Neighborhood Bars
A tribute to the bars that give
Indy’s neighborhoods
a sense of home.
Written by Camille Graves, Amy Lynch,
Clay Maxfield, and Christina Vercelletto | Edited by Julia Spalding |Photos by Tony Valainis
The Burbs
Venture beyond the city limits for friendly refreshment in the form of Syd's Fine Food & Spirits, The Kickstand, and The Grill Bar.
North
From The Alchemist to the Shadow Lounge & Restaurant, the north side of Indianapolis has plenty to offer when it comes to some of the must-visit neighborhood bars.
South
Barringers Tavern and Sam's Silver Circle are among the southside spots highlighted in our Neighborhood Bars feature.
East
In Mayfair Taproom, Snug, and others, there's a little bit to offer everyone when it comes to bars along the east side of Indy.
West
Mike's Speedway Lounge, Fat Cat Bar, as well as Downtown Olly's and more make the cut for the western side of the Indianapolis area's best neighborhood bars.
Downtown
The Living Room Lounge and The Whistle Stop Inn are two of the downtown bars in our feature that can't be missed in the Circle City.