Chatterbox Jazz Club

American · Tapas Small Plates · Indianapolis, IN

3.6 (212 · Yelp ) ·$ ·American · Tapas Small Plates · · LGBTQ-owned

About

What sets Chatterbox Jazz Club apart is its history: a bar that's been welcoming regulars and visitors since 1896, making it one of the oldest holdouts in downtown Indianapolis. It's an LGBTQ+ owned venue where jazz, piano, and cabaret performances are the main draw, and the crowd is a relaxed mix of straight and gay patrons. You'll find Jamaican patties and oven-baked pizzas on the menu alongside the drinks, with outdoor seating available when weather permits.

The vibe is divey and unpretentious, and the all-ages policy means you'll see everyone from college students to retirees. It's open every night from 5pm, with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays until 1am.

Features

  • Live jazz, piano, and cabaret nightly
  • Jamaican patties and oven-baked pizza served late
  • Outdoor seating available for warm weather
  • All-ages welcome, mixed gay-straight crowd

Cuisine

AmericanTapas Small Plates

Good for

Outdoor SeatingLive EntertainmentAll AgesPiano BarCocktail LoungeCabaret

Practical

Mixed Gay/StraightLGBTQ OwnedPerformance

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of performances happen here? +

Chatterbox features live jazz, piano bar, and cabaret performances most nights.

Is food served? +

Yes, the menu includes Jamaican patties and oven-baked pizzas.

Do they have outdoor seating? +

Yes, there's outdoor seating available.

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