I hadn't been to the red room in YEARS and YEARS but was invited to a 50th Birthday party here, which I didn't even realize was a thing. So apparently you can rent the facility prior to them opening at 10pm. So the party was from 6-10. You have access to the entire place and the outside area as well. You can also cater in your own food, so it's not like you have to use their contacts, but it does have to be catered, you can't bring in homemade food. You can also bring in a DJ. This particular party had a cash bar but you can make arrangements for it to be an open bar if you would like. The most exciting thing is you only have to have I think a $400 liquor minimum. Well if you have a decent crowd, I'm sure that's pretty easy. I also wasn't aware that they actually have a parking lot for your guests as well. read more

This place has always been hands down so much fun! The service has always been so great with the staff being so kind and attentive. The ambiance is fun and upbeat. I would highly recommended red room for a fun upbeat vibe and always kind staff. They also have a fun salsa night on Wednesdays. During the warmer temps of nights they also have an outside lighted patio! read more

The staff here was fabulous. They were very friendly and welcoming. We told them about our horrible experience at Rock Lobster and they gave us free shot and can koozies. Both the waitress and manager were outstanding. read more

Good place to go and listen to music and get drinks. They have specials on drinks and shots as well. We love it in the summer because of the rooftop it has as well. They always have different types of dance theme events as well. read more

I came here on part of a bar crawl over Halloweekend. This was definitely the best stop. They had a good space with a dance floor if you wanted to dance (which I always do), and an outdoor space for more relaxed conversation. There are multiple bars, so service is relatively quick. Overall, a cool location and good experience. read more

Husband & I have been regulars for 4 years now. We just came back from our 2nd New Year's party here, which was very well done. The owner, Chris, is usually there when we visit (which is usually on Saturday nights about once/3 months). The things I love: 1. The DIVERSE crowd. Husband & I have an obvious age difference and this is only one of 2 bars where we BOTH feel right at home. You'll see all ages here. You'll see a mix of white, black, and Latino, as well, which I especially appreciate as the DJ plays all sorts of dance music for all of us. The clothing is also diverse...husband and I prefer to dress up, but there are many in jeans & nice tops. 2. The DJ(s) play a great mix of music on Sat nights. Old school hip hop, newer hits, a few favorites from the 90s, etc. DJ does a good job of flow, too. 3. REAL CUPS. So many clubs use cheap plastic cups like from your college house party days & I can't stand that. Not this one. 4. Five bathrooms, not just two. 5. Parking--they have their own tiny lot. 6. Attentive staff 7. Drinks are affordable & not weak 8. Heaters outside on the balcony & rooftop patio for the smokers. 9. The decor, it's classy & upscale without being pretentious. Makes you feel welcome, whatever style you're wearing. 10. The bouncer at the front entry helps us ladies stay in the correct order for the bathroom & checks if it's open for us. Things I don't love: 1. Climbing those steps. Plenty of patio & rooftop for smokers, so they don't have to climb the steps all night. Just when you arrive & leave for the night. 2. The women's bathroom door right by the main entry. That door is heavy and the lock can be annoying. But there are other women's bathrooms there. 3. That hallway between the lounge room & dance room. People at the bar can sometimes block that area & make it tough for us to get through. read more

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After reading other reviews about racial profiling and over zealous bouncers, I can see why our evening ended on a bad note. We stopped by, had a couple drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere and the nice patio area. The evening was going smoothly until one of the bouncers very rudely told me to " move out of the way of the door". Keep in mind the door had been open all night, but I think it was a part of his closing duties to keep the door closed. The tone was extremely aggressive considering I was a calm, paying customer. I've never been spoken to so disrespectfully by a security guard before, so it was pretty jarring. My fiancé came to my rescue and told the guard to calm down and that we are moving. The guard began to argue and scream and both of us and advanced towards me aggressively! He began to argue back and forth with us from that point, which was totally unnecessary considering we left the doorway as instructed. Seemed like a power trip if you ask me. After we were kicked out, a very professional guard named Austin calmly explained what the closing procedures were and why we were asked to move out of the doorway. He then apologized profusely for the inconvenience. During the conversation the first rude security guard came BACK outside to yell at us some more! Is the staff not trained on how to handle these types of simple conversations? I found myself repeatedly trying to deescalate the situation and I'm not even an employee. At this point we spoke to a manager and he again apologized profusely for the behavior of his staff and treated us with the respect we asked for from the beginning. So if you stop by The Red Room on a Saturday night, you might end up being targeted by security. Not worth a second trip. read more

