Inside the Conrad in Mile Square, The Lounge offers an upscale alternative to downtown’s dive-bar circuit. Diners consistently describe a moody, cozy room suited to a relaxed evening, with attentive service that helps keep the experience easy rather than formal.
Cocktails are the clearest draw. Diners praise both the creative drinks and the bartending, singling out Lime on the Circle and a rye old-fashioned. Beer and wine are also served, but the recurring enthusiasm for mixed drinks makes a cocktail a sensible starting point.
Shareable bites give those drinks some company. The margarita flatbread earns a particular mention from diners, while vegetarian food draws praise of its own. Dinner and dessert are served, and outdoor seating adds another option beyond the lounge’s interior.
The Lounge is at 50 W Washington St, Indianapolis. Hours run from 6 to 10 a.m. daily, with evening service Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight; Monday and Sunday have morning hours only. Reservations and takeout are available.