The fact that this place doesn't have 4.8+ stars is criminal. Best bar in Indy, best drinks in Indy, and likely one of the best speakeasies you'll find in this country! True speakeasy in the sense that it's very hidden, ceilings are low with seating arrangements close together to encourage conversation. Not to mention, the patrons there are so willing to befriend you! Favorite drinks: espresso martini, bad haiku, old fashioned Best espresso martini and old fashioned in Indy! read more

Had a girls night here and grabbed a drink. The drinks were interesting, but a little too strange for my taste. I know they change their drinks seasonally so I will be back again to try something new. Also the bartender's friends walked in soon after we got there and he didn't seem to care about us anymore, it felt like we were not important. We didn't need much, but it's nice if they remember to grab water or ask how the drinks are. read more

Commodore - Seersucker Swizzle and Book Club - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We visited on a Friday night for my birthday. There are no signs letting you know where it is and we actually ended up asking someone. We went down a hallway, opened a plain door and entered a small, dim lit room filled with comfy chairs and a bar. It was fairly empty however it was packed by the time we left. We wanted to drink some wine however we noted the wine menu is very limited. Overall we did like the cozy, chill, vibe and I would return again for drinks before dinner or an event. read more

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I usually stop by Commodore after Maialina, and it's usually a solid choice. I really like the ambiance. It's a small, dimly lit spot with a relaxed vibe that's perfect for a date night. I tried the FAFO shot (bartender's choice), and it ended up being surprisingly tasty. Definitely a fun pick if you're feeling adventurous. read more

Commodore - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been here once before and had a nice time. This time the vibe was very melo! They did have a live performance but it was too loud for the small space. Could barely hear the bartenders voices. Turned out to be a good night over all! Good date spot if you dont mind talking little louder lol... they didnt have my whiskey options so I got an angels envy kentucky mule and it was prefect (pricey but worth it!!) read more

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Such a cute speakeasy in fountain square. Food list is small, but get the job done if you're drinking. The signature drinks are delicious and the bartender knows his liquor. Service is pretty quick! 10/10 would recommend. Also, a DJ provides all the vibes on Sundays and Wednesdays. read more

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Bartender was amazing! Drinks were perfect and the speaker easy was perfect! Definitely good spot to grab a bite and handcrafted cocktails! The decor is perfect nice and intimate. read more

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As I searched for this spot on yelp, I was shocked to see the bar had been around as long as it had. It's truly hidden. I think I drove around the square at least 3x before finally parking. Upon entry of this little speakeasy, I was blasted with a smell of vinegar or dirty feet. Beyond that, the atmosphere was dark, quiet and partly romantic. I had the espresso martini, which was quite tasteful. It appeared to be a spot for dates on a Sunday night based on the clientele. A dj set up at the bar in a corner, which was quite interesting. Some of the songs brought me back to my 21 year old days (in a positive way), but it seemed so odd given the bar. All in all it was a positive experience and I certainly plan to return. read more

Commodore - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Commodore is such a low key Fountain Square gem. This fountain square Speakeasy is hidden away in the fountain square theater building. The drinks are high level and the service is hipster cool. The old fashions are wonderful and they're open late with snacks from Imbibes kitchen. read more

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Service, drinks, atmosphere...all of it! Great bar tender! Everything you want out of a speakeasy was there! Tyler the bar tender was amazing! Super knowledgeable and his drinks were great! read more

Commodore - Monkey Shines seasonal cocktail - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Vibes galore! If you like swanky, art deco-y decor, you'll definitely enjoy this place. The fact that it's a hidden "speakeasy" is also super fun. The bar is always well staffed. You never have to wait too long your drink. The only drawback is every drink is going to be $15. We thought maybe just their specialty cocktails listed on the menu were $15 a pop, but even a Dirty Shirley will run you $15. (It will also be the fanciest Shirley you'll ever have ) read more

