Tinker House Events

My buddy had his wedding here and coming from the perspective of a groomsman this was a great place to have a wedding/reception. It was quick and easy to have the ceremony upstairs followed by a cocktail hour downstairs and reception back upstairs.Additionally the stay went above and beyond to make sure everyone, especially us in the wedding felt well taken care of. Such a cute rustic place to celebrate any occasion! Will say there were weddings the night before and after his and it was a little complicated getting everything in and out. Probably poor communication on the grooms part but there is not a ton of space to stage decorations and such.

I had the opportunity to experience Tinker House Events last evening during the awards event for Indy Shorts International Film Festival. I'd scouted Tinker House early. As a wheelchair user, accessibility is a huge issue for me and I'm always checking it early for most events whenever possible. I've had too many experiences of people saying "this is accessible" only to get there and find out it's not. First off, I was embarrassed to not realize this is a fully functional building. I'd never gone to Provider because I'd assumed it was some inaccessible hole-in-the-wall. Boy, I was wrong. So, this is a 3-story building. Provider is on the main floor. Tinker House Events is on the second floor. BlackInk takes the 3rd floor. It looks like they all have some common ground around the building. There's also a fantastic porch area off the main floor and a small but appealing deck on the second floor that offers amazing views. Tinker House Events is an event space that can accommodate around 200 people or 230 if standing. This event had under 200, though was probably fairly close (I say this knowing how many filmmakers were in town). Parking is mentioned in a lot of reviews. I'll assume it has been improved. It's not flawless (and probably is the main venue weakness), but I found it quite workable and I was ecstatic to see two accessible parking spots clearly marked. The entrance is pretty well marked. There's an elevator that is MUCH better than I would expect in a mostly industrial building. Tinker describes their venue as "industrial chic" and that definitely fits. The event space is mostly open concept. There's a bar area (due to their license, alcohol is available but handled by them). There's a side room that is likely great for wedding parties and/or event speakers. As a speaker, I loved the acoustics here. I was a presenter last night and loved the set-up and everything was handled well. Who was the event coordinator for the night? She was outstanding. She was friendly, helpful, always observing everything, and simply aware. When some extra seats were needed, she was on it. When a different kind of stand was needed for speakers, she was on it. Everything that happened was handled well. If I ever get married (I'm not), I want this person managing everything. I did not use the restrooms and can't speak to their accessibility. Tables were great. Staff members were great. Bartenders were great. This was just a really well run event. The space did get a bit hot, though it does have air conditioning. It's also worth noting that the surrounding King Park neighborhood is still up-and-coming. While the views are amazing, there's definitely still some challenges in the surrounding neighborhood. I live in a similar neighborhood that I absolutely love, however, it could be an issue if parking starts to overflow. That said, it seems somewhat set apart and I always felt safe here. This was a top-notch event and would be a great space for a small to moderate-sized wedding or corporate/special event. Indy Shorts was operating under a "camp" theme this year and that rustic theme fit perfectly in this space.

I got to check out this location recently for a charity event. Beautiful event space for formal and informal gatherings. Located above Provider in a gorgeous historic building, the event center has a ton of well-lit space. There's even an outdoor patio on the south side of the building which overlooks the parking area. On the north side, there's an exquisite bar which was staffed by some seriously talented mixologists! Although the space is on the second floor, it's accessible by both a grand staircase as well as an elevator. The minor downfalls: the parking lot seemed somewhat small in relationship to the capacity of guests it could hold, Also, the event I attended had many more guests than seating and tables, and the heavy hors doeuvres ran out in a short period of time. Full disclosure: I have no idea if TH provided the apps or if it was a catering company. The last two aforementioned issues may have been related to the event planner and NOT TH, these are only observations on my part. Again; the space itself is gorgeous though, and Provider downstairs is just as ornate. I'll be back to check out their coffee soon!

This was my first time coming here and it was so cute! Came here for a wedding and it was a perfect spot for it. The venue itself was perfect. The setup was splendid. They did have a bar as well with amazing bartenders! The best part is if you are needing a pick me up during the wedding, you can go downstairs where the coffee shop is and get yourself an amazing cup of coffee!

Miranda was great to work with. Very calm and knowledgeable... she naturally had all the answers. She was attentive during the event, helping with mics during the program. Parking is a small challenge but she gave us ample notice so we were able to include instructions in all communication as well as announcements during the event. The space is effortlessly pretty and offered a wide variety of vendors to quote. Highly recommend for a 200 & under person event!

Although I had been to Provider (the coffee shop on the first floor), I had never made it to Tinker house events until last Friday. The space was quite large and very well done. It had an industrial feel with warmth added through little touches of lights, a photo wall and a nice bar area. They had a nice range of choices for the bar from wine and beers to cocktails. I tried the cosmopolitan, and it was great! The only thing to keep in mind is that the parking lot is built more for the size of business they get at the coffee shop. If you're attending a large event, I would plan to park down the street and walk. I would definitely be interested in this space for my own event.

I am the Director of Events at Heartland Film, and we hosted our 2023 Indy Shorts International Film Festival at Tinker House Events. I don't have enough good things to say about Miranda and the owners of the space! As an organization that hosts events throughout the city, this team was one of the most enjoyable to work with that I've ever experienced. Miranda is responsive, engaged, welcoming and professional. The space fit our Summer Camp theme perfectly, and they allowed us to customize the space with our decor. They even offered to add new hooks into their ceiling beams for us if we wanted! On the day of the event, the bar and event staff were friendly and efficient. The drinks are great and reasonably priced. Our caterers even said this is their favorite space to come serve at! We utilized the in-house tech and both projector screens, which functioned well for us. I'd love to return here for a future event!

Local makers and taco truck. You can bike right off the Monon trail. We also enjoyed margaritas to pair with the yummy tacos.

We hosted our annual company party at Tinker House last weekend. The planning process was very smooth and painless, not a single glitch occurred. We even had to reschedule it once due to weather at almost the last minute, and they were super gracious and accommodating. They even called the caterer and took care of that for us. I would highly recommend Tinker House for any event!

I've used Tinker House Events for many events, and each event is executed well. The coordinators and bartenders are accommodating and proactive every time - specific shout out to Johnny! Their list of preferred caterers are all great in addition. They will continue to be my first choice of venue in the future.