First time at Hi-Fi and what a fantastic outdoor venue tucked right into the middle of a…read moreneighborhood! They had a merch area, two full bars, and Jack Daniel's was there promoting their Honey Whiskey Lemonade -- SOOO good! And yes, we scored some Jack Daniel's merch too! After standing for over an hour, we noticed this little area off to the left side of the stage and discovered it was VIP. Yes GURL! That's exactly what this mama needed -- a place to SIT! For $30 per person, the VIP area had seating, a private bar, private bathrooms, and a fan. Worth. Every. Penny. Hi-Fi is such a gem. Great atmosphere, fun setup, and I love that it feels tucked away right in the neighborhood. We had such a great first experience and will definitely be back!

I had came here for a little Sunday funday action. There was a day party that was held here. It was…read moreon the outside of the hi-fi. It was a nice space out there to have a party. They had drinks for sale which we bought a couple of mixed drinks. We also got to sample a drink due to a vendor giving out free samples. I love how there was security there and they were checking everyone that came to the party before they were allowed in. The event was a nice one. I definitely would come back here.

I'm not sure I could call Melody Inn my favorite concert venue in Indy, but it is a place I…read moreabsolutely love and it caters to types of music I don't always hear elsewhere. Melody Inn is at 38th & Illinois in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood and pretty much across the street from Tarkington Park. I lived at the high-rise at 38th & Meridian for a while and still frequent this area. The "Mel" was established in 1935. It's a historic venue that definitely gives off a dive bar/retro vibe. For live music, there's typically a cover charge around $5 (check the calendar to be sure). Parking in the area is free (street/lot across the street). You can still sit at the original oak bar, hang out in the PBR lounge, visit the Smoker's Garden, and even sit in a vinyl booth from Indy's gone but never forgotten Teepee Restaurant. Melody Inn has an incredible jukebox (obviously not during live music). Every Saturday night is Punk Rock Night (my favorite). The Mel has beer on tap (pretty limited), in cans, and in bottles. They also carry ciders. They have a limited food menu (pizza, chicken strips, corn dogs, and a handful of snack-type foods). This isn't gourmet food - it's dive bar "I got the munchies" food. Local brews include selections from Triton, Sun King, and Three Floyds. While I think Melody Inn is mostly known for its Punk Rock Night, you can also catch hillbilly, rockabilly, rock, comedy, metal, indie, pop, and other types of music here. I've always associated the venue with punk, however, there's something to please everyone here. They have a newsletter you can sign up for on their website. Melody Inn will book local acts. All acts have to be over age 21. They have high expectations for acts promoting their appearances (along with the entire bill). They don't book cover bands, however, they do have tribute nights. While the area here used to be somewhat rough, Butler-Tarkington has improved quite a bit. The park has been updated, Tea's Me is right across the street, and I've just never had much in the way of concerns here. In terms of accessibility, things are pretty decent here for a general admission place. Audiences tend to be pretty considerate (even the punk rock folks!). and the staff here is top-notch. This is just a great place to see local bands and to experience of of Indy's oldest bars/music venues.

MELL OF A BAR!!!! First time here and I will be back. resident bar goblin Katie made me feel right…read moreat home. Great divey punk bar and 3 DOLLAR PBR!? it doesn't get better than that! We're here for a good time not a long time

Saturday night was packed. This is located in the basement so it's very hot and barely any air…read morecirculation. I didn't eat here, I'm not sure if they serve food. I think upstairs they do, and if you go upstairs it's free. The DJ on Saturday night was ok, not something I'd want to continue going to. Cover charge was 20$ and they take cash or card. This club is on meridian so no parking lot. It was very crowded when I went, so people were bumping into each other and it wasn't easy to move around. It's not very big inside. The restroom has black lights, so it's dark, and it's 2 stalls for women, it's very small so be careful when pushing the door open, you might hit someone. One thing I liked was water was out in the open for self serve on the bar, so you don't have to wait for a bartender to get water.

Stopped by Patron Saint for a quick bite in the early evening and it was exactly what I needed. I…read morewasn't looking to go out or stay out late--just wanted something small and satisfying before the night crowd rolled in. Usually when I come here, it's for the EDM club vibe downstairs, which is a whole other experience (and definitely perfect for the right night). But this time I was just in the mood for a gooooood dog--and this place delivered. I'm a sucker for a well-done hot dog, and they really get it right here. Bonus points for the slushies. Boozy, flavorful, and honestly reason enough to come back. The place wasn't too busy early on, so the food came out super quick. In and out, no fuss, and hit the spot. Will definitely be back next time I need a snack and want to beat the rush.

