Astrea

We visited this place a couple of weeks ago. Initially, there were three of us, but later my friends were going to join. We asked for an extra chair, and a man—who I assume was the manager (a white guy in his 40s)—refused to give us one. Instead, he started putting another table together, but that table never arrived. It felt like they didn’t want my business, so I paid my tab of around $200s and left. The only positive part of the experience was Annette, our waitress, who was respectful and attentive. I left a nice tip for her service. That’s the only reason I’m giving three stars for service.

Located on the top floor of the Intercontinental hotel, Astrea has some of the best views of downtown Indy. I have now visited twice once at the bar and once at the outdoor patio and the service has been excellent. The drinks are strong and unique, I definitely suggest the white linen! The small bites are tasty and well presented. Overall a great spot to either start or end your night in downtown Indy.

First time for my friends and I. We each had wine/rose which I would say was reasonably priced. For food, we ordered several things; truffle fries, caviar dip, deviled eggs, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and the cheese board. Sadly, the cheeseboard did not meet our expectations. For $22, we received a dinner plate size plate with 3 random cheeses, mustard, and a couple of blueberries and grapes sprinkled. The pickle juice seeped into everything on the plate, so we were not able to eat much of it. The rest of the food was pretty good. I can’t remember our waitress’s name, but she was lovely and recommended wine for my friend and I to try. The portion sizes are a bit small for the price, but the view is incredible. There were heaters outside as well that staff turned on for us once it got colder. One other thing I noticed is that we were charged for our bottle of still water. Not sure I’ve ever been charged for water before, so if this is standard then so be it, but that was surprising to me. I recommend going to get a drink or 2 to experience the view.

We had a great night out on my friends birthday! The service and the drinks were amazing! I highly recommend this beautiful venue with stunning views! Will go there and try the food next time :)

I was extremely excited to try this as it’s the 3rd rooftop bar option in the city (fountain square building and cannonball lounge being the other two). The view is great and the bar is pretty but I was disappointed and will wait a long time to try again. I understand working out the kinks but $19 for a drink is $19 for a drink. For the price in the same area you can get much better drinks at ball and biscuit, sundry and vice, parlor public house, or whiskey exchange with similar vibes and much better staff. The pros I was part of a party of six that arrived on Tuesday evening. The first impression atmosphere is great and the space is ascetically pleasing. The space is big and is built to accommodate parties of all sizes. The cons The drinks were horrible. This is likely because the lead bartender was training a brand new bartender who had never made many of the cocktails we ordered. For $19 dollars a drink when the average around the city is $14-16 I was expecting presentation, taste and concepts to be top notch. They were not. Bad service. The staff were not professional or welcoming. No welcome in or offer to talk over the menu. They are a new space so this is something I’ll give a pass on. We did not get table service outside. We had to order at the bar and stand there while our drinks were made and had to carry our own water to the table despite staff standing around the restaurant. After a long holiday weekend the bar was not busy a Tuesday night- you can see from the uploaded photos. In line with the above- after waiting about 20 minutes my dessert did not come out. They ended up comping the dessert and bringing on out on rush. It was unremarkable tiramisu.

What an amazing night we had here. Annette was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, beautiful sunset and views of downtown Indianapolis was a vibe.! I would absolutely recommend the small bites and a lemon drop martini!!

I showed up to Astrea around 11:30pm by myself, frustrated with my downtown Indianapolis experience, as I hadn’t realized this had turned into a town for college frat boys. Liz was my bartender. She had on these adorable green-framed glasses and was the sweetest thing in the WORLD to me. I ordered a dirty martini with olives, and she had it in front of me before I could even say “thank you.” I do everything alone, and a lot of times, people working in the service industry tend to overlook me, which is understandable - the more patrons there are in a party, the better you’re likely to be tipped. But Liz was fully engaged in a conversation with me while making drinks for a completely jam-packed bar on a Saturday night. I showed up just before last call, and she managed to pour two cocktails for me before the last call was made. I felt like she prioritized me and my experience here, even though she had a million other people to tend to. Not to mention, her personality is IMPECCABLE!! Liz is so adorably friendly and kind, and she’s got a natural knack for making your patrons feel beyond safe and welcome. This was my first time at Astrea, and I’ll FOR SURE be returning, if not for anything other than Liz’s hospitality and wonderful service. Thank you, Liz, for making me feel like I was hanging out with a friend when I showed up to this bar alone. You are PHENOMENAL at what you do, and I hope to see more of you at Astrea!! Oh, and the dirty martini was THEEEEEE BEST I’ve ever had. THANK YOU!!!

