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    The Inferno Room

    4.1 (411 reviews)
    ModerateTiki Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    THE INFERNO ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Hotel Nacional - pineapple rum
    Hannah D.

    Stopped in for drinks before getting dinner with friends. The vibes are unmatched and the drinks are delish. While the price per drink is a smidge higher than other places, the quality is WELL worth it. We will be back soon!

    Whipped Feta
    Katresha T.

    Inferno has the best theming of any bar and restaurant in town. There is so much detail every where you look. You seriously feel like you have been transported to another place. I ended up ordering the Tambaran Firedancer drink. I love an interactive experience. Our waiter put on quite the performance. I was surprised by how long the drink burned. It had a wonderful smokey smell to it. I actually didn't want to put the fire out, but I also wanted a drink. I had been given a snuffer to put out the fire, which was so much fun. Not only was it a fun experience, it tasted good as well. I also ordered the whip feta for the table. It wasn't what I was expecting. It was sweet. But it was really good and surprised how well it went with the vegetables. Overall, the Inferno Room is a must do experience if you are in the Indy area.

    Tim Tc A.

    The Inferno Room is quite simply an incredible tiki lounge and entertainment venue. Indianapolis is so lucky to have such a high-quality example of this type of niche entertainment available. And I offer this observation, being a tiki advocate and fan of this mostly bygone restaurant culture from an earlier era. Flaming drinks, colors, sites, smells, and sounds which transport you to a time when cocktails and dining were not just a gastronomic and taste experience, but something to be enjoyed by the eyes and ears as well. The staff is super friendly, and a real camaraderie develops amongst the customers. The Inferno Room truly delivers. I had an opportunity after strolling around and taking photos of the venue, to speak with the owner. He informed me that the holdings of the restaurant and the others which he has in storage are probably one of the largest collections of Polynesian art and culture in North America. While some might question the prudence of the display, I strongly maintain that venues such as this provide a critical two fold service: first, the preservation of important, cultural artifacts by persons who truly have an interest and care for the importance of their cultural significance, and second, they are made readily available for the viewing and education of all the people who visit here and see them. It is, in fact, a great and exceptionally finely curated cultural museum. I would return again and again, just to study and enjoy the visual presentation of this fine venue. It is a bonus that great tiki lounge culture is also included. I very much look forward to a return visit, and another, and another, and another. Many thanks for an enjoyable evening to The Inferno Room, and for preserving this magnificent must-see art.

    Squawk Box and Lapu Lapu's Revenge
    Olivia Z.

    It's a dark and moody Tiki Room that completely makes you forget you're in Indianapolis on a cold December day. My drink had Passion Fruit in it and was so creamy and delicious. They have so many drinks to choose from, it would be a disservice to order the same thing twice but I just might have to. :) Loved the overall vibe. The decor is realistic and the whole place is truly transformative. The bartender was also great and did a good job checking in. Can't wait to return!

    Inside - decor
    Brian V.

    Pretty large tiki bar that has multiple rooms and two floors. The decor is lush and they have a great rum selection in addition to their tiki drink menu. This place is approachable for casual drinkers and hardcore tiki geeks alike. I came in for a night cap and wanted to check out what Indy had to offer in terms of tiki bars and saw that this place wasn't too far from where I had dinner. I came in and was able to sit at the bar right away. Since I just ate, I was just there for a drink, although they do have a - I wanna say Hawaiian influenced menu with tasty sounding bites. The bartender was very friendly and so were the other folks sitting at the bar. My go to usually is the painkiller when going to new tiki bars, but I ordered the Titillating Tart because I was intrigued with the pandan (and they had some other flavors similar to the painkiller). The drink was delicious and refreshing. While having my drink, I saw that they do other events and activities that seemed like they would be a great time (if I were still in the area). Just a great tiki bar and so glad I got to visit before I left town!

    Wings
    Deanna P.

    I really hate to give this review but this is my opinion. The spam pineapple fried rice is my husband's favorite dish! Unfortunately, this new menu has me torn. The burger that used to be on the menu was 10/10!! The toppings would change and I'd try everyone! The meat was superb! The new burger is covered in some type of chili sauce that is just not for me. Even the fried rice used to come in a large bowl, now it's served on a small plate and you have to add an egg for $2 and it's just fried and placed on top. The service is always decent and the decor is out of this world! I want the old menu back... Pics are from the old menu

    Lechon Sliders
    Adrianna Chris

    The staff was great & so friendly! I think the lighting and design is fun & provoking. & the food is just delicious! Whatever you get ; get the garlic aïoli to dip in. ‍ Lechon sliders? A hit. ‍ Let's go again?

    Sheena P.

