Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge

Indy's original classic cocktail lounge, featuring our famous selection of cocktails, scotches & whiskeys, wonderful appetizers, and an extensive array of fine cigars

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    (317) 638-5588

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    nickyblaines.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

20 N Meridian St (at Monument Cir) Indianapolis , IN 46204 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 59


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@JaumePrimero

A hidden gem in Indy. When you walk in, the place smells like pipe tobacco and it seems like you've travelled back in time. Really cool joint.

T Man

Good selection of cigars . Friendly and helpful staff . Plenty of comfortable of seating. Old school with red leather and over stuffed couches in the many seating areas. Well worth a visit.

Catrina Smythe

This place remains the same, in a good way. Love he bar , music , smell of cigars & classic dirty martini . Great bartenders as well .

Jake Smith

The Smith & Wesson is the house White Russian . Try it, and then try to act as cool as the vibe in this place. Probably isn't possible though, this is the coolest bar for miles.

David Schwartz

Be careful or you might just walk right by this hidden gem located in the basement . Plenty of choices, from cigars to cocktails . The staff will help guide you.

Armand

Very nice place in an excellent location. Decent selection of well priced cigars . Great mixed drink choices. Check your coat!

Jeremy Cole

Drink scotch or a martini . Smoke a cigar . Grab a couch and take a stroll by Lincoln's portrait. If only they changed the music to some jazz late at night it would be perfect.

Lauren Weatherall

One of downtown Indy 's hidden gems . It's like walking into a 1920s lounge . Grab a couch and a strong cocktail . You have to try their stuffed olives !

Ce Me

Free drink if you find the seat where this photo was taken.

Ce Me

Atmosphere & service is top notch. A must visit for locals and visitors.

Ce Me

This man is one cool cat. He'll talk your ear off.

Esquire

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. At Nicky Blaine's, everyone is sexy and full-blooded. Something about the lighting. Or maybe it's the Dean martinis . Read more

Justin Locke

Amazing drinks and cigar lounge . Great service. Apps, drinks, some TVs

Dalton Spear

Nice hidden chill bar , Indy does not have many lounges like this

Mary Kay Hardcastle

smoke filled but excellent cocktails . I was expecting Dean Martin to walk over at any minute. This place is a classic.

Nikki Floyd

Great bourban and infused cigar selection ! Cute atmosphere too.

Matthew Kennedy

Best bar in Indianapolis. Period. Be sure to say hi to me at the end of the bar !

Jason Kusner

great atmosphere, very relaxing. sit at the bar and enjoy the portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Chris James

I would drive from Chicago to enjoy a cigar , downtown run, burger at Kilroy's...not bad nap-town

Ce Me

Ask for a drink when you find the seat this photo was taken.

Mark Saltzman

What an awesome place!

Justin Fitzpatrick

I come to this place mainly for the Luxor. It's an amazing Martini . You gotta try it.

katie lewis

Amazing martinis and good atmosphere!!

Senaca Williams

Great cigars & cocktails

Gregory Goodin

Couches are comfortable and the lighting relaxing. Perfect place to start a night out on the town .

Andrew Furman

Everything will smell like smoke when you leave.

Steve Allie

Cigars are a little dry...and yes, I've tried most of them at different times. Bring your own...they are cool with that!

Waidus Hughes

Best spot in Indy

Andy @hust0058

This is a man-cave of epic proportions. Cigars , martinis , and jazz .

Daniel Simpson

martinis are always good, a lil pricey and expect to have a cloud of smoke follow you when you leave.

Jeremy Mentz

Ben is the best bartender ever!!! Tip him well !!!

Ben Langy

You can't go wrong with Padrones!

Cherie Lanier

Great ambiance, music and cigar bar !

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Heaven on Earth!

Reid Conti

Bunch of douchebags who turned away a 30+ person wedding party (their only business at 1am Saturday night) for the sake of a ghetto $5 cover charge . Hope these Econ majors enjoy the lack of business!

John Kinder

Wow! They have Death's Door Gin here! Gin drinkers rejoice!

DZ 1641 AKA Perkeo

Ben rocks!

April Duncanson

Ask the server to put on the mixed CD with Skee Low's "I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller".

Mark Wutt

Go Colts!!!!

Robbie Bert

Don't be a douche ( like Reid )and treat people with respect, I promise Nicky's staff will treat you right.

Warren Cornelius

Ask for Amanda. She kicks ass!

Ben Sears

If you don't want to pay $5 go down the street and pay $15

Steve Allie

Great place in downtown Indy ! "Can't miss!"

Robert Kutruff

Come in and touch Ben Langy 's muscley arms- men only.

Joe

If you're not a real martini person have the "Vanilla Sex" martini .

Kevin Wiley

Good cigars . Good scotch . F-ing HORRIFIC music . WTF?

Ben Langy

Free cover Monday - Thursday

Winston Wolf

This is the greatest place in downtown Indy .

Ben Sears

I love the "Retro Bar " !!!!! 

Chris Borland

Make sure you ask for a couch . That is a big reason to come here.

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