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Posted: Feb 28, 2008 in Things to do, Nightlife
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Looking for a diverse crowd? Want to meet your partner for an after-work drink? Maybe you're single and hoping to meet someone new. Here's a look at some of the local gay-friendly bars:
Talbott Street Bar
This is a favorite hangout for gays, lesbians and the undecided. Renovated in 2002, Talbott Street's Copper Bar is a dance spot with DJs offering nightly music. A full range of well drinks are served along with wine, bottled and draft beer. Special events include the "Ladies of Legend" female interpreters on stage Saturdays and Sundays.
Where: 2145 N. Talbott St.; (317) 931-1343.
Hours: 9.p.m. to 3.a.m. Friday; 9.p.m. to 4.a.m. Saturday, 9.p.m. to 1.a.m. Sunday. Closed Monday through Thursday.
Details: Smoking. M/V.
Unicorn Club
Known for its male dancers -- 15 to 25 perform seven nights a week -- the Unicorn offers daily drink specials. Shows are at 10:30 p.m. weekdays and 9.p.m. Sundays. The club is by membership; guest patrons are admitted for a $5 cover Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday; and $2 cover, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Where: 122 W. 13th St.; (317) 262-9195.
Hours: 8.p.m. to 3.a.m. Monday through Saturday; 8.p.m. to midnight Sunday.
Details: Smoking. Street parking. Cash only.
501 Eagle
Recently renovated after fire damage, the 501 features upstairs and downstairs bars with pool tables and a full range of drinks. Rock-'n'-roll music entertains patrons along with monthly special events. A $3 cover is charged for special events, with a $2 cover at midnight Fridays and 10.p.m. Saturdays.
Where: 501 N. College Ave.; (317) 632-2100.
Hours: 5:30.p.m. to 3.a.m. Monday through Friday; 7:30.p.m. to 3.a.m. Saturday; 4.p.m. to 12:30.a.m., Sunday.
Details: Smoking. Street parking and parking lot. M/V.
Varsity Lounge
The Varsity includes an arcade, billiards, darts a jukebox and a full-service grill. It offers a cross of rock and country music and mixed drinks, wine, and bottle and draft beer. A Bloody Mary brunch is served the first Saturday of the month.
Where: 1517 N. Pennsylvania St.; (317) 635-9998.
Hours: 10.a.m. to 3.a.m., Monday through Saturday; 10.a.m. to 12:30.a.m. Sunday.
Details: Smoking. Street and lot parking. M/V/D/AX.
Metro Restaurant & Nightclub
A Mass Ave. favorite, Metro serves up a full menu including breaded tenderloins, patty melts and the signature Metro club, along with monthly drink specials. Billiards, darts and karaoke are available along with TVs.
Where: 707 Massachusetts Ave.; (317) 639-6022
Hours: 3.p.m. to 3.a.m. Monday through Saturday; 11.a.m. to 12:30.a.m. Sunday.
Details: Smoking and nonsmoking areas. Street parking. M/V/AX.
Here is a link to additional gay-friendly bars in Indianapolis
- Compiled by T.J. Banes
You left out The 10.
It's about time you include LGBT (albeit a paltry offering) in your nightlife listings! The Ten was included in the link at the end of this small article, RJ.