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Melody Inn The Historic Melody Inn Specializing In Live, Original Music and High-Performance Social Lubricants. We are on the RED LINE. Escape to the Historic Melody Inn.
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Tucked away at 38th and Illinois Streets and in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, the Melody Inn is one of the oldest bars in Indianapolis (est. 1935). Whether you want to lounge in a vinyl booth from the old Teepee Restaurant or sit at the original oak bar, you can kick back and relax with the Best in live original music, the award-winning Melody Inn jukebox, drinks, and friendly staff members and clients! There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly, hillbilly, rock, drum ‘n bass, hip hop, and comedy. Cover charge is generally around $5 for a great night of music and entertainment and parking is always FREE. Don’t forget to play a classic game of Galaga or Ms. PacMan, MegaTouch or pool while you are there! Plus Every Saturday Night is PUNK ROCK NIGHT! NOTE: we do not book via our page - please use our booking form here: http://melodyindy.com/booking/

In the News:
September 29 2017, 11:55 AM EDT By Sage Viscovi
Alternative Press names The Melody Inn as “One of the 15 must visit rock ‘n’ roll bars in the country!”

MELODY INN – Indianapolis, IN

Tucked away at 38th and Illinois streets and in the city’s Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, the Melody Inn is one of the oldest bars in Indianapolis. There is something for everyone including punk rock, metal, indie, pop, rockabilly and more. Their Message: “From local bands playing their first show to national bands playing their thousandth show, the Melody Inn specializes in live, original music and high performance social lubricants.”

10/22/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT at MELODY INN
ULTIMATE DOG
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THE SUEDE PUPPIES

This Saturday Oct 24 at Melody Inn! 🔥 🎲 🍒 ☠️
10/21/2026

This Saturday Oct 24 at Melody Inn! 🔥 🎲 🍒 ☠️

New Melody Inn zip up hoodies! available at the bar
10/21/2026

New Melody Inn zip up hoodies! available at the bar

Tuesday Oct 20th at Melody Inn- Mel Yeah Happy Hour! from 4:30-7pm, followed by Pixielated Production’s Blended multi-va...
10/20/2026

Tuesday Oct 20th at Melody Inn- Mel Yeah Happy Hour! from 4:30-7pm, followed by Pixielated Production’s Blended multi-variety show!

Tonight, Monday Oct 19th at Melody Inn is Punk Rock Night Trivia night at 7pm. We open at 4:30pm. Come hang!
10/19/2026

Tonight, Monday Oct 19th at Melody Inn is Punk Rock Night Trivia night at 7pm. We open at 4:30pm. Come hang!

Tomorrow, Monday Oct 19th at Melody Inn is the 5th edition of Punk Rock Trivia, presented by Punk Rock Night.
10/18/2026

Tomorrow, Monday Oct 19th at Melody Inn is the 5th edition of Punk Rock Trivia, presented by Punk Rock Night.

10/18/2026
Halloween weekend at the Mel! We have epic rip-off shows both Friday and Saturday! Costumes are encouraged! 🎃 👻 🤘 ...
10/17/2026

Halloween weekend at the Mel! We have epic rip-off shows both Friday and Saturday! Costumes are encouraged! 🎃 👻 🤘

TONIGHT Saturday October 17th at Melody Inn! PUNK ROCK NIGHT presents the SUPERSUCKERS with special guests THE RUMORS an...
10/17/2026

TONIGHT Saturday October 17th at Melody Inn! PUNK ROCK NIGHT presents the SUPERSUCKERS with special guests THE RUMORS and GRAVE ROBBER! doors at 8pm. Mel Yeah! 🤘

Address

3826 N Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN
46208

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4:30pm - 3am
Wednesday 4:30pm - 1am
Thursday 4:30pm - 1am
Friday 4:30pm - 3am
Saturday 8pm - 3am
Sunday 7pm - 1am

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+13179234707

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