First time at this venue. Came to listen to our friend Brett Denney play. He was awesome, by the…read moreway! Great cocktails! A little pricey, kept me from drinking too many--which was a good thing. Ordered the smoked old fashioned. Always a great presentation although the smoke caught my throat off guard, and nearly hacked up a lung. Service was great! Never had to want for anything, someone always visited the table. We ordered the jalapeno mac and cheese bites--those were my favorite! And since I'm a truffle fan--I ordered the ham and truffle sliders. But this was the only thing I didn't enjoy. A toasted ham sandwich with garlic aoli, and a very sweet jam. The flavors did not go together at all! But despite that, we had a wonderful time with our friends and I would definitely recommend going!

Great place if you're looking to relax with a drink. There are a few comfy booths to unwind, and…read moreyou're in great hands with their servers. If you don't feel like drinking, they have mocktails as well, and a wide variety of snacks and appetizers. As a bonus, they have tons of parking across the street + the place is open until midnight in the middle of the week and until 2 AM on weekends. Totally worth a visit.

Another wonderful night at the Broken Barrel. This is one of Carmel's hidden gems. Attached to…read moreWolfie's, but a 21 and over space only . The ambiance is a quiet, private, speakeasy like environment. The only tv in restaurant shows black and white movies exclusively. Your choice- bar height tables or comfy leather chairs and loveseats with shorter tables. The service is impeccable. The bourbon and whiskey selection is top tier. The food is delicious with a large variety. Prices are very reasonable. Truly one of my favorite restaurants.

The drinks, food, and service were all great! Great first date location! Start with a drink, if it…read moregoes well, move to the attached restaurant!

We had a great experience at this restaurant! The service was very friendly and attentive; the food…read moreand drinks were excellent. The charcuterie was very tasty and the Mediterranean chicken Pinsa flatbread was delicious. The Pinsa was somehow light, crispy, and chewy all at once - we loved it. I recommend asking for the fig jam to go with the charcuterie if it is not brought to the table (ours wasn't so I asked and received a very addictive fig jam and stone ground mustard). The old fashioned was perfectly crafted with a large square, clear ice block, Marasca cherry, and fresh orange zest. Now that they have a full kitchen, they will be bringing entree options to the menu so we look forward to going back to try. The large garage doors were up and the outdoor seating was packed. There was a band setting up outside but we didn't stay long enough to hear them play. Overall, such an enjoyable experience.

This is the NEW 305 wine garage. As much as we loved the old 305 the new 305 is so much fun. The…read morenew owners have elevated the place and created a new menu. Also you can get mixed drinks now! We shared a salad and it was on point. The only thing I'd like to see is cloth napkins or at least cloth for the wine chiller to sit on. As the ice melted water covers the table. But that is a minor thing. Go check it out it's a great experience!

A wine tree?! Why, yes please! I walked in to this delightful spot already feeling good, and left…read morefeeling even better. The vibe is shocking for Westfield. It felt like we'd been transported to Europe! The staff were so knowledgeable and very happy to help us. They change their wine tree flights monthly so that means I can go back. I ordered the red wine flight. I regret only that I couldn't afford to also get the white wine flight. And the old world flight. And the new world flight. 2026 goals has just been discovered...

The classes are great and highly recommended. They have a great selection of wines, which you can…read morebuy a flight, glass, or bottle. Parking can be a little hard depending on the time of day.

SNUG is a charming and lively pub that much lives up to its reputation for being well, snug! We…read moredon't mind because everyone was in good cheer and we got to enjoy live Irish music. The potato leek hand pie was delicious and so were the Che Chori veggie Shepard's Pie Empanadas. We of course had to try as many of the Irish specialty drinks including the SNUG Butter Beer with SHANKEYS WHIP, Ginger Beer and Vanilla Cream. We had never tried Shankey's before but immediately picked up a bottle at Total Wine with If you LOVE Ginger Beer definitely try the Irish Mule S9. We also enjoyed the BELFAST COFFEE made with Pangur Potin, Shuv Cold Brew, Simple, Vanilla Cream and Cardamon. Snug Whiskey Fest is coming! May 15-17, 2026. Exclusive Tastings, TWO Brand Expo events, Festival Bottle Releases. Snug Whiskey Fest is Brand Storytelling, One Drop at a Time.

Popped into Snug to grab a cheeky drink before dinner. Snug is the perfect place to pop into and…read morefind a drink -- the door is open. (Literally. They had the door open, which was letting in the fresh almost-spring air.) Drinks are pretty much all they have at Snug, to be honest. Don't visit thinking you're going to find a meal, because they don't have a lot of food beyond locally made hand pies and empanadas, a grazing board, and something called Snug Nuts. (Which brings to mind certain ... images.) I didn't get any food, just a Road & Coke, which is a whiskey with a Coke and lime, similar to a Cuba libre, although a Cuba uses rum. It was delicious, but a little light on the booze. It was only $5 and change, though, so it's kind of like what do you expect, really. It was a nice drink to sip slowly while I sat in the small, cozy bar. Speaking of bar aesthetics: Snug lives up to its name. It's tiny and dark but inviting. It feels like stepping into a hug. A hug that can also provide you with copious amounts of Irish whiskey, which sounds like the best kind of hug, to me.

