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The best designs — bar none 🍸

These Indy spots are being recognized for their beauty.

A warmly lit titi bar

The site of the Inferno Room used to be a Marion County court.

Photo via @paragon_arms

Looks aren’t everything, unless you’re talking about the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis’ recent list of the top 10 best-designed restaurants and bars.

After a lively debate between five members of the organization, this is the list in alphabetical order:

Think they overlooked a real gem? Let us know.

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