The Vogue will always hold a special place in my heart. My first concert at this venue was a doozy…read morefor me: Aimee Mann! She was being her funny and skinny and calm self, playing some of her songs from her Lost in Space album, which, at this point, is like an appendage of my body in musical form. Her album is a part of me. The Vogue is a small venue, but not extremely so. There is balcony seating, and a bar in the balcony, but you need to pay extra for this area. General admission is downstairs, and it's standing-room only. I know on the website it says that a general admission ticket grants you access to the upstairs, but when I went up there, I was immediately told that the tables were for people who paid extra. I considered paying the extra however-much-it-costs so I could sit down, but I decided to thug it out and found a corner downstairs, on the side by the stairs, to post up. Even though I was standing to the side, I still had a great view! I've seen Aimee Mann in concert one other time (she played at Royce Hall in Los Angeles with Rufus Wainwright, a long time ago), but I had never been this close to her. It was an amazing experience. There's a big bar downstairs, and they were super quick to get me my plastic cup of Moscow mule. FYI: This is not the place to get wine! They have a couple of cans of wine, but nothing in a bottle. They mostly have beer and mixed drinks. Before the concert, I was looking at all of the photos lining the walls of the bands and musicians who have played at The Vogue. It's impressive! This music venue has a long history. Lots of people have played at this humble place in Broad Ripple, which is pretty cool.

My friend and I came here for the Jesse McCartney concert and had a blast…read more The room is spacious but there are no seats at the lower level. It's all standing so you can feel like a can of sardines. They were offering upgrades to the second floor which we happily took. The upstairs is very spacious and has a bar so you don't have to go back downstairs into the crowd. I do like how there is a bar to sit your drinks at the railing so you can sit and have a more relaxed time. I will happily come back to the Vogue

The majority of shows I have been to was at The Vogue, but Turntable is also a good sister venue…read more It's meant to be a smaller venue for emerging artists or more intimate shows. During the night of my visit I saw a solo artist with a small band. The sound quality was quite good with very little feedback. I enjoyed sitting at the cabaret style tables toward the back. I also attended the annual bourbon tasting at Turntable. In addition to concerts and shows, they can host some special events as well. The space is not big so don't expect to cramp too many people in there. The Vogue is an iconic venue in Indy but Turntable has its merits also. The vibe is definitely different and I enjoyed seeing a more chill show in there. They have multiple events every week so keep an eye out on their calendar.

Turntable is kind of an ideal size for seeing a show, with a capacity of up to 400 (depending on…read morewhether there is seating) and a pretty good sound setup. But I do want to add a couple caveats to that (and out myself as a cranky old man). We saw a sold-out show here recently and found it to be just too damn crowded for the allotted space, which limited our enjoyment of the music and also made me think it's not terribly safe. We did end up finding an intimate spot by a garbage bin near the back where we could sort of see the stage and chit-chat with the drunkards who were also back there for easy access to the bar. And we were definitely happier there than we would have been near the stage, where everyone had to sacrifice elbow room and the option of a bathroom trip in favor of a better view. We would have been a little happier in the premium seating (which was sold out before I was able to book), but, lesson learned. I'd just rather be at a place where capacity is more limited but the setup is geared toward ensuring the audience has a little more comfort.

I've been going here since it opened over 10 years ago and I absolutely love this place! And euchre…read morenights on Wednesdays are soooo much fun!

Brick House hosts CCA Euchre league's on Wednesdays. My cousin and I play on the league. We enjoy…read morethe atmosphere. The staff is friendly and quick to take your order. They are attentive to ensure you are never thirsty. They have daily drink specials and variety of brew option. We enjoy their patio in the summer time. Bathrooms are always clean here. Parking is limited. Street parking is available for a fee or you can pay for parking in the old Kroger parking lot across the street. Broad Ripple definitely needs more parking options.

