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Lots of food choices in The Garage! Hard to choose but here's the lineup: Mexican, Lobster and fish, Asian Fusion, British Fish and Chips, hamburgers, pizza, Brazilian, Indian, Greek, Latin American, Cuban, noodle bar, sushi, wine bar, juice bar, cocktail bar, beer tap, you get the picture... Order your food then find a table in the food court. I chose beef and cheese pastels from Groucho's Fire. They were great! There are also some shops in the garage and on the streets in the district. Also duck pin bowling and a movie theatre . Pay to park right on site, and explore!
Feeling pretty darned lucky to have this downtown addition a few steps from our house. What's not to love about a dozen+ new local dining options, historic preservation, extensions of trails and two new coffee shops at your doorstep? Indy has been looking forward to this project for years and it's so great to see what was formerly the public school bus parking lot and old Coca Cola bottling factory converted into a bustling extension of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. You can find everything from a boutique hotel and movie theatre to a large food hall and office spaces here. There's also several boutique shops, a spa, and pinball arcade. I'm personally most excited about the second location of Chapati (Chapati Beta), Certain Feelings coffee shop (same folks as Provider and Coat Check), and overall historic preservation of the site. In the years to come, there will be additional down residences added for the next phase of the project. Enjoy a stroll down the brick streets and soak in all of the newly installed outdoor, shaded seating while you're at it.
Visited for the first time today! You won't want to miss this place-something for everyone's palette. Venezuelan, pizza, ice cream, poke bowls, Mediterranean, burgers and more! We are at 2 different places Arribico pizza and Azicar Morena, LLC Venezuelan chicken arepas (gluten free!!!). Then we indulged in Lick ice cream that has vegan ice cream that's so delicious! Fun place fun vibes! Try it you'll like it. Outdoor/Indoor seating too.
I have to admit that I sometimes get frustrated with Indianapolis and the way we "develop" things. However, there's certainly something special going on here in the neighborhood known as Chatham Arch. Located along the end of Mass Avenue, this Bottleworks District is creating a breathtaking destination for locals and a tourist destination for downtown visitors all in one while also adding new purpose to the Art Deco landmarks that have long dotted the landscape in this area. It would have been easy, and perhaps even tempting, to simply remove these buildings that were nostalgic yet long vacant but instead we end up with functional buildings that celebrate the city's history. It's important to note, first of all, that this area is still in development. Key pieces have opened - the Bottleworks Hotel, The Garage Food Hall, the Living Room Theatres, and a couple of shops but other soon to be businesses are still under construction and it appears additional buildings and potential parking are altering the landscape without destroying the vibe (I'm looking at you, Broad Ripple). The Garage Food Hall is just that - it's a food hall. It's a destination food hall with 14 different vendors and I believe more to come. The food selection is diverse and ranges from modestly priced options like Clancy's Hamburgers to finer options like J's Lobster Shack. There are retailers, as well, including Pumkinfish that relocated from its previous spot on Mass Avenue. There are also some services, such as a barber shop. The vibe is industrial. You may be thinking about a mall food court, but this is cooler, more communal, and an awful lot more fun. In recognition of the pandemic still going on, it's also open concept with tables 6' apart and employees who are cleaning the heck out of the place. The doorways are traditional doorways (not automatic), but easily 95% of this place has been made accessible for mobility. By the time they get done, you'll have 30,000 square feet of food hall glory. The Bottleworks Hotel is another Geronimo Hospitality Group joint (think Ironworks). Geronimo thrives in the industrial vibe and they've taken retro chic and industrial and made this one incredible place. 139 keys, that's rooms in hotel lingo, with a restaurant and lounge that I believe is soon to open. The hotel occupies the top two floors of what used to be the Coca-Cola plant's administration building. They've kept the vibe with some glorious updates including a staircase you've simply got to see. Geronimo does accessibility right - I haven't stayed here yet, but I've stayed at Ironworks and I was ready to move in with my wheelchair and all. The Living Room Theatres is an eight-screen joint that screams classic Hollywood. There's another staircase here you've simply got to see. This was started by actual filmmakers who know what makes watching a film special and they've added it here. Technically, Living Room is a "chain" if you consider having 3 locations a chain. They jumped in early and found the perfect location. I've already been here once and it's glorious. The retail spaces will eventually include 143,000+ square feet of retail space with each space ranging from 1,000 to 22,000 square feet. From what's present, you're getting an Indy vibe with some easy recognition that this will be a destination spot. Finally, there's even going to be office space here - 175,000+ square feet of people calling this space their Monday-Friday home (at least post-pandemic). I don't believe this space is open at all yet and there's obvious construction going on. By opening in phases, each destination gets perfected. There's paid parking to be found. All of Mass Avenue is meters anyway, so this is consistent with the area and it's actually MUCH more convenient. I'm not always big on these kinds of destination spots, but having already been down to Clancy's and Lick Ice Cream and Living Room (plus stopping in to see the hotel), I'm a fan and already anxious to return. While some concerns are legit, after all Chatham Arch has always been a fairly quiet residential area, so far everything looks quite promising and should help lift Indy's prospects in a post-pandemic world.
