Thursday Special is half price cocktails!…read more Chelsea provides great service. A cute patio. Comfortable and chic interior.

New Chef. New Menu. New Concept. Time to update. We went to Up Cellar last night after an…read moreexhausting couple of days. We had a spectacular dinner at the hands of the new chef, Nicholas Murray. His concept is that starters and salads are meant to be shared. With the proteins, maybe not, although each was ample and could have been shared. We started with the Ahi Tuna Toast, Ahi Tuna on toast with heirloom tomatoes and fennel on a piece of sourdough toast. That was an excellent start to our dinner. Our other starter was a Stracciatella, orange supreme, candied pistachios, basil and olive oil panino. This, we thought, was an outstanding dish. Neither filled us so that we could not go on. We then moved to a caprese salad - unlike any caprese we had ever had. Again, heirloom tomatoes, pieces of mozzarella, pangrattato (a traditional Italian condiment made from breadcrumbs toasted in olive oil with garlic and herbs) basil and mixture of balsamic and soy. So delicious. From here, my spouse and I diverged. She ordered the half chicken. Chef Thomas Keller (famous for The French Laundry) believes that a properly roasted bird is a definitive benchmark for professional capability. The reason is because there is no place to hide. Achieving crispy golden skin with completely succulent, non-dry meat requires precise control over heat and timing. Chicken easily dries out and turns bland. My spouse's chicken WAS PERFECT! The skin was crispy but the meat was succulent, even the breast! Clearly, Chef Nick has mastered this deceptively simple dish. It was likely the best chicken we have had in a restaurant (or home). I ordered the trout (a butterflied rainbow trout) served over a white bean puree, butter beans and with an optional salsa verde. I opted against the salsa verde because the trout did not need it. Finally, a word about the desserts. I ordered something called "Liquid Nutella" served with a hazelnut crisp and an in-house vanilla gelato. Oh my. This dish was decadent and resembled most a molten lava chocolate cake. I am not ashamed to say that except for tastes I graciously gave my spouse, I at the whole thing! Chef Nick also urged that we try his key lime pie. We did, but given my predilection to hazelnuts and chocolate, the Liquid Nutella was my winner. Chef Nick has spent the last 20 or so years away from Indianapolis and its environs honing his skills at Beaker & Gray in Miami and Eleven Madison Park in NYC among other places. We are glad he has decided to come back home.

We went on a Sunday for their all day happy hour as stated on their website. When we were seated…read morethe Happy Hour menu said it was from 4-5pm and 8-9pm. Online it says happy hour is all day Sunday and Monday-Saturday from 8-9pm. When we asked our waitress about it she said the website must be incorrect, even though it was listed on the Pizza and Libations website as all day happy hour on Sunday's. We ordered mozzarella sticks and a Spritz. I also ordered 2 beer samples to try before committing to a full sized beer pour. The spritz tasted watered down and had little to no flavor. Our mozzarella sticks came out in about 15 minutes. We received our mozzarella sticks before our drinks from the bar. After receiving our appetizer, we were still waiting on our drinks we ordered and had been waiting more than 30 minutes. There were multiple tables around us checking on their drinks and food because the wait was so long even though the restaurant wasn't even halfway full. There were only about 6 people sitting at the bar. Our mozzarella sticks were fresh and the hot honey drizzle was a good addition! They were pretty thick mozzarella sticks but reminded me of a higher end Arby's mozzarella stick. We ended up getting our check after my husband finally got his drink more than 30 minutes after ordering it. All in all, service was slow and the menus were not updated with correct pricing or specials. One menu stated a Coors Light was $6 while another said it was $7. Maybe it was an off night for them. The pizza looked very good and I would like to go back to give it another shot.

I made reservations for Saturday night. We walked in and were shoulder to shoulder with other…read morepeople waiting to be checked in. There were two girls working the door. You could see agitation on the other's faces. We were finally checked in and had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. Our server came over and took our drink orders, I ordered the Hi Lo and my husband got the Italian mule. Our drinks arrived at our table 10 minutes later. My husband's mule was super sweet and hard to drink. My Hi Lo was awful, I couldn't even force it down! We ordered an appetizer that I forgot the name of, it had cheese and tomatoes with small garlic toasts. It was good, but 6 small pieces of toast, one that had a hole in it, didn't do much. This app definitely needs a few more toast pieces to make it worthwhile. We ordered pizzas for dinner, one margarita and one suprema. They were good, but waiting over an hour for pizza is absurd! Service was terrible and so slow! The restaurant was not full by any means, yet service was at a snails pace. We decided to order dessert, so we got the tiramisu. It was good, but definitely made in a factory and cut into pieces when ordered.

I was in town for a convention and staying at an AirBnB nearby. A couple nights we didn't want to…read morego out, so we went to the vault. It is a modest size bar. You enter through a speakeasy type door. I'm not a huge fan of these but it is fine. Inside there is a decent sized bar and a mixture of different table sizes. When our group went in person the service was just horrible. The saving grace was that the food was outstanding. Another night I just did pickup. Again the food (wings and fries) was outstanding. The food was ready a little bit after the projected time, but not egregiously so. So overall great food, decent atmosphere, but the service could be better. This seems to be a consistent complaint across reviews, so hopefully the managers/owners are paying attention and can improve things.

It's a bar. I thought it was something different or special. It's just a bar. No better. No worse…read more We were told on entry that they were busy and service would be slow. So... we left. Didn't look crazy busy. But that's what the lady said.

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.

The Exchange in Indianapolis is one of my all time favorite venues. I recently attended the Circle…read moreCity Social hosted by our service partner, Levy, and it was an unforgettable experience. The drinks were simply outstanding especially the Mezcal Old-Fashioned, which had an incredible smoky twist that absolutely fell in love with. Each sip was a delight. The venue itself is gorgeous, with exposed brick and warm wood accents that create a cozy yet stylish atmosphere. From the main floor to the second level, it's the perfect spot to relax, enjoy drinks, and socialize all while taking in great views of the city.

