Drinks Downtown Indianapolis
Indiana Roof Ballroom
A place for a drink in Downtown Indianapolis, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: 9 pm – 1 am.
Why go
1927 ballroom atop the Indiana Theatre with a domed, star-lit ceiling; it hosted a ticketed NYE party in 2025.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Indianapolis, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 1 sight. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Harry & Izzy's and Monument Circle. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- 9 pm – 1 am
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Indianapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Harry & Izzy's
St. Elmo's sister grill on Illinois Street, with the same shrimp cocktail in a livelier, more casual room.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Monument Circle
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at the city's center, strung with thousands of lights as the Circle of Lights each winter.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3St. Elmo Steak House
Downtown steakhouse since 1902, famous for a fiery horseradish shrimp cocktail.
Food · Indianapolis · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Monument Circle's 284-foot centerpiece; ride or climb to the observation deck.
Sight · Indianapolis · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5St. Elmo Steak House
The city's oldest steakhouse, open since 1902, famous for a horseradish-heavy shrimp cocktail and a deep wine list.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Canal Walk
Paved path along the 1830s Central Canal through downtown, with skyline views and bridges lit at night.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Indiana Roof Ballroom is a stop on our Indianapolis New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Indianapolis
Indiana Roof Ballroom is our only drinks pick in Downtown Indianapolis; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Indianapolis guide.
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Indiana State Museum
State history and science museum on the canal; its family NYE party ended with a 3,000-balloon drop at 8:30 pm in 2025.
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The Rathskeller
German restaurant and beer hall in the 1890s Athenaeum building, serving schnitzel and steins since 1894.
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
Glass 34-story tower beside White River State Park, with upper-floor rooms looking over the canal and skyline.
When to go: weather by month, based on Indianapolis
Our climate figures for Downtown Indianapolis come from nearby Indianapolis. Average daily highs in Indianapolis run from 35°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Indiana Roof Ballroom itself, we suggest: 9 pm – 1 am.
Modelled monthly averages for Indianapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Indianapolis weather by month (covers Downtown Indianapolis).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.76722, -86.16083
- Destination
- Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana Roof Ballroom: quick answers
How much time do you need at Indiana Roof Ballroom?
Plan on about 4 hours at Indiana Roof Ballroom. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Indiana Roof Ballroom?
Our pick: 9 pm – 1 am. Insider tip: Tickets usually include a midnight toast; dress up.
Which TripsCircle routes include Indiana Roof Ballroom?
Indiana Roof Ballroom appears on Indianapolis New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Indiana Roof Ballroom to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Indianapolis.
Plan Downtown Indianapolis
- Downtown Indianapolis travel guide 8 places
- Indianapolis weather (covers Downtown Indianapolis) weather by month
- Downtown Indianapolis to Broad Ripple 7.0 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Indianapolis
- Indiana State Museum Activity
- The Rathskeller Food
- JW Marriott Indianapolis Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.