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My family and I were looking for plans for a Saturday night & I immediately thought of Commodore. I've heard great things about it and have been trying to make it a mission to hit all of the speakeasy's in the city and this one was my first stop haha. It really has the traditional feel of a speakeasy because we sincerely couldn't find it at first haha. When we finally did, I loved everything about it. The lighting was dim and there were couches which created a cozy atmosphere. There were also a high tops if you're into that. I absolutely loved the art work & the attention to detail. The receipts are delivered in a book, how cute is that?! We were greeted & seated immediately. The only thing I didn't really care for is that after we received the menus no one came to our table for the drink orders and didn't explain that we had to order at the bar BUT the bartender was very impressive which made up for it. Have you ever seen someone shake a drink cobbler & swirl a drink at the same time?!?! Haha I didn't catch her name but she did an amazing job on our drinks as well. I had the Espressotini and it was top 3 for me! One of the best in the city, seriously! It was smooth and I could taste the espresso but it wasn't over powering. Loved it! Actually, everyone enjoyed their drinks. I can't wait to go back & try more. read more

What a quaint spot! I attended a charity gala with a few friends last weekend and one of the suggested for a night cap to be had at commodore! I will say, the espresso martini is SMALL but mighty! Quite frankly one of the best I've ever had! I love the very low lighting and choice of seating. This speakeasy will now be added to my personal list of suggestions when I have friends in town. read more

Commodore - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First and foremost, just finding it is part of the nostalgia of this quant little gem.. 6 of us was out doing a little afternoon drinking and I was on a mission to find this place.. After a fun little search we found it and took a spot at the bar. The espresso martini's were great and on point. The BT old fashioned was also great. We had a great time and the bartenders were very knowledgeable. We will most def be back read more

Came here for some cocktails. Sat at the bar for about 10 minutes. No one acknowledged we were there no hello nothing. Left. Disappointed

So adore getting to bring out of town guest to this niche spot in Fountain Square, as it was one of the first places that I got to experience! Consistently delicious and well crafted cocktails on the menu in addition to knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Shoutout to Tyler and Brooke for pleasing crowds on all nights of the week. An extra special thanks to Brooke for keeping up with our personal request this past Saturday night. The French 75 was not on the menu, but you made it beautifully thay it very well should be. Will always always be showing this place off to everyone. 08-24-2024 read more

Tucked back inside the theatre building in Fountain Square, Commodore offers an escape from the rest of the goings on throughout the building. Immediately after you enter through the "secret" door, there is a sense of quiet and calm with the plush and soft decor. The bartenders are phenomenal and will make you anything you like but the list of curated craft cocktails is really all you need to set you right for the evening. I ordered an amaretto sour with egg whites (so delicious) and hubs ordered an absinthe drink he also really enjoyed. Commodore also offers some snacks to stave off the drink demons that are tasty and satisfying. Will pop in again when we're in Fountain Square. read more

Cool speakeasy. Small but comfy. The night we went it it was really cold inside for some reason. Cocktails are priced for area but are small. So don't know that it is a go-to spot for us. read more

Bar tender pretty chill helped us out what to check out. Vibes and all would recommend. read more

Well-known speakeasy in the center of Fountain Square, Commodore is a dark, swanky pre-game or post-event meet-up spot. Rather small space with usually only one or two bartenders present so pick your hours wisely. My friends love the espressotini, though I have never had a bad drink from here. One of my favorite unique drinks is the Beets Me, a light cocktail (not a tart drink). If you come here and order a beer you might get an eye roll or two Perfect for your friends from out of town who are stopping in for a night in the downtown area! Worth the hunt!! read more

Commodore - Vineyard Mule with blackberry bourbon liquor - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was the first speakeasy I have ever been to and it lived up to my expectations! Completely hidden in fountain square and luckily my friend had an idea of where it was because I would have never guessed! The vibe was so chill and there were not many people in there (we went on a Friday night). They had food to order also! We got chicken tenders and curly fries! I had the Matcha Man drink and was so happy with it. It was delicious and I would 100% get it again. Highly recommend!! UPDATE: I recently went here when my family came to visit and was so excited to show them the Commodore. We came in and found a seat. A bartender came over and handed us menus. He barely looked at us and told us to order at the bar and then left. We went up to bar to order drinks. I ordered and then asked if I pay now and his response was "well you should probably wait until I make it" which caught me off guard. My family ordered their drinks and he had the same attitude towards them. The drinks were good but we were all so confused and couldn't really enjoyed our time. We left as soon as we were done with our drinks. So disappointed since I love the vibe here. Hoping it was just a bad night. read more

