We don’t know what we like more about Great Legs — the wine or the perfect ambiance. | Photo by @sierrainthecity
Craving a quality glass of vino sans the $500 plane ticket to Napa? Us too.
Fortunately, Indy is home to several wineries + wine bars where you can enjoy a fresh glass (and even take home a bottle). As Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap rolls on, check out these nine local spots.
Enjoy a glass of wine at Brandywine Creek while looking out at the picturesque vineyards.
Great Legs Wine Bar, 906 Carrollton Ave. | This Instagram-worthy spot is located inside The Garage Food Hall. Pro tip: Enjoy a glass with your favorite meal from one of the food vendors.
LouVino Mass Ave, 530 Mass Ave., Ste. 140 | We can’t visit without ordering the European Vacation wine flight.
Tastings, 50 W. Washington St. | You’ll get the most out of every sip at this wine bar since its tasting stations are set up to reduce the presence of oxygen and preserve wines at their peak conditions.
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.
Learn How to Use a Cricut Machine | Thursday, July 25 | 2-3 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E Main St., Carmel | Free | Register for tips and tricks on operating a Cricut.
Friday, July 26
Restore Old Town Greenwood Final Fridays | Friday, July 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Old Town District, Madison Ave. + Main St., Greenwood | Cost of purchase | Enjoy discounts from Greenwood’s exceptional restaurants, retail stores, pubs, and cocktail bars.
Happee Craft Fair Harry! | Saturday, July 27 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr., Indianapolis | Free | Browse through unique handmade crafts from local muggles + witches in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday.
B-4 Haiti Bingo Night | Saturday, July 27 | 6-10 p.m. | St. Matthew Catholic Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis | $50 | Try your luck at this fundraiser, dinner, and silent auction to benefit Haiti.
Sunday, July 28
Christmas in July Tree Painting Party | Sunday, July 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Upaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Ste. D, Greenwood | $60-$110 | Paint a ceramic tree before the busy holiday season gets going.
After years of construction, the new I-69 and I-465 interchange on the southwest side will open in August. It’s the sixth + final section of the I-69 connection between Evansville and Indianapolis. Stay up to date. (WTHR)
Sports
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension with the team. He was a key player in the Pacers’ run to the conference finals last season, averaging 14.9 points and 5.5 assists on 56% shooting. (WISH)
Transit
IndyGo is bringing back its Sponsored Rides Program, which offers students of most Indianapolis high schools free bus rides. Others under 18 can ride for half fare. See the list of participating schools. (WRTV)
Announced
Women’s basketball continues to thrive in Indy, with the NCAA announcing the return of the semifinals + championship game of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament in 2025. The games will be played in Hinkle Fieldhouse in March and April. (IBJ)
Coming Soon
Ale Emporium announced it’s opening a fourth location in the Beechwood Centre, near the intersection of Rockville Road and South County Road 800 East in Avon. The restaurant is slated to open in spring 2025. (IBJ)
Featured
We can’t keep our excitement about this bottled up. The Bottleworks Hotel is nominated for Best Boutique Hotel by USA Today in the 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024 poll. Cast your vote until Sunday, Aug. 4 (WTHR)
Drink Up
Grabbing a coffee or post-work drink this week? Find a local drink deal and raise a glass to Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap, our annual celebration of our city’s buzzy beverage industry. Businesses around Indy are offering fun deals — see what’s poppin’.
Listen
Tyler Wojciak’s prediction: Notre Dame’s offensive line will make or break their 2024 season. Meet the key players with Locked On.
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Great Fermentations also carries supplies for making wine, kombucha, and cheese at home. | Photo by INDYtoday team
With all the stories you’ve read in INDYtoday this week about beer, wine, and other drinks, you might be thinking... what if I could make my own?
Homebrewing has been legal in Indiana since 1985, and today, the American Homebrewers Association estimates that there are more than 1.1 million active homebrewers in the US.
To brew your own beer at home, you’ll need quite a bit of equipment. Luckily for you, Indy has a few places where you can stock up on supplies.
Great Fermentations | 5127 E. 65th St. | Grab a starter kit at this shop for as little as $85. You can also find hundreds of ingredient kits here for everything from West Coast IPAs to hibiscus raspberry saisons.
Herrmann Brewthers | 7811 W. Morris St. | This west side taproom, which opened in October 2023, carries a selection of kits + supplies in its grain shop. Bonus: You can treat yourself to a pint while you’re here.
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