Metro

I’m a part-​time recluse, so going out dancing on weekends is pretty much the only thing I’m willing to do if I’m leaving my bed-​ridden Game of Thrones marathon. It IS the only thing to do in Indianapolis other than drink and eat, after all. Metro is typically a good time, drinks are low price and strong as hell, karaōke is as amusing as anywhere, and dancing upstairs in that cramped space for four-​five hours is always a blast. There’s nothing to complain about here, other than I wish they had more bathrooms and a bigger dance floor. but structural limitations are what they are. No worries! This is a stop for me and my friends on our (as we refer) «Triangle of Death» tour in the summer AKA Bakersfield, Metro, and Tini… Just assume you’ll be blubbering with mascara running down your face wearing one shoe, eating a whole pizza in the gutter when you undergo this series of bars on a Saturday. Anyway, yay Metro! Good tunes and great bartenders, and undoubtedly a place to run into old friends.

STRONG drinks, good & attentive bartenders, rad weekend DJs, pool tables, quality food for reasonable prices, and a crowd that won’t let you leave without having a good time. I usually leave this place crazy drunk if it’s a weekend, make at least one new friend, and know that I’m going to have a good time whenever I go, even on slow nights with just a friend or two.

A great location on Mass Ave. Metro wears many hats. The downstairs can be a quieter hang out style bar, whereas the upstairs turns into a techno club with DJ, dancing, pool table, darts, and bar. They have an outside patio and serve food until 2am which is good if you’ve already been out on the Avenue all day long. At times, they even host live performers. Their prices are some of the most reasonable on Mass Ave.

If you’re looking for a gay bar, a good club, or a fun night, try somewhere else.
If you’re looking for a bunch of drunk bachelorrtte parties, and straight boys on ecstasy, this is the place for you!

Metro is a place where my experiences vary significantly, but I always have a good time and enjoy myself.
It can be a more laid-​back restaurant style place where you can come after work or during the day and grab a decent beer to enjoy in their large fenced-​in back patio area. If you come here later in the evening you can bring a group of friends to hang out and socialize at one of their tables in the main bar area, or go upstairs to play some pool. If you show up after 11:00 on a weekend, their DJ will be spinning tracks upstairs and you can let loose on their small but lively dance floor. This is technically one of Mass Ave’s gay bars, but like the rest of them, it’s always a diverse crowd and welcoming to everyone.
While they have some ok stuff on tap, this isn’t a bar that I would say is any place to go for a great craft beer. For me, it’s usually the opposite. I can come in with a bunch of friends, order some $ 2 cans of PBR or a pitcher of whatever light domestic stuff they have on special that night, and a round of their $ 2 «kool-​aid» shots without breaking the bank. The service at the bars later in the evening is usually good at keeping up with the lines as long as people aren’t ordering a bunch of weird mixed drinks, and the bartenders are usually friendly and sociable. Service at tables is hit and miss, but I usually just go to the bar anyway and avoid that issue.
The big complaint I have is that their nice patio can get pretty smoky with all of the people going out there to smoke cigarettes, so I find it more enjoyable when it is a slow time of the day and not many people are here.
This will continue to be a place that is on my list of bars to swing by to get a cheap drink in and fun setting on Mass Ave.

Metro seemed great! Went on a Thursday night with friends and got long islands (very strong and super yummy) for only $ 4! The only downside was the wait for karaōke, 1.5 hours… gross.
Those who did sing karaōke seemed like they were having a good time though! I will definitely be back on other nights to experience more of the hype!

Cool spot! I was able to check this place out while on the Handlebar Indy and I’m going to bookmark it for sure!

It seems like my group of friends have been hitting the Metro more than usual lately. During the early evening hours, it’s a restaurant. At night, the place turns into a pretty happening bar with a dance floor upstairs. In the mood to just hang out with some friends and chat? No problem… the outdoor patio out back has a nice selection of tables and chairs to relax and unwind with a drink at the end of the day.