    I got an issue of Imbibe Magazine that featured Indianapolis, so we took a weekend to try out their recommendations. I loved this place! We got here early on a Saturday, so there was no crowd. The cocktail options were super fun and they even had some rum that bottled for the Inferno room that we got - my husband loved it, so hopefully we'll get back there sometime and get a bottle (it was a high proof rum). The decor and the ambiance was great! 1,100 pieces of art from Papau New Guinea (the largest outside of the country).

    Fun atmosphere and tiki decorating through the bar. Darker location and lighting with a lot of small red overhead lighting
    Madison T.

    This was a really fun location to stop by with friends! They have main floor and upstairs seating available and it's spacious where you don't feel too close to those around you. The lighting was decently dark but they had enough overhead lighting above the seating sections. I thought it had a smaller selection of food that might not appeal to everyone. Appetizers and drinks seemed most popular. The rangoons and disco fries were amazing appetizers. The waiter was prompt and kind and very fun in explaining all the drink options- I liked that some drinks had a fun presentation when brought to the table

    upstairs
    Jennifer B.

    First visit to the famous Inferno Room and was not disappointed. We walked, but there is plenty of street parking. Brent, the GM, was also seating folks this early evening. He was friendly and unassuming as he seat us at the bar. Later he introduced himself and couldn't have been nicer. This establishment is lucky to have him. Quinn, our bartender, was friendly and knowledgeable. We order a few classics off the menu (mai tai and zombie). Both delicious! Didn't eat this visit, but there is food. I walked around to get a lay of the land. So many cool patios, back bars, upstairs nooks, and light filled stairwell. It wasn't packed at 5:30pm on a weekday which is what we hoped for. If you go on the weekend, get there early. The tiki mug selection is very good here. It was really hard to down select. They never repeat their mugs, so if you see one you like--get it. Swizzles, t-shirts, even rare rums are all for sale. We purchased a collab rum and a tiki mug. Can't wait to go back to see the great staff again and add to our tiki mug and rum collection.

    Anna O.

    When we walked into The Inferno Room I felt like we transported to a luau. Every sigle part of the place was decked out. It felt like I was walking into a speakeasy since you would never know from the outside. They had a variety of tropical drinks to chose from. I did like my drink but thought it had more ice than my drink. Thye have food available and is a fun place to check out!

    Joyce J.

    Great vibe. Totally different than any other place I've been before to grab a bite and drink. Best part is that I just came back from Hawaii and this transported me right back there. The service was amazing and the food and drinks were both on point. So glad my sister who lives in the Indianapolis area recommended this for our meet up.

    Evita N.

    This was THE best bar I've visited while in Indy and I hit quite a few of them. Amazing vibes, beautiful art and great service, please do not miss this place!!! Kendall was awesome and pulled out all the stops for us. I mentioned I was from Guyana where they make El Dorado rum and she pulled out all of the various years they had. It was quite special and made me feel like we were at the right place at the right time. A moment I'll never forget, thank you Kendall! We got some food to munch on and it absolutely hit the spot! Cannot say more about this place- thank me later!

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    Ask the Community - The Inferno Room

    Do they take reservations?

    No.

    I waive the white flag. When I call, voice mail says open. When I arrive, actually closed. More than once. I want to give you money. Would you like to have it? Please help me help you. Are you open? When? Riddle me this...

    Check their instagram for most up to date info. They shut down twice for stuff testing and safety. Closed Sunday and Monday always.

    Good for kids?

    No. 21 and up bar.

    Do they have any weekday specials?

    We were in during the week and I honestly cannot remember any food or drink specials offered - and I'm pretty sure they don't have them any day of the week unless they're unadvertised. However, there ARE off menu drink offerings - ask about them. :)

    Is this 21+?

    Yes, I believe it is 21 and over.

    How expensive are their drinks?

    The cocktails on the menu are all $12

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    Strange Bird

    4.5(404 reviews)
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    Seriously, this was one of the best meals I've ever had. Strange Bird truly has something for…read moreeveryone - whether you're planning a night out with friends, a date night, or celebrating a special occasion, it's the perfect spot. The staff, drinks, food, music and overall atmosphere are consistently exceptional. The cocktail menu is fantastic. My personal favorite is the painkiller - a delicious blend of coconut, rum, orange, pineapple, and nutmeg. It's served in a skull glass and tastes absolutely perfect. I also appreciate that they make their noodles in house! Have you ever had a meal you can't stop thinking about? That's exactly how I feel about the shoyu ramen. It features their noodles, truffle zest, pork belly, egg, veggies and chicken in a deeply flavorful broth. Order a side of rice and dip it into the broth and thank me later! Patio seating available.