I'm a big Art Deco aficionado, so this district was a must-see for me. I'm so happy that this still exists due to its architectural significance. I took lots of photos of the Coke plant exterior and am very excited to see how this district will continue to grow but pay tribute to its past. Hoping they'll close off some of the streets in the summer for some swing dancing, perhaps!
This is going to be the next 'It' neighborhood after Covid. I give them a lot of credit for opening during the pandemic. There is a swanky new hotel, a huge food hall, and a movie theater with much planned to come.
This place was soooooo cool!! I absolutely loved it and the whole atmosphere. Reminded me of my home town KC in many ways, but with its own character. There was definitely a long wait to bowl, so definitely make a reservation. Lots of pinball machines, which I can't get enough of and bocci! Overall just a great place to hang out, have some drinks and play!
The most anticipated development project for 2020 in Indy did not disappoint! Walking the exterior is very Disneyland for the Midwest! Breathing new life into our Art Deco landmarks makes the city majestically nostalgic! Excited to appreciate the property more in the post covid world of 2021!
The Bottleworks Hotel is amazing! Review on their page. The Bottleworks Garage is a fun and unique experience with multiples restaurants, two bars, a few shops and barbershop. It is busy no matter the time of day and personally would not take my kids. More of an adult place. It is very loud. The restaurants are all really good. There is lacking of seating for the amount of restaurants and they are opening more. With two bars people are taking up seats to drink and talk and then people are walking around holding food with no where to sit. We had to walk back to the hotel with out food and they said "no seats!" Sounds like it's a common problem. Two bars and ten restaurants require more seating! Hard Truth Distilling- No! Way over priced. Mixed drink specials $15 each for about 2-3oz of liquid. Tiny plastic cup not even filled half the way up. And so much liquor you couldn't taste the flavors they were describing on menu. Our group had four different drinks and all the same. Clancy's Hamburgers - Really good and fresh burger! Had the Clancy Burger and cheese fries. Recommend! Licks Ice Cream - Had the candied pecan ice cream and it was delicious and cheap! $3.50 for the cup. Gaucho's Fire - So good! Brazilian steak sandwich was delicious! Also tried the Brazilian cheese bread and good.
I got to go to the new Bottleworks today. The Garage reminded me of a small Time Out Market (i've been to the one in Lisbon and Chicago). I can't wait until they get more restaurants and shops in it. All of the food we had was delicious. Especially the margaritas (We tried the lobster roll, Korean barbecue taco, spicy shrimp taco, guacamole, and sweet sweet potato fries with sour cream and I some kind of cheese and sauce. Sorry I did not get the names of the two restaurants. One was the lobster/fish market and the other was mostly individual tacos.) We checked out the Living Room which has movies. You can eat in the lounge area (not sure about a restaurant) or while watching the movie. Our last stop was in the hotel. It is absolutely gorgeous. IPS people I love how they left quite a bit of the old building as part of the new. As soon as you can, run to visit This fantastic addition to
Bottleworks district and the garage food hall was our destination for date night tonight. They have many different restaurants and eateries to choose from. We always liked the Brazilian food and weren't disappointed with beef skewers and a beef pie the looks like an empanada ... beef pastel patty. The Greek venue has some delicious baklava which was big enough to share. Unfortunately, the original draw was Cuban coffee and cuban sandwiches but alas they didn't make it. There are a few spots that need to be filled as of late spring'26 but it's nice to see everyone having fun and enjoying good food on a weekend night. read more
Bottleworks district is a prime tourist destination in Indy. These old buildings used be Cocacola's bottle packing factory that have been repurposed for shop and dine district. We have been there multiple times and every time parking lots were jam packed. Finding street parking is challenging, but some of the private lots are easier to get to. There a bunch of restaurants, food hall, shops, bookstore, theater and a hotel as well. The area was mostly clean. It seemed safe to walk around. We went to the Garage Food Hall that had multiple food vendors. Service was good. We also walked different blocks and peaked in some of the shops. Most of them were local stores. Overall it's a good spot for visitors of all ages to enjoy quality time. read more
The parking was supposed to be free for 1st hour Monday to Friday 8 to 3. I arrived at 2:40pm and left at 3:15 pm. When I was leaving and being charged $7 I pushed the call for help button several times and waited in between each time. No answer of course. And the customer service # that is on the pay unit was scratched off... very conveniently. So they just make you pay no matter what no questions can be asked or answered. No way to call, your just forced to pay so you can get out. read more