I’ve been to metro lots of times over the years I don’t fortunately the service remains the same. I was there Wednesday night for dinner around 730 – 8 o’clock. We were excited to eat dinner because metro has some of the best foods. UnFortunately, we waited at our table outside for about 18 minutes and no one even approached us to offer drinks or even say it would be a minute.
I went in approach the bartender on two different occasions to ask if there was a waitress outside and he simply stated «she would be out soon». There was two other tables outside that were never approached either and they ended up walking out also.
No matter the time of day or night the service outside it is always slow. you’re lucky if I a waitress even comes to your table. It’s really disappointing because we went to a restaurant down the street and spent over $ 50 for meal and drinks that could’ve been used at the metro.

This is, usually, my «go to «place. However, I only have a day or 2 off during the week; no weekends. I NEED this time to decompress and relax. Tonight, however, this bar insisted on having the Presidential debates on EVERY TV. I even asked for something sporting to be put on ONE frigging TV. I was denied. Why, for heaven’s sake, should I be forced to listen to Trump’s blather when I just want to relax??? All the employees could say was, «The owner wants us to put this on the TV!» Well, OWNER, I won’t be back on my precious days off. You lose!!!

Metro is great. I don’t live far from this place, so I’m frequently here. Are you gay? Great. Come to Metro! Are you straight? Great. Come to Metro! I feel like a lot of gay bars are a pretty exclusive crowd, but metro is an extremely diverse environment. No matter who is in your party, you’ll all feel comfortable and welcome.
Drinks are pretty good. I’ve had some hit or miss experiences, but overall I think you’re going to be happy with whatever you get. In the summer time they have slushies. For $ 8 they’re a bit pricey, but with one sip you’ll realize how much alcohol they have mixed into them. That’s a good thing.
I didn’t really expect the food quality to be that great. I usually go to bars for drinks and restaurants for food, but Metro has great food. You’ll enjoy it.
My one complaint is that people can smoke on the patio. Maybe that’s a positive for you. If so, I think you’re gross. The second floor balcony doesn’t allow smoking, so you’ll probably find me there making fun of people at Tini’s. Which brings me to my next review…

Best watering hole in Indy!
If you didn’t know, this is a gay bar but it’s very open to people of all persuasions. From the very friendly and knowledgeable bar staff, to karaōke nights, to the dance floor on weekends to the pool tables and other diversions, this is just a great place to come alone, with friends, or to make new friends. And the drink prices are quite affordable for Mass Ave. You are guaranteed to have a great time!

Metro is definitely a bar of all sorts. You can karaōke, you can have a chill drink with friends or a date, you can have dinner or some drunk food, and you can dance and play pool. The drinks are moderately priced and affordable and you get quite a bit of liquor for your money!
The interior is a bit outdated and the bathrooms always weird me out cause there’s no stall or divider in between the toilet and urinal so definitely try to get in by yourself or have a friend be on watch haha!
The staff are friendly and helpful and overall, a good multi-​purpose bar!

Hey Metro, I’m sorry it has taken me so long to give you the love you deserve. I’ll have you know, you’re my late, late night bar of choice. Why, you ask? Well, the happening techno jives upstairs doesn’t hurt to start. Or the über-​friendly and welcoming crowd that you tend to attract. Lastly, your drink prices don’t leave me scrunching up my face every time I «order another». (which tends to become quite frequent by the time I’ve moseyed my way up the stairs to your inconspicuous cozy club. I love how you somehow pull off two totally different environments (laid back wooden bar with high tops downstairs and low-​lit, bouncing music party atmosphere upstairs) under one roof. Shots appear to be quite popular upstairs. Oh, and there’s a pull table up there too. What else can I say? If you find yourself hopping in and out of bars on Mass Ave, make the Metro your cherry on top for the night!