The Alley Cat has a rare combination of great bar food, stiff cocktails, beer on tap, and cheap…read moreprices. I'm sick of so many restaurant bars being corporate sellouts and charging an arm and a leg for crap food and weak drinks. Alley Cat is for the people! The burgers and wings are solid and taste freshly prepared. They also have high quality yet affordable steaks supplied by our local butcher, you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal. Even the greens in the salads are pristine. They can actually make some decent cocktails too, great place to grab a solid old fashioned or bloody mary without being completely robbed. They have a few different bar areas: a pub/dining area, then a sports bar vibe to the right, and of course the dive bar off the alleyway and pool tables. A place for everyone!

It has been a minute (cough*25 years*cough) since I've been to what locals call a "dive bar." Alley…read moreCat Lounge is considered by many to be that, and I won't disagree...but let me tell you it is not the dingy, drab bar that I had pictured. It was fresh, clean, cozy, and had excellent service. Although I didn't get any food, I did get a couple of cocktails and they were not only delicious, but were also SO cheap compared to bougie bars that I've frequented. Don't tell anyone else how good the Alley Cat Lounge is, though, so I can still have a seat. ;)

Stopped in on a Thursday night for the steak special. The deal is 10% off on the three choices for…read moresteak. Pricing was already reasonable and so the 10% was a small kicker. I had the 12oz ribeye which was on the thin side but overall was a good steak. I expected a grizzly steak with a good amount of fat but it was on the leaner side for a ribeye and the whole steak was edible. My sides were fries(crinkle cut) and salad (a blen of iceberg and green leaf along with other veggies and cheese). Served with Texas toast. Overall a good value meal! Worth stopping for. The atmosphere was ok. A little stale and preppie. I believe they have another bar area which is divided by a wall, I cannot comment on that if so. Where I sat was more of a diner atmosphere with alcohol. Service was good

Most of us Broad Ripple Neighborhood OG's remember the Alley Cat back in the day, hidden away in…read morethe alley around the corner from OPT's. It was dark, definitely a late night bar, and was normally the place to grab your last beer of the night before heading home! Now, it is near the Post Office on Carrollton and has been rechristened as a real restaurant and bar with really good food and all kinds of trouble in good whiskeys, Bourbons, Scotches and Irish whiskys! I was there for St. Patty's day and the drinks were cold the corn beef & cabbage authentic and filling, and the camaraderie as cheerful and rambunctious as you would expect! I highly recommend!

The food definitely matched the vibes. Burger was phenomenal and the Brussel sprouts . Highly…read morerecommend they Brussel sprouts, the cook them in this mustard sauce that's really really good. Service was really good also!

Flatwater Restaurant was just okay this time around. We ordered the pork tenderloin with mac and…read morecheese and the shrimp tacos. We both agreed the mac and cheese was the best part, really good. The rest of the food felt a bit bland. The tenderloin was filling, but the mayo and toppings didn't add much flavor. Even the waitress mentioned she prefers it with ketchup and cheese. We have been here before and remember it being much better, which made this visit a little disappointing. Service was solid. We had no wait at 7:30 on a Saturday, the food came out quickly, and our waitress was friendly and helpful. The ambiance is still a big plus here. The space looks great inside and out, and the location along the river is hard to beat. It was a little chilly when we went, but on a warm day sitting outside would be ideal, especially with live music.

We were this close to seeing De La Soul perform at Rock the Ruins, but were foiled by cancelled…read moreflights (theirs, not mine). Oh well. The Rock the Ruins people turned it all around, though, and spun the cancelled concert into a hip-hop DJ party! That is some quick thinking on their part. We stayed and ate Lou Malnati's pizza from the Lou stand, and got Ice cream at the BRICS table, and there were some other food trucks there, too. All of them take cards. We got the upgraded "silver" experience, which lets you park and enter through the premium entrance by the Nature Center. You also have access to a designated food and beverage tent, climate-controlled restrooms, and some exclusive food options. I'd definitely spring for this again if I attend another Rock the Ruins concert!