6 months ago
Lots of food choices in The Garage! Hard to choose but here's the lineup: Mexican, Lobster and fish, Asian Fusion, British Fish and Chips, hamburgers, pizza, Brazilian, Indian, Greek, Latin American, Cuban, noodle bar, sushi, wine bar, juice bar, cocktail bar, beer tap, you get the picture... Order your food then find a table in the food court. I chose beef and cheese pastels from Groucho's Fire. They were great! There are also some shops in the garage and on the streets in the district. Also duck pin bowling and a movie theatre . Pay to park right on site, and explore! read more
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Feeling pretty darned lucky to have this downtown addition a few steps from our house. What's not to love about a dozen+ new local dining options, historic preservation, extensions of trails and two new coffee shops at your doorstep? Indy has been looking forward to this project for years and it's so great to see what was formerly the public school bus parking lot and old Coca Cola bottling factory converted into a bustling extension of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. You can find everything from a boutique hotel and movie theatre to a large food hall and office spaces here. There's also several boutique shops, a spa, and pinball arcade. I'm personally most excited about the second location of Chapati (Chapati Beta), Certain Feelings coffee shop (same folks as Provider and Coat Check), and overall historic preservation of the site. In the years to come, there will be additional down residences added for the next phase of the project. Enjoy a stroll down the brick streets and soak in all of the newly installed outdoor, shaded seating while you're at it. read more
5 years ago
Visited for the first time today! You won't want to miss this place-something for everyone's palette. Venezuelan, pizza, ice cream, poke bowls, Mediterranean, burgers and more! We are at 2 different places Arribico pizza and Azicar Morena, LLC Venezuelan chicken arepas (gluten free!!!). Then we indulged in Lick ice cream that has vegan ice cream that's so delicious! Fun place fun vibes! Try it you'll like it. Outdoor/Indoor seating too. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I have to admit that I sometimes get frustrated with Indianapolis and the way we "develop" things. However, there's certainly something special going on here in the neighborhood known as Chatham Arch. Located along the end of Mass Avenue, this Bottleworks District is creating a breathtaking destination for locals and a tourist destination for downtown visitors all in one while also adding new purpose to the Art Deco landmarks that have long dotted the landscape in this area. It would have been easy, and perhaps even tempting, to simply remove these buildings that were nostalgic yet long vacant but instead we end up with functional buildings that celebrate the city's history. It's important to note, first of all, that this area is still in development. Key pieces have opened - the Bottleworks Hotel, The Garage Food Hall, the Living Room Theatres, and a couple of shops but other soon to be businesses are still under construction and it appears additional buildings and potential parking are altering the landscape without destroying the vibe (I'm looking at you, Broad Ripple). The Garage Food Hall is just that - it's a food hall. It's a destination food hall with 14 different vendors and I believe more to come. The food selection is diverse and ranges from modestly priced options like Clancy's Hamburgers to finer options like J's Lobster Shack. There are retailers, as well, including Pumkinfish that relocated from its previous spot on Mass Avenue. There are also some services, such as a barber shop. The vibe is industrial. You may be thinking about a mall food court, but this is cooler, more communal, and an awful lot more fun. In recognition of the pandemic still going on, it's also open concept with tables 6' apart and employees who are cleaning the heck out of the place. The doorways are traditional doorways (not automatic), but easily 95% of this place has been made accessible for mobility. By the time they get done, you'll have 30,000 square feet of food hall glory. The Bottleworks Hotel is another Geronimo Hospitality Group joint (think Ironworks). Geronimo thrives in the industrial vibe and they've taken retro chic and industrial and made this one incredible place. 139 keys, that's rooms in hotel lingo, with a restaurant and lounge that I believe is soon to open. The hotel occupies the top two floors of what used to be the Coca-Cola plant's administration building. They've kept the vibe with some glorious updates including a staircase you've simply got to see. Geronimo does accessibility right - I haven't stayed here yet, but I've stayed at Ironworks and I was ready to move in with my wheelchair and all. The Living Room Theatres is an eight-screen joint that screams classic Hollywood. There's another staircase here you've simply got to see. This was started by actual filmmakers who know what makes watching a film special and they've added it here. Technically, Living Room is a "chain" if you consider having 3 locations a chain. They jumped in early and found the perfect location. I've already been here once and it's glorious. The