Broad Ripple has many different bars, for lots of different people. The area should not just be associated with early 20′s bars, dance clubs. There is a bar in Broad Ripple for just about everyone, every occasion and every mood. Some visitors head to the Ripple early and others prefer the late night feel. The bars close at 3 AM every night of the week, except Sunday when closing time is Midnight.
Finding a cab after the bars close is always easy as several will be waiting outside the bars on Broad Ripple Avenue. If you leave on the weekend at closing time, you might want to assume you might have to wait up to 10 minutes in order to catch a ride.
Below is a list of upcoming shows at the Vogue Theater in Broad Ripple! Please use these links to buy tickets for upcoming shows at the Vogue Theater. They will take you directly to the page to buy tickets for each show!
The Vogue Theater is Broad Ripple’s Hottest Concert Spot!
Find tickets for sale @ BroadRippleTickets.com for upcoming Vogue Concerts
Think you have to go all the way to New Orleans for some good jazz? Well think again. Broad Ripple’s very own Jazz Kitchen has all the incredible local and national jazz you could ever need. In fact, Down Beat Magazine voted the Jazz Kitchen as one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world. You can find something musically fantastic almost every night of the week at The Jazz Kitchen.
So you’ve got your jazz, but where are you going to eat your dinner? You guessed it – the Jazz Kitchen has amazing food inspired by recipes from around the world. They’ve got steak, seafood, vegetarian, and pasta dishes. How’s this sound for a mouth watering appetizer: two jamaican patties, two crab cakes, two taquitos, and 4 grilled shrimp? Yum – my! They serve dinner Monday-Saturday beginning at 5 pm. Their food is really some of the best in Broad Ripple, so make sure you check it out. They also cater, so if you’re looking for a unique food option for your next event, contact the wonderful staff.
Another really cool thing about the Jazz Kitchen is their blog which you can find on their web site. The staff are great at keeping it current, and it often features articles about upcoming shows, events, and even new and tasty menu items. The blog also includes videos, links to artist information and music, and so much more.
The Jazz Kitchen is located at 5377 North College Avenue in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach them by phone at
(317) 253-4900 or check out their web site for an extensive list of upcoming events – www.thejazzkitchen.com.
Locals Only is an awesome music venue located at 56th and Keystone in Indianapolis. It hosts several great shows by local bands and comedians, as well as national acts. You can eat there, too! Their bar is stocked with great beers, wines, liquor, and sake; and you can find sandwiches, pizza or appetizers to fill you up.
One of Locals Only’s best attributes is their support of local talent. On Wednesday nights around 8 pm, local musician Jethro Easyfields hosts an open mic for musicians. Although they welcome everyone, they encourage you to bring your original material. Stop by on Wednesday nights to sign up.
And if you’re a comedian, check the web site for their open comedy mic show where you can get up and test out your new material. Or, if you think you’re funny, and you’ve never performed, head to Locals Only and let the crowd decide.
Locals Only is located at 2449 East 56th Street. Check out their web site at http://localsonlyindy.com/ for up-to-date event information.
Not your average Night Club! The Red Room is off the Broad Ripple beaten path but certainly not forgotten! This trendy night club offers a sophisticated evening experience with a not to be missed salsa night. Happening every Wednesday night The Red Room offers salsa classes from 6-9pm. Setting the rhythm for the evening is DJ Shawn Juan. Make sure not to miss out of a chance to show off your newly found salsa style. If you are looking to jump start your weekend Thursday night is the night for you! Bring your friends out to share in $0.50 Miller Lite Drafts, $1.50 Domestic Beers, $3.00 Well Drinks, $3.50 Smirnoff Vodka, $3.50 Captain Morgan, $4.00 Jager and Cherry Bombs. Sounds like a party to me!!!
Broad Ripple Tavern offers guests the chance to let loose with friendly game of pool, or perhaps some darts. On a Friday or Saturday night you will find this local hang out packed from back to front with shots toasting, chugging contests ensuing and an overall feeling of weekend fun! Not only are they known as a drinking hot spot but they offer guests a chance to grab a quick bite before starting a night of consumption. Broad Ripple Tavern has been Broad Ripple’s most visited bar on the strip, with a diverse crowd and a promised good time you can’t go wrong making the Tavern a stop on your weekend evening out.
The Broad Ripple Brewpub was the first Brewpub and one of the oldest microbreweries in Indiana. Nuvo and Indianapolis Monthly have awarded this brewery Best Brewpub voted by readers every year since 1996. In my opinion I always seem to enjoy myself when attending The Broad Ripple Brewpub. I have found their food to be very diverse and very vegetarian friendly. Besides the great food and service their beer stands alone and promises to keep your pallet happy while exploring the different flavors this local Brewpub have to offer!
The Upper Room known for its quaint atmosphere is located above Broad Ripple Steakhouse and offers an amazing selection of Martini’s as well as other vivations. The Upper Room is unique in the fact that they assume it is part of the restaurant down below but in fact The Upper Room is an entirely separate place to cut loose. Offering life music on the weekends from local DJ’s amongst the occasional live performance by local artists, if you were not planning on hitting a dance floor you are now. The Upper Room does not offer drink specials but what they do offer is your drink to be made to perfection.
Where to find the Upper Room
929 East Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN
317-253-8101
Broad Ripple has a number of bars located right on Broad Ripple Avenue and the Alley Cat is just shy of making the grade. Located literally in an alley just south of Broad Ripple Ave. you will find college students, Harley Davidson enthusiasts, pierced body parts, tattooed flesh, and laid back attire. No matter which stereotype you fit all are welcome at The Cat (referred to by the locals).
Broad Ripple Bar and Night Club Rock Lobster named after the popular B-52′s song from the 80′s. Rock Lobster has been quenching Broad Ripple’s thirst since 1993. Starting their reputation with Broad Ripple as an 80′s bar they have now come to be known as a Broad Ripple Ave icon. This is no longer your average bar “The Rock” (as many locals would say) promises to offer great drink specials and an FUN overall atmosphere. If you plan on attending “The Rock” be prepared to wait in line, being it is a definite hot spot on the strip people line up to enjoy what this Broad Ripple classic has to offer.
Where can I find Rock Lobster?
820 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-253-5844
Thinking about heading up to “The Rock”
Hours of Operation
Sunday – Wednesday (Special Events and Live Entertainment)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10pm-3am
Once you make it to the front Rock Lobster does not charge an entry fee. Drink specials for the weekend are as follows:
Friday
$1 Drafts While They Last…
$3.25 Miller Lite Bottles
$4.00 Well Brand Mixed Drinks
$5.00 Captain Morgan
$5.00 Ketel One
$5.00 Smirnoff Flavors
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