The Yummiest Lounges in Indianapolis

Cooper & Cow, Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70)

"Had a lovely dinner here! Love the cozy moody ambiance, giving haunted mansion vibes. The cocktails are very good; ordered the old fashion twice (one of the best I've had)!For appetizers, we had the baked Brie and the lobster cocktail - both were very yummy (although I would suggest a softer bread). Ordered the center cut filet for dinner and was really good quality beef - perfectly cooked and seasoned. For sides, we had the broccolini and drunken mushrooms. The whole meal was a real treat! Would definitely come back! Wonderful for a romantic dinner with loved ones."

The Coterie

★★★★☆ 4.2 (39) • $$

"My review is a little overdue as I was here in April of 2022. I chose The Coterie online because they had a Beyond burger on the menu, and the person I dined with didn't want to eat at the other places I found with vegan options. This was a bit of a dive bar more than a restaurant, which was fine, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting for a birthday meal. It'd be a cool place to visit on a date or with friends on a weekend though. The Beyond burger was good. I just didn't realize it came with cheese, as I didn't see that on the menu, and asked for it without. I also left off the aioli and asked for mustard. A little strange to me that a Beyond burger would come with dairy. Server didn't understand my request exactly. It seemed a little overpriced at the time, but now in 2023, it costs the same as going to BK but tastes much better. (Dang inflation is killing me.) Food in baskets. Nothing fancy. Pretty good fries. I can't remember the name of it now, but I had a beer from NW Indiana which I chose just because it was from "Da Region." Decent selection of draft beers as I recall with several from different parts of the state. My dining companion had a Moscow Mule but didn't really care for how it was made. The ambience and decor were interesting. I especially liked the neon state of Indiana which changed colors. The bar glasses and plastic water cups had far out there and funny sayings on them. I remember the restroom being small and having a line. I believe they had a whiskey bar upstairs which I did not check out. In a pretty convenient location in downtown Kokomo. Easy walk to street parking and other establishments. I don't mind divey. It wasn't bad. It just didn't particularly stand out as a favorite. I might return at some point for the beer and the sandwich as well as the sign. I'd rather sit at the bar next time instead of the tall table we had. They had a long booth toward the front underneath the Indiana sign as well."

The Willows

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (36) • $$

"Always consistent Food and drinks are always good and the prices are decent. I've only ever been on the bar side. They have a great shuffleboard. Also a pool table and a pickleball court during season."

The Office Lounge & Liquor Store

★★★★☆ 4.2 (35) • $

"The food and the service is very, very good. For a tiny kitchen, they do a great job with simple food. The tenderloin is amazing, the patty melt (get a side of 10000 Island) is fabulous and the steak specials on Friday and Saturday night are a bargain! No frills here, just a divey-ish bar that is clean and has amazing bar food. Highly recommend!!"

Seven Saints

★★★★☆ 4.1 (576) • $$

"Our waiter was super knowledgeable and funny. The food was amazing, the drinks were top notch and the building was decked out for Halloween. This was an extremely fun experience, made better by the people who masterfully work here."

Wildeye Lounge

★★★★★ 4.7 (12)

"A nice spot to grab some mocktails before a show at the HiFi. I went with one of the summer mocktails with CBD infused. It wasn't the best mocktail I've had, but it was super fresh tasting and it satisfied my cravings in a hot day. You have to sign a waiver before you get service, but there's lots of CBD, delta 8, and other hemp-Denz products."

Hovito Ultra Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (28) • $$

"Hovito was great! Great food, good service, nice layout and an all around great time. I saw a show here and it was an intimate experience. I'll be back here again whenever I can."

