Bars/Taverns

Blake Shelton talks good times in Indy amid plans for Ole Red music bar downtown

April 30, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

IBJ spent a few minutes with the country star and Colin Reed, executive chairman for Ryman Hospitality Properties, to discuss their recent bar and restaurant announcement and what in Indianapolis caught the company’s eye.

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Indoor golf venue planned at 46th Street and Monon Trail

March 30, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

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

March 27, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

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

March 26, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

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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Upland Brewing to close taproom near Castleton

March 26, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. continues to operate two locations in Indianapolis and two in Carmel.

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Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue

March 17, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

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.

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Broad Ripple sports bar calls it quits after 36 years in business

March 9, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

Old Pro’s Table debuted 36 years ago, closed briefly in 2020 and reopened under new ownership later that year.

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Simon family company sues former nightclub owner for failing to remove property after lease default

March 3, 2026 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

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.

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Garfield Brewery, Houlihan’s and Big Woods locations among year’s first closures

January 5, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

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.

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Founders Grounds partners with craft brewery for new Speedway concept

December 16, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Speedway City Garage will be home to Founders Grounds Coffee Co. and a taproom for Lapel-based Pax Verum Brewing Co.

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Colorado restaurants will be first Upland Brewing Co. locations outside Indiana

December 3, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The Champagne Velvet-themed restaurants celebrate nearly forgotten beer resurrected by Upland Brewing Co. in 2013.

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City-County Council OKs Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts

December 1, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

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.

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Council committee advances Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts

November 25, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

The City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a proposal creating Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area.

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Q&A: Indianapolis franchisee for Portland-based women’s sports-only bar is ready to go

November 21, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

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.

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Irvington could become site of city’s first DORA

November 13, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

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.

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Downtown nightclub Moon Bar & Grill denied liquor license renewal

October 7, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

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.

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Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks

September 16, 2025 | Associated Press

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.

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LouVino abruptly closes Mass Ave restaurant, wine bar after 6 years

September 6, 2025 | IBJ Staff

The downtown location, 530 Massachusetts Ave., opened in 2019 and occupied about 4,700 square feet in the Penrose on Mass development. 

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Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space

August 13, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

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.

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Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’

August 12, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.

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