Stopped in here for a quick jazz hit on a Saturday night in Indy and fell in love with the place. The bartender was friendly and made a strong drink. The band was tight. The vibe was cool. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd be a regular here. There was a cover, which we don't mind paying, but that kinda caught us off guard. But again, we are happy to pay for good music. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I frequent Mass Ave for a combination of things and Chatterbox stands out EVERY time I come through. Band kid forever. I just wish there were more mellophones in jazz haha. T.R.A.H.R.!! read more

I heard the greatest jazz I've heard in 30 years... place was hoppin band was in the pocket and some symphony players showed up to the gig and it was a serious groove ! read more

Food was clearly not what we ordered. Took forever to get any service. Busy. Ok. I get it but c'mon. Not to the point where you are asking others than the person serving you. Should have listened to reviews and it was extremely dirty in bathrooms. read more

Alright well this might not be everyone's cup of tea but I freaking loved this place! This is your typical hole in the wall place and the decor definitely spells it out. Floor to ceiling is just covered in random stuff and it just makes this place so unique and fun. The service was great as far as we could tell, though tricky to hear, he approached us right away when we sat down at the bar and got our drinks to us quickly. It was a Monday night so I'm sure during a weekend this place would have been filled to the brim and maybe service wouldn't have been so quick. I love live music. And I appreciate musicians talents. My brother did not care for the endless jazz music but I really loved it! I would 100000% come back here if I visit Indy again. Cheers to chatterbox! read more

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This is a great "dive bar" with live jazz every night. They have a rotating menu of seasonal cocktails and all of the basics for bar drinks. They have a few food options to choose from. I got the pizza and it was amazing! The service is great and the bartenders are always friendly. The atmosphere is really cool inside when the bands start playing. I would definitely recommend checking this bar out! read more

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The bat wielding bartender makes the ambiance and service definitely hostile for Republicans. Didn't stay long enough to sample the food, but the health department has issued them 12 violations since January 2024, so probably best not to sample. read more

Amazing place, beautiful people, great music. Loved the vibe, and the was really helpful and kind.

Sorry took me so long! We flew in two (?) weeks ago. Short stay, it was a layover. My husband and I came in. Great patrons. Great staff! We are older, just had a wonderful time! Thank you!!! read more

Talk. About. Therapeutic. I had three drinks: Mexican Mule, Shot of Peanut Butter Whiskey, and Sex on the Beach. (All over the place, I know). They were nice drinks though! Especially Skrewball! I enjoyed the atmosphere and our bartender. They were nice and a conversationalist. They had longer hair with glasses, I would take them any day. It was welcoming inside. We waited about an hour or two until the band came. The saxophonist was, I believe, an hour late. Regardless, the music was calming and nostalgic. I do recommend this place to get your mind off of things. To mesh in with the crowd. To hear something good or to just sit and drink. For now, it will be my gem! Can't wait to go back more, especially in the warmer months. Check them out! read more

Amazing service. Staff is so friendly. I would recommend this bar to all my friends. 10/10 service.

The music was fantastic! Cathy Morris and her group really rocked the place. Always good jazz there.

Amazing music, food, ambiance, VIBES, and the kindest wait and bar staff. Recommend this little downtown spot very highly.

I love Chatterbox! Great music (mostly jazz, but not only) by incredibly talented (mostly) local artists, wide variety of drink options (live that they have a selection of international beers as well), cozy but eclectic atmosphere, friendly people, what else do you want?! For the summer, they have also a super cute patio. The minimal cover charge is totally worth the experience. I think it's perfect for a variety of occasions - date night, chill out friends night, solo relax night. It's a gem in the heart of Mass Ave, must visit in Indy! read more

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Their musicians are consistently fantastic. I also love the bartenders! The only thing that could be better is the flooring in the women's restroom. read more

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everyone needs to take a moment and make it an evening at Chatterbox on Mass Ave. whether you venture out solo or need a spot to catch up with an old friend, this is where you want to be! Jazz is great for the soul and Chatterbox is your number one supplier! TIP THE MUSICIANS & YOUR BARTENDER! read more

Great venue. Totally a tiny dive bar with great service and great live music every day. There is a small cover charge. Full bar. Tap beer. Frozen pizza, popcorn, and Jamaican Pattie's, I believe.s. I went two nights in a row and the owner was there both nights. Seems like a little gem in the heart of Mass. St. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - a bar with a variety of liquors - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

$8 cover Friday. Came to see a friend play piano. Fun atmosphere! Highly recommend. Bartenders are on top of things and I was never waiting for a drink. Come check it out and support live music! read more

Chatterbox was great. Loved the ambiance. music was good and so was the food. and food. The server was cute too :)

