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    1933 Lounge

    4.5 (241 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    1933 LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Mac C.

    Beautiful atmosphere and amazing food! Everything was done perfectly and allergy issue was taken and then the manager came over to make sure as well. I'll say although everything was perfectly done the service really didn't shine once we got seated. Our waitress had 2 other tables which were 2 and 4 people. We were also a table if 4. The restaurant wasn't packed as it was 2 pm. She wasn't attentive. It started with our devour menu. She went to make sure we could order dinner and didnt come back for almost 10 minutes. Then she didn't bring us the menus so we waited another 5 for her to remember that part. Our drinks took about 10 more minutes. Mind you even the bar had no one yet and yes it's the bartender at that point. Left a sour taste in our visit from almost the beginning. During devour you'd think everything shined but she had us distracted. In all I definitely recommend this restaurant. It's beautiful and above board with their food. The service just needs to shine as much as the rest of it did

    Happy hour menu
    Peter P.

    This is the bar above St Elmo's and Harry & Izzy's. There's a separate exterior door you can use to go directly upstairs. Once upstairs, you see that this is one of the most popular after-work watering holes in town. The place was packed on Wednesday at 5:30 PM. It probably didn't help that Devour Indy was going on this week. I managed to snag a spot at the bar after asking the very nice bartender if skmeone was sitting at an empty barstool (she booted someone who had left his coat on the back of the chair but was wandering around chatting with people). Happy hour drinks were we'll-priced and there is a large selection of eligible items.

    St Elmo Cola (AHHH-mazing) and Lemondrop (also soooo good)
    Maggie W.

    We had a little difficulty finding the place (it is above St Elmo!) but it was worth the search. We were dressed for an event and wanted to do something special and 1933 was the perfect spot. The place is gorgeous. Every single thing is beautiful. We loved learning about the history in the bar menu. Ladies-go check the bathroom The drinks. OMG the drinks. The St Elmo Cola was fantastic. The lemon drop was perfectly balanced and refreshing. The service was the best we experienced in our visit. We loved the stop.

    "Moody" lighting made for a cool photo op
    M M.

    Were there on Saturday evening around 730pm & the place was SLAMMED with people! We did manage to find a table within about 10 minutes of arriving, and in the meantime a nice couple offered us the chairs opposite of them in front of the fireplace. We ordered a few cocktails, the filet sliders w/ mac & cheese, their amazing shrimp cocktail, chicken wing lollipops, and bourbon cake. Although they were super busy, the server did a terrific job of getting our orders taken quickly and checking on us frequently. Our drinks & food came out pretty quickly, & everything was delicious - as expected! An unexpected favorite was the chicken lollipops. I didn't really know what to expect, but they were nicely charred, the meat was flavorful and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I could have eaten two orders of these because they were that tasty. The other star of the meal (aside from the delicious cocktails) was that bourbon cake. It was warm and only slightly sweet, which was a nice contrast to the vanilla ice cream. All the other diners packed into those tiny rooms were obviously enjoying themselves and it was a nice vibe. Everyone was so polite and pleasant, which is exactly what one hopes for but doesn't always get with crowded places. Once again, a fantastic meal and experience at St Elmo's!!!

    Espresso Martini w/ Tequila
    Erika R.

    I've here before but it's been a while. Came with my mom and uncle from out of town for a couple of drinks and lil bites to eat. - Ambiance: Nice and laid back. Interior is nice with a speakeasy flare. Music is set at a good volume. If you get cold easily I'd suggest bringing a light jacket - Server: I came dressed in leggings and an anime t-shirt and our server treated us just the same as some upscale patrons that come dressed in suites. Abbie was our server and she was a delight and someone I'd look for just for her vibes alone! She held great conversation as long as you kept it real and acted humble. Love her tbh. Suggested the espresso martini with tequila and it was chefs kiss I would come again. Drinks have a good kick to them in the $10-$17 dollar range but honestly worth it. I believe they do have a happy hour, just haven't had the pleasure to make it to one yet.

    Whiskey on the rocks.
    Corey S.

    This is a great hidden gem in the heart of downtown Indianapolis right above the iconic St. Elmo's. 1933 lounge serves a menu of smaller plates and appetizers, including the world famous st Elmo's shrimp cocktail! There is also a full bar with a great list of signature drinks and generous pours from their whiskey list. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a classy environment with great ambiance, food, and service! Can get a table or take a seat at the bar!

    Spinach Dip - comes with salsa & sour cream
    Lindsay C.

    We had such a fun happy hour at 1933 Lounge. The vibes were dark but cozy, as we chose to sit in the room off the bar outfitted with leather couches and chairs. One of our friends said we must try the shrimp cocktail here because it's a famous Indy staple & that the cocktail sauce/horseradish mix would really clear our sinuses out. The shrimp cocktail comes with 4 large shrimp & we each tried one - delicious. We also split the warm spinach dip & it came with ample chips which is always a plus. The spinach dip was $10 on happy hour & was a surprising amount of food which filled us all up. The bartender was attentive & helped us scope out the happy hour deals. Overall great experience & we will be back in the future.

    Jennifer F.

    This speakeasy is a cool find with good drinks and a great vibe. The service was okay but it was packed, thought my husband I were able to get seats at the bar. The spinach artichoke dip is to die for, the Pinot Grigio smooth (and reasonably priced) and my husband like his mule (but not the old fashioned which he said was a bit syrupy). Definitely swing by here for after dinner drinks or happy hour.