This was our second visit to the exchange. Friendly service, great atmosphere and a really…read moreuplifting vibe. Drinks are fantastic and soured of service is incredible. We will always take out of town visitors.

Visited the 1933 before a recent Bruno Mars concert. Luckily we decided to get there around 4:30…read moreas it got busy fast with both concert goers and dinner guest coming upstaris for a drink. We liked the dark wood ambience and the service was excellent. The one server was handing the entire place and she was great. Drinks and food were both good and we would recommend 1933 as a good place to have a drink in Indy.

Several floors above the legendary Saint Elmo Steakhouse, sits 1933 Lounge…read more Here, spaced out between several cozy rooms, equipped with small group seating arrangements, you will find a speakeasy themed cocktail lounge with small plate food also available, and a selection of exquisite period, vintage, and modern cocktails. The period atmosphere and ambience is absolutely intoxicating. This is a perfect starting place for pre-dinner cocktails, leading up to a fine dining experience at Saint Elmo's Steakhouse. The service was superb, friendly with plenty of recommendations on what to try. This venue gets my highest recommendation, and I very much look forward to a return visit, and hopefully to introduce some of my closest friends to this incredible experience.

Johnson County's first active distillery since the civil war, it is located in the heart of…read moredowntown Franklin. Its owner is also the head distiller. They make everything in house and their cocktails are absolutely delicious! They are open Wednesday-Friday 3pm-9pm and Saturday 12pm-7pm. They have a small tasting room in town but it is nice and cozy with bar seating and comfy chairs to sit on! You can also see a bit of their production facilities.

Overall, extremely impressed by the quality of the drinks and the service we received. The space…read moreitself has an upscale, stylish vibe without being overly pretentious. Gordon the first bar tender who waited on us was personable and accommodating . I am a Gin girl, so I was excited to see so many gin cocktails on the menu. The first gin cocktail I got was not only delicious but also very beautiful. The second cocktail I ordered was a classic French 75. Both of my drinks were fantastic. .If I lived on the southside I would definitely frequent this place more often.

The fact that this place doesn't have 4.8+ stars is criminal. Best bar in Indy, best drinks in…read moreIndy, and likely one of the best speakeasies you'll find in this country! True speakeasy in the sense that it's very hidden, ceilings are low with seating arrangements close together to encourage conversation. Not to mention, the patrons there are so willing to befriend you! Favorite drinks: espresso martini, bad haiku, old fashioned Best espresso martini and old fashioned in Indy!

Had a girls night here and grabbed a drink. The drinks were interesting, but a little too strange…read morefor my taste. I know they change their drinks seasonally so I will be back again to try something new. Also the bartender's friends walked in soon after we got there and he didn't seem to care about us anymore, it felt like we were not important. We didn't need much, but it's nice if they remember to grab water or ask how the drinks are.

Hotel Tango quickly became one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel like settling…read morein for a while. The space is incredibly cozy with comfy seating, exposed brick, warm wood accents, and plenty of board games to keep everyone entertained. It has that perfect mix of cocktail lounge and "come hang out for a few hours" vibe. What really stood out was the service. Nate took the time to ask what flavors I enjoy (and don't enjoy) before crafting a cocktail that fit my tastes perfectly. Every drink we tried was unique, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious--even though I couldn't tell you the names all these years later! If you're coming with friends, grab a game and make an afternoon of it. If you're flying solo, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation. It felt like the kind of place where people are genuinely happy to welcome someone new into the group. Between the cozy atmosphere, incredible cocktails, and welcoming people, Hotel Tango is the kind of place that makes you want to melt into the couch and stay for one more round.

Great drinks and great staff! Such a welcoming environment with fun events like music bingo and…read moretrivia! Absolutely love Val, Cole, and Em! They are THE BEST!

Oh, there were several reasons we were raving about our experience at this cozy Greenwood bar. A…read morefew of them being... 1.) the atmosphere. This bar screams "crawl inside me, throw off your coat and stay awhile". The low lighting, exposed brick, local clientele and fun menu top it all off. 2.) For my fellow smokey cocktail drinkers: I recommend the Mexican Sunrise with grapefruit juice, Mezcal and a kick off spice. Note: they also have a decent selection of bourbons and local beer on tap and by the can. 3.) I can't stop thinking about the homemade ricotta bacon jam with sliced baguette. All thoughts of eating healthy were swept aside when this dish rolled out. "Healthy who?" 4.) I'm always advocating that beets could use more representation on menus (besides in salads...). If you're a fellow beet advocate, I'd give the pickled beets with whipped goat cheese and sliced almonds a try. 5.) Order the root veggies with browned butter and chimichurri - you can thank me later. 6.) The fact that Bar Rev is tucked in the back of Revery gives it this mysterious, secret club kind of vibe. Good news is, they allow newbies from Indy access ;) 7.) As for the classic question of parking. Easy peasy. You can find it in their private lot behind the bar or across the street in the bank lot during off hours.

This used to be our go to spot after the little league baseball games, tonight was a…read moredisappointment. WWE on the TV with the bartender more interested in WWE than serving her diners. When we sat down the gentlemen next to us was cashing out and said " That's why I'm not ordering a second one" and pointed to the tv. We asked for the Cubs game to be played, common for us when we visit with the "W" flying in the window but apparently tonight they don't carry it. That happens. It's hard to have every package to play every game. We could not listen to the screeching of the drama on the tv. I have never watched a game there and listened to it, there has always been background music playing. The atmosphere was a turn off for dinner. We cancelled our order. We will call before we come back.