I want a free section here with drinks included (or at least so the flyer said) When we arrived, I was told that the drinks were only half priced and when I purchased drinks, not a single drink was half off. I paid full price for everything. Drinks were not even that good. and I have screenshots saying we would receive a free drink. I would not have had my birthday party at this place had it not been for the fact that I was Promised free drinks. Not a fun place either... lots of fun bars around don't waste your time here old bar and not in a good way read more

They didn't play the right song. This place sucks. They need to learn how to play Queen of my Double wide trailer. A total waste of my $10 read more

Ended up here because I really wanted dueling pianos. It was a good time, although louder than it needed to be. I was a bit disappointed because most of the song choices were not my kind of music (I was looking for a more lounge-y show tune vibe. They don't have a kitchen but you can bring in your own food and there is a decent pizza place next door. I am always a bit suspect of places that serve large buckets of alcohol, but that's one of their things. I think I'll look for a smaller venue in the future but it was ok. read more

Came here for our first bar crawl stop and I like it, I just wish they spaced out the tables more because there is no place to walk between the tables and chair you'll have to squeeze yourself between them They have different drink options I like the buckets that they have and you can share it between you friends with their crazy bendy straws which was cool The service was fast, just depending on the other patrons in the bar I recommend this place if you'd like to listen to live music as they have a dueling piano! read more

Over the past several months my friends and I have been frequenting Howl Indy. A majority of us are musicians and can honestly say everyone does amazing work in the band. The servers have always been kind and prompt with orders and you don't usually have to wait at the bar for more than a few minutes. While no food is served, we love having been able to bring in our own (from chips to birthday cakes) because it also saves us a little money. The vibes are also immaculate and have not had many negative interactions with other patrons. I am sure if we did, the security that walks around would be quick to catch on. Thank you, Howl Indy for being a part of our lives! read more

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In September 2021, I celebrated my three-month double transplant anniversary. I decided to celebrate this milestone with friends and family, after winning a free party from Howl at the Moon. My party of over 15 guest, had a great time! The staff was amazing as always. It was so wonderful being able to see friends and family, enjoy live music and great drinks. One of my all time favorites here - the jello shot shooters they graciously shoot in your mouth :) that is always super fun! They have also stopped serving food inside, but no worries, there are some nearby places you can bring inside the bar. I will always Keep, Howl as one of my top bars in Indy to visit. Thanks for making my night great! read more

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Do not go here. literally any other bar in the Indy area is a better option. extremely rude staff. Also saw one of their bouncers attack a kid. Do not support this business. read more

If you're looking for a good time with good drinks, upbeat music, and fun dancing, this is your spot. Reservations: No reservations needed, but recommend getting there earlier in the night to avoid having to wait in line to get in. We got there at 9:00PM and basically walked right in. They check your ID at the door and there's a $10 cover charge. I believe if you dress up according to the theme night, you get in for free - but don't quite me on that one. Parking: There's street parking and paid lots nearby; however, if you're planning to drink and don't have a DD with you - Uber/Lyft or walking are great options! Food: I don't think food is offered here, at least not in the evening. I didn't see anybody with food nor did I see any on the menu. Drinks: They have a variety of drinks available and they have a menu of specialty cocktails that can be ordered in 12 oz. or 32 oz. The bar was pretty fast with their service and I didn't have to wait a long time to get served. They also have a drink that comes in a bucket with multiple straws, which we saw a lot of groups ordered. And there was an employee dressed as a cowboy going around with Jell-O shots in syringes. They were topped with whipped cream and were fun to watch get taken. I ordered the Howlin' Mule and enjoyed that. Vibe: The staff from Check-in to the bar to the restroom (there are bathroom attendants so bring small bills) to the musicians we're great! The musicians were having so much fun and that energy flowed into the room. People were on the dance floor having a great time; people were brought up on stage; and there were people who stayed seated or hung back by the bar enjoying themselves as well. There is seating available but you'll have to come earlier to secure a table. The musicians take requests and their range is incredible! I'd definitely come back here for a good night when in town again. read more

