About The Melody Inn

Escape to the Historic Melody Inn. Tucked away at 38th and Illinois Streets and in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, the Melody Inn is one of the oldest bars in Indianapolis (est. 1935). Whether you want to lounge in a vinyl booth from the old Teepee Restaurant, sit at the original oak bar, chill in the PBR Lounge or hang out back in the popular Smoker’s Garden, you can kick back and relax with the Best in live original music, the award-winning Melody Inn jukebox, drinks, and friendly staff members and clients! There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly, hillbilly, rock, drum ‘n bass and comedy. Cover charge is generally around $5 for a great night of music and entertainment and parking is always FREE (street parking and the lot across the street). Don’t forget to play MegaTouch or pool while you are there!

In the News:

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Indianapolis

BY CRYSTAL HAMMON | Updated 09/03/19 | Article Link

If you have eclectic taste in music, you’ll love the historic Melody Inn. Don’t like what you hear on Saturday night? Come back on Sunday or Monday. The acts range from local indie musicians making their debut to national rockabilly bands on their way to the top. More often than not, the music has a hard edge. Think punk rock and heavy metal.

There’s a modest cover charge, but parking is free in this Butler-Tarkington neighborhood bar, a den for original music since 1935. You won’t find expensive well drinks or pretentious people at the Melody Inn. It’s a hangout for pool players and authentic music lovers with zero interest in putting on airs. In good weather, enjoy the tiki-themed outdoor seating. Or lounge inside, surrounded by retro furnishings, subversive art, and unforgettable music. “Alternative Press” named the Melody Inn one of America’s 15 must-visit rock ‘n’ roll bars in 2017.

Alternative Press names The Melody Inn as “One of the 15 must visit rock ‘n’ roll bars in the country!”

September 29 2017, 11:55 AM EDT By Sage Viscovi | Article link

MELODY INN – Indianapolis, IN

Tucked away at 38th and Illinois streets and in the city’s Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, the Melody Inn is one of the oldest bars in Indianapolis. There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly and more.

Their Message: “From local bands playing their first show to national bands playing their thousandth show, the Melody Inn specializes in live, original music and high performance social lubricants.”