I've been coming to the Red Room off and on for years and now we've been to New Years Eve celebrations twice. We always have a great time. I have read the past comments about the staff, but all I can speak for is what I saw. The security appeared very engaged, but responsible. The bartending staff wasn't enthusiastically happy, but they did their job well. You aren't there to make friends with the staff though. I believe, as with most places, staying in small groups are best when around intoxication. read more

Red Room Indy - NYE 2021 - Dance Clubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If I ever go out again, this will be the spot I go to. I love the music, the people and the atmosphere all around. The manager is awesome and the workers all have great personality and the best customer service. read more

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The Red Room in Broadripple is a fun place. I went there in early June '21 and was able to enjoy a beautiful evening on the rooftop having a few drinks. There was a good crowd with great energy! The dance floor was crowded and lively. Good place for a date or friends. If you're hungry you should eat before you get there. I don't believe they serve food. read more

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I like the red room, it's a fun place, but the bouncers like their power trips. I was smoking outside and the guy told me to move away from the door twice, I didn't hear him the first time. When I heard him the second time I did as instructed and when I came back he refused me reentry because I didn't listen to him the first time. After explaining I didn't hear him he said it didn't matter I wasn't getting back in. I don't go to broad ripple often and honestly I don't want to go back after dealing with that. read more

The DJ was great Friday night. That was my first time going. My friend invited me and they booked a section that night. There room to dance, 2 bars, and super chilled place ( no dress code) so I recommend checking them out after a long work week. I read more

I find it weird that they have a somewhat strict dress code for this place but every time I've been here, people are ALWAYS dancing so that's good. They've done a very great job with the rooftop patio because there are constantly people up there throughout the week and throughout the day. It definitely can get a little too crowded and you'll have to wait for drinks but that's honestly the standard in Broad Ripple. I'm not one for paying covers so if you don't want to do that, there are plenty of bars in Broad Ripple or just go here on nights where there are no covers. Pretty decent DJs play here, probably why people like dancing here! read more

My friends and I waited in line for 30 minutes. We got to the front and were told the cover was $10. We decided to get out of line and go somewhere else. Later in the night, we wanted to go back to Red room. We witnessed the rude door man charge the people in front of us $10. When we got to the door, he told us it was $20 a person because he had seen us leave before when the cover was only $10. He was extremely rude and was slimy to every customer in line. I don't know why he would ever be placed in a customer service position. We were there on Saturday, May 1 2021. read more

Went on a Saturday night. We went early before the crowd came. Music was great, outdoor patio had a bar but the atmosphere was nice. The guy in front my group had a plain white tshirt on and almost couldn't get it. Apparently that's not allowed, if the tshirt has writing on it, that's fine but not plain white. Otherwise the bathrooms were clean and staff was nice. Would definitely go again. read more

If you're looking to have a party this is the place! We had a birthday party for about 70 people. The place was just the right size. If you do rent the space make sure you can get Eric to be your Bartender this guy has Excellent Customer Service down!! read more

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Great place to dance the night away, they have something for everyone. Even if your not looking to dance they have a rooftop patio that is one of the best in Broad Ripple. Good place to meet up with friends and hang out. Reasonable priced drinks as well. read more

