Whiskey is the focus at Rye Bar, inside the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Mile Square. Its collection caters to bourbon newcomers and collectors alike, while beer, wine and a limited bar-food menu round out the offerings.
The signature old fashioned gets repeated praise from guests, and the whiskey sour earns its own enthusiastic mention. Drinkers also point to the atmosphere and attentive bartending, including service when the room is crowded. It’s a setting suited to a group gathering as well as a cocktail stop.
The bourbon selection comes with a clear caution: guests repeatedly describe the rare pours as exceptionally expensive. The cocktails offer a compelling reason to settle in without making a trophy bottle the point of the evening.
Rye Bar is at 350 W Maryland St., Indianapolis. It opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with service continuing until at least midnight.