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The place was very crowded. The service was pretty slow, and the drinks were incredibly over priced $15/drink. There are multiple cheaper, better, less crowded places for cocktails in fountain square alone. Don't bother with this place if it's crowded. U-turn out. The vibes were pretty cool, though. They definitely nail the speak easy vibe better than anywhere else I've been. That's about all that was done right. Also I will say the place was rented out before I got there and a HUGE line built up due to it being rented out. So that may have contributed to the crowding and slow service. I will update my review if it's better in the future. Overall do not come here unless you really want the speak easy experience. Outside of that this place is over priced and under staffed. ALMOST the whole building that this is in is run like that. read more

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Upon hearing of this Fountain Square speakeasy, I had to find it. It is truly a hidden gem. Good luck finding it. I won't give you any clues here as finding it is part of the fun. When we opened the door, it was a fun surprise and a really cool room. We grabbed seats at the bar and ordered a few cocktails. My old fashion was balanced and delicious. The vibe is chill. They have some couches and chairs. It's dark and inviting. I'll definitely head back. read more

Commodore - Bar at Commodore - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What an adventure finding this "secret" speakeasy in the city. Finding the unmarked entrance definitely adds to the entire experience. As one could guess, the environment inside is dark and intimate, great for smaller groups or couples looking for a quieter spot in the Fountain Square Neighborhood. I liked their variety of seating with the expansive bar, cocktail tables, and leather sofas. A downside of our experience was the heat! It seemed that there was no AC there or it wasn't quite keeping up with the summer weather. I would have been glad to stay longer if the temp was a bit more comfortable for our group. Overall, the drinks are tasty with a high quality selection of spirits and a creative cocktail menu. The prices for their signature drinks were on par with other cocktail lounges in the city. Although it was our first time there, we were kindly greeted after sitting down with menus and a server told us we could order at the bar when we were ready. On a cooler day, I would absolutely return here to explore more of the menu. read more

Commodore - Drinks at the Commodore - Hoosier Saturn (right) - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very cool spot! Awesome vibe, dark, great drinks, great service! It was an adventure to find it. There is no shame, walk around, check a few doors, you'll find it eventually! read more

This speakeasy is hidden! If it wasn't for asking a guy on a bike outside while walking on Shelby St to tell me where to go, I doubt I'd find it. It's located in the atomic duckpin bowling building, walk past the restrooms on first floor and then follow the music, there'll be a door that doesn't look for the public but this bar is behind that door so go in! The mysterious vibes makes this place so interesting. Being a speakeasy the ambiance is dim, walls painted black, and sophisticated seating. It's not a large area, but it wasn't too crowded on Friday night. Behind the bar had tons of bottles, looked very appealing though I couldn't tell what all the bottles were. I didn't see any workers serving so I went up to the bar to place my order. The bartender was friendly and I was tended to quickly. I checked out the cocktail menu, and the Japanese whiskey caught my eye so I opted for a whiskey and kok. It was smooth and pleasing. The music selection was live! This is a nice spot! read more

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Cool vibe, comfy couches, chairs, high tops, and bar seats. Immediately greeted by friendly bartender. Many little details make this an exceptional experience: the menu is presented in a beautiful book, the back bar wall is gorgeous with backlit bottles of magic liquids, a small food menu with simple bites that won't interfere with your cocktail. It was moderately busy, almost full, yet the moment I walked to the bar I was approached and served. We really enjoyed people watching from our dark corner to the left, just as you enter. All kinds of ages and levels of attire. It's crazy dark so really, wear what makes you happy. We spent about 90 minutes here and had a White Russian, 2 old fashioneds, and one other unique cocktail with gin...I can't recall the name but it was lovely. And we shared a generous portion of soft pretzels. read more

Commodore - Old fashioned and something with gin - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Displeased with the ambience and service. It was moody and secretive indeed, but more-so in a sketchy way, especially when the bartender closed out our tab and wrote the tip on the receipt themselves. We were looking forward to jazz and a "luxe"/"classy" atmosphere like some websites promised, we were let down, especially with EDM/pop music playing. read more

