Slippery Noodle Inn, Historic blues bar and restaurant in downtown Indianapolis, United States
Slippery Noodle Inn is a restaurant and blues bar in downtown Indianapolis featuring two performance stages, a century-old oak bar, and a tin ceiling from 1890. The space combines dining areas with multiple stages, creating separate zones for eating and entertainment.
Built in 1850 as Tremont House, this establishment served as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. It later produced beer during Prohibition before becoming a blues venue in 1963.
Live blues performances fill both stages most nights, shaping how visitors experience the place and keeping this musical tradition alive in the community. The performances are woven into the daily rhythm of the venue rather than being special events.
The venue sits at the corner of South Street and Meridian Street in the downtown area and serves food and drinks daily with live music performances. Spaces fill up in the evenings, especially when music is happening, so arriving earlier often works better for finding seating.
Bullet marks from target practice by the Brady and Dillinger gangs in the 1930s remain visible on the east wall. These marks are physical reminders of a chaotic period in American history that touched this building directly.
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