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First time at Hi-Fi and what a fantastic outdoor venue tucked right into the middle of a…read moreneighborhood! They had a merch area, two full bars, and Jack Daniel's was there promoting their Honey Whiskey Lemonade -- SOOO good! And yes, we scored some Jack Daniel's merch too! After standing for over an hour, we noticed this little area off to the left side of the stage and discovered it was VIP. Yes GURL! That's exactly what this mama needed -- a place to SIT! For $30 per person, the VIP area had seating, a private bar, private bathrooms, and a fan. Worth. Every. Penny. Hi-Fi is such a gem. Great atmosphere, fun setup, and I love that it feels tucked away right in the neighborhood. We had such a great first experience and will definitely be back!

I had came here for a little Sunday funday action. There was a day party that was held here. It was…read moreon the outside of the hi-fi. It was a nice space out there to have a party. They had drinks for sale which we bought a couple of mixed drinks. We also got to sample a drink due to a vendor giving out free samples. I love how there was security there and they were checking everyone that came to the party before they were allowed in. The event was a nice one. I definitely would come back here.

Broken Social Scene

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Radio Radio

4.2(57 reviews)

2.0 mi•Fountain Square

Indianapolis has several really cool venues for live music (and a few crap ones). I have a soft…read moreplace in my heart for Tufty Clough's Radio Radio, a Fountain Square live music spot since 2001 and absolutely one of my favorite places to hear live music in Indy. Radio Radio is a 21 and over, general admission concert venue that offers table and lounge seating on a first-come/first-serve basis with the rest being standing room only (or sitting in my case, eh?). They offer full bar service and have specialty craft cocktails at select shows. Radio Radio is only open during shows with doors opening an hour before the first act is scheduled to play. It's a smoke-free facility, though it's my understanding you can smoke out back. Radio Radio has a really killer vibe with a weaving together of style, substance, retro, and probably a few other things. I don't get to Radio Radio nearly enough, but every time I go I'm like "Man, I need to come here more often." There are free parking lots in various locations around Fountain Square along with street parking in spots. Curb cuts are plentiful in Fountain Square, though it is an older part of the city so there are occasional sidewalk cracks. The front entrance is perfectly accessible and the venue itself is fairly solid, though the "Standing Room Only" shows can be a challenge. My understanding is they'll try to work with you with advance notice, though I have to be honest and say I've never had any difficulties as without exception I've found Radio Radio crowds to be respectful of wheelchair users when they show up. I've always been able to see, though I do typically arrive early just to make sure. Radio Radio's sound system was updated a few years ago and the sound is extremely awesome now. Acts range from local bands to up-and-coming regional and national acts or bands with more of a cult following. Concert capacity is right around 250. There's also this incredibly beautiful winding bar. Employees are friendly and helpful, drink prices are fair (especially for music venues), solid craft beer options, and I just love this entire vibe. It is worth noting that Radio Radio does not do food. If you don't know David "Tufty" Clough, he was the longtime bassist for Toxic Reasons and also for Zero Boys. He was also one of my first artist interviews when I was in college (so, yes. I'm a longtime fan). He also used to own Broad Ripple's Future Shock. This is an awesome venue and one of the better mid-sized options here in Indy. If you've never seen a show, I highly recommend it.

Fun space! Great live music venue. Mostly standing room but some seating. Old times bar. Great…read moreambiance.

Quite possibly the most beautiful bar in Indy...

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Ramble...re-enactment of The Band's Last Waltz...fantastic!

Chatterbox Jazz Club

4.0(182 reviews)

2.9 mi•Mile Square

Love this place. We really enjoyed the music, the very friendly staff, the cool vibe and the…read moreoverall ambience. The food was delicious and drinks were great. We will go back.

Stopped in here for a quick jazz hit on a Saturday night in Indy and fell in love with the place…read more 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.

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Great beer from Czech Republic

The Vogue

3.5(180 reviews)

9.5 mi•Broad Ripple

I was invited here for a concert. It was on a Wednesday evening that I had attended the concert…read morehere. Parking was easy to find but of course you had to pay for it due to being out in broad ripple. I ended up paying for a meter parking which was not too bad at all. Once I walked to the vogue they had security there to check and make sure no one was bringing in any items they shouldn't. It was great that security is there. The security was friendly. After walking into building the space was very big. There were a lot of people in there but everyone was spread out. I love how they had an ADA section for people. There was a bar which the prices were your typical prices for drinks. Overall the experience for the concert was good.