Bugatti’s Ultra Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3 (45)

"As I sit here enjoying my leftover Alfredo Turkey Leg (it's that big) and reading other reviews--I think to myself: do they enjoy frozen pre-made cuisine from chain restaurants or do they not know that real, southern style quality comfort food takes a little time! We stepped into this establishment for my husband's birthday, with a reservation for our party of 7 were seated promptly and kindly by Ray and treated like FAMILY. It was happy hour (until 8PM!!!) so all drinks & apps were half off and we ordered it all. Henny glazed wings () & shrimp, chicken street tacos, salmon bites, the huge shareable cocktails + frozen daiquiris, tequila shots, spiked vodka lemonade (). Highly satisfied 10/10 and we were just getting started. For our entrees we ordered: the steak with Mac & cheese and seasoned fries for my husband (), I had the Alfredo Turkey leg () and that Alfredo sauce had a perfect Parmesan + slighty seasoned fresh taste that was giving well trained chef/"what is a can?" energy. Our friends got the lamb chops with dirty rice (dirty rice is the only thing that could use more flavor) + a Caesar salad. And someone else got the Surf & Turk a seafood stuffed & smothered Turkey leg (). Even our friend that is notorious for complaining could not complain! It was all so good. Finally we enjoyed banana pudding that was out of this world and I don't even like banana pudding like that. And cheesecakes. All around this place is fire, I will recommend to anyone I meet and we can't wait to come back for brunch. I read the other reviews about food being slow, but if you can't spend the $$$ on the amazing drinks and apps while you wait for the best lamb chops in the Tri-state (bar The Capitol Grille) then just say that. If your date is not providing the stimulating conversation needed to sustain you until the meal comes out, don't blame Bugatti's my baby!"

Cru Gastro Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (34) • $$$

"Nice and relaxing spot for wine and great food. Just a special place to spend quality time. And besides the wine beg exceptional, the food is great."

Kulture Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (78)

"I needed something healthy and fresh, close and didn't require me to cook. Haha. Kulture was perfect! I went right when they opened at 7. I was able to get my order in quickly & waited approximately 20 minutes or so. I landed on the blackened salmon, mashed potatoes & veggies (I LOVE their veggies). Everything was fresh, seasoned & cooked well. I will definitely be returning."

Tick Tock Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.4 (210) • $$

"It's places like this that make me wish I lived on the East side. It would be fabulous to live in an area where you had a market, restaurant, park and bar within walking distance! Tick Tock Lounge is lovely bar with a nice selection of bourbons! And lots of other hard to find liquors, even Malort! Yuck! The atmosphere is comfortable, trendy and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely little lunch of a burger and fries and hubs had a a sandwich ( I forgot which one) . I decided to get their Bloody Mary which had lots of little goodies garnishing the top. That could have been my lunch, there was so much!We will definitely return to the Tick Tock!"

The Broken Barrel - Carmel

★★★★★ 4.5 (57) • $$

"We came here after a bite at Osteria on a Thursday night! Bartender was great and showed us a ton of stuff they had. The cocktails were excellent!! I wanted to try them all after having two lol!! This place is pretty cool. Don't let the fact it is in. Wolfies change your plans to go here...Definitely will return soon!!"

Brick House Dueling Piano Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (72) • $$

"The drinks are strong the crowd is nice the bartenders know how to get you exactly what you like. The piano player was really cool. Awesome place to go and have a few drinks with your girls."