I had been to a Howl at the Moon type place in Broadripple years ago and it was great - packed wall to wall, but pianos only playing and it was a great vibe. Fast forward to the downtown location: it was so different. It wasn't packed, yet a lot of people congregated around the bar. Managed to get a high top and waiter came pretty quick. After ordering, it took about 15 minutes to get the drinks - the drink I ordered was too sugary sweet and light on the alcohol, but not unexpected. There weren't just pianos playing, but also drums and a guitar at different points and some of the waitstaff got up on stage or on the pianos and were dancing and singing. Not sure if that was to encourage more crowd participation, but it struck me as odd and chaotic. The experience was a bit "cheaper" feeling than what I remember of the other location years ago. I love singing along with the pianos, but the suggestive dancing of college girls plus the addition of other instruments with a multitude of different people performing wasn't my jam. read more

We came here for their New Years Eve event. It was a ticketed event with different tiers. We bought the base tier which include admission, open bar, and a champagne toast at midnight. I have to say, we had a great time here. The dueling pianos were playing great music. Since the event was ticketed, it wasn't overly packed on the small dance floor they have. One let down was the drink policy. It was an open bar, but you can only get one drink per person at a time. They only had like 3 bartenders at the bar so it took forever to get drinks. After midnight, it was no longer open bar and you had to pay for drinks. It was just kind of frustrating to pay for an open bar and then be limited on drinks and have long wait times. We felt like we couldn't make the most of our tickets. Besides that, we had a really fun time! I would definitely consider going here again for an event. read more

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Let me preface this with saying I am approaching 30--an old crone comparatively to the younger folks. We had a fun girls night here nevertheless! On a Friday night, the place was already bumping at 9:30pm. We managed to find a table, but it was "cozy". Pros: Super talented musicians playing non-stop bops! If you want to sing along and have a good time, you'll not be disappointed. The drinks (if you can get them--read on) are also pretty cheap. If you are an extrovert, you'll have a grand ol' time. Cons: You are going to be waiting on your drinks for a LONG long while. Even when you are at the counter--it's going to be a hot minute. There are also lots of "kiddos" here who are a bit wild with their Jello Shots and trying to jump up on the stage. I will say, some of these children were kind enough to buy us a jello shot lol! Also, it's not introvert friendly--your batteries will burn out quickly. read more

My wife and I spent a great night for new years. Amazing service, food, and music. The ambiance was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would. Horrible service. I'm walking up to enter and the bouncer asks for my ID and address. As I was going to speak he goes you clearly don't know it you can't go in, without giving me a chance to speak. He never even flashed a light on my ID to see if my ID was indeed real. Please get new bouncers who know what they are doing. I don't recommend this place, do not waste your money. read more

super fun time here. went as a double date and the music was great and entertaining. some questionable song request, but that's part of the fun. the musicians were full of showmen-ship and they knew how to command a crowd. would recommend getting there early for a good spot. read more

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Our waitress Abby was awesome and took great care of us. Music was a great variety and the band did great. I was super impressed with how versatile all of them were! Drinks were very good. I think my group tried a very large variety of drinks and no one was disappointed by anything, Tho the sweet tart shot was a group favorite. We had a great time. read more

My friends and I will never be coming back here. The bartenders let someone else close our tab without checking that it was us. And when we questioned why they did that, the excuse was "it's loud in here". Then when we asked a manager about it, he pretty much blew us off and didn't acknowledge that his bartenders screwed up. My friend had to pay for what she didn't authorize because of their incompetence. If you come here double check your receipt because you might be paying more than your actual tab due to the bartenders being idiots. (Picture: not our signature on the receipt.) read more

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If live music is your thing, this is the spot for you! Two pianos and amazing singers bring the entertainment at this establishment. They sing everything from the classics to the new hits. It's so fun to come and sing along with your friends. They have fun chalkboards up at the front that with a fee, you can write a fun message for everyone to see. Their known for their fishbowls that you can put a wide variety of mixed drinks in. They also have a fun outdoor seating area as well! I haven't been to this location in a while and forgot how fun it is. It's great for groups or a date night. You can also win hosted parties which liven up anytime! I'll definitely come back again soon! read more

