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Posted: Nov 28, 2007 in Things to do, Nightlife
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Taffy decided to honor David Lindquist's contribution to INtake Weekly with an old school-style bar crawl. Sorry, kiddies, no funny quotes, random musings, or pictures of mostly empty bars this week, just a half-dozen bars scattered around the city where for a few minutes you can unleash your inner diva. That's right, we're talking about karaoke, the pop culture punch line that never gets old.
If you want to find out when the KJ (that's karaoke jockey) is visiting the bar closest to you, visit the Indy.com Nightlife section and take our calendar for a spin.
Spencer's Stadium Tavern
802 S. West St., (317) 916-8888, www.spencersstadiumtavern.com.
Down the street from the RCA Dome, Spencer's figures to benefit greatly from new stadium construction. With the Colts in its backyard, this lively sports pub will be tailgating's ground zero.
Hours: 11 a.m. to close Monday through Friday, noon to close Saturday. Closed Sunday except for Colts home game days.
Details: Full menu, outdoor seating, smoking, arcade, live music, television, MC/V/D/AX.
Scooter Joe's
8306 Pendleton Pike, (317) 549-1682.
Formerly a family restaurant, this room is subdivided into several smaller spaces to serve locals living near the former fort.
Hours: 7 a.m. to close daily.
Details: Smoking, arcade, billiards, karaoke, television, cash only.
Varsity Lounge
1517 N. Pennsylvania St., (317) 635-9998.
More rock and country than other local gay bars, the Varsity plays host to an eclectic mix of people from the surrounding areas as well as Harrison Art Center visitors looking for suds.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
Details: Smoking, arcade, billiards, darts, jukebox, karaoke, MC/V/D/AX.
Shiggs' Diggs
5905 Madison Ave., (317) 786-0915, www.myspace.com/shiggsdiggs
The paint barely looks dry and the wood trim's still got a shine at Shiggs' snazzy digs. This large single room is decorated with neon signage and race banners, and partially lit at night by the glow of televisions and arcade games.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to midnight Sunday.
Details: Full menu, smoking, jukebox, karaoke, live music, television, MC/V/D/AX.
Trader's Mill Grill & Bar
5650 W. 86th St., (317) 334-1226.
Action centers on the large horseshoe bar in this gigantic room. Musicians perform on a stage tucked into a corner and billiards tables are in the back.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to midnight Sunday.
Details: Full menu, smoking, arcade, billiards, live music, television, MC/V/D/AX.
Winners Circle Lounge
4880 Crawfordsville Road, (317) 248-1099.
Speedway's "great hall" is one big open room just a flying tire's distance from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The exterior recently received a fresh coat of paint, but the well worn interior welcomes longtime regulars.
Hours: 3 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
Details: Smoking, billiards, dancing, darts, jukebox, karaoke, live music, television, MC/V.
my personnel favorite is Karenoke at the Mineshaft on Wednesdays, al thouh there are some nice folks at Shigg's Diggs.
Saturday nights are cool at Weebles, Shadeland and 38th and i hear tuesdays and fridays are the bomb at downtowns The Living Room, go Friday night and meet my beautiful cousin the barmadam. Sorry boys she's married but she's good for a gander. I have yet to frequent karaoke night there. Anyway i am looking for a sunday karaoke venue, any ideas?