Black Circle

First time coming here for a planned event and the venue did not disappoint! The atmosphere was just right for the planned DJ. Music was phenomenal, drinks were on point and staff were very amigable. The decorations of the venue were awesome! They had vintage VHS movies and even a TV in which to play them! Pinball in the back with a small restaurant for a quick snack, and they sold merch as well. I would visit here for a regular night and check them out again. Had a blast with friends on a weekend. My favorite part was the bathrooms covered in stickers (:

We are regulars at Black Circle every Wednesday for Strange Trivia (unless it's being held at the sister bar Loom). Black Circle is a brewery and concert venue with a Heavy Metal theme. They have several of their own brews as well as a few guest taps that rotate regularly. There is also a small restaurant next door if you're feeling hungry and need a snack. We always enjoy Black Circle as the bartenders are friendly and efficient, theres quite a bit of room for tables and when the weather is nice there's picnic tables and large deck outside. Bonus: it's also dog friendly! I can't speak for the quality of the concert events since I'm not much of a Heavy Metal fan, but the space itself is nice and the beers are always delicious! They also host a market at the end of the month and annually host a "dead formats" swap. The crowd, ambience, and beer at Black Circle is always eclectic and it's a fun place to hang for a beer, or of course, have a trivia night!

What a blast from the past. This place had me feeling a sorts of nostalgic. I didn't go when they had a show or anything, just to grab a beer and hang. They have an entire wall of vinyl and they are constantly rotating the music selection that comes directly from the record player.There is also a wall full of VHS and this is what is played onto the TV screens around the bar. They prop up the old movie that's on on top of this 8 inch tint VHS player/TV combo. There was also a variety of old toys and just general nostalgia. Finally- I think the pinball here is the closest that exists now to the broad ripple area. They had 3 machines running (guns n roses, iron maiden mummy and one other I can't recall) and the Simpsons machine was down for the count. Beer was also good! I tried 2 different goses and they hit the spot. Husband gave good reviews on the "Baby Oata" too

First Black Circle Market of the year and we loved it! It will run from March to November the last Sunday of each month. Tons of artists, crafters, collectors and some food options. Parking is a bit tough but this market is totally worth it. We stopped in for some brews inside too and great selection!

Black Circle Brewing is one of those businesses where you can practically see its evolution in its Yelp reviews. Black Circle is a small live performance venue and craft beverage producer that opened in 2016 that has become an essential part of the growth of SoBro, a neighborhood I love, from its spot inside the old Double 8 warehouse that is now known as Refinery 46. For the longest time, I thought that no aspect of this building/complex was wheelchair friendly. Sadly, the entire building is actually not wheelchair friendly but quite a bit of it actually thanks to a nicely done ramp on the outside in the back (the front is NOT wheelchair friendly) and some obvious efforts inside to improve the situation. Black Circle is a place that feels like home. Okay, technically, Black Circle is a place that feels like home with hints of heavy metal, an industrial vibe, and people who actually care even if that care has a bit of an edge to it. In other words, it's my kind of home. Black Circle also has their production facility set up in a unique makerspace concept where you can even do your laundry - Loom - a little bit west on East 46th Street. Over the last 5-6 years, Black Circle has grown. They've gone from aspiring to be open to all ages to largely being open to all ages. They've gone from beer only to also crafting spirits. They've got a nice little outside area and a small but impressive performance area that practically screams out for the heavy metal it often hosts. There's plenty of parking, though it can be a little chaotic during events. I'm not completely sure about accessible parking options, though it's fairly easy to make things work here given the casual layout. The vibe here is nostalgic, warm, and casual. There's vinyl and VHS on the wall and you can find VHS movies playing on the television screens in the building. You have a handful of pinball options here and an overall aura that says this is a place where you can relax and be who you are. Black Circle used to partner with Elena Ruz, however, Elena Ruz left not long ago and has now been replaced by Grump's Slice Shop. Grump's is an offshot of Futuro, for the record, though the pizza is different. I've yet to try it, but plan to do so probably within the next week. Grump's is typically open similar hours to Black Circle, though it's worth noting they are separate businesses and if you're coming here with them in mind it's best to check their website. Black Circle is very community minded and supportive of the expanded Nickel Plate Trail (one of my favorites) into Marion County. Children and dogs are welcome on the patio.They currently offer Crowler cans, though not growlers. They also have 4-packs of house beer down at Loom (which is honestly close enough that you could walk/wheel there). The event calendar is on the website. They have a ton of events with a strong emphasis on heavy metal-type music, though they're also known to host comedy, trivia, electronica, new wave, and other types of music not often found in Indy. They have Sweet Baby Jesus! on draft (absolutely one of my favorites, probably a coincidence that I'm a minister too) and I'm a fan of their own Pixel Punk Mosaic IPA. They also have guest brews right now from Centerpoint, Triton, Louisville's Goodwood, Michigan City's Burn 'em Brewing, and others. Among the local joints, I can likely say that Black Circle is my favorite with a distinct vibe offering ample character, terrific brews, amazing music, and friendly people. While Refinery 46 isn't entirely accessible, Black Circle does well and it's folks like this who make life more accessible naturally because of their genuinely inviting spirits. I'm sad that I can't claim SoBro as my home neighborhood (I live about 5 minutes east), but it has become a "go to" area for me and it's fun watching Refinery 46 grow into something special. It's also fun watching the businesses here support one another. Seriously, just come here and grab a slice from Grump's while you're here.