I would give the Vogue more stars because I typically have positive experiences. Fun events and…read moretalent. The staff is usually great. The drinks tend to be more reasonably priced than Live Nation events. I was there a couple weeks ago and made sure to bring a clear purse and even measured it to make sure I wouldn't have any issues getting in through security. It was fine. When I was there last night the exact same purse was prohibited. Next time I'm going to bring a tape measurer with me so I don't have to go through that hassle again.

Drive-By Truckers at The Vogue on 3/9/23!

Dolly Disco at The Vogue on 04/01/23!

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Madness at The Vogue on 03/16/23

White Rabbit Cabaret

4.3(133 reviews)

2.1 mi•Fountain Square

Here to see their monthly show, Do Tell." The theme is It's Raining Red Flags My friend is…read moreperforming a story here. I sat at the bar and the service was great. No food, but there's a full bar. Do Tell: A Night of True Stories: "It's Raining Red Flags"

Performances at White Rabbit are always a great time. LGBTQ+ positive venue that always has an…read moreeclectic clientele that is really fun. Venue is well appointed as an intimate setting to take in a little bit of everything from Drag, burlesque, comedy and music. We always have a good time here.

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Mel's

4.2(30 reviews)

2.3 mi•Mile Square

McKenzie our server was great! Came here to celebrate my bday. They had valet for $20. The…read moreappetizer was great but the food from upstairs at commission row was bland. We had the chicken, salmon, and lamb chops. All dishes needed lots of salt and pepper. The lobster mac and cheese was so good, the charbroiled oysters was good, the short rib fries was thee best , and the drinks was amazing. I would only recommend the appetizers. The ambience was nice and chill. The entertainment for the night which was singing R&B came over and sang Happy Birthday which was touch

Nice vibe!!! I loved that the menu is different from…read moreupstairs. They had a person singing live music. Service is great 10/10!!!

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1933 Lounge

4.5(249 reviews)

2.2 mi•Mile Square

•$$$

Amazing drinks! Great food! Great service! Loved the ambiance! We will definitely go again the…read morenext time we are in Indianapolis.

Amazing food! Alex was wonderful, drinks and apps were delicious! Highly recommend the steak and…read moreamaretto sour

3.1 mi•Renaissance Place, Chatham Arch

1933 Lounge Bar

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Union 50

4.4(1k reviews)

•$$$

This was easily the best restaurant I went to in Indianapolis…read more I got the Caesar salad which had a bunch of strange stuff in it but delicious dressing. Then I got the pan fried gnocchi and that sauce was really unique and delicious. Definitely recommend it if you're here.

ONE OF MY NEW FAVORITES FOR AMERICAN FOOD NEAR MASS AVE…read more Union 50 came in clutch when my friends and I were looking for a last minute dinner reservation. Called at 6 and got a reservation for 8, for 5 of us on a Saturday night. This is kind of an anomaly for any restaurants off Mass Ave. We were seated right away and started with drinks and apps. We got "Disco Boys" and "I'm too pretty for this" cocktails which were tasty - kudos for the fun cocktail names. Calamari, Artisan, and Charcuterie came shortly after. There's a few different options of cheeses and meats, it's sort of a choose your own adventure situation. All were good, especially the calamari. A lot of restaurants tend to overcook it and the calamari gets rubbery, not the case here. Our entrees came out next and I made sure to try a bite of everyone's LOL. The standout of all the entrees was definitely the "Duck, duck" which was, obviously, duck. The runner up would definitely have to be the chicken cacciatore. Overall, really great ambiance, food, and service. I would highly recommend Union 50 if you're looking for something fancy, but not too fancy. If you're a Cunningham member, don't forget to give your phone # to the server to look up your account. Will definitely be back soon!

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The Inferno Room

4.1(411 reviews)

2.0 mi•Fountain Square

I found out Indy has a Tiki bar and this one seemed to be the popular one in the city so I decided…read moreto go. I went there late at night and by looking at the outside there was nothing that really stood out to me, BUT as soon as I stepped in it was a WHOLE vibe! Their tiki bar experience from top to bottom was decked out in tiki figures and every tropical decor you can imagine, it definitely felt like I was walking into a Hawaiian resort. The drinks were so fancy and they came in a fancy glass, tiki mug, or coconut shaped mug which I loved! I ordered the Tambaran Firedancer and I'm so glad I did, it came with a whole fire show and it tasted great. It had the right combination of alcohol and other juices. I also ordered the coconut cream pie and it was good. EDIT: My experience was so great that I came here again the next day and had an even better experience (didn't think they would too off the first one lol) The staff were so friendly and welcoming to me, they really made the night unforgettable! Second night I ordered the Corsair of Umbar and the basket of fries. The fries were amazing and definitely made my list of top five favorite fries!! The drink was good, but I wasn't a fan of the Fernet. Finding a parking space was easy since they have a parking lot, but the parking lot is pretty small.