    Shrimp Cocktail

    The gold standard for all other bars. The shrimp cocktail is the same one as in St. Elmo's and is the one thing you must get if you go to Indy. The Lobster Mac and Cheese is the beautiful cherry on top. The place was like a smokey speakeasy that us mere mortal would not be cool enough to be invited in to, but somehow we snuck in.

    Breakfast
    Christopher F.

    I had only been in 1933 for cocktails and a snack but we decided to go before a Colts home game. The atmosphere is outstanding cool seating areas throughout the packed space. Our server was outstanding. She took our orders quickly and got us in and out with plenty of time to get to the stadium. Of course, we started with shrimp cocktail and then all of us enjoyed several of their sliders, fries, and the crab mac & cheese. High-quality.

    Schárvín W.

    The Wagyu sliders are an addiction. They have consistently provided quality drinks no matter what I ask, so that speaks to high bartender standards. Servers are always so attentive no matter how packed ( it was super packed last time I went). 4 stars only- because they don't let you order fries downstairs and combine with your sliders when they bring them upstairs lol....all of the food is coming from downstairs ... wtf not lol? Very cool place to have a Lowkey happy hour meetup, date, etc.

    Two sliders and Mac and cheese with king crab topping

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    Nice place. Food and service are terrific. Ambiance is positive. Would definitely go back.

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    Upstairs area is perfect for happy hour, great cocktail menu, service good, ambience great for conversation and 1:1 meeting.

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    7 months ago

    Very Classy! Loved the ambience! Great drinks & delicious food! Will be back! Upstairs from St Elmo's.

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    Highly recommend if you are into vibey craft cocktail bars. It's small but packed with class and wonderful drinks.

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    4.4(27 reviews)
    1.3 miFountain Square
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    We were walking by with some friends on our way to another bar when Paradox Lounge caught our…read moreattention. There were only a few people sitting at the bar at 8:30 on a Friday evening. Later, our bartender told us the place would get busy in about an hour. As soon as we sat down at the bar, we were greeted by our bartender, Soso. She was delightful! So friendly and helpful with drink recommendations. And she was spot on! She suggested a cocktail not on the menu, a Tequila Sunrise with Peach Schnapps. Something I'd never had before. It was divine! My husband had the Paradox Paloma - also tasty. We asked for Tequila Old Fashioneds for round 2. Delicious! Our fried plantain appetizers took no time to come out. They were crisp and caramelized on the outside and tender and sweet on the inside. Our entrees came out quickly too. We shared the Buffalo Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings. They were bursting with flavor! So glad we wandered across Paradox Lounge. Can't wait to go back!

    While out for the night we popped in for a cocktail and some appetizers. We were not disappointed…read morethe cocktail menu was exceptional and our bartender was top notch and friendly. We ordered the jerk wings and fried plantains. The wings had amazing flavor and melted in ur mouth. I loved that atmosphere and cool decor. When out in Fountain Square you have to stop in and give this cool place and friendly staff a try. I can't wait to come back.

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    4.2(50 reviews)
    0.3 miMile Square
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    Rooftop seating

    The place is very elegant. We came for the first day of brunch. I want to come back for the burger…read more The green eggs and ham sandwich was also good. We got a pitcher of mimosa for 5 and it was yummy. I didn't know there was a view like this place. Everyone in the hotel was very kind. From the doors men to the person working in the other restaurant that told us about this place on the rooftop.

    Each year I host a Mother's Day lunch and this year's location was Astrea. I like to be detailed so…read morethis may be a bit long but stick with me. Keagan Fife (Manager) - A team player, receptive to feedback and conscientious. We had a issue while there and he was able to step in and problem solve with me and come up with a solution that really won us over. We had a moment where it was feeling a bit "why did we come here" but his customer service exceeded expectation. That's good management. (He's the gentleman in the video below.) Let's get the negative out the way 1st. The first waitress asked if we wanted anything to drink. I told her we hadn't received menus. She came back sat them down and walked away. We never saw her again. A new waitress came and she seemed pleasant enough. Once we were all seated she began to take our orders. She made a point to say she needed to write it all down or she was get it mixed up. She then did not write anything down. Our food came out extremely slow but that wasn't a huge deal because we all were mingling. A lot of her team had to step in and deliver our food, give drinks, check on us etc. She was pretty non existent. Two of the ladies never received food. This was after we had been there for 2 hours and everyone else had received their items. At the end when we asked for our check they were all mixed up and confused. The waitress then blamed us for adding things and moving around. We never moved once and she only came around the one time when she originally took our orders. We never got a chance to add things. (it was quite comical that she tried to say that) I ended up asking for manager because she seemed overwhelmed and a bit bias about our group. Assuming that we wouldn't want one check and splitting them because she figured we would want it that way and then blaming us because she did it when we never asked for split. There rule is parties over 8 have to have 1 bill and we never asked for an exception. There was just her assumption that a group of black women wouldn't want to do that. (I digress) There were a few more things but I will end it there. That was the big negative. Now the positive!!! Ambiance 10/10 - great views, great music, great location, umbrellas on roof were great although a but wobbly and scary. Also, they come around with complimentary sunglasses while dining. I thought this was a nice and luxurious touch! Food 8/10 - most food received was delicious Service 9/10 - everyone except for our server was great! Everyone who pitched in to help was awesome! Ended up tipping a different server who basically helped us the whole time. Bless his heart because I know he was super busy. As stated above management handle the situation well. I would definitely go back! I try to give people a chance. I think our server may have been overwhelmed and had a past experience that left her bias against our group but hopefully she can grow and get better. Her actions don't reflect the restaurant as a whole! Go and enjoy the vibes and views!

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