We stopped into Nicky Blaine's before the Jim Brewer Comedy show and enjoyed a glass of Cabernet & a cigar. The ambiance is dark and classic cigar bar vibe. Very elegant and cool. Our server was very nice and was laid back. That's the best thing about Nicky Blaine's is the vibe. We were definitely some cool cats that night. read more

Nasty. Paid $5 cover/person, place stunk like an 80's casino. Left after one minute, gross place, gross smell.

Nicky Blaine's is the OG! From the moment you walk down the stairs to the lighting of your cigar you feel like you're traveling through time. The ambiance is very classy and the staff genuinely wants you to have an epic time. The cigar assortment is very diverse and the drinks / food menu are an incredible value. The cigars might be a few bucks more than Burn but you probably spend less because drinks are cheaper. read more

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another fine experience here. A required stop whenever we get the chance to stay in Indianapolis. Ambiance is perfect: dark, cozy and intimate despite the nice large space. Welcoming staff; Brooke was fantastic - friendly, fun and great with recommendations. Hang on to her. The cocktails never disappoint. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - Banana Split and Vesper Martinis. Perfect. - Lounges Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Good drinks, could've been a more chill atmosphere except there was a very loud and obnoxious group, $5 cover fee.

This is a must go place for us anytime we visit Indy. Huge cigar selection, strong cocktails and just an old school smoky cigar lounge.

I always LOVE coming to Nicky Blaine's. Great, welcoming, cozy environment. Not overly smoky. Good music but low enough you can hear the people you're with. Their banana split and grass hopper dessert martinis are my favorite drinks in the city of Indianapolis. Highly recommend. Service is always quick, polite, and helpful in making recommendations for cigars. read more

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This place was awesome. $5 cover charge to go down the stairs. Opens up to a big lounge. Cigar selection was great. Although I couldn't get what I really wanted, the late hour Churchill from Davidoff. Decided to get a nice My Father cigar, the Judge. Drinks were great as well, and the pricing was decent. Overall if I were to stop by Indy again....definitely a spot I would go to. read more

Awesome ambiance, service was attentive we didn't have to wait long at all to be seated or receive our drinks. The hostess was knowledgeable about cigars and I picked the Montecristo no. 2. It was a great experience. read more

One of the few places in Indy where you can eat and drink and relax and smoke indoors (or inhale second-hand smoke, like me, because I don't smoke). I knew nothing about Nicky Blaine's before walking down the red steps and entering the red doors. But this place is super cool and unusual, and it's definitely a must-visit if you want a classy place to enjoy old school cocktails. My cocktail of choice was a Dean Martini with two bleu cheese olives. It was cold and clean, and the olives lent a little briny saltiness to the drink. It went down a treat. They have a menu of appetizers and other nibbly things to eat, but I just visited for drinks. When you enter, you can choose to sit at the bar or at one of the leather couches. We chose the couches, and it was very relaxing. Nice music was playing, the servers are friendly and professional, and the lighting was dim enough to make everything nice and fuzzy around the edges. Nicky Blaine's is definitely a place I'd visit again for a little drink. read more

Nice- relaxed- not packed with people. It is a Smokey scene but hey, it's a cigar bar. Would go again. read more

Great drinks, great service! Perfect old school speakeasy. Nothing else like it in Indianapolis downtown.

Loved everything about this lounge. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was even better! Everyone was so welcoming! I will definitely be back. read more

Okay, so this Friday night with one of my friends was a night of 'firsts.' We attended the Indianapolis Circle of Lights. Very beautiful & not as packed as we expected. I've had Nicky Blaine's on my places to visit lists for a while. I do not frequent cigar lounge or smoke them however I like the ambiance & dranks I was taken aback some with it being a $5 cover. Again, I don't frequent. Just wish more places in Indy would skip covers especially if before 10 (we were there approx around 820/830). I ordered the 'pestotomato' sandwich with chips & a pickle spear. It was fast and I really enjoyed the pickle. I do wish that more pesto would have been spread. I ordered a yummy French 75 (I typically sub gin for tequila, add lavender syrup) however I did a lavender gin. I'm all about the aesthetics & presentation of my cocktails. I loved my drink just wished it had a garnish. For my smoke, I went with the Brown Sugar. So good. I will definitely be returning as it was a smooth low key night. read more

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - Pestotomato-refreshing, light. Could use more pesto - Lounges Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My husband and I stopped in for drinks after a comedy show on a recent Friday night. We hadn't been here for over 20 years, but I was pleased to see that not a damn thing had changed in all that time. It's cozy and dimly lit. It's classy yet casual. The clientele was diverse- everyone from couples on date nights, single men enjoying a smoke and drink, groups of out of town football fans, and old regulars. The drink menu is extensive, but they're happy to craft something off menu, as well. I don't smoke anymore but my husband enjoyed a cigar that the waitress helped him select. It was a treat to sink into a big leather couch, enjoy a well-crafted cocktail, and forget about the world for a while. read more

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Absolutely amazing! The fact that it's a cigar bar kinda sucks, but otherwise this place is the very definition of what a speakeasy should be. read more