This is one of my favorite places to listen to live music.....except I hate how late it starts :( my husband and I celebrated my birthday by doing dinner at Eddie Merlot and live music and we got there thinking fhe music started at 930 to find out it started from 10:30 and ended at 1:30. I'm in my early thirties but I feel sooooooo old! Like how do people do it???? All I needed was my fuzzy socks and I would have been snoring in there (not because the music is boring, but because im so freaking sleepy). We ended up staying for 30 minutes to listen to the music but I could tell my husband wanted to stay and listen to them perform. But mama had to call it a night, on her birthday. LOL. Another thing I wish.. is that if you get there at an earlier time then you shouldn't have to pay to stay... but I also understand the performers need to get paid also. All in all, we will be back. But please thank about having earlier performances for the grannies. Kbye. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I used to visit the Chatterbox in my early 20s many times and loved it! I'm so happy that they've reopened! We decided to stop here to get a drink, chat, and listen to some jazz. It hasn't changed at all since it's been closed and it makes me so happy. It's intimate, small, unique, fun, and everyone who walks in the door is friendly and laid back. The staff were super friendly and there was a $8 cover to enter. The bathroom is small and very punk rock. I ordered a mood indigo special which was delicious and refreshing. The jazz music was phenomenal and we had a blast hanging out with so many cool people. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Group photo at Chatterbox - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great, old, dive bar. Lots of ambiance, very last century feel. Jazz on Saturdays. Pizza is great, reasonably priced drinks. Even a jukebox for between band sets. read more

A hole in the wall never sounded so good I always forget about Chatterbox, until I'm in a "live music" mood. Despite how long it's been around, this little spot remains one of Indy's best kept secrets. Nestled on the well-loved Mass Ave, I'm surprised by how often it's overlooked. Chatterbox offers live jazz seven days a week, with Sunday-Thursdays free and a minimal entry fee of $8 on Saturdays and Sundays. The bar isn't super extensive, but this isn't exactly the spot for craft cocktails. There are light snackables available, if the mood should hit you. If you're on the hunt for some of Indy's best musical talent, The Chatterbox just might be for you. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Not our type of bar. The glass was filled with ice and the beverage was just okay. Only had about 4 sips. Don't recommend.

Terrible food, and the bar tender looked like a freak. Floors were dirty, and service was fuking poor at best. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

I love Chatterbox, I'm so glad they came back! Their commitment to live jazz and their drink options are top notch. It definitely has a grunge vibe, but if you know what you're in for, it's great. Indoor seating can get pretty cramped, but the outdoor options are great if you want to spread out. One time, a few years back, the band actually let me play piano with them for a song. This is a great spot everyone should check out at some point! read more

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This place is amazing. The overall vibe is great, drinks are great and Ben was an amazing bartender. Just wish I would've come later in the evening for the music! 100% recommend this place to everyone read more

I stopped here for a drink while I was in town because it looked very cool on yelp. The place is in a trendy strip where all the hipsters are hanging out. Parking will be tough because I got the last spot on the block at 5:30 ish and it's metered. The place looks old with every inch of the walls covered with something and you can write on the bar and walls because everyone else has. The place is very narrow with a bar on one side and tables on the other. There was a few craft beers on tap so I had one which was a good temperature. The people were nice, the bar tender and other guy. The place was empty except for one guy at the bar at 5:30 ish. I was disappointed that there was no jazz playing, now I didn't expect live music at that time of the day but jazz on the sound system for sure, nope just a tv playing local news in the back ground. I thought I would have some drinks and listen to jazz but I had one beer and listened to the local news so I left. I thought the place was cool but I left with a 0 jazz experience so I could have went to the hotel bar and saved the drive over. I herd more jazz from the car stereo driving over and leaving than from the jazz club, what a waste. read more

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Chatterbox livens up Mass Ave with fantastic musicians and old decor. At the time that I went, Chatterbox was slam packed on a Saturday night with standing room only. Having people squeeze by you every couple minutes wasn't fun. Unfortunately the lower number of bar staff couldn't keep up with that demand. The drink selection and taste were solid. Chatterbox offers some bar food. I saw some good-looking pizza, and we had the Jamaican patties (similar structure to an empanada). The walls are lined with all types of decor: stuffed animals, posters with googley eyes, drawn-on dollar bills. The clientele and the decor gives Chatterbox all of the character. If you have a sensitivity to cigarette smoke, make note that many patrons are in and out of Chatterbox for smoke breaks. During good weather, the outdoor patio would be a great spot to people watch on Mass Ave. ParkMobile street parking is your best bet. Tripel is an example of a band at Chatterbox. $8 entrance cover is a little steep in my opinion, but definitely go check out Chatterbox at least once! read more

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I went there tonight 12/9/23 8:15pm. The bartender was an absolute jerk. I was NOT in a hurry. I completely understand that he was the only bartender. He asked what I wanted to drink. I ordered something FROM THEIR DRINK MENU. He told me the drink was stupid, it would take a long time and he had to take care of everyone in the bar too. Okay. I didn't deserve the attitude. I did nothing but answer the question of what I would like to order which was a drink FROM THEIR MENU. I left: I can spend my money at any number of places and not be treated like I'm not welcome. read more

