Food Lockerbie Square, Downtown Indianapolis
The Rathskeller
A place to eat in Lockerbie Square, Downtown Indianapolis, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dec 30 evening.
Why go
German restaurant and beer hall in the 1890s Athenaeum building, serving schnitzel and steins since 1894.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Indianapolis, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Sun King Brewery.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Lockerbie Square
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Dec 30 evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown Indianapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Indianapolis Cultural Trail
8-mile protected bike and walking path linking downtown's cultural districts.
Activity · Indianapolis · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Sun King Brewery
Downtown taproom of one of Indiana's best-known craft breweries.
Drinks · Indianapolis · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Monument Circle's 284-foot centerpiece; ride or climb to the observation deck.
Sight · Indianapolis · 0.5 mi straight-line - 4Monument Circle
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at the city's center, strung with thousands of lights as the Circle of Lights each winter.
Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line - 5Garage Food Hall
Food hall in Bottleworks' old Coca-Cola bottling garage with local vendors.
Food · Indianapolis · 0.6 mi straight-line - 6Indiana Roof Ballroom
1927 ballroom atop the Indiana Theatre with a domed, star-lit ceiling; it hosted a ticketed NYE party in 2025.
Drinks · 0.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Rathskeller is a stop on our Indianapolis New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Indianapolis
2 more curated places to eat in Downtown Indianapolis. See the full Downtown Indianapolis guide.
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 The Rathskeller itself, we suggest: Dec 30 evening.
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
- 39.77333, -86.15028
- Destination
- Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana
The Rathskeller: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Rathskeller?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Rathskeller. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Rathskeller?
Our pick: Dec 30 evening. Insider tip: The Kellerbar side has live music most weekend nights; good for Dec 30.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Rathskeller?
The Rathskeller appears on Indianapolis New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Rathskeller 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
- Canal Walk Activity
- JW Marriott Indianapolis Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.