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Wonderful cocktail lounge. Always inviting and relaxing. Clean and great music too. Drinks are always top notch as well as the service. read more

For a cigar lover it was very nice. They have an extensive collection to choose from & staff was knowledgeable. Unlike many cigar bars, you could plan a light meal here, which is nice if you want to make the experience an evening out. The food was decent & served fast. The atmosphere is fun, relaxing. Only downside was a cash cover charge with no notice. Then we go in, there were like 4 customers present (it was early in the evening). It would be nice to know on the website if you have to have cash on hand prior to arrival. It is located downtown, so give yourself time to park. Reservations depend on the day. Cover? I don't know, maybe just applies to weekends? Since there was no live music, dancing, or entertainment, it was unexpected. However, is a nice experience for cigar smokers. read more

Jess is the best server!! The drinks are amazing! Always a stable place to visit for last call! It's so comfortable!

A Downtown Indianapolis classic. Downstairs and just South of Monument Circle, everything about Nicky Blaine's is Old School Cool and classy. Cigars, wine, beers and liquor selection are excellent, and they do have some food (but no one goes here to eat!). A great place to end your night after an ISO concert at Hilbert or to start a downtown Indy Night Out at any of the attractions. I have also done a couple of fundraisers here as well, as it is one of the "destination" places that Indy natives don't always find their way to, on their own! Great for mtg folk from out of town who are staying Downtown in one of the hotels. And always interesting people watching during Downtown sports or tourist events! Never quite sure who might post up! Always a quietly, understated elegance and efficient Staff that somehow handles the hustle & bustle with grace. And the old booths & woodwork from the King Kole let you know you are in a place with history & substance! Now go make some of your own! read more

A great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy a nice glass of your favorite bourbon or whiskey and a cigar of your choice. At an HR conference , I needed a place to put my feet up. Thank you, Nicky Blaine's! I enjoyed Maker's on the rocks and a Nub Maduro. Pleasant conversation at the bar and a very friendly staff. The club was not overly smokey and lots of seating options for larger groups. Definitely recommend. read more

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Located in the heart of downtown just off Monument Circle tucked in the basement is this sultry little cocktail lounge. This wasn't my first time in Nicky Blaine's. I had been several years ago with a group of girlfriends. But was looking forward to it. The lights were dimmed and the air smelled of sweet cigar smoke while music was softly playing in the background. We sat ourselves and were instantly greeted by our server. I settled on Werewolves in London (SOHO Lychee liqueur, X-Rated passion fruit liqueur, and pineapple juice) It was absolutely delicious. My friends got the Snickers and chocolate martinis. My reason for not giving it a stellar 5 star was the service. As she was setting my drink on the table she spilled half of it and didn't say anything and just walked away. Now these martinis are $15ea and half of mine was on the table. I ended up asking for another and she finally cleaned the spilled drink after it had sat there for a good 20-30 min. *A side note: There is a cash only cover on weekends* read more

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Literally so insane that you have to pay a $5 cover to enter this bar. Not the cover bar vibe at all. Almost entirely empty on a Saturday night. If you're charging a cover at this place it should at least cover your first drink. Really a waste of time and money but the drink was good. read more

Referred to us by our bartender at McCormick & Schmicks since they stay opened until midnight. What a wonderful find! Well worth the $5 entry to what reminds me of a NY speakeasy walking downstairs thru a beautiful wooden door. Red curtains, comfy couches, full bar, low red lighting, high tops around the bar area, cigar menu & they serve food. Absolutely excellent service also & at the end of my cigar, a tasty, flavorful La Gloria Cubana Maduro, the whole staff poured them & us a shot a Grand Mariner, at closing. Talk about a wonderful welcome to Indy, like a family or like we were regulars feel. Love this cigar bar & located in a beautiful location w/in walking distance to hotels, sites, restaurants & bars. All Covid rules in place & we've recommended many of our friends to check it out we were so impressed! This gem is a must if you enjoy the smell & relaxation of cigar bars. read more

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I pinned a fair amount of hope on Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge: the homage to the coolest restaurateur in the world, that it serves classic cocktails, and the nearness to my hotel room. Nicky Blaine tags itself: 'Indy's "Original Retro Bar "[that] offers a unique experience . . . From Martinis to Manhattans and so much more, we present classic cocktails with a modern twist.' First of all, does retro mean $5 cover? Though after previously walking across Monument Circle, I realized why, to keep out the . . . unfortunately political correctness and threat of lawsuit preclude further narrative (as does why the wooden Indian was removed). Unfortunately I also failed to realize it's a cigar bar, with an emphasize on the word "cigar" and a deemphasis on the word "bar." It has a great look, overstuffed sofas and chairs with a long sinuous bar over there, and the rich red wall paper over rich wood wainscoting that shouts "I'm a classy bar . . . or a bordello!" A Manhattan and a Negroni were ordered. You know a "classic cocktail" might not be one, when a bartender simultaneously pours the all the ingredients into a glass filled with crushed ice, like he was a stogie smoking Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail. The place just stunk, both figuratively and literally. read more