    I had very high hopes coming here after all of the awesome reviews on this place, and I left a…read morelittle bit disappointed, because I personally don't think my experience lived up to the hype. We came in on a Friday night at 6:30 with no reservation, and had to wait ~5 minutes for a table of two. We were sat at a high top at the bar, which we appreciated. Our server greeted us quickly, and checked in a few times throughout the night. Service was average, nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about. I had a hurricane to start off. Packed full of the good stuff, and one was definitely enough for the night. Appropriate price for what you get. This drink is what brought my review from a 2 for the food to a 3 in total. We started off with pork Bao buns. The bun was spongy, but somewhat dry. The pork lacked any sort of flavor, and the sauce on it didn't do much for me. The next part of the meal was the most disappointing for me: the curry chicken wings. Let me tell you- I was excited for these. These lacked any sort of flavor at all, and the only thing saving it was the ranch. The wings had a good crisp, but the sauce was lacking taste. I had the Shoyu ramen for my main. It was a pretty average bowl of ramen, but for the price, I expected more. The pork in it was flavorful, but the chicken in it was odd in my opinion with an unexpected herby flavor. Overall, service was average (but we appreciated getting sat fast), drinks were strong (and saved the meal) and the food was average. Would go if invited by a friend, but probably would not return on my own.

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    Cholita Taqueria

    4.4(712 reviews)
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    I have never dreamed about a meal I've eaten. But I've not only dreamed about Cholita's tacos, I've…read morethought about them almost everyday since we got home from Indianapolis two weeks ago. This isn't your lame corporate crispy tacos. These are corn tacos, and not those bland corn-esque cardboard tacos you can get at any grocery. The ones we had were vegan, tho of course there are several meat options. Ours were on the menu described this was way: BRUSSELS + LOCAL ZUCCHINI VG 6.50 crispy masa shell - amazeball - pickled vegetables - pico de gallo - salsa roja. Where it says amazeball? It's because they each have a maize ball in the crease of tacos. Like a soft pillow of the best grits you've ever eaten. Filled with, in our case, some pickled veg. Crispy brussels sprouts with fried zucchini one night and a few days later Brussels and asparagus. Gawd. I wish I had the words to describe them properly. Delicious and tasting more like fresh corn than any taco you've eaten. The ranchero beans were so good. The salsa for the chips was dark and rich, the margs were a knockout. Everywhere we ate in Indy was great but Cholita was outstanding. I had to go gush to the manager about our meal on our last night there. Poor man thought I was going to complain but I was there to lodge a compliment. Great service from staff who knows the food. Be sure and order a Batanga off the drink menu. I hope I make it back there someday. I wish I'd begged for a hat or tshirt. Cholita was simply stellar. Thank you, Cholita! Btw, after Cholita you must walk a couple blocks to an old train station for ice cream from Brics! We went hoping they might have one vegan ice cream or sorbet. They had like eight. Sooooo good! The staff was as great as the scoops!

    Back in January I visited Cholita Taqueria in Broad Ripple for the first time. We went there with…read morefriends for a Sofar Sounds event. It was a Friday night and the bar & restaurant were packed! We sat downstairs below the restaurant where they have a second bar. The chips and salsa were yummy. So were the $5 drink specials. I believe it was a tamarind Margarita that night--tangy with just the right amount of punch. One of our friends familiar with Cholita suggested we come back for Sunday Brunch which is exactly what we did a couple weeks later. The service was excellent and the food even better. I thought it was a great value too. I loved everything we ordered and enjoyed the DJ in a cute setting as well.

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    3.0(177 reviews)
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    Some places are perfect because they're polished…read more Tin Roof is perfect because it doesn't care about being polished. After a Fever game, this was exactly the kind of place we were looking for--live music, cold drinks, and enough energy to keep the night going without feeling over-the-top. Walk in and you're immediately greeted by a stage that's impossible to ignore. The DJ had the crowd going, people were singing along, and there wasn't a single person who looked like they regretted coming. Whether you're grabbing a table, hanging out by the bar, or bouncing between the patio and the music, it's one of those places where it's easy to lose track of time. "One More Song..." Meter: The décor is exactly what you'd hope for in a place like this--license plates, signs, random memorabilia, neon everywhere, and enough character that you'll catch yourself looking around between conversations. The menu is surprisingly extensive for a music venue, too. Burgers, tacos, wings, tenders... basically whatever your post-concert (or post-game) appetite decides it wants. Post-Game Recovery Score: This isn't the place for a quiet date night or an intimate conversation. It's where you go when you want music, laughter, people watching, and a crowd that's clearly there to have a good time. Would I make it part of another downtown Indianapolis bar hop? Without hesitation. "Should We Stay for One More Drink?" Meter:

    Stopped into Tin Roof for a quick drink before an event at Gainbridge and had a great experience!…read moreIt wasn't too busy, so we grabbed seats at the bar. All the bartenders were super attentive and checked on us regularly. I ordered my usual, a tequila sunrise, and it was delicious! The DJ had a great mix of music going, adding to the fun vibe. If you're looking for a casual spot to pop into before a downtown event, Tin Roof is the place. Bonus: the food is tasty and super affordable too!

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