Bar
Unclaimed profile16-Bit Bar+Arcade
Indianapolis, IN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
16-Bit Bar+Arcade pairs a playful cocktail menu with a 36-tap draft list, all in a free-play arcade setting. Specialty cocktails like the Hulk Hogan and Carrie Fisher run $12, and the $18 Game Over large-format drink serves a group. Zero-proof options from Lyre's and NA beers broaden the appeal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Pinball Wizard, a blueberry vodka and elderflower number with ginger ale, blueberries, and mint. For a group, order The Game Over, a 25 oz concoction of eight liquors with Sprite, lemonade, and Hawaiian Punch.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Arcade-goers who want a cocktail beyond the usual well drink, and groups looking for a shareable large-format option. The extensive draft list will satisfy craft beer fans, while the zero-proof cocktails and NA beers give non-drinkers something to sip.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely busier with the arcade crowd.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $12 each, and drafts range from $5 to $11. The large-format Game Over is $18. Happy hour discounts make it more affordable.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail names and ingredients are unabashedly playful—think blueberry vodka and bomb pop, or rum with rock candy. The Game Over, a 25 oz large-format drink with eight liquors, is a group centerpiece. Free vintage arcade games add to the atmosphere.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative, playful cocktail menu with eight named specialties, each $12. Ingredients skew sweet and fruity, with some spirit-forward options like Maverick. Happy hour discount adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive cocktails with pop-culture names and unexpected ingredients.
- — Large-format Game Over provides a shareable option.; Happy hour discount makes cocktails more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Hulk Hogan: blueberry vodka, lemonade, original bomb pop.
- — Carrie Fisher: rum, coconut, pineapple, lime juice, rock candy.
- — Pinball Wizard: blueberry vodka, elderflower, ginger ale, blueberries, mint.
- — The Game Over: 8 liquors, Sprite, lemonade, Hawaiian Punch, 25 oz glass.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $12; $4 off during weekday happy hour; The Game Over $18.
Wine
A minimal wine list limited to four categories: Bubbles, Malbec, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc. No specific producers or vintages provided.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a few basic wine categories for non-beer/cocktail drinkers.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Beer
An extensive draft list with 36 options, including local and national craft beers. Prices are reasonable, and happy hour discounts enhance value.
Menu strengths
- — Large and diverse draft selection with 36 options.
- — Includes local Indiana breweries.; Happy hour $2 off drafts.
Standout selections
- — Great Lakes Mexican Lager; Rhinegeist Press Tart
- — Bell's Two Hearted Ale; Masthead IPA
Pricing: Draft beers $5-$11; $2 off during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic offerings: zero-proof cocktails made with Lyre's spirits, NA beers from Athletic and Good Liar, and non-boozy slush puppies.
Menu strengths
- — NA beer options and slush puppies broaden the selection.
Standout selections
- — Carmen Sandiego: Lyre's Aperitif Rosso, Italian Spritz, honey mango, rose water.
- — Johnny Tsunami: Lyre's Dry London, lavender, blue razz.
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA; Good Liar Midwest IPA
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Spirits
Spirits program is limited to shots and well drinks. No premium or extensive list is evident. Well drinks at $5 during happy hour are a budget option.
Menu strengths
- — Well spirits at $5 during happy hour.; Variety of shots available.
Standout selections
- — Fireball shot; Green Tea shot; Gummy Bear shot
Pricing: Well spirits $5 during happy hour; Fireball shot $3.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is evident. The cocktails' sweet, fruity profiles could pair with bar snacks like pretzels or nachos, but no specific pairings are supported.
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