When we first decided to open Nicky Blaine's we knew that downtown did not have
a nightclub that was really adult oriented. Visitors options were limited to sports
bars or a loud, dance oriented nightclub geared towards the college crowd. Our goal
was to bring a nightclub that was timeless rather than trendy, our focus on the
quality and variety of drinks with an upscale and inviting atmosphere. We quickly
outgrew our first location, where we moved directly into the old King Cole restaraunt.
Nicky's moved to the Guarinty building accross the street and did a full build out,
desiging the lounge and bar area just the way we wanted.
The Name
The name for Nicky Blaine's is a mix of movie influence and good rhythm. "Ricky
Blaine" was the last name of Humphrey Bogarts character in Casablanca. We wanted
to appeal to women and men alike, so we chose Nicky as it was more androgynous and
still had a pleasing cadence when spoken.
Nicky Blaine's is the premier full service nightclub and lounge of downtown Indianpolis. Our menu features nearly 100 specialty martinis, a fully stocked scotch bar, a vast array of liquors and liquers, appetizers and desserts , glass and bottle wine and champagne, as well as an extensive cigar selection. Our vast lounge caters to every occasion, from an intimate first date to holiday celebrations and company functions. Sip one of our unique martinis at the bar and mingle with downtown Indy's finest until late into the night, or settle back into one of our soft leather couches with a group of friends to share a bottle of wine and a plate of fresh fruit and fine cheeses. When it is time to indulge, just settle into a comfortable armchair with a softly smoking Padron 1926, a snifter of Cognac and watch the ever changing crowd.
Our cigar "sommelier" keeps our humidors stocked with not only brand favorites,
but also a rotating selection of rare, specialty cigars. Our appetizer and dessert
menu is available until 2 a.m. Where else can you get chocolate fondue, a gorgeous
fruit and cheese plate or scampi bruschetta at midnight? We are a popular place
for a drink before dinner reservations on Fridays; come back after dinner and you
will find our lounge has transformed into a busy, lively nightclub. Weekdays prove
to be the favorite time for our regulars, perfect for the after work drink or that
night when you just need to get away and treat yourself right.
Downtown Indianapolis has changed dramatically since we have opened; instead of
a few choices now a wide variety of restaraunts and retail shops line the streets.
The biggest change has been in our customers; they are very educated on what they
want and how they want it served. It isn't unusual now to have a 21 year old request
a perfect Belevedere martini with 1 olive and 1 gibson onion - and they want it
done right. Indianapolis has fast become a refined, metropolitan city and we are
proud to be a part of that growth.
We have a vast selection of cigars ranging from infused cigars and cigarillos to
very fine aged cigars made by the best manufactuers the world over. Our stock rotates
constantly; be sure to ask if there are any rare finds or bartender's favorites
that aren't on the menu. The cigars rest comfortably in either our walk in humidor
or one of our 5 reach in humidors, and of course we have a state of the art filtration
system so the experience can be pleaant for smokers and non-smokers alike. Nicky
Blaine's is a superior choice for any cigar lover in downtown Indianapolis to settle
back in a plush leather couch and enjoy a smoke with a fine scotch or crisp martini,
or pick up a few for a party or gift.
History of Cigars
It is believed that Spanish explorers first enjoyed cigars as made by Cuban Indians,
which consisted of dried tobacco rolled in either palm or plantain leaves. The love
of cigars spread through the Conquistadors and English sailors, who brought the
tobacco and method to Europe. The first manufactured cigar was made in Spain in
the mid 1800's using Cuban tobacco. Seeds were soon distributed worldwide by way
of trading ships. Mass cultivation began in tropical climates along the spice route.
In America, cigars were made by rollers who worked at home at first, then later
in small family owned shops. It is estimated that there were 80,000 such cigar making
operations in the United States in 1905.
Many modern cigars are still rolled by hand, hecho a mano, mostly the Central American
variety.
Subject to Availability
- Acid, Nicaragua
-
Blondie
Kuba Kuba
Medusa
- Arturo Fuente,
Dominican Republic
-
Diamond Crown
Diamond Crown Maximus
Don Carlos Double Robusto 4.25x52
Exquisito 4.5x33
God of Fire
Hemingway Signature 6.47
King B 6x55
Opus X
Rothschild Maduro 4.5x50
Short Story 4.5x49
Fuente Forbidden X inside bottle of Calvados
- Ashton, Dominican Republic
-
Cabinet Selection No. 8
Heritage Puro Sol 5.75x46
ESG Churchill 6.75x49
VSG Bellicoso 5.25x52
VSG Tres Mystique 4.38x44
- Avo, Dominican Republic
-
787 5x50
Avo No. 9 Tubos 4.75x48
Avo XO Intermezzo 50x5.5
- C.A.O., Nicaragua
-
America Monument 6.5x54
Anniversary Maduro Belicoso
Gold Robusto 5x50
CAO 65th Anniversary
CAO Sopranos Edition
- Carlos Torano, Honduras
-
Casa Torano Torpedo 6.5x54
Decade Reserva Decadencia
Exodus 1959 Robusto 4.7x52
Reserva Selecta
- Cohiba, Dominican Republic
-
Cohiba Corona 5x42
Cohiba Robusto XVG 5x50
Toro Tubos 6x50
- Cuban Pre-Embargo Cigars
Please ask your server for details.
