5 spots to grab Insta-worthy drinks in Indy
DYK that Indianapolis is home to some of the most Insta-worthy cocktails to grace your feed? It’s true - so grab your besties for an aesthetic night out with these fab spots!
Hulk Hogan (center) at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade
Unleash your inner child at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade with over 50 classic arcade games to play while sipping on cocktails named after your childhood favorites, like the Hulk Hogan, which features a FULL-SIZE Bomb Pop right in the glass! It's time to party like it's 1989 but leave the kiddos at home because this spot is 21+.
Our drink rec: The Hulk Hogan
Where to get it: 110 E New York St, Indianapolis
Akashi Highball at Bar One Fourteen
Named one of the best bars in America by Esquire, Bar One Fourteen provides guests with the most unique “speakeasy” experience. Every cocktail is a work of art, and so is the vibe. Bar One Fourteen is an intimate “listening room,” mixing elite modern speakers with vintage vinyl turntables indulging all of your senses. (Tip: Make a reservation - they can only serve 16 guests at a time.)
Our drink rec: Akashi Highball
Where to get it: 114 E 49th St, Indianapolis
Midwest Bird of Paradise (right) at The Inferno Room
Step into an island paradise at The Inferno room. Tropical cocktails are paired with a Luau-inspired menu with the largest collection of Papua New Guinea native art that exists outside of a museum. Some of the drinks come out on fire, and if that's not Insta-worthy, then we don't know what is!
Our drink rec: Midwest Bird of Paradise
Where to get it: 902 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis
The Pain Killer at Strangebird
Strangebird is a Rum & Oyster bar located in the historic Irvington district. They are mixing up concoctions like our favorite, the Pain Killer. Deep, flavorful rum, pineapple, coconut, orange, and nutmeg are served in a tropical mug and (obviously) topped with a flower. Don’t skip out on this absolute tropical gem!
Our drink rec: Pain Killer
Where to get it: 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis
Smoking Goblet cocktail at The Sugar Factory
Looking for the most over-the-top, celebratory drinks in the world? Cue The Sugar Factory. Celeb sightings, photo-worthy decor, and dancing staff make the perfect backdrop for your Smoking Goblet cocktails. (Bonus: The Sugar Factory is kid friendly with fun non-alcoholic options for your kiddos to partake in the experience.)
Our drink rec: The Island Oasis Goblet
Where to get it: 49 W Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN
