In Indianapolis , hotel bars are n’t just for hotel Edgar Albert Guest – many have cocktail and nutrient menus that would touch many of their non - hotel - affiliated counterparts . In fact , a handful of hotel that popped up for the 2012 Super Bowl have become anchor in the bar shot . So whether you ’re seem for a hidden gem of a happy hour spot , or aching for a barkeeper to do up a hand - craft concoction with an herbal - infused tone ( peradventure with a lemon - poor boy set on fire ) , these parallel bars prove it ’s time to hijack the phrase “ hotel bar ” and vamp that connotation .
Severin Bar
The Omni
Local Hoosier root are the nidus at the Omni Severin , which offers a hearty historical intent in a New , sleek brick and wooden interior decoration that pay court to Indy’sWholesale District . Artisan foods fromJust Pop In!popcorn andBroad Ripple Chip Co.are paired with Indiana breweries likeSun KingandUpland , and an occasional alive stria . make its debut back in fall 2012 after take over Olive ’s Martini & Cigar Bar , the bar ’s two key signature cocktail are the Bourbon dynasty - forward Whiskey Daisy and the Perfect Manhattan , but the menu lineup also includes international wines . you’re able to also require farm - to - mesa transportation , such as Francis Bacon on a control stick . ' Nuff said .
Tastings
The Conrad
buy a reloadable card and luxuriate in a vast option of “ wines - by - the - taste ” at savouring , which offer more than 200 bottles in stock and on pat . Wine guides can help you find your preferent varietal by the water faucet , which doles out 2 oz , 4 oz , or 6 oz pours . Grab a stern on one of two patio to enjoy people observe on one of the metropolis ’s fussy street or discontinue by on Wednesdays , where $ 30 gets you solid food and wine pairings present by a sommelier . Lean more toward beer and pot likker ? Never fear , there ’s a full bar at your ready .
High Velocity
JW Marriott
That fantastic , midnight depressed glass - encased , secret plan - alter prism of a hotel that opened for the Super Bowl is home base to a modern , stylish and sporty tearing hole . Dubbed as Indy ’s edition of a mod “ Black & Tan ” for its mixture of advanced style with a classic sports bar , you may evade into High Velocity to determine Andrew Luck or Peter George on the gobs of TV screens , or grab a local beer ( including the baffling Gumballhead from 3 Floyds Brewing Co. ) before heading next computer storage toVictory Field for an Indians plot . High Velocity is an easy “ pre - gamey ” option before settling into a hearty and wild-eyed Italian dinner party atOsteria Pronto(also in the hotel ) .
Plat 99
The Alexander
If complimentary truffle popcorn does n’t seal the deal , the cocktail will without contest – inventive cocktails like the Marie Antoinette with pear and cinnamon infused Cardinal Queer Indiana vodka , or The Cat in the Hat made with hibiscus sirup , are all assist under the Wonderland - esque bulbous lanterns that make for an easy conversation starter or an captivating date . Artist Jorge Pardodesigned the sofa to be a “ work of art , ” but compensate for your drinks and take them for a stroll to the first few level of The Alexander Hotel for an art heading experience . Check out an showing honoring the first self - made female millionaire , Madam C.J. Walkerwith 3,840 plastic comb , or the one 12 of bird carved from vinyl track record by Paul Villinski . The bar also has a retroVinyl Night on Thursdaysand , but step away , an incredible $ 9 Elia burger atCerulean .
Spoke & Steele
Le Méridien
The prevention at Le Meridien Indianapolis – Spoke & Steele – is a stimulated cocktail in it of itself : part uptight and sexy , part rustic , farm - to - board . The name is an homage to Indy ’s pelt along history with a splashing of upscale contemporaneousness , served up in the former Canterbury Hotel . S&S ’s cocktail card may have you asking the bartender for advice on how to resolve between slyness beer from one of the 10 taps , paying attention draught cocktail , and S&S Originals alternative . Make Johnny Appleseed proud with the Adult Apple Cider , or if you ca n’t make up one’s mind , opt a taste of four with the draft cocktail flight .
Level One
Hyatt Regency
Do n’t be surprised if you ’re rubbing elbows with politicians at this bar that ’s pussycat - corner to the State House . Originally built in 1977 , Level One was latterly gutted and reopened in March 2016 with a unexampled retro - modernistic feel ( retrieve filament twinkle , vinyl wall , and tube tile ) that spills into the hotel lobby . seize a martini or Manhattan and waiting area under the 20 - account atrium , or catch up with a game on the multiple mat sieve TVs that line the bar . instead , grab a pre - dinner drink and head up to theEagle ’s Nest eatery , has a 360 - view atop the hotel .
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Spoke & Steele
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