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Disappointed in what it took to get in here. Me and 3 girlfriends uber-ed over 30+ mins to get here to meet our other friend who was already inside. Two men were out front, there was no line, and they were checking all our ID's. I know this doesn't matter, but we are all over 30 - but the bouncer's said we all needed 2 forms of ID. One friend only brought her ID with her, and not another form of ID, and they were saying they wouldn't let us in. Clearly we weren't going to leave our friend. Another friend asked what would it take to get us in, and they said if we gave them a good tip, so she gave them $20, and they let us go. Sucks. Then we get in, and it's a $10 cover charge on top of what we just paid the bouncers. The place was not busy - and to get in, it was very offensive on what it took. read more

We came here before march madness games and it was so fun. One of the teams had an alumni party and the bar was decorated for the team. Super fun. And a very good place to watch games! Service was great- even with the mob of people there. The line was long to get in- so make sure you're prepared! read more

I went to this place because of good reviews. But I don't recommend this place. The music band was very average. Sticky floors for some rest. My bellies were sticking to floor all the time. Drinks were fine. read more

What can I say here? In short, no food, so I was suspicious as I like very much to eat. My group was invited to come to a 'free' party, no cover, complimentary buffet, first drink on the house, free bucket of booze if more than 15 guests show up... well you just can't turn that down. I took a star off for the quality of the buffet... well... let's not even talk about that... I should have brought a pizza or something. The drinks are super sweet for the most part, the mixed drinks that is. After a few you won't care anymore though. Service is somewhat sketchy, guess it largely depends who you get as a server. On the upside: It is worth it. The show is awesome and my guess is that no two will ever be alike. I had no idea what to expect with dueling pianos. In short there are two pianos, that sometimes play together, sometimes take turns. Various vocals, but also drums, electric guitars, saxophones, and whatever else you can think off. They take requests, especially if you throw in a few bucks. So you basically have a cover band on hand to cover any and all of your tastes. Heck we went from 'Sweet Caroline' to 'Baby got back' to something from Buckcherry... That's the fun of it... you never know what's coming your way. Feel free to dance with it, or just sing along. People watching is great here, especially as the night progresses. This is a very fun atmosphere and I would recommend it to any age group, of legal drinking age. My folks were across the board from the 20's to the 60's and all had a great time. read more

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I'm a half deaf, bad knee having, over 30 years old man. I don't pay covers. I don't care about mixed drinks. I went for a "free party" and it checked all the boxes. No cover, $1 Beer (first one), and free food (till 9:30, I think, but we were late :( ). Last time I was here was when I was 22, slightly better knees, but still half deaf. Gotta say, I had fun. The band killed it. They are excellent at what they do. The place was packed and it was a chill night. I couldn't hear which songs they were playing, but I knew it was awesome. It's a place where you'll see a ton of birthdays, wedding parties, and just generally super happy people. Even in the bathroom the guys were talking about having each others back out there if anyone messes with you. A true brotherhood. Thanks, Nolan, where ever you are. I'm sure it meant a lot to the guys at the urinals that you were looking out for them. The place was busy, so expect long lines at the bar. The staff were chill and kept things moving. read more

So much fun! We were staying at a hotel nearby when in town for a business trip. We were in the mood for some drinks and live music & got lucky that Howl at the Moon was within walking distance. Came in early (around 9:30 pm) on Thursday night. There was no cover charge & we had no problem finding seats. We were impressed with the extensive drink menu. I had a few cocktails & my husband had a couple beers. My drinks were good!!! Dangerous! The band that was playing...Amazing!!!!! Wide range of music style to appeal to everyone! And wow could they sing! It was a great time & I highly recommend this place! I didn't catch the name of the band but we went on Thursday Feb 24th (for props to the band). Wish I would have gotten our drink server's name, too. She was super friendly & on top of it, keeping the drinks coming. I wish this place was in Sac...I'd live there. Thank you for a great time, Howl at the Moon! read more