Twenty

★★★★☆ 3.7 (66) • $$

"Twenty is a restaurant located inside Wabash, Indiana's Charley Creek Inn, a 1920's historic landmark restored to all its wonder and glory and now existing as a hotel, restaurant, and with multiple other features in the downtown area of Wabash. Twenty is a mostly brunch/dinner establishment. It leans toward finer dining, however, definitely also maintains a smalltown vibe. The cuisine is definitely finer than you might expect in a smaller town - Wabash isn't really that small with a population of 10,000+. Twenty has the same historic aura as the Charley Creek Inn with period decor that leans into comfortably cultured. The menu consists of brunch, small plates, salads, soups, handhelds, finer entrees, an extensive wine menu, and much more. There's also a fairly strong dessert menu. The party I was with included respected local residents and Twenty seems ideal for both family gatherings and businesses lunches. There's a hint of pretentious in the air, though the smalltown vibe keeps it from becoming suffocating. I enjoyed this experience quite a bit. Our server, whose name I never got, was friendly and helpful throughout (and professional even when becoming a tad concerned about one party member who may have had just a wee bit too much wine). Discretion was on the menu and respect was offered throughout. I ordered fish and chips, not exactly fine dining but what I was in the mood for after a long day on nearby trails. While not the best I've had, it was quite good and I would easily order it again. Iced tea refills flowed freely and the atmosphere was both comfortable and dignified and allowed for conversation despite a steady buzz of noise. Pricing is consistent for a modestly finer dining experience, though one could easily transition into fine dining here if ordering steaks, salmon, and wine. I could easily see this being a fancy date night. For the most part, things are accessible here - I did not visit the restroom. Wabash experienced some significant funding from a grant and included extensive accessibility upgrades in its downtown improvements. It shows. Twenty does offer lunch specials and also a children's menu. I would advise checking its website for the full menu and hours. I was originally scheduled to stay at Charley Creek, however, this historic hotel didn't have an accessible room at the time (I appreciated their honesty) and I stayed at another nearby hotel option. I'm glad I at least got to have dinner here and would love to return in the future."

Georgia Street Rhythm & Blues Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (22)

"Let the record show that I love Black businesses. I love supporting them and I am always proud when the establishment screams luxury! Georgia Street takes me back to movies like Love Jones with a really cute vibe that makes you want to fall in love from across the room....I digress.The service is great, and it's so fun and energetic. There was a live band which (live music always wins). I made a reservation and everyone was so accommodating. The food was very fresh (I burnt my tongue, the fish was fresh fresh) and delicious. So excited about the future of this place because they have a great formula"

Metropole

★★★★☆ 4 (415) • $$$

"We love Metropole! We stayed at 21C for a week last year for my birthday. We ate at Metropole once. We revisited this past Monday for dinner before a show. I love the ambiance of Metropole. It's comfortable and low-key, yet still quite fancy. I do love that the dress code is 'casual'. That said, there were some folks there dressed to the nines.Last year I remember the Crispy Deviled Eggs and Tuna Tartar. The deviled eggs are outstanding. I'm sorry we didn't get them again. We did, however, order the Tuna Tartar, which is a little flavor bomb! One of the best bites of the night.We did order oysters with raspberry cocktail sauce. It was a special and it certainly sounded delicious. They didn't hit the mark for us. The sauce was good, but the oysters were the slightest bit sandy and tasted more of the ocean than I'd prefer. I considered giving four stars just because of this dish, but everything else about Metropole is truly great.I started with a Hocus Pocus cocktail, which included a house made curry syrup. The last ingredient on the menu is "magic". This cocktail is truly magical. The flavors are difficult to explain. Suffice to say, it's unlike any cocktail any of us have ever tasted before. For dinner we ordered the Herb Brined Chicken and the Black Hawk Smash Burger. The chicken was fantastic. The chicken itself was moist and flavorful. The burnt carrot risotto was cooked to perfection. Everything else on the plate combined with the chicken was extraordinary. It was SO good! And... it was a LOT of food. Much as I tried, I still left a bit of the risotto behind.Mark thoroughly enjoyed his burger. He raved about everything, including the bun, which was apparently soft and actually had flavor that supported the burger itself. I can attest the fries were great because I stole a few from his plate.On to dessert. Last time we were here they had a corn ice cream that was unique and out of this world. On Monday I had a dip of chocolate and a dip of pumpkin. The ice cream melts exactly how a high end ice cream should. Mark ordered the Mocha Mousse, which as a nice size dessert that was simply delicious. I got a few bites. The mocha flavor was very present and the crunchy crust was fantastic with the more smooshy mousse. I absolutely recommend the Mocha Mousse dessert.Our waitress was kind and attentive with the perfect amount of attention for our dining needs.There are so many things we haven't tried, we will have to come back again and again."

