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The top 4 wine bars for a special occasion in Indianapolis

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Published on March 02, 2020
The top 4 wine bars for a special occasion in IndianapolisPhoto: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar/Yelp

Looking to try the best wine bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end wine bars in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. The Capital Grille

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Topping the list is a member of the chain The Capital Grille. Located at 40 W. Washington St. downtown Indianapolis, the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end wine bar in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews on Yelp. 

The Capital Grille offers a warm space with mahogany paneling and art deco chandeliers. The drink menu features a selection of more than 350 wines from regions around the world.

2. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Next up is Keystone at the Crossing's Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, situated at 8487 Union Chapel Road. It's a location of the national chain. With four stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.

The food menu changes seasonally or whenever the chef is inspired by new ingredients. The drink menu offers a wide selection of locally selected wines, cocktails and spirits.

3. Beholder

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Near Eastside's Beholder, located at 1844 E. 10th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar and New American spot four stars out of 129 reviews. 

The restaurant opened in the summer of 2018 and according to its website, it has been named one of the top 100 wine restaurants of 2018 and 2019 by Wine Enthusiast.

4. Smash Social

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Smash Social, a beer bar and wine bar that offers coffee and tea and more located downtown, is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 600 E. Ohio St., Suite B to see for yourself. 

The coffee shop, beer and wine bar offers a casual atmosphere. It even has six ping pong tables for friendly competitions.


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