Scarlet Lane Brewing’s Irvington era ending after one year
Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. locations have decreased from five to two since December, with McCordsville and Beech Grove spots still in business.
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Indiana lawmakers vote to lift state ban on happy hours
State Sen. Kyle Walker, the bill’s sponsor, told lawmakers Tuesday that the tourism and restaurant industries want the legislation in order to attract more patrons and increase food sales.
Bills on puppy sales, child labor, happy hours, firearms and more advance from House
Amid a fleet of bills passing to the Senate, Indiana’s House of Representatives on Monday narrowly approved a bill setting state regulations for dog breeding and sales—including random pet store and dog breeder inspections.
Happy hour, cocktails to-go bill makes splash at Indiana Statehouse
The bill would allow retailers to reduce drink prices for up to four hours a day, but less than 15 hours in a week. Happy hours wouldn’t be allowed between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
HopCat to close Broad Ripple location
Known for its rotating assortment of more than 100 craft beers on tap and bar food, the restaurant at 6280 N. College Ave. will cease operation at the close of business on Jan. 28.
World of Beer Bar & Kitchen closes on Mass Ave
World of Beer Bar & Kitchen opened in 2018 in a 7,500-square-foot spot previously occupied by Mass Ave Toys. The chain has lost nearly half of its locations since that time.
Snug bar is Irvington’s new cozy castle of Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey is represented in more than 90 bottles of different brands displayed at Snug, which opens Tuesday.
Scarlet Lane Brewing to close two of five locations
Scarlet Lane Brewing announced Monday plans to close tap rooms in the Meridian-Kessler and Kennedy-King neighborhoods.
Las Vegas concept that exited Broad Ripple plans to take over former Hard Rock Cafe location
Tanya Davis plans to open a new version of Vegas Lounge & Bar on the first floor of the historic Morrison Opera Place building at 47-49 S. Meridian St.
Alcohol-free businesses provide the drinks without the hangover
Booze-free bars and nonalcoholic retail bottle shops are found mostly on the coasts, but a handful have taken root in the Midwest.
Carmel tavern/brewery owner planning new project on city’s Main Street
Kevin Paul, who owns Brockway Public House, Danny Boy Beer Works and The GOAT, is seeking to open Boneyard Bar & Restaurant in Carmel.
Broad Ripple biz owners optimistic about safety at curfew’s end
Bar owners agreed a self-imposed 30-day curfew under which businesses closed earlier wasn’t financially sustainable, especially as they continued to suffer from reduced foot traffic due to ongoing road construction.
Bar One Fourteen shifts to private-event business model
Bar One Fourteen will accommodate private parties of up to 18 people in a setting designed for audiophiles.
Keystone Sports Review to move to former Birdy’s location
Keystone Sports Review plans to move 15 blocks north this summer to take over the former Birdy’s Bar & Grill. Meanwhile, KSR’s existing site has a new owner that will open another business after KSR relocates.
Cunningham to manage Pacers-owned facility with restaurant, speakeasy, event space
As being developed by Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group, the lineup of eateries in the $20 million Commission Row will include an upscale restaurant with steak and seafood, as well as a tavern-style concept with more shareable fare.
Iconic blues bar Slippery Noodle Inn sold after 60 years in Yeagy family
The new owners of the downtown Indianapolis institution aren’t planning radical changes, but it might sound a bit different on certain nights.
Indiana City Brewing Co. announces final business day for tap room
The owner told IBJ he can’t afford to pay increased rent prices at the building where beer first was bottled in 1904. But the landlord said the brewery had been paying below-market rent that needed to be renegotiated.
Bates-Hendricks bar taps into speakeasy trend
Modern speakeasies aren’t an overnight sensation in Indianapolis, but the trend has accelerated. Unlike speakeasies of yesteryear, these bars are legitimate businesses licensed to sell alcohol.
Black Acre Brewing Co. to close all locations
Black Acre’s original tap room, a production facility and a speakeasy-style bar will cease operations in February.
Bar planned in Bates-Hendricks to focus on wine-based daiquiris
The future Daiquiri Factory occupies 3,000 square feet in a building that includes hair salon Bang (A Salon).