Cozy Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (19) • $

"* breakfast is serviced only on weekends!!The food is served up until 1:00am! You can go to this place alone and would feel comfortable being there :)"

The Northside Social

★★★★☆ 4.2 (338) • $$

"Went for Devour. The 40 for 1 is just the right portion and the food was pretty good. Beet Salad, which was more arugula than beets but the pears in the salad were delicious and I wish I could have asked for extra extra.Parmesean crusted chicken. This dish was super tasty except for the asparagus. Come on no one actually enjoys asparagus, we eat it because we're adults an we feel guilty. It was cooked well but I would have rather another veg and there's no way I can eat that must. Chicken was good but a little dry wish we would have had more pan sauce. The plating was not cute and clunky but all tasty.The bread pudding was good.Vibe was pretty except for the Giant Tvs which I think are tacky and atrocious at a "fancy" restaurant. If my meal is over $25.99 I don't want to be surrounded by giant tvs. We're adults we can spend an hour of the day not tied to an electronic. Over all great experience."

Cannon Ball Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (50) • $$

"Came to Cannon Ball during their happy hour which is Monday to Friday from 3-6 (I believe).Our cocktails were $3 off and food was half price. Great view of the city, great drinks, and great vibe in the bar area. Can't wait to come back when it's warmer to get the full rooftop patio experience.The lounge is in Hotel Indy so when you arrive you'll want to head to the elevators and go to the top floor."

ICON Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (18) • $$

"This was my first time visiting this bar. Went on a friday night. It was a lot smaller than some of the other clubs in the area. I do like that the bar is kinda raised where you have to walk up a couple of steps to get to it. It was very crowded and kinda difficult to navigate around due to the small space. There wasn't really any where you could just sit. Your only option was to stand at the bar or stand in a crowd of people. The bathrooms were small, only two stalls and the main door to the bathroom was propped open one of the times I went so anyone could look in. One of the doors to the bathroom didn't have a lock so some refused to use it, which made the wait in line a lot longer. only one sink to wash your hands, so there was a line for the toilet and one for the sink.This wasn't a bad place to be but definitely wasn't one of my favorites."

Stixx

★★★★☆ 4.1 (74) • $$

"Great place to hang with friends or for a date night. It is a neighborhood type of spot, nice and intimate with substantial seating indoor and out. They also have TV's running. I didn't smoke a cigar but I did have the Steak Sliders and Fries with an Agave Margarita (I think that is what the name of the drink was called). Just ask for the cocktail with the agave. It was bomb.com. The food was a win as well. I will always return to this spot when I want a chill spot to hang. Please remember you will smell like a cigar when you leave even if you don't smoke. It doesn't bother me but it could for others who may have somewhere else to go before heading in. And no I don't have photos..I ate and drank before I realized it. Don't be mad at me. ;)"

Timbers Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19) • $

"A dive bar that serves Greek egg rolls? Yes, the giant lumberjack statue outside might not signal culinary creativity... but maybe it should.Of course, if you want cheap beer, this is your go-to. It also has the classics-burgers, fries, nachos, steaks, and actually, a pretty solid Hoosier pork tenderloin. As I'm sure you've guessed, it isn't fancy, don't expect to eat off of china and linen... but their cook does do some interesting stuff. The aforementioned Greek egg rolls were actually pretty good, an egg roll with ground beef, feta cheese, and spinach. I could have done without the wasabi sauce to go on it though...It's not big on windows, so you could be in there for hours--all day--and have no idea how much time has passed. This former blue collar bar (the factory is long since closed), is a great place to grab lunch or cheap drinks... be ready to shoot the breeze with old timers."

1933 Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (226) • $$$

"Stopped in for a drink after dinner on a super cold Tuesday evening. Loved the ambiance and the drinks were tasty. Love the old world charm and coming up by elevator!"