We had a wonderful experience tonight at Q's Wine Bar. I found this place on TikTok and immediately…read moreknew I had to take my book club here. It was a Sunday night in Carmel so it was not busy at all, highly recommend coming during that day and time if you don't want it to be busy. The atmosphere was super quaint and clean. We sat in a little nook since we had a big group and the service was great! Our server Sarah took so much time and care to explain everything to us and give us her recommendations, even told us that she hopes we had a great time and that we come back! The food was absolutely amazing. I got the bolognese and as someone who is a big fan of bolognese (the one at Mama Carollas is my unbeatable favorite), this was top notch! My friends also got food that I was able to get a taste of. Their bread, lobster dip, prosciutto and fig flatbread, and lava cake were all delicious! I have no doubt that everything on the menu is amazing. The bill was a bit expensive, $53 for 3 wine samples, my bolognese, and a 20% tip, but overall not bad for the experience I had. If I were to give one suggestion I'd say I would love for there to be a wider variety of wines. There were only 1-2 sweet wines, which are my favorite, so I wish there were more of those. Having a fruit flavored wine would also be nice, like blueberry or blackberry. Overall, highly recommend!!

Finally! Carmel has a wine bar with a self-serve wine wall. I experienced this type of wine bar on…read morea trip in a different state, and I really enjoyed it. It's a fun way to try multiple varieties of wine or bottles that you've never had before. How it works is you receive a card that is connected to your credit card. Then you grab a glass (stemmed or no stem), put the card in a slot with the type of wine you want to try (bubbly, white, rose, red), and place the wine glass under the dispenser. Then you press a button over the specific bottle of wine you want to try, with the amount you want dispensed (just a taste at around 2 ounces, half a glass or a full glass), and then you take your wine to one of the tables or comfy couches and enjoy. Want more of the same or a different kind of wine? Just walk up to the wall and choose your wine. Repeat until you're satisfied and/or feel nothing anymore. When you're done, you just walk up to the counter and close out. One thing to note is that you need to make sure your wine glass is under the dispenser before you press the button. The wine comes out fast! If your glass is not under the dispenser first, you are liable to make a mess like I did, with wine splattering around and down your glass. Luckily, you will not be left alone to figure things out yourself. The owner herself, Quynh, was there to greet us and explained how to do this wall-o-wine thing at the beginning. But after a glass or two of wine, my reflexes were not what they should be, and I would sometimes forget to place my glass under the dispenser first. Doh! No worries -- they have people to come by and clean up after your wino self. They have a menu of food and desserts, but I was just there to relax with some wine. This is a great place to relax with wine! There are seating arrangements with comfy couches, regular tables, and even outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

I'm currently staying at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, which holds in its lobby the Rye Bar…read more I came this evening post a training and was so impressed with the selection and prices. While the menu looked great, I was able to order a custom old-fashioned with Buffalo Trace KY bourbon, black walnut bitters, demerara syrup, and Luxardo cherries, and it was perfect. The bartender was not only skilled but also fun to chat with, which made the experience even better. The aesthetic here is modern, chic, and clean, and the service matches the vibe - professional, welcoming, and attentive. This is definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to during my stay. Whether you're a guest at the hotel or just nearby, Rye Bar is absolutely worth a visit!

Stopped in the Rye Bar for a night cap and although the bar was stacked, Dennis the bartender was…read moreone funny and knowledgeable dude. He spoke my level Japanese which is almost zero but was a fun character and excellent bar Our group consisted of individuals with a taste of good bourbon and the Rye Bar's inventory included some tasty and exceptional examples. The concern now is the Coach will on the trail to find the ones we tried and make them part of his impressive collection. The bar is located on the lobby level of the Marriott Downtown Indianapolis and was very busy but the bartenders did a fantastic job at filling the orders. The Rye Bar is rated as a highly recommended bar to quench your thirst.

Our Indy Wine group met at The Broken Barrel for drinks and conversation, and we had a blast! The…read moreBroken Barrel -Geist is on the second floor of Wolfie's Grill - Geist, and it is a very luxurious lounge with a deck that overlooks the Geist Reservoir. The ambiance is beautiful and nice, and the bartenders are very skilled in making cocktails. The cocktail menu is very impressive, and their selection of whiskey is phenomenal. I ordered an old fashioned with bullit rye whiskey, and it was terrific. We could also order food from Wolfie's Grill, so I ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza. It was a wonderful pizza. The highlight of our experience was hanging out on the deck watching the view of the Geist Reservoir on a beautiful day. The Broken Barrel -Geist is a wonderful lounge to have a drink and food and enjoy the scenery of the Geist Reservoir. It is the perfect hang out spot in Geist. Everyone should come check it out!

Great for a nightcap on the upstairs patio! Had wonderful service, a delicious drink, and great…read moreviews. If the weather is below 70, bring a sweater and enjoy!!