No. 18 – Syd's Fine Food & Spirits
Its iconic neon sign remains a beacon for the downtown legal set, returning Noblesville expats, and, on Saturday nights, a raucous karaoke crowd.
No. 19 – Moe & Johnny's
Among sports bars in Indy—and there are a lot of them—this SoBro veteran remains the champion.
No. 20 – Lobby Bar at JW Marriott
Well-dressed out-of-towners make fast friends around the white marble bar and the comfy couches of the lounge. Unlike most hotel watering holes, traffic flows in and out all day, making for five-star people-watching.
No. 21 – Metro Nightclub & Restaurant
It’s a gay bar if you need to categorize, but patrons don’t care whose tree you’re barking up if you came to sing.
No. 22 – Dorman Street Saloon
Opened in 1908, this Cottage Home bar caters to a loyal following of urban hipsters and neighborhood transplants who flock to it for cheap PBR and the divey digs.
No. 23 – White Rabbit Cabaret
An amber-hued jewelbox of a nightclub in Fountain Square, it’s more deliciously racy than raunchy, celebrating the time-honored tradition of burlesque.
No. 24 – Melody Inn
Its lineup of punk, metal, and indie music draws rock fans, sure, but also neighborhood-bar types who come for the thoroughly lived-in vibe.
No. 25 – Tini
Don’t be surprised to hear a ribald pickup line like “Muddle my blueberries,” but don’t expect the bartender to blush, either.
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The theater/bar Hollywood Bar & Filmworks on South Meridian Street passed away in 2006, and we're still in denial. With huge vintage movie posters on the wall and high-top tables, the place had the grimy charm of a comedy club.