Epic Ultra Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (21) • $$$

"I have no idea why I keep going Epic...each visit, I question myself. Is not too far from where I live and it's one of the few clubs on the Northeast side that friends in my age range decide to go. I mean, there's not really many lounges or clubs in the area. Anyway, unless you are attending a specific event at Epic, the crowd on the regular are upper twenties/lower 30s folks who want to "turn up" (party). Epic's crowd is not really you're grown and sexy group, but not completely "ratchet" (distasteful) either. It's sits somewhere in between the two. The club is very small. The space is not really well laid out and not designed to be a club...and if they did, the designers created the space poorly. Overall, I always feel claustrophobic when I come to Epic. There's two VIP areas: one that raises slightly above the dance floor and one on the dance floor. The room between the bar and the VIP on the floor is cramped.I will say on me thing I like about this place is if you are here for the regular weekend party scene, they do sell food with their alcohol. Thus, if you get hungry, you can get chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, or anything else that might be fried. And hey, when you start drinking, eventually you get hungry! Lastly, like a typical club, they do offer bottle service. The last time I went to Epic (Jan 2017), they had started to incorporate a presentation I'd seen in St. Louis where they use sparklers (yes, fireworks) to bring out bottles. I'm not really sure why the Epic staff think this is a great idea in their small venue. When I'd seen this in St. Louis, I was attending an event at a huge club where there was enough space when you saw bottle service coming, one could get out the way. Whereas at Epic, the space is so small that bottle service was struggling to get through the crowd. Yeah, sparkers are usually harmless, but it just seems like a concerning fire hazard."

Adagio Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (12)

"Enjoyed this hotel and lounge. The digital baby grand replays live performances on nights without a pianist. The beverage and appetizer options are above average for a resort lobby hotel lounge."

Plat 99

★★★★☆ 4.3 (224) • $$

"My husband and I went here to celebrate a special occasion. My husband got an Old Fashioned and I selected an Amaretto Sour. Both drinks were delicious and the bartender was great!"

Indie Lounge

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Although I've been to the movie theater often, this was the first time I've been when the Indie Lounge was open. It's a small lounge with a movie theme, though there were some silent sports programs on the large televisions. They have a three way liquor license so you can get cocktails, including a variety of house specials, some with movie connections. There are beer (craft and domestic) and wine options as well.While I was there, another customer ordered a "Bucket" which is filled with ice and four beers which he could take to the theater to enjoy while watching a film. (Note that the bartender has to open them before you leave the lounge so that you aren't carrying them off site.)I decided to go with the Indie Lounge Martini which was a tropical flavored creation using Malibu Rum (coconut) as the building base. Very tasty. Expect to pay higher prices for this convenience than at hole in the wall bars. Still, the option is nice to have when considering where to enjoy a night out at the movies.Review #2801"

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33)

"I went on a Sunday night. Since this was my first time dining here I didn't know what to expect. When I first walked in I saw an area where you can take photos of yourself and with friends. They have two areas to sit to see the DJ booth (that played throwback R&B songs) before the establishment became crowded and see the big flat screen TV's. They also have a bar to the right side of the establishment. I was seated right away, which was a plus. The server we had name was Nijay. She was friendly, very professional and knowledgeable about the food. I ordered a house salad and Hot Honey bone-in chicken wings. They were okay. I also ordered the Southwest egg rolls and the peach cobbler to go. They made the peach cobbler from scratch and paired it with vanilla ice cream which was a plus."

The Alley Cat Lounge Front Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (28) • $$

"This used to be the "spot." I attended a few weeks ago and was a little disappointed... there are some major updates needed. The chairs are a little worn and I felt uncomfortable sitting down because of so much wear and tear on them. I get it, I'm in HR, and there are major staffing issues post-COVID, however, we were waiting to be acknowledged at the bar and it seemed the staff were overwhelmed with people so the customer serviced lacked a little bit. Drinks were ok. I have future hope for the pretty kitty!!! This is an indy gem and I want to see it doing well!"