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The only reason for three stars is the bartender. He was amazing, doing five things at once. That drinks are also not that expensive for being down in Indy. I got a shot and my boyfriend got a beer and it was $13, so pretty reasonably priced to me. However, the music is ass. I read reviews and looked online, and I was expecting an actual dance club with bachata and cumbia styled music, I was in for a surprise. The music was instead of combination of old 2000's music that I could have found at a fraternity party. I think the only Hispanic music played all night was one or two Bad Bunny songs. Truthfully, if this place wants to really stand out, they should work on their music game. read more

Loud, packed, expensive. There's a chill bar on the rooftop where you can have a conversation, otherwise it's a typical noisy club. Staff can get rough with people. read more

I don't go to this bar. You really literally have to drag me to the place...But you're asking yourself..."Self. Why did he give it four stars?" It's because deep down, its not a bad joint. It has a really cool set up. It is many types of bars in one and pulls it off well. If you don't know where the Red Room is, that is because until recently it had no sort of marking to tell you where it is. It's kitty corner from Q-Doba/Dagwoods, upstairs. Now, here is why you have to drag me into the place. Imagine, you're trapped in a stair well...there is a line of people in front of you that isn't really moving. You get to the top of the stairs to discover you weren't held up by the fact that the place was overly crowded, but rather, because the line to the woman's restroom is blocking everyone's path in, not only that but once you fight off the girls waiting to get in the restroom, the mob swarming the bar is the second line of defense, doing everything in it's power to keep you out, or maybe just piss you off so bad you just go right back out the exit door, located immediately to your left. That's why I don't like going here, you can't get in the damn door, the bar and restrooms are in the worst possible locations, which might not be a problem, but the main room of the place is always packed and people crowd the bar waiting for drinks. I hesitate to tell you that back room, away from the dance floor area, is usually a ton more manageable and the wait for drinks is about 1/3 of what is is at the main bar. I'm telling you this so you will get out of the way of the door and let me in, because I do like it here, please don't keep me from getting my drinks though, and please, step away from the bar, if you're ordering beer, don't be a jack ass, get it from the girl at the beer cooler to the right, its quicker and you aren't in the way of the people getting cocktails at the bar..."But Byron..." you say "I don't carry cash on me to the bars." And to that I say....you are and idiot. read more

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I have been to the red room in the past, but currently the employees are rude I don't spend money for rude service. People can be talked to with respect. read more

Roses are red, violets are blue, I like the red room, how about you? This is a great bar in Broad Ripple. I've only been for private events, so my experience is limited, but I can definitely recommend the look and feel of the place. The bartenders at the Red Room are friendly and my service us always prompt. My only complaint is the lack of adequate restroom facilities. Prepare yourself to wait in line. Overall, I enjoyed my time at the Red Room, and I'm certain that I'll be back. I still need to swing on the swing! read more

Nice spot to have events. I've attended a birthday party and networking event here. Small enough for intimate settings. Drinks were just okay. Good pricing on them. Not sure if there's an elevator or not. You might want to check. read more

Extra star for the fabulous DJ!! Everything is wet in here, 80% of the patrons have cowboy hats on (?) and the drinks are weak and pricey. I was here around 11pm on a Saturday night and there were around 20 people in the club. read more

So disappointed, looking for a new dance club since ours closed on new years, did my research found this place went out of my way to check the dress code, seen they opened at 9pm so i got there at 9:20 paid for parking and the door was locked. I called inside and they said oh we are fixing something and will open in a few, it's 34 degrees outside and I wasn't waiting. Three other girls tried to get in and left, you lost 5 possible people for your establishment..will never return. read more