Drinks are... mid. Got a Manhattan, and they use literally the cheapest vermouth you can find. I almost walked away right then. For $16 cocktails, I expect at least Cocchi Vermouth. Also ordered Nunnya Beeswax; it was fine, nothing to write home about. The atmosphere is loud. The hotel staff was very nice and attentive, but the drinks were disappointing, the chairs were wobbly, and the bathrooms were dirty. Response to feedback: I did see that you use Martini Vermouth (the cheapest Vermouth possible). As a bar that charges $16 per cocktail, I would assume you had a professional mixologist on staff and would choose a decent Vermouth. I didn't realize I would have to tell them which Vermouth to use. The bartender didn't even understand what I meant when I asked for an Indiana Whiskey; she recommended a beer.

Astrea, my gosh you are THE vibe! My sister and I decided to visit for a girl's night out and everything from the food, the DJ, drinks and let's not get started on the view, just beautiful! We were a little late to our reservation (by 10minutes) and the hostess was not very friendly about it but our server was so sweet, that I forgot about the hostess' attitude. For food, I ordered the oysters Rockefeller and truffle fries both were 10/10. For drinks, the Cava Prosecco & our waitress suggested a Hugo Spritz and it's easily become my new favorite and go-to drink. Overall, I will most certainly be back at Astrea and I hope they have outdoor heaters for the cooler months!

Awesome rooftop! This place has been a hot commodity all summer, and I totally get why. The rooftop overlooks Monument Circle, offering great views if you peek over the edge. They seemed a little understaffed when I visited, but our service was still excellent. Definitely order the truffle fries! They also have weekly specials, so be sure to check those out. We'll be back, can't wait to see how they decorate for the holiday season! Ps -- To reach the rooftop, press letter B on the screen next to the elevator. That will ring the only elevator that goes to the rooftop on the 11th floor. There's no signage, so we ended up going to the floor of the hotel lobby to ask!

Some of the best views of the city, by far. I was surprised the cocktail menu wasn't bigger and they had no sweeter drinks. Their Instagram promoted a mango drink that was not on the menu and there was no summer menu like they teased, so that was confusing. They ended up making me a mango mojito, which was delicious. When we got the bill there was an unexplained $2 upcharge for Bacardi that was not disclosed and Bacardi is not a premium. They have two charcuterie boards (one meat, one cheese) and my ground was surprised that you had to choose one or the other because normal charcuterie includes both. The chips and dip were gluten free, which was wonderful. It was yummy and so were the truffle fries.

If you like roof tops, classy drinks and shareable dishes this is a great spot for that. Service is great they literally are always coming back at the right moment. I recommend the old fashion, manhattan and an espresso martini to finish you off. Views are great, def request to be inside if it's the middle of the day, but at night this place is a dime to sit outside.

Drinks are... mid. Got a Manhattan and they use literally the cheapest vermouth you can find, even though we upgraded to Uncle Nearest Rye. I almost walked away right then. For $16 cocktails I expect at least Cocchi Vermouth. Also ordered Nunnya Bees Wax it was fine, nothing to write home about. The atmosphere is loud. The hotel staff was very nice and attentive but the drinks were disappointing, chairs wobbly, bathrooms dirty.

Our experience was top notch and I can't wait to go back! We stopped by randomly on a Sunday when they weren't busy and were lucky to find a relaxed, yet lively atmosphere. The staff were friendly and engaged with providing a great experience. We both loved our cocktails and devoured the truffle fries. Everything seemed to have a little extra special touch- from the branded ice and cocktail garnishes to the fancy furniture and everything in between. The views are amazing and would be even better with the windows open in the summer. FYI - they have a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays, so I've heard that the vibe is a little different and busier on those days.

