clear, Peppy Grill is a divey, greasy spoon diner. But it's open 24 hours a day and that counts for a lot.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
PEPPY GRILL
3401 Virginia AveTo be clear, Peppy Grill is a divey, greasy spoon diner. But it's open 24 hours a day and that counts for a lot.
Stylish new restaurant featuring European fare. Great outdoor beer garden. Seasonally rotating menu. Excellent wine list. Small plates, snacks and entrees.
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Pioneer
1110 Shelby StStylish new restaurant featuring European fare. Great outdoor beer garden. Seasonally rotating menu. Excellent wine list. Small plates, snacks and entrees.
Parks & Nature
Large and beautiful city park with conservatory, sunken garden, picnic areas and swimming pool.
79 molta ag muintir na háite
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrLarge and beautiful city park with conservatory, sunken garden, picnic areas and swimming pool.
This paved running and biking path, which stretches nearly 7 miles from Ellenberger Park, through Christian Park, to Garfield Park, can be picked up right in front of our home.
Pleasant Run Trail
Pleasant Run TrailThis paved running and biking path, which stretches nearly 7 miles from Ellenberger Park, through Christian Park, to Garfield Park, can be picked up right in front of our home.
Entertainment & Activities
Retro bowling alley in the Fountain Square Theater building. There are two alleys, one in the basement and another on the 4th floor. Lots of fun for the entire family. Kids love the small balls and pins. Drinks and concession snacks are available. Reservations recommended during peak times.
51 molta ag muintir na háite
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StRetro bowling alley in the Fountain Square Theater building. There are two alleys, one in the basement and another on the 4th floor. Lots of fun for the entire family. Kids love the small balls and pins. Drinks and concession snacks are available. Reservations recommended during peak times.
Awesome new arcade bar. Dozens of classic video and arcade games, all free. Good draft beer selection, plus wine. 21+ to enter.
82 molta ag muintir na háite
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveAwesome new arcade bar. Dozens of classic video and arcade games, all free. Good draft beer selection, plus wine. 21+ to enter.
Essentials
Small high-end market with local and seasonal produce, dairy, meat, cheese, and dry goods. Nice deli inside offering daily soup, salad, and sandwich specials. Picnic tables outside.
56 molta ag muintir na háite
Wildwood Market
1015 Virginia AveSmall high-end market with local and seasonal produce, dairy, meat, cheese, and dry goods. Nice deli inside offering daily soup, salad, and sandwich specials. Picnic tables outside.
Shopping
Small but cute shop. Great for browsing handmade artwork including wall art, pottery and furniture. Friendly staff.
American Beauty
1020 Virginia AveSmall but cute shop. Great for browsing handmade artwork including wall art, pottery and furniture. Friendly staff.