Great experience for my 21st birthday! Bartenders and owner were beyond amazing. Super safe environment. Bouncers do everything they can to keep everyone safe. Perfect place to go for a night out. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The end of the pub crawl. And a solid high note. If the Monkey's Tail was bipolar, this place is straight up schizo. This place doesn't know if it wants to be a bar, a lounge, or a nightclub. At least it does all three decently well. There's a decent mixed drink selection as well as plenty of bottled drinks reasonably priced. If it's too crowded for you on one side, try the other bar where the swings and couches are located. You'll have better luck there. The DJ played a decent mix of hip hop and dance this night, right up my alley. Always more fun going dancing when the music gets the girlies on the dance floor and they're not shy about dancing with you and just having a good time. Speaking of which, it was a decent crowd for a late Saturday night, but not overwhelming. You could make your way from the bar to the dance floor or the swings with little to no trouble and no hassles from douchebags looking to grind up on some pretty young things. The only weird thing is that the bathrooms are single use, which inevitably leads to long wait times. Add to the fact this place is on the second floor of the building, and you're just asking for mishaps as people drunkenly stumble home at the end of the night. Still, a great cap to a fun Broad Ripple pub crawl. read more

Great for Salsa Wednesday! Pro tip: check out their Wednesday drink and dance specials. read more

I went there for New Years and it was all fun until my friend got drugged there. They disappeared from the lounge and was found the next day in the trunk of a random car. When we asked Red Room to see footage of my friend leaving they refused to let us see. Go at your own risk. read more

This place is off the chain. Great Staff, Awesome music. They actually have a legitimate dance floor..great place to watch the Carmel Soccer Mom's relive there 21s. read more

This is probably my favorite "night club" in Broadripple. I discovered it my first year in Indy, 2002 and back then, it was not nearly as impossible to get me out and about like it is now, scooping me up and pulling me in. It is a bit more trendy with fun seating areas, an open dance floor area and a back room with more seating. It has two bars (the back bar tends to be less busy) and there are two restrooms (Byron J., point them to the back! There is less of a wait back there). I have never had an issue with this bar. The service is decent and maybe it's b/c I'm a chick, but I always get served at the bar right away. Is it crowded? SURE!! There aren't that many options and since adopting the sign, it definitely finds more patrons. Is it expensive? WAY TOO MUCH ...but not anything offensive in comparison to other "trendy" joints in Naptown. I say ...get over it or don't come. They don't need your business. The MC is great, takes requests and keeps the girls on the dance floor (boys, I promise...my friends are single!). The drinks are strong but small and overpriced. The atmosphere is good and the people who hang here are the button down blue shirt wearin' boys that venture into every bar hoping to hook up. But, it's still cool. I like it a lot. It's the red door on the corner across from the fire station. If you cross the bridge, you've gone too far. Oh and they take reservations for tables, so it's fantastic for bachelor/bachelorette parties. :) read more

What to say about the Red Room... When one thinks about the color Red, one may think of the tragically underrated 2010 action-comedy starring Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. Others may have connotations of love, passion, desire, heat, longing, and sexuality. I would be lying if I said I didn't experience some of those feelings during my lounge experience at the Red Room and I'm fairly certain the Willis-Freeman duo would have enjoyed themselves as well. In fairness, I did not get the full Red Room experience as the party I attended was held in the private room. That being said, the staff made sure we were taken care of every step of the way and ensured that everyone was properly lubricated. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a ready-to-play beer pong setup adjacent to a delicious spread of Indy's finest pizza. The bartenders made sure that everyone's' cups were filled to the brim allowing attendees to spend their time enjoying the DJ's setlist of bangers rather than waiting at the bar. Furthermore, the private room featured a gorgeous outdoor patio that included a cozy firepit, perfect for our November evening. If you're looking to host a private event with ample space to eat, drink, dance, and relax, the Red Room is right for you. read more

Turned away a party of 14 for CAMO print. In what era is that offensive or warrants turning someone away? Not cool. You just lost my business, as well as the entire group I was with. These policies are not published, leading me to think this was a completely biased denial for entry. ACLU? read more

