Upland Brewing to close taproom near Castleton
Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. continues to operate two locations in Indianapolis and two in Carmel.
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Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location
Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.
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Indoor golf venue planned at 46th Street and Monon Trail
The 3,800-square-foot facility is expected to open in late May on the first floor of the Monon 46 residential apartment community.
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The Sports Bra selects downtown site for its bar devoted to women’s sports
The future home of the Sports Bra previously was occupied by Lorenzo’s Ristorante, Mo’s A Place for Steaks, Nook and Pomodoro.
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Playwright Lou Harry, songwriter Cara Jean Wahlers collaborate on ‘Going Solo’ play
The first performances of “Going Solo, or Another Song that isn’t about Danny Koppel” are scheduled Sunday at the Chatterbox Jazz Club.
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Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue
The proposed redevelopment will mean the permanent closure of Bad Axe Throwing, which opened in 2017. The combined building is expected to feature a restaurant, bar and live music venue.
Broad Ripple sports bar calls it quits after 36 years in business
Old Pro’s Table debuted 36 years ago, closed briefly in 2020 and reopened under new ownership later that year.
Simon family company sues former nightclub owner for failing to remove property after lease default
Revel Bar Indy LLC, which owns Invy Nightclub, was a tenant of the building’s previous owner, according to court records, but its lease ended July 20, 2025.
Garfield Brewery, Houlihan’s and Big Woods locations among year’s first closures
The closures are in Garfield Park, the Fashion Mall at Keystone and Hamilton Town Center, where a longtime tenant has closed to make way for a new steakhouse.
Founders Grounds partners with craft brewery for new Speedway concept
Speedway City Garage will be home to Founders Grounds Coffee Co. and a taproom for Lapel-based Pax Verum Brewing Co.
Colorado restaurants will be first Upland Brewing Co. locations outside Indiana
The Champagne Velvet-themed restaurants celebrate nearly forgotten beer resurrected by Upland Brewing Co. in 2013.
City-County Council OKs Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts
The City-County Council voted unanimously Monday to pass proposals that will allow some Indianapolis neighborhoods to create designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, starting with Irvington.
Council committee advances Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts
The City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a proposal creating Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area.
Q&A: Indianapolis franchisee for Portland-based women’s sports-only bar is ready to go
IBJ spoke to Eve Keller about her life and love of women’s sports and spaces. Read on for a transcript of that conversation, edited for length and clarity.
Irvington could become site of city’s first DORA
Designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, have been widely established across the state since a law creating them was passed in 2023. But Indianapolis doesn’t yet have one.
Downtown nightclub Moon Bar & Grill denied liquor license renewal
In its opposition to the renewal of the bar’s license, the Indianapolis police department cited more than a dozen incidents related to Moon Bar & Grill in which shots were fired or physical altercations occurred.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.
LouVino abruptly closes Mass Ave restaurant, wine bar after 6 years
The downtown location, 530 Massachusetts Ave., opened in 2019 and occupied about 4,700 square feet in the Penrose on Mass development.
Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space
The Mass Ave address will be a change of scenery for owner Rob Strong, who’s closely associated with socializing near Lucas Oil Stadium because of The Whistle Stop and the former Stadium Tavern.
Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’
Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.
Restaurants, bars say they’re getting squeezed by rising music licensing costs
Businesses say the rising licensing costs have become overwhelming, and some question whether it’s even worth playing music at all.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Former home of Tiki Bob’s among downtown buildings sold to Simon family in $4.5M deal
The acquisitions come as the family redevelops the former CSX warehouse property on the eastern side of the same block.
Second Broad Ripple bar owner charged with underreporting millions in sales
The owner of Rock Lobster and other bars is the second owner charged as a result of an investigation that began with 10 Broad Ripple establishments.