On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Indy.
Get ready to drink up. Here are 30 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy beverages.
Beer lovers
Sun King Brewing, Multiple locations
When you think of local beer, Sun King must come to mind. It’s grown into the second-largest beer brewer in the state and has been awarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, Great American Beer Festival, and World Beer Cup competitions.
Upland Brewing Co., Multiple locations
Upland puts a unique twist on traditional recipes and continues to innovate with its sour beers.
Bier Brewery, Multiple locations
Bier Brewery is all about quality beer — it was named the Indiana Brewers Cup Champion in 2011 and 2012, and has garnered over 110 medals at state, national, and international competitions.
Keeping spirits up
Hotel Tango Distillery, 702 Virginia Ave.
Hotel Tango is a local veteran-owned distillery that crafts bourbons, whiskeys, and other fine spirits. Its flagship Fletcher Place tasting room also serves zero proof options.
West Fork Whiskey, 10 E. 191st St., Westfield
West Fork pays homage to Indiana’s rich distilling history by creating sippable, smooth whiskeys — always 100% Indiana from grain to glass. It has a massive headquarters in Westfield + opened a new “coffee until cocktails” concept in Fountain Square in March 2025. Pro tip: It also offers mocktails.
8th Day Distillery, 1125 E. Brookside Ave.
This distillery has called the Factory Arts District home since 2016. It offers bottled spirits, canned cocktails, and creative creations from the cocktail bar.
Peace Water handcrafts its wines in California’s Napa Valley.
Photo by @indythings + @peacewaterwinery
Off the vine
Great Legs Wine Bar, 906 Carrollton Ave.
Legs, legs, what’s on the menu? You’ll find Great Legs Wine Bar in the Garage Food Hall, featuring a tasting room with the iconic Leg Lamp from “A Christmas Story.”
Peace Water Winery Mass Ave Tasting Room, 747 N. College Ave., Ste. B
This local winery donates 50% of its net profits to charity.
Easley Winery, 205 N. College Ave.
Two words: Wine slushie. Try one or opt for a $7 wine tasting.
Mass Ave Wine, 878 Mass Ave.
Enjoy a glass of wine while noshing on this shop’s curated menu of small plates, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas.
Late-night gems
Sundry & Vice, 850 Mass Ave.
Step behind the lobby of the Bottleworks Hotel to find an intimate bar with draft cocktails, beer, and wine.
Almost Famous, 721 Mass Ave.
Almost Famous | Crema is a jack of all trades, serving coffee in the morning, lunch, dinner, and drinks at night. It also offers non-alcoholic cocktails.
The Exchange, 301 Mass Ave.
The Exchange transformed one of downtown’s oldest buildings into a bar with speakeasy vibes and 450+ of the best whiskeys you can find anywhere in the country.
the ball & biscuit, 331 Mass Ave.
Looking for a good place to hang out? This cocktail bar has an extensive drink menu — including alcohol-free options — and bites to eat if you plan to stay awhile.
Nowhere Special, 608 Mass Ave.
This spot serves speakeasy vibes, craft cocktails, and shareable bites.
Mocktail musts
Bluebeard, 653 Virginia Ave.
This Fountain-Fletcher favorite offers nonalcoholic drinks like cocktails, homemade sodas, and ginger beer. Try the Statler.
Baby’s, 2147 N. Talbott St.
This colorful diner on the Old Northside has a selection of zero proof classic drinks like a bloody mary, paloma, mule, and margarita.
HC Tavern + Kitchen, 9709 E. 116th St.
Come here for fruity drinks like Tavern Punch, Pineapple Nojito, and Blue Basil Spritz.
The Inferno Room, 902 Virginia Ave.
This Fountain Square tiki bar offers three mocktail options — the Coocoonut Grove, Amaru Antivenom, and Puteketeke.
Big Woods Restaurants, Multiple locations
The pizza palace’s Strawberry Tart Daiquiri has our hearts — it’s made with strawberry purée, orange juice, lime juice, and lemonade.
Stay for dinner
Bocca, 122 E. 22nd St.
This modern Italian restaurant will draw you in with its trendy, intimate, and classy ambiance, but don’t forget to look for the speakeasy while you’re there.
Gather 22, 22 E. 22nd St.
Gather with friends after work for Byrne’s Grilled Pizza, shareables, and delicious main dishes on the patio on a nice evening.
Tinker Street, 402 E. 16th St.
This cozy, upscale dinner spot offers a post-work champagne toast, cocktails, mocktails, and wine — plus it occasionally mixes up different drinks for special event menus.
The Fountain Room, 830 Mass Ave., Ste. 1480
This Bottleworks restaurant with supper club flair has a selection of cocktails to pair with your dinner, like seasonal sangrias and everyday specials.
BODHI, 922 Mass Ave.
If you’re a Thai food fan, you’ll love this spot at the far end of Mass Ave. It has a wide selection of drinks from seasonal cocktails to sake — there’s even a non-alcoholic section.
Raise the roof
Astrea Rooftop, 17 W. Market St.
Located in Indy’s InterContinental hotel on the 11th story — the highest rooftop bar in Indy — Astrea offers a perfect view of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, drinks, bites, and luxury vibes.
The Cannon Ball Lounge, 141 E. Washington St.
This rooftop hangout has something for everyone with a selection of cocktails + shareable bites to keep the party going.
Plat 99, 333 Delaware St.
This space serves up local craft beers and a rotating cocktail menu that can be paired with house-made pastries and small plates.
Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge, 1105 Prospect St.
It’s the top tier view of the skyline for us — especially during sunset. This cocktail lounge on the top floor of the Fountain Square Theatre Building is open seasonally seven days a week, weather permitting.
3Up Rooftop Bar, 201 W. Main St., Carmel
Explore north of Indy and visit 3Up for food, drinks, and live music. Pro tip: Celebrate “Wine Wednesday” with half price bottles of wine.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
- Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.