It takes a lot to get me to go "out" in Broad Ripple these days, but with the right persuasion - I'll give it a go. On a particular night not too long ago, I was to meet up with a good friend of mine at The Red Room, a bar very unfamiliar to me. Luckily it was literally caddy-corner of Greeks Pizzeria. So, I arrive at my destination, walk up a flight of stairs and enter into a dancing area. Yes, the grind station, if you will. So this room wasn't my scene, but low and behold -- they had another room around the corner. This room had the usual bar, but also had an area with swings. Swings! I was immediately impressed and wanted to do nothing but the obvious - sit down and swing. A little about the swings: They could be mistaken for sex toys. They're red and black. One of the swings sits solo in the corner. Umm. But -- they were comfy and held the great purpose off being a spot to chat. This room was located in a way that you could still hear the music of the "bouncin' dance room," but at least you could hear each other speak. All in all, not a bad spot. Not a wonderful spot. But not bad. :-) read more

Our second stop of the night this past weekend brought us to The Red Room, a club with more of a bar feel than a lounge. There was not much of a line when we arrived, though I'm not really sure when we got there, 1-ish maybe? Cover was $5 I think and we got right in and headed up the stairs. Previous Yelpers have noted the poor design of the womens bathrooms, immediately at the top of the stairs to the left so that they block entry into the bar. Get over it, you just work your way through and there you go. Was it poorly designed, probably, but I'm not docking any stars for that. Once you get inside there is plenty of room to spread out, the bar extends far into the room and we didn't have to wait more than a minute or two to get a drink. If its crowded, heres a tidbit of advice, tip your bartenders well and they will come right back to you. We weren't drinking cocktails because everyone was pretty drunk by the time we got there and our bartender had beers waiting for us every time we approached the bar. Great service if you ask me. Music was hip hop and main-stream techno, good dancing music and our group of 8 or so really enjoyed ourselves. I don't really know why I knocked a star off, I think its mainly because I didn't feel like this was a 5-star place. Nothing to complain about though. This is a great spot to head late into the night and have a good time. read more

I thought about doing the gay bar thing. Then I thought, I'm not in college anymore -- the gay bars in Indy are disgusting, and I'm on vacation. I opted for a lounge-y straight place. The beer selection is less than satisfactory, but the space is nice and open, the bar staff give decent service, and the DJ seemed to play decent music. read more

Ok I've never been. But based on the reviews, I'm excited to go there and check it out. I like that there's a dress code. And may I please correct a reviewer about the definition of racism? Thank you. Not being allowed to wear a camo shirt or jacket is not "racist." This person may want to get a dictionary. What it is, is a simple desire upon the part of management or the proprietor to put forth a certain atmosphere. I'm taking dance lessons at Arthur Murray and am so excited about, not just the dancing, but dressing up! I'm tired of living my daily life in scrubs and no makeup. I wanna get my glitz on! So it's nice to have a place to go and do just that. These days if people aren't welcomed into every establishment while wearing their pajamas, they get all offended. I'm tired of looking at a bunch of slobs all the time, myself included. read more

Cover is 5 dollars, they take your ID and hold it until you bring cash down and pay. The bouncer lost my friends ID and lied about it. When police got involved he claimed he had no idea what happened to it. Don't ever leave your ID at the door they take them and lose them. read more

So I understand racism is still very much a thing but I didn't know it was so obvious during the Broadripple night life. Let's start with the signs this place has posted. It clearly says no sweats but I didn't have on sweats I had on a nike jacket and was denied access. The same sign clearly says no hats to the back and low and behold in front of me at the bar was a white person with his hat to the back literally standing behind the very security that wouldn't let me in. They was letting all white patrons in only asking for ID but me and my wife get to the door and they all of a sudden asking for two pieces of ID. Please let the owner know I will be doing videos of this place during Saturday nights just to prove my point. I have plenty of white friends that will come with me wearing atleast two no no on their dress code list. I'm making it my personal issue to bring plenty of attention to this place because of how they treat men of color. read more

I can't walk in with basketball shorts on? Okay, don't take my money I guess. This isn't a super luxurious place either, they just have some dress code that makes no sense. read more