Downtown Indianapolis Bars

by Shannon Evans

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana. The downtown area is home to many of the city's tourist attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens and the Lucas Oil Stadium (home to the NFL team the Indianapolis Colts). Downtown Indianapolis also has many bars that serve as gathering points for visitors and locals alike.
Slippery Noodle Inn

The Slippery Noodle Inn was founded in 1850 as the Tremont House. The name was changed to the Slippery Noodle Inn in 1963. It is Indiana's oldest continually operated bar. The bar has live blues music seven nights a week. The Slippery Noodle also has a full menu that is served until 11 p.m. nightly. It features nachos, quesadillas, burgers and wings. For its 30-year anniversary, Slippery Noodle released a blues CD titled "Live from the Slippery Inn, Vol. I." It was then that the Slippery Noodle Sound recording label was started. Slippery Noodle Inn 372 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-631-6968 slipperynoodle.com

Broad Ripple Tavern

The Broad Ripple Tavern is a contemporary bar owned by Lux Restaurants. It is located on Indianapolis' famous 62nd Street strip. The bar has sophisticated modern steel dining facilities, a game room with pool tables and a back bar room for private parties. The menu has burgers, salads, sandwiches and the Tavern's famous chicken tenders. Broad Ripple Tavern 745 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-257-6030 broadrippletavern.com
Average Joe's

Average Joe's is a sports bar in downtown Indianapolis. It opened in April of 1995. The walls of the bar are covered with sports memorabilia from teams ranging from football to volleyball. The 18 televisions at the bar always have the major games playing. In addition, there are five satellite dishes and televisions in the restroom. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, pizza and nachos. Average Joe's has received many awards, including "Best Sports Bar" by Indianapolis Monthly; "Top 10 Places to Watch the Superbowl" by USA Today; and "#17 Sports Bar in America" by ESPN. The bar was also featured on Bobby Flay's Food Nation on the Food Network. Average Joe's 814 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-253-5844 averagejoes.ws

Slippery Noodle Inn