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.

Such a cute little corner tucked inside of The Garage. They have a great selection of wine,…read morecocktails, and mocktails. Surprisingly, it's one of the best spots to escape the hustle and bustle inside of the food hall if you need a quiet place to sit or work during the day. There are a ton of low and high-top tables in this area. I ordered a mocktail with ginger and lemon, and it was incredibly refreshing. The bartender that was working that day was awesome, but unfortunately it was their last day! Whether you're stopping in for a drink or looking for a calmer spot to unwind, it's definitely worth checking out.

We were walking by on a beautiful evening and decided to pop in for a glass of wine and a cocktail…read more We were able to find a place to sit outside, which was great. Our server was very friendly and made our drinks rapidly. This is a nice quick stop for a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable drink.

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.

Four Finger Distillery North is kind of like a hidden gem in downtown Westfield. Tucked away behind…read morePicasso Imports in what appears to be an alleyway. The first time I was here was a Halloween evening. The live music was amazing. The place was packed with locals and good vibes. I've since returned for Trivia Night and brought my dog too. I keep coming back for the "Giggle Water" cocktail which features a house made rhubarb liqueur. It's SO good. They don't serve food but you can bring your own. I've seen people bring in a pizza. Occasionally they have a hot dog truck in the summertime. The bartenders are great and make killer drinks. Cheers!

My mom and I wanted to do a little day drinking so we went in for an afternoon tasting. We don't…read moretypically have the same palate when it comes to liquor but there were so many options that we both ended up enjoying the flight that we shared. Our consensus was that the coffee liqueur was sensational and the rhubarb liqueur was the most interesting. I am the type of customer who is curious and has a lot of questions. The staff didn't seem to mind and were friendly as well as informative. We can't wait to go back and try some of their cocktails!

Easy parking, great atmosphere, free live music on Thu, Fri, and Sat nights…read more This is the perfect place to chill, grab a drink, and listen to some live music.

Went tonight after a production at the Booth Tarkington and was really looking forward to relaxing…read morewith an apertif in a cozy setting. We went for a 3:00 show on a Sunday such that by the time we got out, it was 6:00-still early. It was in the 30's outside and already dark (thanks DLS time). Yet as we reached the top of the stairs to the lobby I was immediately disappointed that there was no fire lit in the fireplace. There were only three parties in the place. One was around the corner in the adjoining sitting area and may or may not have been drinking. There were two couples at the bar, where we considered also sitting. But the only empty spot for two had two dirty drink glasses from a previous patron still sitting. So we opted for the leather couch and chair in the main area just across from the bar. And that's where we waited, and waited, for almost 30 minutes, before giving up on getting served (or acknowledged). There was only one bartender, so we were fine with going up to order but communication would have been helpful. We stood at the bar while she chatted with the two couples, who'd all been served. We couldn't really figure out what she was doing as she seemed busy-ish yet wasn't serving, or clearing, or washing, and we were chatting between ourselves and didn't really give it much thought. Then she said she was out of something and was leaving the bar to go fetch it. We asked her to let us know when she was ready to serve us, and we took our seats to resume our conversation. The bartender returned after a while, and she served one of the original couples ... for another 10 minutes at least. Again we were talking so, while an irritation, it was in the background. About 50 minutes into our visit, she came over and took our drink order. This was my third or fourth visit, and I'd ordered my drink, an old fashioned, before and knew what to expect: bourbon of choice, Luxardo cherry, and a dehydrated orange slice. Ten minutes later we got our drinks. Now mind you, my friend ordered a glass of wine. Nothing time consuming about that. She noted that her pour was smaller than the other times she'd been there. Mine came with the whisky cube already on its way to melted, a broken (a.k.a. piece of) cherry and a twist. What? Where's my glorious little crunchy orange wheel of goodness? I had spied them on the bar earlier. No soup for me! Also, and I can't be sure 100% sure of this, but I tasted neither bitters nor syrup. Was this really just a bourbon rocks? It took a minute but we realized this gal cannot tend and talk at the same time. My friend commented that she had no idea what will happen when the place gets busy, as it has been every other time I've been there. We left after 8:00, after one drink, and for me, $21 lighter. Yeah, it's pricey. And the Carmichael crowd is a discriminating one. So we expected better. Much, much better.

Just when I think I've visited all of the dive bars in Broad Ripple, I learn that there's one…read morecalled Connor's Pub that I didn't know existed. I don't know why this pub flew under my radar, because apparently, it's been around since 1979. It's older than me! (By a hair, if we're keeping it 100.) Connor's Pub ain't nothing fancy, but it doesn't need to be. This is a neighborhood bar where you come to get a beer or a shot or a cocktail, and then just chill. They have half a dozen beers on tap, or if you're into mixed drinks, they have all the stuff to make you a little something. No frills, this place. The bar is dark and cool, a space to just hole up and relax. I visited to get a cheeky drink, as I sometimes do. I got a Rhinegeist Truth IPA, which they had on tap and is somewhat local, because it comes from Cincinnati. It was nice and refreshing, and the bartender did her best to make sure that the beer was presented with not a lot of head. They were out of my first choice, the 3 Floyds Zombie Dust, but I enjoyed my pint of my second-choice beer. They do have a food menu here, but I get the feeling that you don't come to Connor's for food. Because when I asked to see the menu, the bartender looked like I asked for a W-9 form. OK, I get it! This is a place for drinks, and as such, it totally serves its purpose.

Connor's is that small local bar where people always return and the staff knows your name. I…read moredropped in after the game and it wasn't too packed. I ordered an expresso martini which was good, but not a typical order at the bar. It was tasty. I also ordered wings and fries. The wings were seasoned well and super crispy. Perfect for soaking up liquor! They had college games and hockey on. There is electronic juke box, so eventually people started playing music. I'll definitely return.

We stopped in for lunch on the patio on a Wednesday (1/2 off bottles for wine Wednesday). What a…read moretreat! We enjoyed a Cremat de Bourgogne Rose and a small Italian plate that includes fruit, cheese, meat. A perfect amount. Our casual lunch turned into a bit of a business meeting from a phone in. Audrey brought me a pen and sticky notes (because who would be prepared for work when meeting your husband on the Monon for in Travel all Leisure's #1 city to live in... All in, we had a fantastic date on a perfect day. Audrey was super attentive and friendly without hovering. The patio is an excellent place to enjoy the Midwest summer day. And the wine and Italian board was the perfect lunch. Yes! We look forward to coning back.

A glass of rosé along the monon on a warm summer night is pretty close to heaven…read more Wine and rind is a cute, little wine and small bites restaurant along the monon. The inside is has a handful of tables but the outside patio is the main attraction. It's a gravel/rock space with umbrellas and in the winter they have the igloos set up. Their rosé and Sauvignon blanc are refreshing and service is always quick and friendly. Great date night spot or to meet a friend and catch up!

Decor is on the minimal side, but the service was really nice and helpful when asking for a drink…read morerecommendation Winter Cosmo 9/10 sweet and fruity; easy to drink Bump of tequila 9/10 sweet and fruity with a smooth smoky aftertaste, my fav out of the three Espressotini 7.5/10 not really a fan of cold brew

First loved how it was all decked out for Halloween. Such cool decorations giving it that perfect…read morespooky vibe. The girl who waited on me was very patient and accommodating. I asked her for some cocktail suggestions. Based on what I told her I liked she gave me two suggestions. I went with the You're My Best View. It was a very pretty drink. Perfect for the season. It also tasted great! The dark tones of the bar and soothing music created a very relaxing environment. Which was what I exactly needed after a stressful day of work.