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.

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!

Came here for a Hit the Lights! Concert and had a great time! Small venue with enough space to…read moreprobably hold 100 people and they have some soda and Red Bull for sale along with bottled water! Great time and great vibes! Will be back again for sure!

Went here to listen to a band. It's rugged and old but served its purpose for a small college band…read moreto play for some friends. People were nice. Street parking/ lighted.

Great independent music venue. Indy, and the world for that matter, needs more places like this.read more

Bartender yelled at us and threatened to kick us out because we walked in with an energy drink. We…read morehad no problem throwing it out but no need to get angry. She ruined the energy for the night

I enjoy concerts at the Egyptian Room, where they offer mainly standing room for concerts and seats…read morefor other events like comedy shows. They have a few bar locations throughout the venue which is convenient, a little pricey but typical for a venue of this type. A lot of the floor towards the front is tile, which makes a lot of sense for people who are more crowded in and drinks are more likely to spill a little. I find this uncomfortable to stand on for a long time, which is about how long you'll stand if you want that nice view of the stage. I feel like rubber mats could be put down? At least so it's easier to clean, and possibly a little more slip resistant.

We traveled here for a couple concerts in the past years, and we have had excellent experiences…read moreboth times. When I called ahead with a question, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The space also feels very ornate and unique. This past week, I attended a show and the employees by the barricade worked tirelessly to make sure those in attendance were well-hydrated. They were going back and forth non-stop with paper cups filled with water. This was before and during the show. Thank you to the workers for looking out for everyone!

Yesterday, the Icon lounge, located in The Forge in Joliet, IL, was throwing a Halloween party, and…read moremy friend and I arrived at 9, not realizing that they opened at 10. So, we decided to wait for an hour. As soon as it turned 10, a bouncer named Brian came to check our IDs, and we were first in line. When it came time for him to check my friend's ID, there was no issue, but when it came to me, he told us he'd come back but never did. Once the door for the club opened, security checked our IDs, patted us down, and let us go through. However, security inside the club said that Brian had failed to input my passport data and that if I'm not in the system, they can't let us go in and that we should go back out and talk to him. So, my friend and I did as we were told, only to get ignored for 30 minutes. After those 30 minutes, he finally asked why we were waiting by him, and we explained that when we went inside, they told us to go back out and talk to him as he failed to input my passport data into the system. Any reasonable person would have rechecked my passport and found a way to manually input my data into the system. However, because Brian is incompetent at his job, he told us to wait until he checked the entire line's IDs, which went around the corner, despite my friend and I being first in line. As someone who has worked in the service industry, it is a known thing that you do not keep people waiting, and if there's an issue, you must resolve it immediately. After another 30 minutes, Brian speaks up and says that you need an ID, and I explained that my passport is a valid ID based on the Illinois Liquor Control Act that allows any valid, unexpired, government-issued ID, such as a driver's license, state photo ID, passport, or military identification, to be used for verifying age. The Forge's own website even states, "A valid U.S passport or travel visa/passport issued by a foreign country containing the holder's photograph" is allowed. After I had explained this to Brian, he said that I needed a barcode, and what will a passport do for me, and that there is a process, and if I went ahead and typed up your passport data, I'll be ruining the process. In response to that, I said that my friend and I came in first, so we shouldn't have to wait for him to scan everyone's IDs before trying to resolve my issue, which causes him to turn his back on me and complain to a random girl that some people don't have spatial awareness, as if he is not the one in the wrong, which is incredibly rude. After such impoliteness from Brian's behalf, my friend and I decided to take our business someplace else. However, I would like to recommend that to prevent this from happening again, you should perhaps hire a bouncer who actually knows what they are doing and has a better, welcoming, and professional attitude, or hire more than one bouncer who is competent enough to resolve issues in a timely manner instead of making us wait for an hour to not even fix anything.

I think this place is cool! I went for my friends birthday party last weekend on a Friday and got…read morethere at 1130pm by 1230am there were a lot more people. The decor of this place is a hit or miss in some parts. In some areas the wallpaper is falling off but it does offer Instagram worthy spots around the club to take photos with friends. It's not the most pristine clean place, so if you go in knowing that then it's fine. They also have a menu and my friend got chicken fingers and said they were good. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but if a friend suggested we go- I wouldn't be opposed.