retail spaces will eventually include 143,000+ square feet of retail space with each space ranging from 1,000 to 22,000 square feet. From what's present, you're getting an Indy vibe with some easy recognition that this will be a destination spot. Finally, there's even going to be office space here - 175,000+ square feet of people calling this space their Monday-Friday home (at least post-pandemic). I don't believe this space is open at all yet and there's obvious construction going on. By opening in phases, each destination gets perfected. There's paid parking to be found. All of Mass Avenue is meters anyway, so this is consistent with the area and it's actually MUCH more convenient. I'm not always big on these kinds of destination spots, but having already been down to Clancy's and Lick Ice Cream and Living Room (plus stopping in to see the hotel), I'm a fan and already anxious to return. While some concerns are legit, after all Chatham Arch has always been a fairly quiet residential area, so far everything looks quite promising and should help lift Indy's prospects in a post-pandemic world. read more
6 years ago
I'm a big Art Deco aficionado, so this district was a must-see for me. I'm so happy that this still exists due to its architectural significance. I took lots of photos of the Coke plant exterior and am very excited to see how this district will continue to grow but pay tribute to its past. Hoping they'll close off some of the streets in the summer for some swing dancing, perhaps! read more
This place was soooooo cool!! I absolutely loved it and the whole atmosphere. Reminded me of my home town KC in many ways, but with its own character. There was definitely a long wait to bowl, so definitely make a reservation. Lots of pinball machines, which I can't get enough of and bocci! Overall just a great place to hang out, have some drinks and play! read more
The most anticipated development project for 2020 in Indy did not disappoint! Walking the exterior is very Disneyland for the Midwest! Breathing new life into our Art Deco landmarks makes the city majestically nostalgic! Excited to appreciate the property more in the post covid world of 2021! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
The Bottleworks Hotel is amazing! Review on their page. The Bottleworks Garage is a fun and unique experience with multiples restaurants, two bars, a few shops and barbershop. It is busy no matter the time of day and personally would not take my kids. More of an adult place. It is very loud. The restaurants are all really good. There is lacking of seating for the amount of restaurants and they are opening more. With two bars people are taking up seats to drink and talk and then people are walking around holding food with no where to sit. We had to walk back to the hotel with out food and they said "no seats!" Sounds like it's a common problem. Two bars and ten restaurants require more seating! Hard Truth Distilling- No! Way over priced. Mixed drink specials $15 each for about 2-3oz of liquid. Tiny plastic cup not even filled half the way up. And so much liquor you couldn't taste the flavors they were describing on menu. Our group had four different drinks and all the same. Clancy's Hamburgers - Really good and fresh burger! Had the Clancy Burger and cheese fries. Recommend! Licks Ice Cream - Had the candied pecan ice cream and it was delicious and cheap! $3.50 for the cup. Gaucho's Fire - So good! Brazilian steak sandwich was delicious! Also tried the Brazilian cheese bread and good. read more
I got to go to the new Bottleworks today. The Garage reminded me of a small Time Out Market (i've been to the one in Lisbon and Chicago). I can't wait until they get more restaurants and shops in it. All of the food we had was delicious. Especially the margaritas (We tried the lobster roll, Korean barbecue taco, spicy shrimp taco, guacamole, and sweet sweet potato fries with sour cream and I some kind of cheese and sauce. Sorry I did not get the names of the two restaurants. One was the lobster/fish market and the other was mostly individual tacos.) We checked out the Living Room which has movies. You can eat in the lounge area (not sure about a restaurant) or while watching the movie. Our last stop was in the hotel. It is absolutely gorgeous. IPS people I love how they left quite a bit of the old building as part of the new. As soon as you can, run to visit This fantastic addition to read more
5 years ago
This review is for the street parking in the district next to the hotel. First and most importantly is my disdain for the people who decided to put the lamp post basses in the space where your car is! Only by sheer luck and the parking sensors on my car did I not cause damage to my property. The post bases are low enough to not be seen by the driver but high enough to cause sever damage. Two feet into the curb of the sidewalk and they wouldn't be an issue. Second are the brand new parking payment kiosks that don't accept "tap to pay"!?! Are we actually living in 2021 or did I just dream that? read more
4 years ago
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This place exceeded expectations: great atmosphere & restaurant variety in the heart of Mass Ave. We'll definitely be back! read more
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