Energizing and fun place to hang out. We showed up a few minutes after 8pm and they still allowed us to come in without cover. SCORE! They had $1 beers (Miller or Coors). I went with the root beer float. So good! It's on the shot menu. Can't go wrong with rumchata and Not Your Fathers Root Beer. The music and singing ...great. The party really got started when a bachelorette party came in. It's cool that all of the members can play different instruments. Great show! read more

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NYE Bash: 3 of us 40 somethings got rail seating. Though a table would have been more comfortable, it wouldn't have been worth the price. The buffet was tasty. Salad, pretzel rolls with pimento cheese butter or whipped butter, spinach dip with pita bread triangles, mashed potatoes, green beans, Seafood cake, chicken and barbecue brisket. I found it odd that they did not have a dessert table. The open bar had a lot of restrictions. They weren't too eager to serve anything that wasn't on the open bar even if you were willing to pay for it. I wouldn't pay to do this experience again but I might go back to the establishment just for a night out if I ever make it back to downtown Indy. read more

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-$10 cover- college night Thursdays: free entry -once you've been a couple times you can almost guess which song will be played next. However, seeing that this is a rare, last stop off the night scenario, it doesn't matter so much -whatever you do, don't get sucked in to the college team song contest - complete slippery slope when drinking...even if you're not the most enthusiastic fan -fair stash of douchey fellas (and gals) but depending on how you look at it this is great for people watching. -put your patient pants on, it can take eons to get a drink in here read more

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Terrible service, too bad because, the dueling piano bar scene it typically fun! If you can get past the extremely rude gatekeepers, it's a good night. read more

Sign up for a free party, you're sure to win. I've won 3 already, which are super fun and a great reason to get a whole bunch of people together for a fun night. When you win it's for "you and 100 friends". I don't know about you, but I don't know 100 people in this area, so a great thing to do is to post the party on www.meetup.com and let people new in town check out the venue using your name. I have been to a few nights of dueling pianos, and one cool event on Georgia Street where they raced turtles. It was college night and beer was $1. They had liquor specials for four or eight dollars. Having won the party, I received two free drink coupons, free food, stickers and a beer cozy. All my friends got free food too! read more

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This is a wonderful venue to hang out and listen to great piano bar music and dance. The staff is great and the musicians are very talented. They engage the audience very well. The drink specials are good. The complimentary food buffet is not all that good, but it is decent for free food. The attendant in the rest room was a nice touch. I had a wonderful time with my foodie group and enjoyed myself. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat. Pure entertainment. read more

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My friends and I came here on a Thursday night. We were looking for bars that were open late in Indy and this one had the longest line outside of it. It turns out Thursday nights are free admission for college students which explains why so many people were there. I wish I knew about the free admission yelp check in offer when we went! What I did notice though is that they had a Groupon available, so we were able to get a gift card for a reduced amount to buy more drinks! Always a perk! The bartenders and staff were very friendly and the entertainment was decent. It was nice that this bar was actually busy as well and that they stay open late (2 am?) For just visiting Indy we had a hard time walking around finding bars that were lively that late at night, so we were happy to stop here. read more

Super fun if you don't have to pay for cover (Thursday nights are no cover if you have a college ID or there's no cover if one of your friends was 'invited' for a free party). Don't come here expecting the classiest of times, but do come here ready to dance and enjoy live music. You can get a beer for only $1 on Thursdays, but drinks do take a bit of time to order. I just love that you can request songs and get people's names written on the wall (can pay a few dollars to have your own sign on the wall). This to me, is so much more fun than a bar that just plays random club hits. They'll play the classics here. read more

This is such a fun spot! When we were in town for a business trip we came here every night with a group because it was so fun. The bucket drinks are a must - They taste awesome are just fun in general to drink. A huge plus was that even though they do not serve food, they let us bring a pizza that we ordered! I always enjoy live music so it is just a fun place to be. I would recommend to anyone in town for a fun place out on the town. read more

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Super fun! The cover charge to get in was $10.00. The drinks were reasonably priced. I believe for a 18oz sharable bucket I payed $15.00. Live entertainment was a plus. Kinda crowed however that's expected on a Saturday night. The dance floor/ area is kinda small. However, there's a lot of seating available if you get there early enough. Overall, I enjoyed my time. read more

