Casba

Casba- Great for dancing. Poetry participation... Not so much.We attended the Vocab event. Ms. Januarie York and Theon Lee were the featured artists. I've seen Januarie in the past. I admire her work. Theon Lee left me still talking about his pieces now. They featured an open mic part of the night which was tolerable. There were a few artists I enjoyed. One man who's name I cannot recall left me w a few questions. Overall no complaints about the featured artists. They were dope. Now the set up. Casba You know you only have 3 tables. You didn't do us any favors by moving the chairs to other side of the bar. Like there were far too many people standing and shifting from foot to foot bc they had nowhere to stand. I get it if it is more for your vibe, but it was annoying. I saw a woman in high heels leaning on the way to stand up. There was a larger woman going side to side to be comfortable. My woman who has knee issues complained about the pressure she felt bc she had to stand for close to 2 hrs. Like the public shouldn't have to be uncomfortable to fit your vibe. I'd only ask in the future for a few more chairs.

This is a review of Sunday Reggae Night on a three day weekend.http://www.casbaindy.com/events/1In short: Danced my ass off.Fun music, great drink specials, great place to dance, and somehow I skipped the whole line (still not sure how considering at that moment I was a lone guy going in to meet a DJ but hadn't name dropped yet)Would I come back? definitely.but I would also agree with other reviewers that this is a place to END the night (i.e. after most people start turning into pumpkins), not to start it.

I went to Casba for Sunday reggae nights. I swear every time I go there I dance less and less. The DJs don't play for the actual crowd they somehow ignore the crowd standing. Also can we play more than 30 secs of the hits. I really wish they would play songs so the ladies can dance. It is the only place in town so I hope they get better.

Casba is a place you only want to visit once a year....I'd say if you go there every weekend then you are definitely unemployed and sleeping on your momma's couch. To reiterate previous reviews - this is comparable to a basement frat party. Floors are sticky, no AC (and if there is it doesn't work as it should), DJ, sweaty bodies, and twerking. Not gonna lie, I had fun, took me back to the more care free days when I didn't have a demanding 9-5. Although, the old lady in me questioned if there was only one way to get out, the same stairs you came down?? Slightly frightening in case of a fire......now on to the outside of this place. Imagine a girl sitting on the ground, a nice friend to comfort her....and she is dry heaving....oh yea and she pukes. I will give props to the door man; they completely cleaned it up in like 5 minutes and a cop shooed her out of the area. Also there are cops everywhere, which I am okay with, but if you want to attempt anything shady, I would advise against it. This place is fun, just be aware what you are getting into ;)

There's something charming about Casba, in the way that it resembles a dirty, basement, frat party.It's almost always dark, loud, crowded, and HOT-- and not like Paris Hilton "That's hot," like "lose 10 pounds of water weight by the end of the night" hot. But somehow, it's so fun!We seldom spend the night in Broad Ripple without stopping by Casba. Everytime I've been there's been a DJ, and the music is usually pretty good-- at least, better than a lot of the bars in the area. Really, my only gripe is with the bar service. Because of the crowd, it's always really difficult to get to either of the bars. And then when you do, the bartenders are not the most attentive or personable people.But even despite that, it always seems like everyone is having a blast, as they dance their asses off. It really is a great atmosphere-- one that you definitely just have to experience for yourself!

I have gone to multiple bars in Broadripple now and this one is by far just disgusting. When we first got there I was intrigued as we went down the stairs. I had no idea what the experience was going to be like.As many others before me have said this bar is like walking into an over crowded, disgusting, terrible smelling basement party. I think that had they had more staff or security walking around that it could have been more beneficial for their patrons experience. They need to either switch to plastic cups or make sure they have people diligently cleaning up the spilled drinks and glass that was all over their floor. Of course I think I had the one experience with children while I was there where a group was playing a drinking game and I ended up getting a beer sprayed all over me.I think that if dirty house parties are your kind of thing that this would be sufficient and a fun experience however for a few drinks and a fun, clean time... this would not be the place to go.

Two stars for not having a mirror in the women's room. Everything else is good. Good drinks. Great staff. Great music. Nice mature crowd. Just no mirror in women's room.

The only thing I can add to this bevy of reviews on Casba is an elaboration on the awesome Tuesday night vocab events. Ryan says they're hosted by "Ms. Rebelle," but I know her as local poet Tatiana Byrd. She brings in poets and musicians from all over to perform weekly. Last time I attended, a slam poet from New York was delivering imagery-rich rhymes to a silent, dark-shrouded audience.The first Tuesday of the month is always the best turnout for vocab, so make that one your first. Cheap drinks here, too.

I visited on a Sunday night when it was quite full. Atmosphere was fun with my friends, but bartender's attitudes were poor. Unbeknownst to me, I walked out and left my card. They charged me a $15 additional tip as per their "policy." I won't be returning. I believe in Karma, however, so my bill + their additional charge is nothing compared to what bad actions will get them.

Oop I see all your recent reviews about people being drugged at your establishment have been deleted. WARNING TO ALL multiple people have come out about being drugged while getting drinks here. Proceed with caution.