Mass Ave Wine — Restaurant in Indianapolis

This is one of my favorite places in town. Great wine selection, at great prices. You can also get cocktails and craft beer. The wine and beer can be consumed on site, or carried out. There are chilled white, rosé and sparkling options in the cooler as well. Food options include sandwiches, pizzas, and deli meat and cheese plates. The staff is all very knowledgeable, and can help you find a wine you will likely love. Local art is displayed on the wall at no cost to the artist. These are all available for purchase if see one you like. A handful of card and board games are available if the mood strikes you. If you are new to wine or looking to learn more, there are currently free tastings on Tuesday nights. This is a great way to try new wines and find a...

Just a cozy little shop that’s a great spot for unique wines and spirits.

I’m no connoisseur, I just know what I like. While that can be hard to pin down in a big box store, here the staff is super knowledgeable about their products and happy to help with making a perfect selection. I’ve found several gifts and more than a few special bottles for myself, too.

While the focus is definitely on wines, you’ll also find spirits as well. One of my favorite discoveries was a wine aged in bourbon barrels.

It’s also a secret spot for a sip and sample because they also have wines available by the glass plus flights and a small food menu with charcuterie and such. It’s not often busy so I love sharing a drink with friends in a quiet corner...

For being right in the middle of so many popular places, this place feels a little unknown or underappreciated. Here's what I like about it: You can buy a bottle of wine, open it there, and drink it at the shop. If you don't finish the bottle, you can package it up and take it home. There will always be a quiet table open! On the north end of Mass Ave, that can be a rare find. They sell food to have with the wine. Not much, but little snacks like pizza and cheese/crackers. (Not much for vegan or gluten-free diets, though.) It's dog friendly! You can sit at one of their quiet tables and drink wine...