John’s guidebook
Food scene
If you like a hole in the wall neighborhood bar & restaurant, this is your spot. Friday nights are piano night. I’m a regular there and have been for 11 years. The building is ugly , the food is amazing , and the pours are heavy. Tell them John sent you, cheers!
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The Great Divide
743 E New York StIf you like a hole in the wall neighborhood bar & restaurant, this is your spot. Friday nights are piano night. I’m a regular there and have been for 11 years. The building is ugly , the food is amazing , and the pours are heavy. Tell them John sent you, cheers!
Parlor Public House
600 E Ohio StRelaxing coffee shop a short walk from your Airbnb.
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveFun, quirky, delicious. This is a short drive from the Airbnb.
Livery
720 N College AveUpscale mexican, geat patio, short walk from your Airbnb.
One stop shop for food, shopping, and entertainment. Highly recommended! (walking distance)
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Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveOne stop shop for food, shopping, and entertainment. Highly recommended! (walking distance)
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveOur favorite restaurant in the city. Long walk or a short drive.
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveGreat patio, good lunch spot.
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveIndy's first and now biggest brewery. 3 blocks away.
Indy's first and best distillery. Long walk, short drive. Veteran owned 💪
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveIndy's first and best distillery. Long walk, short drive. Veteran owned 💪
Upscale burgers. This is a great starting point to explore Mass Ave. Short walk.
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Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StUpscale burgers. This is a great starting point to explore Mass Ave. Short walk.
Best coffee shop in the city. Long walk, short drive.
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveBest coffee shop in the city. Long walk, short drive.
Authentic German, best bier garden in the city, live music & patio 3 seasons. Short walk.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StAuthentic German, best bier garden in the city, live music & patio 3 seasons. Short walk.
Indy's most iconic steakhouse. Call way in advance for reservations.
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StIndy's most iconic steakhouse. Call way in advance for reservations.
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveTrendy tacos.
As upscale as upscale can get. Very pricey, very delicious, very close (1/2 block away). If you’re celebrating something big, this is your place.
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Vida
601 E New York StAs upscale as upscale can get. Very pricey, very delicious, very close (1/2 block away). If you’re celebrating something big, this is your place.
Sightseeing
Midland Arts & Antiques Market
907 E Michigan StAmazing old antique warehouse.
This is a great place to spend an afternoon exploring the indoor gallery if weather is bad or the beautiful grounds if the weather is nice.
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdThis is a great place to spend an afternoon exploring the indoor gallery if weather is bad or the beautiful grounds if the weather is nice.
Canal Walk
Canal WalkScenic walking and jogging path.
If you’re looking for a hike, this is the best bet if you want to keep the drive under 30 mins.
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Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetIf you’re looking for a hike, this is the best bet if you want to keep the drive under 30 mins.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StNo description needed.
Duckpin bowling in Fountain Square is a favorite rainy day activity. 7 min drive.
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Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StDuckpin bowling in Fountain Square is a favorite rainy day activity. 7 min drive.