Melody Inn

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.”

Tomorrow, Tuesday June 2nd at Melody Inn.. SPLIFF ANY presents CLOWNS vs COMICS 🤡 😁
06/01/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday June 2nd at Melody Inn.. SPLIFF ANY presents CLOWNS vs COMICS 🤡 😁

05/29/2026

HILLBILLY HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT at MELODY INN features THE ROUNDUPS! Doors at 7, show at 7:30, $7. www.melodyindy.com

05/28/2026
This Saturday at Melody Inn! May 30th, 8pm
05/28/2026

This Saturday at Melody Inn! May 30th, 8pm

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

Telephone

+13179234707

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