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I was helped an overserved patron out of the bar into an Uber and they refused to let me back in because I was "part of a drunk group". I don't even know who this person was. I told I could not be let back in. Learned two lessons from this... don't go to howl at the moon, and don't help people in need. read more

Combining dueling pianos with great costumes made for a fun night at Howl at the Moon. It was their annual Halloween event and the music was lively and crowd was amped. The drinks were affordable and the overall atmosphere was comfortable. Everyone was having a great time and I could tell the staff was on top of its game. For a fun night, Howl at the Moon is where to go. read more

Came on a Wednesday night to check out the music. Fun atmosphere of live music. Would have liked to hear more dueling pianos. I felt like for some reason there was more guitar playing than piano, which is cool too! The drinks were surprisingly pricey. Fun place, will plan to come back another night! read more

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I tend to only visit places like this on a special occasion like bachelorette parties or birthdays but tonight after the Pacers game, I thought I'd pop in with friends to check it out. The last time I visited, I was not impressed. The stage area was cluttered, messy and the bar was overall kind of dirty. But I was quite impressed with the updates. I liked the fun string lights over the bar, the less cluttered stage, and the variety of music played (from classic to today's rap). The service was pretty good for the time of night. The only thing that wasn't ideal was the entry way area was backed up with people waiting to visit the optional table where you can sign up to win a party. It was cold and the exterior door was propped open bc people were stuck in line after paying cover. So, bypass that if you don't want to signup for the chance to win a party. The well drinks are only $4 and a better value than the mixed drinks which I found to be a little weak and quite sugary, but if that's more your jam - definitely try a howl punch or fruit roll up. But Maybe skip the Electric Mule. read more

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Delicious drinks. Love the bucket drinks more than anything. A chill place with karaoke/ stage fun.

I love Howl At The Moon. I'm what you would call a "regular". . So Why do I keep going back? Well I don't drink (which saves me money), I love the staff and the musicians. They will play anything. Last week I asked one of them to play "Wishing Tree" from an episode of South Park and he played it. Before going to Howl there are several things to Know. 1. Cover is going to run you 10 bucks on the weekend (But if you go during the week there's no cover on Tuesday, $3 on Wednesday and $5 on Thursday. OR FREE with College ID, Thursdays Only though) 2. They ask for TWO forms of ID 3. When requesting music make sure to put a little bit of green on it. The higher the number the faster your song gets played 4. To save money on beer, buy the bucket. They have specials on thursdays ($1 Buds, $2 312's) So that's the best time to buy. Also they have a deal where it's like 17 for a bucket of domestic during the weekend (But you might want to check) 5. When it comes to parking, You can either park in the mall parking, the lot on south street or bite the bullet and pay for parking right across from conseco on Pennsylvania. its only 5 bucks during NON event days (which is every weekend save for 5 or 6) Songs you SHOULD request because they are epic Devil Went Down To Georgia Ants Marching Hey Jude Fat Bottom Girls I'm unsure how much buckets of booze run you, but they're always doing deals there! If you have any more questions PLEASE contact me! Go! Enjoy! Have a GREAT time! When you're there, come find me. read more

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I've been to Howl a few times for a drink special and live music and found it OK, but not worth the cover. Most recently, I went for Friday Happy Hour because my friend won a table. Everyone who used her name got free cover and a drink ticket. Once we had 15 people, we also got a free bucket of booze (which was dangerously delicious) Suddenly, it was worth the visit! They have buffet-style appetizers during Happy Hour, but they were just store-bought tortilla chips, queso and chicken or meat (unclear what type) sloppy joe sliders. Eat ahead of time. Drinks are cheap if you stick to the specials/well. If you don't, they are pretty expensive. Other reviewers are right that it can take a long time to get a drink at the bar here, but at least early on in Happy Hour, our waitress was very attentive. Overall, definitely visit if you can get a free entry coupon or know someone who won a party or table. It's really fun in a big group! read more