My visit to Black Circle was a little unusual, in that I visited to score a free beer after I helped out with a litter cleanup in the SoBro neighborhood. Which brings me to my first reason why Black Circle is awesome: They support community endeavors by giving away their product to volunteers! I mean, I would have done the litter cleanup anyway, but it made me feel all warm and fuzzy to know that this local business cares about the people who care about its neighborhood. (And I literally felt all warm and fuzzy: Black Circle beer hits just right.)My second reason for liking Black Circle is another important one: Their beer is amazing. I've visited their other location down the street, Loom, to pick up a variety pack of their different offerings. One of my favorite was a gose, which I had never tried before but now I love. When I was at Black Circle, I got a stout on tap, which isn't usually my thing but I ended up really loving it. Since it seems like I'm making lists: My third reason for loving Black Circle is because the owner seems to embrace the 1990s, which I can 100% get behind. I visited on a Saturday afternoon shortly after they opened, when there were only a few people there, and the music was going with a song by Our Lady Peace, which was banger in the 90s and continues to be today. (And I will die on that hill.) Die Hard was playing on the TV -- and it was probably a VHS movie, because there are VHS cassettes displayed all around the bar. Pinball machines -- my favorite arcade game -- line one side of the room. There's a machine where you can purchase cards featuring ALF, Garbage Pail Kids and the A-Team for three quarters. I feel like I conjured Black Circle into existence from a dream.I don't believe there is food to purchase here, but Black Circle is right next door to the Cuban restaurant Elena Ruz, and I think they work closely with each other. There is also lots of outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your beers and food outside on nice days.

Took us a while but we finally came here to check out the beer! It was a Sunday and they were having a market outside which was so cool...lots of good local vendors. Inside there are lots of games with pinball and movies on as well. Dazed and confused was playing while we were there, huge bonus, and they were playing great music. The beer was so tasty, we both loved the pale ale. Staff was super friendly and laid back. Overall great brewery, can't wait to go back.

I love a good patio and Black Circle fits the bill! They have a huge lawn area with 6 (ish) picnic tables and several high top chairs on the patio. Lots of people land here after riding their bicycles so you can anticipate a big crowd of people just hanging out drinking brews post ride. It is just the perfect spot to do just that! Have to share that Black Circle hosts a comedy show every Sunday night. They start any time between 8-830p. I laughed LOUD and HARD during the show. Seriously funny. Where do they even find so many comedians around? The stage is set up outside so you can bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy FREE entertainment. Also, twinkle lights. They had me at twinkle lights. I had such a great time last week and will be back soon!

What really impressed me about this venue was the attention paid to the sound-the acoustic panels enveloping the stage helped to create a tight sound you rarely find in small clubs. Good sound system, good stage, nice outdoor space for band merch, all belie the punk theme. Speaking of which, the drink rails also help keep the mosh pit and the just-happy-to-hang peeps separated. Nice beer menu, fair prices and quick service all a plus. Only slight downside is the place gets so packed most of the crowd has to park in the grass around the place. A great club for Indy!

The most balanced vodka soda-limes' in the Hoosier state. Friendly service and good tunes.