I love rooftop bars so I'm always on the lookout for new ones. Came across this one through Yelp so had to check it out myself. This bar is inside of Intercontinental hotel on the 11th floor. For downtown Indy, you can find meter parking or pay to park at a lot. I think they have valet, we didn't do that this time so don't know about the price. The vibes inside were nice, good atmosphere. It was quite busy when we came, they have two party rooms inside that looked busy. Indoor seating is available along with the rooftop deck seating. We told the host we wanted to sit outside, and it took about 15 minutes to be seated. The view of our seats was amazing, the monument circle was right there and lit up, so pretty. That was the best thing about this, the view. They close at 1am and it was close to closing time so we just got a drink and chilled. The service was not the best, probably because they were really busy and it was close to closing. I didn't like my drink and my server never came back to ask. The fact that it's a rooftop bar with a great view is why I will return.

WOWZER. Decided to go to the top of Soldiers Monument and while looking out the cleaned glass (seriously, it was clean and no smudges) we noticed this wonderful restaurant on a rooftop at the Intercontinental. I have never descended those stairs so fast in my life! New rooftop bar.....I am in! We were worried about getting through the hotel as we were not staying there, but no issues. Got to the elevator and went to Astrea!!!! We were warmly greeted and brought to a cute 4-top outside. There were many couch and lounge areas as well. It was a beautiful day, although slightly cold, but a beverage fixed that! Ordered up some Old Fashions and had a grand old time. We even dipped in for the Truffle fries with an aoli! Seriously, everything was great. On top of that, we had the most amazing server that impressed us! Newly opened but a great selection of wines and spirits. We will be back!!! PROS: View, literally everywhere the view Great Service Wonderful selection of drinks Downtown, good space Food looked great, did not try it all CONS: Parking may be an issue it is downtown Space outside is good, but not huge, I can see it getting busy!

I went here on a Saturday night and really enjoyed it. The service was friendly and helpful all around. The ambiance is lovely, with a modern and well designed aesthetic. Every food item was delicious. My only complaint is portion size. For the price, most items are way too small (especially the fries). Cocktail was yummy! We also ordered a bottle of rosé that was good and decently priced.

On our way to another event, we decided to stop at this new rooftop spot in downtown Indianapolis. We are glad we stopped. We were kindly greeted on the first floor and informed that Astrea would be on the 11th floor. Let me say, the elevators are nice and gold with marvelous marble floors. So far so good. As the doors opened to the 11th floor we were impressed. We were immediately greeted and asked a few questions. We decided to sit at the bar since we wouldn't be there too long. This is a cute little space that seems spacious at the same time. There was a small function going on but this didn't get in the way of us enjoying the atmosphere and taking it all in. Once seated at the bar, we were greeted by two amazing ladies that took care of us. I got the Nunya Bees Wax which is a slight play of an old-fashioned but of course sweeter and my friend asked for a cute and sweet drink and that's exactly what she got. All in all this was a great experience and we will be back whether the patio is open or closed:) Hannah and Liz provided great customer service and they were fun to talk to. Also, a special thanks to Russel. We stopped on the 2nd floor where the front desk and a small quiet bar is located. Russel provided great knowledge about the hotel and took us on a quick and small tour of the hotel. He was delightful. Thanks again to everyone who helped us and we will be back to explore Astrea and I hope to go back for a staycation. Go check it out y'all!

Asters impressed me! It was a really beautiful rooftop with a perfect view of monument circle. The outside area is seat yourself, but you had to have a reservation to get up to the rooftop in general. The staff was really kind and knowledgeable. I loved the small menu - the cocktails were delicious and unique. Their glassware was adorable too, not generic at all. The truffle fries were exactly as expected & had a lot of rosemary and parm on them. I can't wait to go here in the summer with friends! It's the most perfect location.

Great new rooftop bar in downtown Indy. This is on the top floor of the newly renovated Intercontinental Hotel. I was a little surprised to see how dead it was in here but I suspect that might change when the weather is nicer. Service was good but there was a little confusion about paid water on the table. I ended up receiving the premium water after being given tap water, the premium water was provided right before leaving so it felt like a bill raiser which was kind of slimy. Not to worry I chugged the water that I had to pay for. Aside from the one knock I enjoyed this spot, hopefully the outdoor area will be open next time.