BlankUS Luxury Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (72) • $$

"My friend suggested we check out this new restaurant/lounge in downtown Indianapolis. Right away I fell in love with the decor and the vibe of the place. We chose to sit in the bar area. Our waiter was so attentive and had a fun personality. The bartender was also very friendly. Both checked on us on a regular basis. I would definitely give the service a 10/10. We first ordered drinks. The waiter said the Lemon Drop was the most popular so I went with that. It was delicious!We then ordered the trio of egg rolls. I loved the soul roll which was filled with greens and turkey. I also enjoyed the Philly steak rolls. It also came with Buffalo chicken rolls. They were still good but not my favorite.The rolls were very filling. Our waiter was so personal and had us laughing the whole time. I really enjoyed the experience."

Zazou Covington

★★★★☆ 3.8 (21) • $

"Tuesday-Thursday: 3 1/2 to 4 starsFriday, Saturday, Sunday: 2 1/2 to 3 starsDuring the week, this cool little lounge in the heart of MainStrasse is a nice spot to grab a happy hour cocktail or take a mid-week date. You simply must try their pizzas (served until 2 am), which rank among the best pizzas in Cincinnati in my opinion. They also serve burgers, salads, and other pub fare, but I'm always too psyched about eating the pizza to order anything else. DJ Eli is there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, spinning fun mash-ups of today's hits with yesterday's classics. One of his sets seamlessly transitioned from Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" to Audioslave's "Like a Stone" to Gwen Stefani's "Hollerback Girl." I was enjoying the tunes so much I wished Zazou had a bigger dance floor (theirs is basically non-existent).On the weekends, Zazou becomes popped collar central. Frat boys and sorority sweethearts mingle in what becomes a shoulder to shoulder crowd, all binging drinking and swapping digits. Word of advice: if you are out to get wasted, don't waste your money on the Fishbowl. For 12 bucks, you get like a gallon of a red hooch-like concoction that tastes like cherry Kool-aid. You'd think for the sheer quantity involved this would bevy would do the trick, but you'll probably just end up with a dyed tongue and a sugar buzz."

The Coachman Restaurant And Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (218) • $$

"This is an old-school restaurant and it is popular among the older crowd. It does not have real good signage and can easily be passed. The building itself it not marked. You will only see the tall restaurant sign along the street. It is tucked away near the Cracker Barrel, if that helps. It has a large private parking lot, with more than enough spaces and a huge dining area. There ia also have a full bar with seating and a small patio area. You will find televisions, without sound, around the dining and bar areas.The restaurant serves up you typical diner favorites such as burgers, fish, salads, steak, tenderloin, wings and Mexican food. They have a packed menu. Be sure to ask about there daily specials.I went with the prime rib and cheddar melt, with a side of fries. It took about 12 minutes minutes for them to prepare my food and have it at my table. It was fresh, hot and delicious. The prime rib was tender and flavorful. I really liked it and highly recommend it.The staff was nice and the restaurant was clean. It had a nostalgic, antique/historic vide. This is an obscure diamond in the rough that is definitely a viable option for diner or lunch."

Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (257) • $$

"This is one of the best cigar lounges in the world. Seriously. It is absolutely perfection."

Red Room Indy

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (73) • $$

"I've been coming to the Red Room off and on for years and now we've been to New Years Eve celebrations twice. We always have a great time. I have read the past comments about the staff, but all I can speak for is what I saw. The security appeared very engaged, but responsible. The bartending staff wasn't enthusiastically happy, but they did their job well. You aren't there to make friends with the staff though. I believe, as with most places, staying in small groups are best when around intoxication."

1933 Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (341) • $$$

"Our evening was simply great. Had a reservation, were greeted and taken to our table. Our server was simply great! Our friends were celebrating their 30th anniversary and Jenny brought a card with signatures from all staff congratulating them. Dinner was delicious. I had a rib eye steak and a wedge salad. It was cooked to perfection. We also had the burrata salad and it was simply amazing. What can I tell you about the wine and drinks. It was a relaxing evening, nice atmosphere, quiet and cozy. Before we were about to leave, Jenny brought a nice dessert for our friends to celebrate them. Outstanding service and Jenny was simply charming and friendly. We will continue coming back whenever we are in Indy!"