Great atmosphere, good wine and amazing jazz. If you enjoy music you will have a good time here. Loved it. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Wine - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Been a regular for decades. Just came back for a visit and it is nice to see they are still true to themselves and not be swept up with the dude-ification of Mass Ave. Oh don't get me wrong as all are welcome, but this is a genuine jazz place and not a South Broad Ripple douch type of place. So don't expect shots of Tito's will get you really accepted. Be chill, be open minded and let the historical jazz of century old Indy whisk you away! read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Chatterbox is one of the handful of holdouts of the "old" Mass Ave. It is a defiant middle finger to the gentrification of Mass Ave and downtown Indianapolis. It is dirty, it is a bit sketchy, and it has jazz. As it should. Chatterbox is not a frat-bro drink-til-you-pass-out type of bar, and I think those type of people who frequent many of the other bars in the area would not fit in here. This is a dive bar if there ever was a dive bar. The wood paneling of the floor is slowly melting away, exposing what very well may be the foundation of the building. If you mosey around to the back of the building, you can see evidence of construction that was long since been abandoned. I'm pretty certain none of the oddities and knickknacks that populate the place have ever been removed since the bar opened. And like every long time business in Indianapolis, there are claims of the building being haunted. Random observances and stray thoughts: Indiana bars are legally required to serve some type of food when selling alcohol for on-site consumption. Chatterbox really stretches the definition of "food". It consists of Digorno Frozen Pizza, movie microwave popcorn, and coffee which I'm fairly certain is Folgers. And I'm fairly certain most of their food items are just obtained from the Marsh across the street. They've recently started serving chocolates from one of the chocolate-themed businesses on Mass Ave. So that's a plus. I would highly encourage you to eat before you get here, and there are plenty of eateries around. But you can't bring outside food/drink to Chatterbox. Chatterbox does have a small patio and the Chatterbox actually was involved in making sure all Mass Ave businesses can have access to patio/outdoor seating if they want it. But patio seats fill up fast. The patio is often a great place to observe stuff. I was at the Chatterbox patio last year for July 4 and the view of the fireworks was pretty damn good. Bring some extra cash and tip the jazz musicians. There are a handful of beers on tap + cans/bottles. Scotch selection is decent for a dive so ask for the scotch menu. I'll upload some pictures once I get home. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - men's restroom 7/4/16 - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Every time I go here (which has been quite frequently as of late) I can't help but think of the mad piano tunes and dancing jives found on Charlie Brown. I have to fight the urge to stand up and dance pigeon-toed with a cloud of dust surrounding me. One night, you'll be strolling down Mass Ave when you stumble upon my Peanuts moves. Don't hesitate to join in. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this charming Circle City staple until now. I suppose it was my meeting of owner, Dave Andrichick, last night that did me in - handsome fella, if I do say so. Chatterbox is one of a kind - from the twinkling Christmas lights dangled in the front window and live jazz to the excellent patio seating and hip regulars. If you're looking for a place to stay out late on a weeknight, look no further. The music is pouring out of the bar into the wee hours of the night. On my last few visits I've had the pleasure of meeting several regulars who have been frequenting the Chatter for as long as a decade. I'm only in my humble beginnings to regularity, but there is something oh.so.cool. about these folks that makes me want to get there sooner. read more

Cozy, Snug, Fair to Feisty Pricing. If Jazz is your thing, do it. If live music isn't your thing, on the weekdays, great for service. Vibe, and atmosphere read more

This bar has awful service!! I ordered a bourbon and coke. I generally have not had an issue with well bourbon and coke, but this drink was particularly bad. I brought it in and told them the drink was awful and asked for a Barcardi and coke instead. They tossed my drink and as she was about to pour my drink informs me I'm going to be charged anyway for the drink they just tossed. What?!? I said, but you just tossed my drink and it was damn near undrinkable. First and last visit. There are too many bars for me to choose from to stand for that kind of behavior. read more

Came here with my old friend to catch up. 5 stars solely because they have tables on the patio with ash trays. Smoker friendly. That's enough for me. Some other time I will check out some music. read more

Went on a Saturday night at 7, not knowing the live music wasn't until 10:30. Usually it's 8p Small dirty, old dive bar that's unique and good for 1 drink. Only 1 bartender working so when it got crowded you didn't get service very well. Didn't stay for the jazz read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a great bar. I was looking for a place to hang out before I went to a show at The Egyptian Room and it was getting ugly. I was so relieved when yelp showed me this place. It satisfies all the senses. At first I was hesitant to write a review because I don't want to ruin it, but Chatterbox has a ton of reviews, so here's mine. Go buy drinks at this bar. Give the bartender a nice tip. That is all. read more

Chatterbox Jazz Club - Omg this place is amazing - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Chatterbox is a hole in the wall. The decor is atrocious and the seating areas are horrendous. There's no room for anyone large group of people. The space is truly a place you should not want to be at all. We were offered a frozen pizza as a consolation for not having hot food nor a menu. read more