The Bev Shop by Big Red is owned by Big Red along with Vine and Table. The Bev Shop is new to Main Street in the new 1300 block building, recently built-in Speedway. When you step into the shop, you'll be extremely surprised at the first impression. The store is large, a lot of natural light, well-lit at night, clean, wide aisles, and well organized, with signs easily directing you to each area. Not cluttered, cramped isles, dirty, or grouchy clerks like other places we go. Not only can you purchase alcohol but now no extra trip is necessary for your appetizers or Charcuterie tray. A nice selection of cheeses and meats is in the cooler next to the wine section, along with several types of crackers and snacks. Don't misunderstand, this isn't the quantity of Kroger but a nice selection for a bottle of wine, concert, or picnic for two.
They offer an excellent selection of bourbon, which they also feature. They stock single-serving or nip sizes, 1/2 pint or pints out on the floor with the other alcohols, not behind the counter. They offer the standard selection of beers with a variety of single bottles, oodles of cold beer as well as warm cases displayed on the floor. All your favorite brands of alcohol can most likely be found at the Bev Shop. If not, just ask. Race fans, now you can purchase your beverages on Main Street for all the races. Grab a meal downtown, then stop in the Bev Shop for your beer, liquor, or snacks.
If you enjoy a cigar with your cocktail or beer, Bev Shop sells cigars. Check out the humidor on the end cap to the right of the counter.
If you're looking for a stylish picnic basket for your sandwiches, wine, and cheeses, look for the picnic basket across from the checkout counter. It is very practical, convenient, affordable, and easy to carry. I'm seriously considering buying one myself. It would be especially great for Conner Prairie's Concerts on the Prairie or the Thursday Concerts downtown on the Canal to help consolidate everything in.
Brian, the manager, was incredibly helpful and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome to his new shop. I definitely will start shopping here when I need to visit the liquor store or need to purchase cheeses, meats, or crackers.
Welcome to Speedway Bev Shop, and thank you, Brian, for your graciousness. read more