Stave

I'm always in for trying new cocktail lounges especially the day I get locked in a dumpster area. Story for another day...Ambience: They have so much opportunity to make this fun. I guess I just want every cocktail bar to be dimly lit and speak easy adjacent vibes. Turns out they aren't all that way. It is a smart design. Large and cozy chairs that you can really sit back and relax in! Fun to have windows into the operation.Service: Still unclear if you are meant to order at the bar or if the bartender also serves. The bartender that night took our order from our chairs but wasn't very attentive even when they appeared to not be busy. I realize there is a lot happening behind the scenes we aren't always privy to. So just fine service - nothing negative or over the top.Cocktails: Yes, please. I always think I'm not a bourdon drinker but then I get a bourbon drink and I question my identity and knowing. I ordered a fall fresh drink that I don't currently see on the menu! Gahhh. I thought they mentioned it was always on there. Well regardless it was a 10/10 and had the right amount of zing and not too sweet. I also had an espresso martini which is delish! Peep the Yelp love on the menu! I will always support a place that has NA options for my sober friends!I hadn't had dinner so I ordered the pulled pork nachos. The queso was orange and I'm partial to blanco queso forever and always amen. The pork wasn't smoked so what's the point, really? The jalapeños were fresh and bringing the heat. They were okay but wouldn't get them again. I'll go to half liter for my fix. Will I return? Absolutely.

Perfect place for a date night, casual business outing, or time with friends. 21+ bar, but the main restaurant is family-friendly. It's giving very industrial, man cave vibes. Almost like a speakeasy. The bartenders craft tasty, beautiful cocktails and they have a seasonal menu. It's great that we get to come back every few months and have something new to try.

This place is always packed! Which is great for them and Westfield in general. However, it's been impossible to get a spot for 2 people a couple of times so we've opted to stop trying to get a seat here... Additionally, the beautiful "speak-easy" style cocktail lounge looked out into a brightly lit event space / garage, which really killed the vibe in the times that we did get a seat by the window. We enjoyed the cocktails and hope to be back to try their new menu items. Their bartenders are passionate about their work, which means the drinks are always great!

Made it to West Fork Whiskey in Westfield for the first time. In particular, we were hanging out at the Stave Cocktail Lounge. It's an enclosed area within the building and has a more chilled vibe than the open-concept restaurant. There are some nice comfortable couches as well as bar-top seating.The cocktail menu is pretty extensive. The drinks are divided into different categories, from classics to more seasonal and eclectic choices. You can also order a whiskey flight or simply do a called drink. The bartenders will hook you up. What's interesting to me is the lounge has a somewhat different drinks menu than the restaurant. In theory you have even more choices to choose from.Coming from Metro Indy, the Westfield location feels like a far-flung area. It's kind of a destination visit but I would not hesitate to come back again. One tidbit I learned is that they are looking for tour guides for facility tours. It's like a volunteering thing but you get some perks in return I believe.

Met up with some friends here on a chill Wednesday evening - and absolutely loved everything about Stave. First off - it just SMELLS nice in there. The vibe is speakeasy-ish/dark/super swank - yet somehow casual - and I felt like I could wear anything in there attire wise and not be out of place. Even the menus were cool - leather in collaboration with Howl & Hide. Sweet.We opted to sit at one of the comfy, overstuffed leather couches to visit - and Molly - our bartender - was ULTRA attentive, knowledgeable, and awesome. She knew what to suggest - all major hits with our group of friends - and was so professional and friendly. I had the Orange Push Pop and the Tiki Dumpster - BOTH yummy and reasonably priced as far as craft cocktails go. Friends had the Signature Old Fashioned and the Sazerac - both also great. I have my eye on several more I want to try next go-round...and there WILL be another round soon!Thanks for a great experience, Molly and Stave!

I checked this place out following a tasting in the bourbon room! And it was a VIBE!Can't wait to go back. They don't have music during the day. I'd love to go back and check it out when there's music playing. Such a great establishment and addition to Indy!

Stave needs a reasonable queue system, currently it's an awkward ask the front desk and get a runaround about first come first serve. I was quoted an hour wait and asked if there was a way to make sure I wasn't just waiting around for a spot that wasn't opening up...no. Bee-lined to the restaurant to make a reservation and then decided to bee-line to the bar and ignore the front desk person. I was immediately seated at the bar and the guy who seated me was very nice. Bartender was great, I felt very welcome once I was in the bar after the bad experience leading up. The most anticipated drink in my mind from reading the cocktail menu is easily the espresso martini made of coffee infused whiskey. I love both whiskey and espresso martinis so I was curious to try. I would skip, it just tastes like bad espresso mixed with whiskey. Most likely will be back to try again but if the restaurant has a reservation system there is no reason why it cannot be done with Stave. Or if chaos is the way at least be friendlier about it.

Nice ambiance, tasty food, decent prices. Love the two seating options. Was a quick stop by but look forward to going again.

Finally got to check it Stave and it did not disappoint! Shout out to our bartender, Billy, for helping choose a delicious drink. There's a ton of cocktail options for everyone and also mocktails! I got the Cactus Sour and it was so good! Plenty of parking and beautiful atmosphere.

Top bartender in the city. Even the understudy can bring it (see espresso martini). Great vibes and service - love the extensive cocktail options and if you wanted food, Mash House in-building is a solid pick.