Fun vibe and the food was delish! The servers were quick! It is definitely a great relaxing place to have a drink and chill with friends read more

Commodore - Entrance - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Talk about a hidden gem!!! This quaint lil speakeasy is tucked away in the historic Fountain Square Center building. There are a decent number of bar seats several tables as well as some conversational seating groups. It was fairly busy but not crowded for a Thursday night. The bar offers a wide variety of spirits, but the house old fashioned is a must try. I liked the bartender she was very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Our friends who are local to Indy took us here and it was amazing! It was hard getting a seat since it was first come, first serve, but we did. We were a party of four. First, it's hard to find in the best way. I almost ended up at the private door. It is super vibey and loungy. They were playing 90s classics which was awesome. The crowd was definitely over 30's which we could appreciate. The drinks were well balanced and super creative. We had a great time and would definitely come back! read more

Commodore - Orange mocktail and perfect day - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The big bar tender is an a hole. Always rude and acts like you are an inconvenience. The atmosphere is great and the drinks are good but the bar tender is always rude. read more

This is a delightful find in Fountain Square with some very creative drinks! I got the Old Sport which has bell pepper juice in it. Somehow, it worked. I went on a crowded evening and it was a bit difficult to access the bartender, and also had people walking all over me to order their drinks. As far as vibe and drink options, it was excellent. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

Commodore - Old Sport to the right - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came here on a Friday night. It was a fun experience because it was the first speakeasy I've ever been to. If I wasn't told about this place, I don't think I wouldn't have known that it existed. It was a true speakeasy - dimly lit. The music they played was kind of all over the place - Lizzo, Kim Petras and some songs were just on repeat.... My only complaint was that the bartender took awhile to take my drink order. The crowd looked older. I got the mule and it came in a Moscow Mule copper mug with mint leaves. I enjoyed my drink a lot! read more

Commodore - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Highly recommend this moody speakeasy! We came after enjoying a meal at Maialina, which is located in the same building. I had the White Russian, which was STRONG but had good flavor. My husband had the espresso martini and I wish I would've ordered that. Each drink is made with quality ingredients which makes the price tag worth it. Glad we checked this place out and hope to come back! read more

Commodore - Espresso martinis and White Russians - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Commodore is such a killer spot. I mean, who doesn't love the secret/exclusive feel of a speakeasy? Hidden behind an exit door in the fountain square theater building are some of Indy's best cocktails and most talented bartenders. The atmosphere is prime, with no visible sunlight this place is dark and sultry, with an amazing bar top to sit at or comfy couches to lounge on. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and true mixologists. The menu is always rotating with complex and interesting cocktails. The Saturn is a menu staple that has a flavor unlike any cocktail I've tried. This is truly a place where you can go to the bar and say "I like this, what do you recommend?" I will say, this isn't the place to go with a large group due to the seating situation but with a small group or friends or on a date night, it's perfect. read more

Commodore - Queen of the Night - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A true speakeasy! Dark and moody interiors greet you, with the bar anchoring the space. A phenomenal cocktail list, small plate snacks and really knowledgeable bartenders. If you're in the know and find this hidden gem, you really won't be disappointed. read more

Commodore - Queen of the night- gin, citrus peel infused galliano, saffron, citrus acids and lime oil - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great place with awesome vibes. It's definitely hidden inside the theater and you have to walk through the narrow alley past the bathrooms and just listen where the noise is coming from. There's no signs whatsoever which is part of the whole speakeasy vibe. The bartenders here are serious with their craft. You can see it from their signature cocktails and personal takes from popular ones. read more

Commodore - White Russian - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a very cool spot in Fountain Square! Go in to the theatre and if you think your going the wrong way, your going the right way. This is a great after dinner spot if you want something more intimate and secluded. The ambiance is perfect. The drinks are pretty special as well. Made with care by the mixologists. I tried the Treks on the Beach it definitely packed a punch. I had to laugh when the mixologist rolled the mint up and down his sleeve before putting in my drink. Hadn't seen that before but am going with it released the aroma. Definitely worth the effort to find! read more

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The ultimate place to hang! Ultra comfortable and the bartenders are superstars! And the music is always most excellent. read more

Commodore - Bar top, it's not about the food! - Speakeasies Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana