Bottleworks District

Lots of food choices in The Garage!Hard to choose but here's the lineup:Mexican, Lobster and fish, Asian Fusion, British Fish and Chips, hamburgers, pizza, Brazilian, Indian, Greek, Latin American, Cuban, noodle bar, sushi, wine bar, juice bar, cocktail bar, beer tap, you get the picture...Order your food then find a table in the food court.I chose beef and cheese pastels from Groucho's Fire. They were great!There are also some shops in the garage and on the streets in the district. Also duck pin bowling and a movie theatre.Pay to park right on site, and explore!

This is about parking. Daughter went on Saturday and found a parking spot. as she is at the Kiosk paying the parking police write her a parking ticket. she had literally been there less than a few minutes. There is no way they didn't see her park and go straight to the kiosk. That is a predatory practice and there were tickets on lots of cars so seems like a normal practice. In addition the kiosk wouldn't take her debit card so had to use her credit card. I don't care how nice the business in the area are, this parking ticket practice will keep me from going there alone.

Feeling pretty darned lucky to have this downtown addition a few steps from our house. What's not to love about a dozen+ new local dining options, historic preservation, extensions of trails and two new coffee shops at your doorstep? Indy has been looking forward to this project for years and it's so great to see what was formerly the public school bus parking lot and old Coca Cola bottling factory converted into a bustling extension of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District.You can find everything from a boutique hotel and movie theatre to a large food hall and office spaces here. There's also several boutique shops, a spa, and pinball arcade. I'm personally most excited about the second location of Chapati (Chapati Beta), Certain Feelings coffee shop (same folks as Provider and Coat Check), and overall historic preservation of the site. In the years to come, there will be additional down residences added for the next phase of the project. Enjoy a stroll down the brick streets and soak in all of the newly installed outdoor, shaded seating while you're at it.

Visited for the first time today! You won't want to miss this place-something for everyone's palette. Venezuelan, pizza, ice cream, poke bowls, Mediterranean, burgers and more! We are at 2 different places Arribico pizza and Azicar Morena, LLC Venezuelan chicken arepas (gluten free!!!). Then we indulged in Lick ice cream that has vegan ice cream that's so delicious! Fun place fun vibes! Try it you'll like it. Outdoor/Indoor seating too.

This place was soooooo cool!! I absolutely loved it and the whole atmosphere. Reminded me of my home town KC in many ways, but with its own character. There was definitely a long wait to bowl, so definitely make a reservation. Lots of pinball machines, which I can't get enough of and bocci! Overall just a great place to hang out, have some drinks and play!

I have to admit that I sometimes get frustrated with Indianapolis and the way we "develop" things. However, there's certainly something special going on here in the neighborhood known as Chatham Arch. Located along the end of Mass Avenue, this Bottleworks District is creating a breathtaking destination for locals and a tourist destination for downtown visitors all in one while also adding new purpose to the Art Deco landmarks that have long dotted the landscape in this area. It would have been easy, and perhaps even tempting, to simply remove these buildings that were nostalgic yet long vacant but instead we end up with functional buildings that celebrate the city's history. It's important to note, first of all, that this area is still in development. Key pieces have opened - the Bottleworks Hotel, The Garage Food Hall, the Living Room Theatres, and a couple of shops but other soon to be businesses are still under construction and it appears additional buildings and potential parking are altering the landscape without destroying the vibe (I'm looking at you, Broad Ripple). The Garage Food Hall is just that - it's a food hall. It's a destination food hall with 14 different vendors and I believe more to come. The food selection is diverse and ranges from modestly priced options like Clancy's Hamburgers to finer options like J's Lobster Shack. There are retailers, as well, including Pumkinfish that relocated from its previous spot on Mass Avenue. There are also some services, such as a barber shop. The vibe is industrial. You may be thinking about a mall food court, but this is cooler, more communal, and an awful lot more fun. In recognition of the pandemic still going on, it's also open concept with tables 6' apart and employees who are cleaning the heck out of the place. The doorways are traditional doorways (not automatic), but easily 95% of this place has been made accessible for mobility. By the time they get done, you'll have 30,000 square feet of food hall glory.The Bottleworks Hotel is another Geronimo Hospitality Group joint (think Ironworks). Geronimo thrives in the industrial vibe and they've taken retro chic and industrial and made this one incredible place. 139 keys, that's rooms in hotel lingo, with a restaurant and lounge that I believe is soon to open. The hotel occupies the top two floors of what used to be the Coca-Cola plant's administration building. They've kept the vibe with some glorious updates including a staircase you've simply got to see. Geronimo does accessibility right - I haven't stayed here yet, but I've stayed at Ironworks and I was ready to move in with my wheelchair and all. The Living Room Theatres is an eight-screen joint that screams classic Hollywood. There's another staircase here you've simply got to see. This was started by actual filmmakers who know what makes watching a film special and they've added it here. Technically, Living Room is a "chain" if you consider having 3 locations a chain. They jumped in early and found the perfect location. I've already been here once and it's glorious. The retail spaces will eventually include 143,000+ square feet of retail space with each space ranging from 1,000 to 22,000 square feet. From what's present, you're getting an Indy vibe with some easy recognition that this will be a destination spot. Finally, there's even going to be office space here - 175,000+ square feet of people calling this space their Monday-Friday home (at least post-pandemic). I don't believe this space is open at all yet and there's obvious construction going on. By opening in phases, each destination gets perfected. There's paid parking to be found. All of Mass Avenue is meters anyway, so this is consistent with the area and it's actually MUCH more convenient. I'm not always big on these kinds of destination spots, but having already been down to Clancy's and Lick Ice Cream and Living Room (plus stopping in to see the hotel), I'm a fan and already anxious to return. While some concerns are legit, after all Chatham Arch has always been a fairly quiet residential area, so far everything looks quite promising and should help lift Indy's prospects in a post-pandemic world.

I'm a big Art Deco aficionado, so this district was a must-see for me. I'm so happy that this still exists due to its architectural significance. I took lots of photos of the Coke plant exterior and am very excited to see how this district will continue to grow but pay tribute to its past. Hoping they'll close off some of the streets in the summer for some swing dancing, perhaps!

This is going to be the next 'It' neighborhood after Covid. I give them a lot of credit for opening during the pandemic. There is a swanky new hotel, a huge food hall, and a movie theater with much planned to come.

great experience..love the place and food choices. The Garage is doing great business! Also the theater is next door..sweet

My favorite hideaway!!!!! There's no comparison to no other hotel that tops Bottleworks The nestled, stunning designs from the gold brass entrance tapered with dark marble throughout entrance to the rooms... The hallways leading to your suite/penthouse speaks museum and fine arts red carpet ambience.. The coffee shop/bistro is astounding. The beautiful flower arrangements in lobby make you feel so sparkly on the inside which matches the friendly concierge representatives I love this PLACE!!!!