Guidebook for Downtown/Near East Side Indy
Food Scene
Great local selections close to or within Uber zone from downtown Indy!
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StMilktooth
534 Virginia AveYou'll thank me later...
Best Italian, by far, in Indy! Try the Gambari. Really, though, not a bad dish on the menu.
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Ambrosia
5903 N College AveBest Italian, by far, in Indy! Try the Gambari. Really, though, not a bad dish on the menu.
King Dough
452 N Highland AveBest craft pizza spot in town!
Gallery on 16th
319 East 16th StreetGreat pastry/brunch spot for the foodies! Premium experience!
Great Asian fushion spot, with great drinks! (Also that dumping soup! wow!)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Modita
850 Massachusetts AvenueGreat Asian fushion spot, with great drinks! (Also that dumping soup! wow!)
Ever heard of Top Chef??! Cause this is Indy's version. High end in all aspects, but worth it!! Treat yo self!
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Beholder
1844 E 10th StEver heard of Top Chef??! Cause this is Indy's version. High end in all aspects, but worth it!! Treat yo self!
Bocca
122 East 22nd StreetClassic and delicious Italian spot!
The AMP at 16 Tech
1220 Waterway BoulevardGreat new food hall and artisan market with many options!
THE restaurant in Indy! Truly, everything is the best you’ve ever had! I like the oysters and any pasta dish on the menu. This place is a MUST!
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Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveTHE restaurant in Indy! Truly, everything is the best you’ve ever had! I like the oysters and any pasta dish on the menu. This place is a MUST!
BODHI : Craft Bar + Thai Bistro
922 Massachusetts AvenueGreat thai food, cocktails and atmosphere!
PROVIDER Coffee & Long Drinks
1101 E 16th StBest lattes in town, by far!
The Garage Food Hall
So many food and fun choices, brand new to downtown Indy! A must visit!
Best hole in wall, townie spot on this side of town! The smash burgers are lit!
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Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th StBest hole in wall, townie spot on this side of town! The smash burgers are lit!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best local distillery and craft cocktail bar in the city. (We might be biased, as my wife and I are co-owners).
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveBest local distillery and craft cocktail bar in the city. (We might be biased, as my wife and I are co-owners).
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveBest brewery in town.
All the bars and restaurants one needs for day and night life! So many options!
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Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueAll the bars and restaurants one needs for day and night life! So many options!
Dorman Street
901 Dorman StGreat dive bar with craft cocktails! An industry favorite
West Fork Whiskey
1660 Bellefontaine StCool local whiskey distillery and tasting room.
Parks & Nature
Fun, walkable, open and lively downtown park; truly in the heart of the city.
170 abantu bendawo batusa
White River State Park
801 W Washington StFun, walkable, open and lively downtown park; truly in the heart of the city.
Shopping
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone Crossing
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueGreat local shops for those who love those things!
Downtown Neighborhoods
Holy Cross
Herron - Morton Place
Woodruff Place
Cottage Home
Food scene
Hispster oyster and rum bar with a not so secret Raman noodle pop up inside. Best Raman in town, by far!
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Strange Bird
128 S Audubon RdHispster oyster and rum bar with a not so secret Raman noodle pop up inside. Best Raman in town, by far!