Hmm, bummed to say I'm knocking my rating from a 5 to a 3 star based on the food. As some others…read morehave mentioned, they updated their menu since I came here last year and not for the better. I came with two friends a weekend ago and the waiter said how they had a new chef and new menu and how great it was! So, we tried the pollo boracho, which was... fine. I mean, it's just braised chicken with veggies, which is tasty, but I miss the Polynesian options they had a year ago... drinks were still excellent, and service was good! We wanted to sit in chairs with backs and when they sat us at a table with stools, we asked and they didn't really offer a solution. There were some highbacked chairs in the corner, but the table between them was small and low to the ground... I wish the waiter had just asked us to wait 15 minutes for someone to leave, but that was not an option, apparently. Leaving the old photos from my visit a year ago, including the old lettuce wraps.

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Waiting area and stairs

Melody Inn

4.3(79 reviews)

6.4 mi

I'm not sure I could call Melody Inn my favorite concert venue in Indy, but it is a place I…read moreabsolutely love and it caters to types of music I don't always hear elsewhere. Melody Inn is at 38th & Illinois in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood and pretty much across the street from Tarkington Park. I lived at the high-rise at 38th & Meridian for a while and still frequent this area. The "Mel" was established in 1935. It's a historic venue that definitely gives off a dive bar/retro vibe. For live music, there's typically a cover charge around $5 (check the calendar to be sure). Parking in the area is free (street/lot across the street). You can still sit at the original oak bar, hang out in the PBR lounge, visit the Smoker's Garden, and even sit in a vinyl booth from Indy's gone but never forgotten Teepee Restaurant. Melody Inn has an incredible jukebox (obviously not during live music). Every Saturday night is Punk Rock Night (my favorite). The Mel has beer on tap (pretty limited), in cans, and in bottles. They also carry ciders. They have a limited food menu (pizza, chicken strips, corn dogs, and a handful of snack-type foods). This isn't gourmet food - it's dive bar "I got the munchies" food. Local brews include selections from Triton, Sun King, and Three Floyds. While I think Melody Inn is mostly known for its Punk Rock Night, you can also catch hillbilly, rockabilly, rock, comedy, metal, indie, pop, and other types of music here. I've always associated the venue with punk, however, there's something to please everyone here. They have a newsletter you can sign up for on their website. Melody Inn will book local acts. All acts have to be over age 21. They have high expectations for acts promoting their appearances (along with the entire bill). They don't book cover bands, however, they do have tribute nights. While the area here used to be somewhat rough, Butler-Tarkington has improved quite a bit. The park has been updated, Tea's Me is right across the street, and I've just never had much in the way of concerns here. In terms of accessibility, things are pretty decent here for a general admission place. Audiences tend to be pretty considerate (even the punk rock folks!). and the staff here is top-notch. This is just a great place to see local bands and to experience of of Indy's oldest bars/music venues.

MELL OF A BAR!!!! First time here and I will be back. resident bar goblin Katie made me feel right…read moreat home. Great divey punk bar and 3 DOLLAR PBR!? it doesn't get better than that! We're here for a good time not a long time

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John M.

323

8 years ago

Definitely a hidden gem in INDY. Had the fried chicken, which was off the charts good. Limited menu in evening but that's ok. The sides are family style and by themselves is a meal. Very attentive Bartender. Love the overall vibe of this honky tonk bar. Read Southall band was playing and we had a great time. read more

Jade C.

4 years ago

I love the food here and the invornment. I came last week for a show. The food was great and so was the music. I recommend the mule!

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Met a friend here for catching up over drinks. Had no idea what to expect but have driven by this…read moreplace a million times and just never stopped was super excited to go! It is a very quaint local bar a bit like cheers. Everyone seemed to live in the neighborhood, or at least a regular if not. They only accept cash but you don't feel bad about it because their drinks are probably the cheapest in the area. Not an overly expansive bar but they have the usual suspects. The bartender talked us into trying the best hamburger in the city (so he says) and of course we had to, right? It was a darn good burger indeed. No frills, just a burger, with lettuce and tomato, very simple. No fancy bun, no avocado, no bacon, just a burger. I can't remember how much it was but very inexpensive. They don't have much else on their menu and no fryer but they have chips if you need something to go with your burger or cocktails.

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