Come one come all, hell just show up as you are. Conventionally located on Mass Ave, you will find Metro. This bar has as dual personality that depends upon what level your on. The first floor contains a full bar and dining area with comfortable bar chairs. The dining area transforms into a karaōke viewing area and depending on how the crowd is feeling the music a small dance floor on Tuesday and Thursday.
If your not feeling the vibe, just head up stairs to the 2^nd floor. This floor contains a smaller bar as well as 4 pool tables ($ 1 a game, quarters only). Amazingly there is also a smaller dance floor as well. If the weather is nice, there is a patio on the first floor as well as a small smoking patio on the second floor.
I have only been here for drinks and the prices seemed decent for chilled fireball shots as well as an assortment of other mixed drinks. The servers are friendly. You might even catch them belting out a tune on Karaōke nights.
One of the biggest pluses is that if you time it right, parking is free on Mass Ave after 9 PM Monday — Saturday and free all Sunday.

My friend: What are you doing? Come meet me for drinks!
Me: OK girrrrl where?!
F: This place called Metro, its fun. hurry up.
AND that, ladies and gentlemen, is how an amazing night of dancing started.
I walked up and the staff was completely kind and humorous, they didn’t stare at my ID for hours or harass me when I had no clue of what drink I should order at the downstairs bar. You know I’m choosey!
I walked in to see a very soothing atmosphere, nice lighting, good ambiance, with clusters of tables and chairs in what looked like a dining area. There is a bar against the right wall with lots of selection and a few televisions above.
Straight ahead is a staircase with a mirrored back wall. and chandelier… it’s fabulous, all of it!
Almost directly up the stairs is another bar and small dance floor, divided into two sections. Somehow they even squeezed a pool table in. On the opposite end of the dance floor is a second exit, as well as an outside porch/​patio. I love how there are a few secret spots in the building.
I have only gone three or four times, and mostly on nights that my friends are dj’ing so of course I love the club area! One night, there was a retro video-​dj and that was a cool experience. The crowd is fun, friendly, and will dance with you nonstop. Girl scouts honor, probably the best pre-​party fun I have had in a long time. I didn’t get groped or excessively hit on and that was so different from a lot of the other clubs available downtown. You can dance without a care.
There was some friend drama (per usual) and I went on to find a place with a little better drink specials. I believe $ 6 vodka mixes, the night I went. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Favorite things I admire: The architecture. That superb mirrored wall. The dance floor!
Werk it. :) xoxo

Great bar. I love the way the place is set up with the two different atmospheres of the first and second floor. In good weather it’s nice to set outside and have a cold beer. The people are easy going. I’ve never had trouble with anyone here. The service is quick and accurate. Anytime I am in this area I try to stop in with some friends.

This loaded mac & cheese was phenomenal! I made the mistake of ordering something else as well… totally unnecessary.
The staff is extremely friendly… I will surely be coming back in the near future.

Metro is on the heart of Mass Ave close to a number of great places. If you are looking for love music, look no further. Fridays seem to have live music and pretty good drinks specials.
There are two levels at Metro. Downstairs has a bar and dinning area. It tends to be a bit more quiet so you can have a few bar bites with friends. They have a pretty selection. I personally like the nachos, just ask for extra salsa.
Upstairs is the pool table and dance floor. There is also a bar and you can order food as well. The music tends to be more dance music!
The best part of Metro is the outdoor patio. It’s a great place to sit and relax as the sun goes down.
The staff at Metro is very friendly. The crowd is pretty mixed — guys/​gals, older/​younger. No one is pushy!
They take credit cards which is a plus and they have pull tabs! Maybe you will get lucky!

Metro was the first bar we stumbled across when we moved to Indianapolis and boy has it change in the past few years.
The interior was completely redone about a year ago and it looks great. They opened it up nicely and during the cold season they usually have the upstairs open to relieve the crowds. Bars on both levels mean you never wait long for a drink.
Food-​wise, Metro is ok. Typical gay bar food. Nachos where the cheese is like one big sheet (still love them), and lots of fried things, not bad but not good.
In the summer, the patio is a nice touch. They recently gave it a minor facelift and it looks nice. Great place in the spring to enjoy that first outdoor beer.
The staff is always friendly and accommodating and efficient.
This is a great stop on any trip to Mass Ave.