Guidebook for Indianapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Good shows within walking distance, close to a lot of bars and restaurants
67 locals recommend
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveGood shows within walking distance, close to a lot of bars and restaurants
Imbibe
1105 Shelby StGreat vintage bar with a game room
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StSome of the best beer I've had!
Easley Winery
205 N College AveLocal downtown winery.
They have good beer, live music and food! Outdoor seating is dog friendly. No kids (indiana law)
65 locals recommend
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveThey have good beer, live music and food! Outdoor seating is dog friendly. No kids (indiana law)
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby StRomantic 1930s decor bar, serves food and open very late
Only cigar bar in indy! $5 cover. Comfortable couches
20 locals recommend
Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge
20 N Meridian StOnly cigar bar in indy! $5 cover. Comfortable couches
I don't like nightclubs but this area is where most of them are downtown. Many floors and room to dance.
15 locals recommend
Tiki Bob's
231 S Meridian StI don't like nightclubs but this area is where most of them are downtown. Many floors and room to dance.
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StThey serve food but there's an outdoor tiki bar in the back!
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StAwesome unique shows, concerts, and dancing. Very hip
Hipster bar that serves pizza late! Karaoke on certain days and digital darts!
20 locals recommend
Sam's Silver Circle
1102 Fletcher AveHipster bar that serves pizza late! Karaoke on certain days and digital darts!
Flat12 Bierwerks
414 Dorman StCool location and good beers.
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveSuper popular brewery downtown
Cool brewery that serves food in an old church with stained glass windows. They have a great patio.
40 locals recommend
St. Joseph Brewery
540 N College AveCool brewery that serves food in an old church with stained glass windows. They have a great patio.
This place is awesome on weekends. On weeknights it's just a regular german restaurant that serves beer. Very historic. Go outside on their patio with friends ($15?)
111 locals recommend
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StThis place is awesome on weekends. On weeknights it's just a regular german restaurant that serves beer. Very historic. Go outside on their patio with friends ($15?)
Chatterbox Jazz Club
435 Massachusetts AveLive jazz music in a unique local bar
Best local gay bar and dance club. Also serve great food!
32 locals recommend
Metro Nightclub & Restaurant
707 Massachusetts AveBest local gay bar and dance club. Also serve great food!
Entertainment & Activities
They have a turf football field that always has pickup soccer and an outdoor track! It's all pretty new in great condition.
Central Greens Field
119-213 Steeples BlvdThey have a turf football field that always has pickup soccer and an outdoor track! It's all pretty new in great condition.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StGreat nearby zoo!
Getting Around
Bus stop that will take you downtown and more! Bus may not be exactly on time.
Madison Ave & Sanders St station
Bus stop that will take you downtown and more! Bus may not be exactly on time.
This trail takes you all around downtown! Rent a bike or go for a walk and check it out!
60 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StThis trail takes you all around downtown! Rent a bike or go for a walk and check it out!
Awesome 12 mile trail that goes directly north. Where an old railroad used to be! Super busy on weekends.
80 locals recommend
Monon Trail
Awesome 12 mile trail that goes directly north. Where an old railroad used to be! Super busy on weekends.
The nearest bike rental station to us (Pacers Bikeshare) is here. 15 minute walk from our house.
33 locals recommend
Dugout Bar
621 Virginia AveThe nearest bike rental station to us (Pacers Bikeshare) is here. 15 minute walk from our house.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StWildwood Market
1015 Virginia AveThey have local groceries as well, expensive!
Saraga International Grocery
3605 Commercial DrHUGE international grocery store
Shopping
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveIndiana trinket store that has funny gifts and baubles
Southport has Target, home depot, menards, etc. You will need a car or a buddy!
14 locals recommend
Target
4850 E Southport RdSouthport has Target, home depot, menards, etc. You will need a car or a buddy!
Walmart Supercenter
4650 S Emerson AveYes, this is our nearest walmart.
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StPretty big mall in the center of the city!
Food Scene
Everything is delicious. Busy for dinner. The salads are good too.
137 locals recommend
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StEverything is delicious. Busy for dinner. The salads are good too.
Indoor market that has a lot of options during lunch time on weekdays and sometimes on saturday.
55 locals recommend
Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StIndoor market that has a lot of options during lunch time on weekdays and sometimes on saturday.
Best brunch spot in town! Often has a wait. They open early but the full menu is available at 9 I think
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveBest brunch spot in town! Often has a wait. They open early but the full menu is available at 9 I think
Great restaurant with a beautiful unique interior. Nationally recognized! Expensive.
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveGreat restaurant with a beautiful unique interior. Nationally recognized! Expensive.
Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts AveUnique meatball menu, affordable
Yats
885 Massachusetts AveAwesome cajun inspired food!
They have food, beer, fresh juices, acaii bowls, ginger shots, frozen yogurts, paninis, wraps, salads, etc. my favorite place in indy.
Pearings Cafe and Frozen Yogurt
6 W Washington StThey have food, beer, fresh juices, acaii bowls, ginger shots, frozen yogurts, paninis, wraps, salads, etc. my favorite place in indy.
Best indian food around -- all you can eat buffet with dosas made to order thursday nights!
6 locals recommend
India Sizzling II
4150 Lafayette RdBest indian food around -- all you can eat buffet with dosas made to order thursday nights!
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
825 North Pennsylvania StreetTry Ethiopian food!
This is both a restaurant and a bar. It serves good food until 3AM! If you need a late bite, check it out. Vegetarian and vegan options!
51 locals recommend
Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia AveThis is both a restaurant and a bar. It serves good food until 3AM! If you need a late bite, check it out. Vegetarian and vegan options!
Szechwan Garden
3649 Lafayette RdBest chinese food we have around here
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StRomatic italian restaurant
Restaurant and bar. Southern comfort food and friend chicken joint! Upscale.
139 locals recommend
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveRestaurant and bar. Southern comfort food and friend chicken joint! Upscale.
Wild Eggs
314 N Delaware StDelicious breakfast and brunch spot that serves alcohol
Vida
601 E New York StPopular upscale restaurant
Beholder
1844 E 10th StPopular upscale restaurant and bar
Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub
65 E Pearl StMy favorite local pizza joint! They deliver on uber eats.
Parks & Nature
They have a tennis court, volleyball, public pool, sunken gardens and conservatory.
79 locals recommend
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrThey have a tennis court, volleyball, public pool, sunken gardens and conservatory.
Not a lot of scenery here but they do have boat rentals and such around the canal
170 locals recommend
White River State Park
801 W Washington StNot a lot of scenery here but they do have boat rentals and such around the canal
Most beautiful park we have around here. Beautiful body of water with a beach and plenty of trails
185 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetMost beautiful park we have around here. Beautiful body of water with a beach and plenty of trails