In operation since more than 30 years, the Chatterbox Jazz Club is the place to go to hear live jazz in Indianapolis. Featuring both well-known and emerging jazz musicians play, the bar gives a great boost to the local jazz scene. Live music performances take place every night and the atmosphere is usually buzzing with the banter of jazz enthusiasts. The club also serves a limited yet a great selection of food items and drinks. Apart from the daily events, the club also organizes annual concerts, offers scholarships and hosts special events like beverage tastings and bowling competitions.

If you tire of the slightly higher end drinking establishments on the heavily trafficked Mass Ave strip, then venture a few blocks southeast and amble into the Lockerbie Pub. There's plenty of seating, billiards, and cold bottled beer. At the bar, a feisty bartender will be attending to a gaggle of talkative barflies whiling away the afternoon or evening spinning colorful yarns. There's a kitchen in back churning out greasy eats for when hunger calls. Big plate-glass windows let you watch the world go by out front as you enjoy a pint with the regulars.

This 3500 square-foot music venue and full bar has hosted artists such as Andrew Bird, Cat Power and the New Pornographers. They welcome new acts - provided the material is original and can draw a crowd. Conveniently located in the Fountain Square area, Radio Radio's colorful modern decor graces the lounge with a sophisticated and inviting ambiance. Please keep in mind that Radio Radio is a non-smoking venue.

If you're in Indianapolis and are looking for the perfect mixture of restaurant and bar, then Workingman's Friend is for you. It has been open since the Great Depression and serves burgers that will blow your taste buds away. Try the double cheeseburger complete with crispy patties and accompany it with perfectly cooked fries. Wash everything down with one of the various beers on tap and just sit back and relax in this charming, dive bar setting.