Gerry Shoulders I.
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🥃 Review: A Swanky New Spot with Potential
The Indy Vault Speakeasy is a compelling new addition to the city's nightlife, successfully capturing the clandestine spirit of the 1920s right from the moment you arrive.
🚪 Atmosphere & Vibe
The speakeasy experience starts immediately with a fun, unique entry system: you must enter a code to get past the main door, which is a great touch that immediately sets the mood. Inside, the space is nicely divided, featuring a lively bar area on one side and a more intimate small dining area on the other. While the seating—specifically the booths—was a little unsettled, the overall atmosphere is cool and engaging.
🍸 Drinks
The cocktail experience was a tale of two drinks.
• My first Old Fashioned was excellent, perfectly mixed and highly enjoyable.
• However, the second fell short, noticeably missing the signature cherry, which impacted the overall balance.
• Rene, loved her cocktail—a very fruity concoction—and would absolutely order it again.
🍔 Food Highlights
We sampled a few items, finding both hits and misses:
• The Sticky Korean Wings were fantastic! They are on the spicy side and delicious—I had no idea what to expect, but I'm glad I ordered them for the table.
• I ordered the Dillinger Smashburger and it was a great burger overall, served with Parm Palm Fritz. Heads up, I ordered it "done," and it still came out very pink, so thankfully I'm not picky!
• Rene's Bootlegger BLT was the low point; she found the bacon to be overcooked and difficult to chew.
🌟 Service & Final Thoughts
The service, while starting off well, hit a minor snag near the end of our visit. To their credit, the staff acknowledged the issue and "made it right."
The Bottom Line:
The Indy Vault is a cool spot with a truly engaging atmosphere and the potential to be a destination for great food and cocktails. The unique entry, excellent first drink, and fantastic wings show what they can do best. While there are a few kinks to iron out (consistency in cocktails, food preparation, and service flow), the commitment to fixing issues means I will definitely be back!