Came here with a few girlfriends and it's def one of my favorite rooftops in the city! The view of monument circle is actually so pretty!! The minute we walked in we were quickly serviced and shown a table. The ambiance was nice and modern as well. I ordered the White Linen drink and it was perfect! Overall great service and drinks! Will definitely be back to try the food.

Neat rooftop bar with decent amount of seating, would be ideal to make reservation. Firepits at some of the seating locations. Great cocktails and friendly bartenders. Fun seasonal desserts. Good for date night or girls night!

Wow! I was not ready for this experience lol... After the Fountain room, my boyfriend and I went here and he surprise me with reservations and even a poem that the waitress wrote for me on his behalf! Such a beautiful night, such a beautiful rooftop and such a beautiful experience... They were super busy that night, and my only feedback would be assigned servers to order drinks and food... I walked up to the bar and waited for at least 20 minutes to get a drink. We did not order food that night overall great experience.

Hannah is awesome, literally the best bartender in Indy. She takes care of me with a smile & is genuine about serving every guest that comes to the bar.

First timer to Astrea! Upon entering the Hostess greated us. We sat at the bar and Hannah was our bartender. Asked for a drink that was sweet, fruity, and pretty and Hannah did not disappoint! Hannah may have whipped up the best drink I've ever had! It was sooo delicious! The atmosphere wasn't too crazy- very elegant. The rooftop wasn't open- but I can't wait to return on a warmer day!

Such a great vibe & obviously one of the best views in the city. For the price, I wish some of the dishes were more substantial (e.g. the bao buns) but I would order the truffle fries every day of the week! Service was decent too!

Indys newest highest rooftop bar!! This just opened this week. They are located on the 11th floor of the new intercontinental hotel in downtown just off the circle on the southwest side. There are friendly greeters at the door when you enter the hotel. Jackson greeted us and told us a bit about the bar. The hotel is beautiful and gold and there are mirrors. There is a greeter as soon as you get off the 11th floor. We didn't have reservations but it was mostly empty when we went. Was hoping it wasn't too busy since they just opened. We got there just before 6 to watch sunset. The drinks were good. There's minimal food. Mostly apps and shareables. We got the truffle fries which were perfect! The sauce was good and the fries were tasty and at the perfect temp/color. White linen is refreshing. Outside isn't open yet. They are still working on some safety features. The views are nice. Slight obstructed view of the circle. It is just one corner that you get that view so hope that no one is sitting there. The bar is beautiful. The lighting is great. Nice vibes. Would like to come back in the summer. Yesterday was sunny and high of 60 so it was great. The bathrooms are off to the side and are singles and handicap accessible so that's nice. Paid street parking.

This is a beautiful bar! Excellent wine list and cocktails. We ordered small plates and dessert and they were all great. The balcony is stunning and has heaters when needed. Service was great too. Reservations strongly suggested.

I haven't had the opportunity out to try the food but the wine options are quality. The service is phenomenal. The views above par!

Went here tonight and will never go back. Made a reservation for 4 two weeks in advance. Could not seat us outside and sat us inside and just asked if we could be put on a waitlist if any tables open up outside. They said no. The kitchen was broken and no hot food was being served. There were plenty of tables outside and we saw other people being seated. Out server came over to our table three times in over 2 hours and it was not like it was even busy. Worst experience and incredibly disappointing. we got the cheeseboard and it was terrible.

Love the ambiance. Decorated well. Excited for the outside to open up in the summer. I liked the baked potato croquettes.

A great place for evening cocktails....impeccable service and drinks. The views of Monument Circle are spectacular.

The truffle fries at this place were amazing. The atmosphere was also phenomenal but i was extremely upset with the service. My friends and I were visiting my sister who is from Indy and I surprised visited her when our reservation was for 6 and I was a 7th, the hostess had laughed at us when we had told her I was surprise visiting my sister and 1 more person needed added to the reservation. We were extremely unhappy with the service we received from a red haired server...I am unsure of her name to this moment but she was unhappy the entire time she served us and did not treat us like valued customers. I felt like in this type of atmosphere and setting we should have been treated with bare minimum of respect. Great food and drinks again, but unhappy with the service we received.

The conduct exhibited was discriminatory and highly unprofessional. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this business to others, as such behavior is not deserving of client trust or support.