Had a great time at a special event hosted at Tinker House Events. The bottom floor had an open…read morespace for gathering, a bar space, and a patio then the dinner took place upstairs. It easily fit over 200 people and the bar was a really interesting look. The staff was incredible as well!!

Back in 2023, I attended a lively event hosted at Tinker House Events in the heart of downtown…read moreIndy. It was one of the most memorable Pride events I've been to presented by Indy Pride due to the unique venue and atmosphere. This past Wednesday, I had another opportunity to visit Tinker House for a Sound Bath presented by BFF Indy. It was a very different experience as the intention was a more meditative one opposed to a party with a DJ the last time I was there. It was still daylight when I arrived and mostly empty which made it convenient and ideal to explore the bridal suite and take pictures of the venue without any obstructions. The Sound Bath was held on the dance floor with lots of natural light surrounding us. I love the idea of the Sound Bath in this fun space. Although, I've had them in the past at a yoga studio which was MUCH quieter. My constructive criticism is that there is too much noise coming from the traffic outside (especially because this was at 5pm during rush hour) even on the second story of the building to relax and get the full benefits of a Sound Bath. There were no blankets, pillows or yoga mats either which isn't necessarily the responsibility of Tinker House but still something to be noted for future events. BFF Indy should have given attendees a heads up to bring their own supplies because sitting on a hard wood floor where people dance and walk on with shoes that have just been outside downtown is rather off putting and took away from the overall experience. The facilitator did an amazing job all things considered. I will go back for events in the future just not if they are supposed to be relaxing. Tinker House is ideal for social gatherings like weddings and parties. The decor is aesthetically appealing and very well thought out. There is a ambient bar/lounge on the first floor in addition to the one upstairs. There is limited parking in front of the building and a coffee shop next door.

Went to the Chicken & Beer Festival at Monon 30 and it was the first time in the space. Everything…read moreis brightly decorated with lots of outdoor seating and is a nice space for a smaller, ticketed event. The parking is kind of iffy - there's a gravel lot next to it and it could use a little upkeep. I was slightly scared there would be a nail or something that would put a hole in my tire, but everything turned out fine. I didn't know this space was here and am curious what else they might have here so I'd definitely come back to another event.

An urban oasis in the middle of the city. Monon 30 is an initiative to revitalize the neighborhood…read moresurrounding the Monon Trail and E. 30th St. There are plans for a community hub, housing, and a grocery store. Admittedly, the area is somewhat dilapdated with old industrial buildings, but they are starting off on the right foot with The Cradle. The Cradle at Monon 30 is meant to be an art/culture and culinary hub. They used the industrial backdrop and turned it on its head. They used cargo containers to build a performance stage and food booths. The venue is made more inviting by using bright colors and live plants. There are canopys and umbrellas for shade, and toward the back there is a game area. Several food vendors are usually on-site, and they just received a license to serve cocktails in addition to beer and wine. For the last few weekends, there have been live music of different genres. There are some seating in front of the stage, but really you can enjoy the sounds from anywhere. You are welcomed to take a seat or meander around the venue as you see fit. Monon 30 is such an unexpected place in a neighborhood you are probably not accustomed to. Don't let the zip code deter you and check it out yourself. The Cradle is just a first step, and I am curious to see how the rest of Monon 30 unfolds.

Refinery46 was a great meeting space to host my board meeting!! We used the downstairs meeting…read moreroom. Addison was so helpful during my tour & the day of my meeting. He set everything up for me, and their tear-down instructions were very informational. Definitely recommend Refinery46's work space!

Happy #ThankYouThursday Yelp friends! If you've ever been curious about the nicely redone building…read moreslightly off of 46th Street and Keystone, this is it. It's a co-working space for driven local businesses, many of them being home services businesses. The owner of the space also owns Homesense Heating & Cooling (also loved on Yelp) and is an incredible person. He also lets The District Church use the space on Sundays. I love how multi-purpose and helpful the space is. Black Circle Brewing and Elena Ruz Cuban Cuisine are also located in the building, but on the back of the co-working space. CO-WORKING SPACE: The co-working space is nice and recently renovated. They offer 24/7 access, a complimentary mailbox, local coffee, networking events, business improvement seminars, conference rooms, and secure shipping/receiving for members of the space. You can rent anything from a local to a small or large office, to an entire floor. Their different packages are on their website! EVENT SPACE: The great space is also open to non-members to rent as well. We had a cocktail and painting class event here and loved using the multiple spaces. We had the cocktail class and catering set up in the beautiful kitchen, and used the multi-purpose room for the painting class. The owner Brian was super nice and helped us set up a few extra tables. They also have their different event space prices on their website too. The owner is so awesome, so this is definitely a place I love to support! They also do so much good for local businesses and the community, so def. check it out if you're looking for a space!

I had no idea this building was in the city until I attended a Candlelight Concert here. Parking…read morewas convenient (and FREE) There is a lot in front of the entrance, which for a larger event, might fill up quickly, but street parking is also available. I have attended a Candlelight Concert in the past at a different location and what a stunning space THIS was. The ambience was everything! The musicians were fabulous! And just when we thought the evening was over, the musicians offered to play one last tribute to Drake. What a wonderful evening it was at this beautiful historic building!

We had been looking forward to checking out this building and were anxious to go when we got…read moreinvited to a wedding/reception there recently. I was surprised at how near it was to downtown Indy. The church portion of the building is beautiful with stained glass windows all around the sanctuary and a huge pipe organ on the front of the chancel. There is also a balcony surrounding the main floor seats. There is a beautiful bricked area outside for cocktails and appetizers to be served. The dining area is also huge and beautiful with two levels of serving. The contracted catering service did a very nice job. The parking lot is fairly small but there is available street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Very nice place.