Enjoyed my first experience at Rock The Ruins. Initially I thought the logistics would be…read morechallenging, since Holliday Park is located in a mostly residential area. Turned out they have free parking available and it's only a short shuttle ride to the venue (it's also only a 10-12 minutes walk from the parking lot.) I arrived right before show time for a sold-out show. Most of the GA areas were already filled with lawn chairs. I didn't bother bringing a chair but found ledge seating at the back by the ruins. I was cool with this arrangement but it might be too far back for some. The sound was still good and I was able to roam around the food and bar areas. There are upgrades to get closer to the stage if you choose that route. Rock The Ruins has a fairly diverse lineup of genres. There is something from Classic Rock to Country and anything in between. I lucked out because I visited on an overcast night and the temperature was just right. It will be hotter if the sun was out, and there is not much shade to speak of. Do plan for that if you are visiting for a show.

Food and music are wonderful!!! I love live music…read more No smoke, and people who want to have fun-that's The Jazz Kitchen!

The Jazz Kitchen is an iconic world famous lounge known for world class music events and artists…read more Been her 32 years! I've been many times. Small but intimate, classy, casual and hip. One should catch a show here at least once if you live in the city or are passing thru. This is my first time having a meal. I ordered grilled chicken that comes with a side salad. Food was good, music was fantastic; parking... horrible. I can't give 5 stars due to the parking! The Jazz Kitchen has been here for decades. They need to work out some parking! Honestly, thats the only reason why I think twice about coming to a show here, only due to the parking. The service was Great! I love vibe, just hate the parking.

This place is a whole vibe from the live band to the cozy feel. It feels like you are hanging with…read morefriends in their garage with the band. The food is great but one of my meals was a but fishy it still was good. The drinks are awesome and our server, Emily, provided great service and with her personality made the evenkng even more enjoyable. Definitely a place to check out.

Tried this place as they were a stop during the St. Patty's day bar crawl. Now, by time we got here…read moresis was fairly toasted and starved. Haha. I had the gumbo and recalled it being yummy but again I was starving. Fast forward, I finished my nail appointment in ripple and had t eaten so I thought I give them a try. I got there early as the kitchen doesn't open until 5(not for sure if that's everyday). So I had a 15-20 minute wait which was totally okay with me. I asked my server which should I get: burger or wings and she suggested burger and I got the gumbo. The burger was underwhelming. Nothing special and the patty could have been a little thicker. I did appreciate the freshness of the burger salad. I like to cut my burgers. So I got up from my area and walked to the bar to ask for one. Didn't mind that at all but this is where I have a side eye. My server gets up and is like "I believe there are some back here" referring to their patio area. Proceeds to point in that direction and doesn't grab it for me. Smh. I remind her about the gumbo she apologizes and comes back out with it about 10 min or so later. The gumbo indeed was tasty. Has a nice kick that's not too much. However I could have used more meat. I had 4 quartered sausages only. The gumbo was my favorite and I'd return there for that. My rating is based on the spotty service. While she checked in on me, having me grab my Own knife after she got up did not sit well especially since at the time I was the only person there. And also the burger itself wasn't super filling.

Five stars for the wings! Before recently, I think the last time I had Brothers was maybe 2021. I…read moreordered what I would usually go with and wow. I was honestly a little shocked that the wings tasted exactly like I remembered...delicious! Boneless spicy garlic with ranch, and crack fries to share with whoever I am dining with. I typically sit at the bar when I dine, and I consistently receive good service. This evening was no different! Great service at the bar. I've always loved their extensive beer list, and got to sip one of my favorites which was a blood orange blonde by Four Day Ray. Brothers is still a great place for good drinks and bar food!

The Dj was so amazing!! He played Justin Bieber and Michale Jackson for me. He was so nice. My…read morefriends and I had the best time