Indiana, home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Hoosiers, also has a wide selection of nightclubs that range from casual to alternative to super trendy, often within just a few blocks of one another. Most of these clubs can be found in the larger cities where the younger crowds tend to dominate the scene; however, you'll find plenty of places where everyone is welcome to mingle, have a few drinks and enjoy the ambiance.
Subterra Lounge
Subterra Lounge is one of the more upscale nightclubs and bars in Indianapolis, providing a place for the posh crowd to gather, see and be seen. Meet friends for drinks after work or dance the night away, depending on your mood; the club also has a small bar menu with items such as shrimp cocktail and chicken quesadillas. This bar doesn't require sophisticated dress, but it is recommended as you will be as much on display as the DJs that are spinning the latest hits on the dance floor or the premium martinis that are a local favorite. You can reserve the VIP room for special occasions, but be sure to call well in advance for weekend bookings. The club regularly has events going on that are posted on its website. Subterra is open Tuesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 p.m to 3 a.m.
Subterra Lounge
250 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-472-8600
subterralounge.com
Unicorn Club
If you are part of the alternative lifestyle scene, then the Unicorn Club is ideal for you. It features a weekly lineup of female impersonators along with great drink specials such as Original Penny Drink Night every Monday, when a $10 donation (as of September 2010) at the door gets you beer, soda and well drinks for a penny each. Although this club is open to the public, it has a membership fee to join. As of September 2010, the cost is $30 for new members and $15 for each year after that. You can also buy nightly memberships as follows: Monday and Thursday are $10, Tuesday and Wednesday are $2, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are $5. The doors open at 8 p.m. every night, with the dance shows starting at 10:30 p.m. The club has a strict no-cameras rule.
Unicorn Club
122 West 13th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-262-9195
unicornclub.com
8 Seconds Saloon
The 8 Seconds Saloon, based on the popular concept in bull riding where the rider attempts to stay atop a bucking bull for eight seconds, is a low-key place to spend the night with your friends. It is more country than city but features a variety of entertainment sources from exotic male dancers and famous country music stars to Sevendust the mechanical bull and Dance Night every Wednesday with free lessons. You can even plan to host your own adult-style birthday party at the club; call ahead and make reservations to tell them who the lucky birthday person is. The events change weekly but are always posted on its website. The saloon is open from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
8 Seconds Saloon
111 North Lynhurst
Indianapolis, IN 46224
317-486-1569
8secondssaloon.com
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