Adorable speak easy style lounge! Amazing selection of cocktails with creative names and concoctions. Chill atmosphere. Owners are out and about and welcoming! Highly recommend! read more

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Wandered into this place after a team dinner and wow! Coolest lounge I've been to in a long time. Right out of the Rat Pack era. An entire menu dedicated to martinis and cigars. Yes, you can smoke a cigar and enjoy a classic cocktail. The vibe here is jazzy and classic cool. Stuffed leather chairs and couches, polished wood bar, bartenders that know what they are doing. Fantastic spot to chill and relax where you can have a conversation and enjoy a fine cigar. Food is limited to appetizers however a pretty good selection and some things you might not expect. If this was a franchise I'd buy into it. Of course then it wouldn't be as cool. read more

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Very enjoyable cigar bar. Just as I'd expect with comfy leather chairs and sofas throughout. Decent Biurbon and cigar menu. I would definitely return for another round the next time I'm in Indy. read more

Great cocktail/cigar lounge in the heart of Indianapolis. Extensive menu of drinks and cigars in an old school, relaxed atmosphere. Great prices too! read more

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Took my husband here for part of a Christmas gift. He thought it was awesome. It was such a cool place. Very classy, comfortable, had great ambiance, and staff was very kind and knowledgeable. Cocktails were great, I recommend the French 75! Also nice that all seating was good distance from other groups so there was good airflow with all the smoke. This is a place that feels like you can sit and talk for hours. read more

A great place to go and enjoy a cigar/ drink. Located in the heart of downtown, you have to stop by and experience this great lounge. The ambiance is very speakeasy feeling- and usually has a good crowd on weekends. I wish it was a bit more aired out, but nothing too terrible. I always enjoy their martinis or old fashioned and my husband loves their scotch on the rocks along with a cigar. They have a good variety of cigars from all price points. Great for a solo, date or group activity. They have sofa chairs, tables and a bar as well. read more

Truly an amazing place to visit! Friendly staff, amazing selection of all sorts of spirits and let's not forget they have an amazing selection of FINE cigars! Be sure you visit this fine establishment the next time you are in Indianapolis! read more

I smoke cigars occasionally so a few of my coworkers told me to check this lounge out. We went on a Saturday and it was around 8:00 pm. It wasn't packed but I must say the location was perfect. There's a $5 cover charge to get in. I could see this being ok if it was later in the night and it's a hot spot but it was dead as a door nail. We paid the cover anyway. It's situated downstairs and the look is on point. It has a jazz/ speakeasy feel. It's not too smoky and there's lots of room to mingle and roam around. Our waitress was nice but she wasn't very attentive. I guess I'm just use to Blends service (another cigar lounge here in Indy). There weren't a lot of people and she didn't ask if we wanted a cigar or not. When we gave her our drink order it came out watery so I sent it back. The second time around my drink still didn't taste good. We had some Cuban cigars with us so we just smoked those since we weren't offered anything. Not sure how the food is but I was turned off by the drinks and level of service we experienced. I didn't want a cigar or food after having the drinks. We were ready to go after being there 45 mins. Unfortunately while cashing out and leaving the bartender passed out and the ambulance was called. Hopefully everything was ok with him. I'm always up for giving establishments another try. Next time we will go later when there's more of a crowd. I do like the decor and the location. Other than that I can't really say anything about their cigars or food. We actually went to Blend after leaving there... read more

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Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend! Will be back for sure! The old fashioned was perfect even for their house bourbon. Next time I will have food for sure. read more

Great lounge spot for cocktails and cigars in downtown Indianapolis! Great service , huge couches read more

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - Great spot for cocktails and cigars in downtown Indianapolis - Lounges Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

When we first walked in we loved the atmosphere and it was such a cool speakeasy type of vibe. The menu is vast and there's lots of food and drinks to choose from. We sat at the bar and everything was great. It was just me and my friend and we are both young women. We didn't feel very safe here. Older men were trying to pop into our conversation and wouldn't take the hint to leave. Another old man came up and asked if he could take our picture?? we said no and he didn't take no for an answer and proceeded to take pictures of us. The bartender told him to stop but that definitely was uncomfortable. Cool place but minus 1 star for safety. Also the meat and cheese tray was basically just deli meat read more

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge - meat and cheese tray - Lounges Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stopped in for the first time last night, we were in town for PRI and wanted to grab a few drinks to end the night and our bus driver actually recommended this place for cigar smokers. The vibe is very low key, relaxing and was accommodating for our handicapped friend. Our server Brooke was awesome, and told her we can't wait to be back next year! It's hard to find exceptional service and this place nails it. read more

I love Nicky Blaine's! The staff is awesome. The space has a really relaxed vibe and is the perfect place for a kickback with the guys. The drinks and cigars are a bit pricey, but it's well worth it for the experience. Shoutout to Mark and Brook for always offering A1 service! read more

It's a whole vibe, great cocktails, I got a vanilla cigar and tried the charcuterie plate. It's really a hidden gem downtown! Great for a date night!!! read more

The general vibe here is so comfortable and the service is exceptional. The food is only okay, but I doubt that's why anyone goes. Pull up a leather sofa, order a drink and relax with the right company. read more