I had some fantastic NA (MockTails) beverages here, best in The city! The flavors are delicious!read more

This is a much overdue review. I would say 8th Day is one of my third spaces. A place where you…read morefind community, a safe space. On top of that level of welcoming energy- the creative and thoughtful seasonal cocktail and mocktail Menus are consistently hitting it out of the park with something for everyone. I love a unique drink with ingredients that surprise you and that's something I always find here. The spirits they distill are top tier and made with the same thoughtfulness that goes into their menu planning. They host a variety of great events- flower workshops, trivia, movie nights, etc and bring in great food trucks regularly or allow you to bring in or have food delivered.

This hotel is probably the coolest hotel I've ever stayed in. The decor was amazing! The whole…read morething is a former CocaCola bottling plant. It is great! Right across the street there's a food hall called the garage. Everything you could want to eat, right there and done well! Also, the room was huge. I wasn't expecting it! The shower was great and the brand that they use for shampoo and conditioner and body wash smelled awesome! The service was really good and it has a restaurant and coffee shop built right in! If you are looking for a nice getaway in Indy, come here. I will definitely be back. I don't want to stay anywhere else.

I can understand why this hotel has been awarded a Michelin star and was ranked the best boutique…read morehotel in the country! The rooms were clean and spacious. The location could not be better, there are ample restaurants, stores, bars, and things to do within walking distance. There are also may amenities at the hotel, including a pool table, a bar, a gym, valet, and in room dining. The breakfast burger from room service was absolutely incredible. The only reason I did not give 5 starts because there is no bellhop service so we had to unload/load our luggage and haul it to and from our room on our own.

I was pleasantly surprised on my first visit! They had their sippin' Santa popup with super cute…read moretiki drinks. Very cutely decorated! (This was several weeks ago so not sure it's still up or not!) The food! They have an AMAZING happy hour deal, 2 small bites for $15. EVERYTHING was delicious. Definitely get the basque cheesecake and the setas! I will definitely be back to try more items.

Love the atmosphere (you feel like a showgirl) and LOVE the Papas Fritas -- waffle fries smothered…read morein freshly heated cheese is literally worth the trip alone. I dream often of these tapas. The fried halloumi is also mouth watering - the chef knows what they are doing. Great happy hour deals - be sure to check out the options! Tapas are $8 or 2 for $15 3pm-6pm. If I have not convinced you to visit, another thing I love about this place is that they have been known to play Twilight on their screen.

Anniversary dinner @tinkerstreetindy tonight! I've been wanting to go here forever and we finally…read moremade it happen! Started with the cauliflower steak- curry with saffron rice with potatoes and a pomegranate molasses along with the brightness of cilantro and mint. This is listed as a large plate, but we chose it as our starter. Hubs had the pork belly and by how quickly it disappeared, he definitely enjoyed it! I was torn on what to choose, but ended up with the shrimp étouffée and so glad I did! The sauce was divine and the apple chutney added a surprisingly wonderful addition. Dessert? Of course! Banana pudding for the hubs and I had the apple cider whoopie pie. This thing was giant! I tasted the banana pudding and it was good. I might have stolen some whip cream to taste with the whoopie pie and honestly- five five stars.

What a terrific, tiny gem of a restaurant! A little shack that's been upscaled into fantastic,…read moreadults-only fine dining -- I learned that it's 21+because they start every meal with complimentary bubbly. I was charmed. The service was absolutely top-notch -- our water glasses were never empty, and our servers were happy to discuss the menu at length, answering all of our questions. Our servers were friendly and sociable, making the meal even cozier. They had a huge wine list -- alas, I can no longer drink wine; they had a small but elegant specialty cocktail list, and, to my delight, they had a list of delicious non-alcoholic "mocktails" (which one could choose to add spirits to, if desired). I had the "Primrose", with guava juice, lime, sparkling water and rose water -- it was superb! Refreshing, light, slightly tart... exactly what I wanted. They feature a different soup every night -- always vegan. (I'm trying to switch to a plant-based diet.) The soup was a punch in the tastebuds: jerk-spiced apple and pear bisque. It tasted roasty, spicy (but not too spicy), sweet and tart... like the end of winter, and the beginning of spring. I'm now going to spend countless hours in my kitchen trying to recreate it. My entree was a curried cauliflower steak, with tiny potatoes, delicious crispy pickled chickpeas, and a delicate saffron rice that I could *really* taste the saffron in. Nutty, richly savory, and deeply satisfying, I did not envy His Goatness's pork belly, nor my dad-in-law's shrimp etouffee. I did have a bite of His Goatness's peanut parfait, which, while vegan, tasted like a Reese peanut butter cup (but perfectly sweetened, instead of over-sweet). The merengue on the top was delicately toasted with a torch. I also had some of dad's sorbet, which was amazing -- like fresh fruit! Last night's sorbet was kiwi and guava, which is making my mouth water just thinking about it. I left stuffed, but feeling good, and truly satisfied. I'll come back for special occasions!

I love Guggman and I'm happy that this place is so close!…read more Great selection of beers on tap and a decent selection of food to grab. This place also has different events during the week! We will be back to try trivia on Tuesdays! Service was also friendly and quick!

The beer is always fantastic as well as the staff. Travis is usually the guy behind the bar and…read morehe's the nicest! My favorite snack is the pretzels best in the area and the dips are perfect pairings for any beer! They do have a smaller menu than the main location but all great choices. If you like stouts, you will always find one on the menu. This location doesn't have all the beer as the main location but they always have a great selection. Their seasonal beer is a must, they usually have a few to pick from. It's a great neighborhood spot to check out. They also have street parking and usually easy to find around the area.