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Burnside Inn

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😠 Kicked me out for leaning on a railing. No sign saying you can't lean on the railing. Bouncer has a complex. Drinks are mediocre. Better places to drink in Indy. People often mention mule, drinks,


Address

314 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(317) 991-4150

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (281 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 5 PM to 3 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 2 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 4 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: mule (6) drinks (6)
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  • 1/5 Caleb Y. 8 months ago on Google
    Kicked me out for leaning on a railing. No sign saying you can't lean on the railing. Bouncer has a complex. Drinks are mediocre. Better places to drink in Indy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra A. 5 years ago on Google
    Found this place by chance and now it has become one of my favorites in Indy! The owners are so kind and have really turned this place into the spot to be! Such a unique backstory, an apartment above a bar converted into a 3 story house of drinking, live music, and fun. They have live music rotating through the first and second levels. There are 2 bars on the first and second levels, and the top floor has a lounge area and pool table. Drink to try: Pineapple Express Moscow Mule
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aunik P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent gin mule — live music and games on the upper levels. Friendly bartenders! Quite lively on a Friday
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 derrick h. 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced drinks, sub par old fashioned, and just a really ghastly atmosphere that reminds me of a British pub from the 1800 where the bartender is a doctor who performs surgery in the basement of the pub. Service sucked and I really disliked it. 0/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica a. 1 year ago on Google
    Love coming here awesome karaoke night on Thursday. Bartender is amazing .

  • 1/5 cookie G. 8 months ago on Google
    this is the secound time the man behind the bar has decided to tip him self! I tipped him 8 $ last year on a 20$ something order just for him to add 2 dollars to the tip and take 10$ so i stopped going here. Last night they was the only bar open on mass ave so we stopped in got a 4$ beer a modelo and a 9$ mule drink so that was 12$ even no taxes! I tipped him 3$ so that's 15 for the total.I check my bank statement and he tipped his self again an extra 5$ so my bill came out as 20$ ...you guys may look at it just as 7$ but i look at it as stealing. I can just imagine how many people this has happened to but they haven't realized it!

  • 1/5 Johann V. 6 months ago on Google
    The only place I’ve been where the bouncer is drunker than the patrons Bouncer tried to fight me after failing to tell me to leave the sidewalk. The sidewalk is public not property of this establishment. But he went on a power trip and got on my face asking me to fight him. Luckily I was the sober one and just laughed it off but he seems like a liability to this establishment

  • 5/5 MJ 7 months ago on Google
    Cool and unique place with three levels of fun. It was hard to squeeze in downstairs but managed to order a drink and sit and listen to some great live music on the 2nd floor. My friend and I found this place while visiting the area and was glad that we got to stop here!

  • 4/5 Samir H. 10 months ago on Google
    There's a lot of stuff stuck to the ground on the outdoor roof top floor and there was hot air being blown up from the air conditioning machine outside. The ambiance was nice inside. There is a pool table and a blue room with a couch to lounge in. Very comfy vibe. The drinks come in fun cups.

  • 4/5 Stephen H. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't there for long, just long enough to listen to the very good piano player play a few tunes. I will go back.

  • 5/5 Will Bubeck (. 1 year ago on Google
    Good times and great drinks, bit crowded on a Saturday night, but so is everywhere worth going.

  • 5/5 Bety C. 2 years ago on Google
    Seriously the best of all time. I’m moving to Indy solely to go every day. They have three floors (including a pool table) and I discovered I actually love mules. Thank you Burnside Inn.

  • 5/5 Shawna Harris (. 1 year ago on Google
    Karaoke on Thursday is so much fun! Starts at 9:30 pm ends at 1:30 am! The staff and patrons are very friendly. Get there early if possible, parking goes fast! Like partying with your favorite friends and family members!

  • 4/5 Nicky Y. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first trip to Burnside, and I'm still thinking about their lavender mule a week later... so, so good! Only the first floor was open when we stopped by - a bummer, but it sounds like if we had come by a bit later in the evening, we would have been able to explore the other floors. We couldn't use the outdoor patio either, as it was only big enough for one small group to fit comfortably. The bartender was super friendly, and the overall atmosphere was cool and laid back. If you're looking for a bright, airy spot to hang, this isn't it, but it is definitely worth stopping by for a drink (or two 😉).

  • 5/5 Anisha 4 years ago on Google
    A gem of a place, three different floors for whatever mood you're feeling. Good drinks, cool decor, and nice bartenders.

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 1 year ago on Google
    absolute gem of a bar and potentially the best on mass ave. there’s no better place to sing replay by iyaz at the top of your lungs

  • 5/5 Jake T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar on Mass Ave. Great Mules, very helpful and knowledgeable staff, live music often and karaoke Thursday nights

  • 5/5 Michael D. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a pretty classy place with great drinks. The bartender was pretty cool except it was really hard to understand him with the mask on. We tried asking about the other floors, since we wanted to check them out, but he didn't answer when we asked if they were open. Either way, drinks were delicious! We had the Kentucky mule, the pineapple mule, lavender mule, and strawberry cocktail. Sorry I don't know the names. But they were all good. Strawberry was my favorite whole my girlfriend and mom liked the pineapple best.

  • 5/5 Scott M. 2 years ago on Google
    Just coolest place, great history,decor, and hospitality.... Do 🛑 here and explore all 3 levels. Enjoy!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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