Some people need them like the sick need medicine.
Some people just like the salt and the spice. Whether you're hankerin' for a Bloody Mary because you're on the downswing of a really fun night, or you just want to drink your veggies with a shot of vodka, we've got the cure for what ails you. There are lots more great Bloody Marys out there, but we've skimmed the cream off the top for you. Salud!
Windsor Park / 2602 E 10th St
Let’s get the best one out of the way right up top, and we must be clear: this is, without question, the best Bloody Mary in the city of Indianapolis. Generally we try to stay everyone’s friends here and not make sweeping statements like “best” and “worst,” but there is one Bloody Mary that surpasses all the rest.
It comes in a tall pint glass, shaken with a house-infused vodka (the wise drinker will choose the pepper-infused spirit), and it’s adorned with a small cocktail party’s worth of appetizers. Before you decide what you’re going to tuck into for brunch, have a few salty bites and tater tots to help you get that water and juice down. The Tick Tock is a legend for a reason, and it keeps the prices (and the pretension) low, guaranteeing a long future of packed dining rooms every weekend.
Fletcher Place / 534 Virginia Ave
A spin on the OG Bloody Mary, Milktooth offers a Bloody Sherry with amontillado steeped sherry, house bloody mix, and lemon. You can add an oyster and baby miller for an additional charge!
Historic St. Joseph / 540 N College Ave
One of Indy’s most successful historic landmark renovations opened up a historic church to the public in a whole new way: with beer and food. Aside from the delicious build-your-own selections of bacon, pepperoncinis, and a fleet of hot sauces to spice up your drink, you can sip your cocktail from up in the choir loft and admire the largely untouched bones of the church. And all of God’s brunchers said, “Amen.”
Historic St. Joseph / 944 N Alabama St
Just up a few blocks from St. Joseph’s is one of the oldest and greatest remaining gay bars serving pub and brunch basics, and Ivy’s Bloody packs a punch with English flair (which is to say, lowkey full of booze). She’s not a fancy place, but the bar always feels like home with the little throwback lamps in every booth.
Broad Ripple / 6267 Carrollton Ave
We mean this in the best way possible: the Alley Cat is the epitome of an alcoholic’s bar. It opens in the morning, and they serve simple but delicious Bloody Marys for you to circle back to after a night of Alley Cat cocktails, with a little bacon, a few olives, and some celery to help restart your digestive system.