- Davidoff, Dominican Republic
-
100th Anniversary
Millenium Piramides
Anniversario No. 1 6.5x48
Anniversario No2 7x38
Special "C" Culebra
- Dunhill, Nicaragua
-
Signed Range Churchill 7x50
Signed Range Robusto 4.5x52
Signed Range Torpedo 5.5x52
- Gurkha, Dominican Republic
-
Beast 6.5x58
Gurkha Black Beauty 6.5x58
Exotica 3x52
Gengis Khan 6x60
Louis XII
- La Aurora,Dominican Republic
-
Gold Corojo 5x54
Green Ecuadorian 5x54
Red Maduro 5x54
Sapphire Connecticut 5x54
Platinum Cameroon 5x54
- Macanudo, Dominican Republic
-
Hampton Court Maduro 5.5x42
Hyde Park Claro Cafe 5.5x49
Portofino Cafe 7x34
- Montecristo, Dominican Republic
-
Montecristo #2...6.5x52
Classic Tubos 6x42
Discovery 10th Anniversary #98 7.53
White Court Robusto 5.5x44
- Nub, Nicaragua
-
Cameroon 3.75x58
Connecticut 4.60
Habano Torpedo 4.64
- Padron, Nicaragua
-
1964 Anniversario
Series 1926
Padron 6000
40th Anniversary
- Playboy
-
Robusto 5.52
Churchill 7.5x49
- Rocky Patel, Honduras
-
Edge 6x52
Old World Reserve
Vintage 1992 Toro 6.5x50
- Romeo Y Julietta, Dominican Republic
-
1875 Tubos Numero Dos 5x52
Castle Lane Perfecto 6.5x48
Discovery Lot 96 Maduro 5.50
James Bond 007 Churchill/Bellicoso
Veronas Court 5.5x44
Vintage No.5... 7.5x50
- Stradivarius, Dominican Republic
-
Robusto 5.5x50
Longsdale 6.75x43
Churchill 7.5x49
- Zino Platinum Scepter
-
Scepter Bullet 4x48
Scepter Chubby 4.25x54
Scepter Grand Master 5.5x52
- Zino Platinum Crown
-
Barrel 6x60
Chubby Especial 5...7/8x 61
Double Grande 7.5x50
Stretch
- Bliss
-
Wild Cherry, Peach Passion, French Vanilla, Raspberry, Strawberries & Cream,
Sour Apple.
- CAO
-
Karma Sutra, Eileen Dreams, Bella Vanilla, Moontrance
- Gurkha Louis XIII Robusto
-
Gorgeous Gurkha cigar infused with Louis XIII Cognac
- Makers Mark
-
Bourbon Infused
- Nickys Infused
-
Chocolate Infused Cigar, Vanilla Infused Cigar
- Regular Cigarettes
-
Marlboro Reds, Marlboro Lights, Marlboro Ultra Lights, Marlboro Light Menthols,
Camels, Camel Lights, Parliaments
- Botschafter
-
Original Full Flavor & Vanilla
- Dhyan Deluxe Bidis, India
-
Vanilla, Grape
- Davidoff
-
Classic, Lights, Menthol Lights, Menthol
- Dunhill
-
Lights, Menthol, Reds
- Nat Shermans
-
Hint of Mint, Fantasia Lights, Black & Gold
- Shepheard's Hotel, Germany
-
Original Blend
- Zanzibar Cloves, Indonesia
-
Classic Clove, Clove Lights, Extreme Clove Black, Chardonnay
- Cheese and Fruit Assortment
-
A selection of brie, gorgonzola and smoked gouda served with fine crackers, glazed
pecans and seasonal fruit.
- Romano Spinach Dip
-
Spinach, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic and sharp romano cheese blended and served
hot with tricolored tortilla chips.
- Bruschetta
-
Diced tomatoes tossed in olive oil and fresh garlic, topped with mozzarella and
served on
toasted baguette slices.
- Prawns
-
Six succulent jumbo prawns served in Nicky?s own horseradish studded cocktail sauce.
- Meat and Cheese Plate
-
Genoa salami, roast beef and ham served with brie, gorgonzola, smoked gouda and
baguette slices.
- Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
-
Juicy portobello mushroom caps marinated in balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then
topped with garlic herb butter and provolone. Served on a toasted baguette with
chips and a pickle spear.
- Seafood Dip
-
Herbed crabmeat and shrimp mixed with fresh garlic, olive oil and romano cheese,
then baked in a massive sourdough bread bowl. Comes with melted garlic herb butter
and crackers.
- Vesuvios Sub
-
Genoa salami, ham and provolone cheese served hot on a toasted baguette with Italian
dressing. Comes with lettuce, red onions and tomato. Served with chips, banana peppers
and a pickle spear.
- Barbeque Prawns
-
Six jumbo prawns wrapped in bacon and served sizzling in barbeque sauce.
- Mesquite Chicken Rolls
-
Mesquite smoked chicken, onions, jalepenos and jack cheese rolled in tortillas and
baked. Comes with sour cream and barbeque sauce.
- Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Portobello Caps
-
We stuff two portobello mushroom caps with our fabulous herb and garlic seafood
dip. Baked in the oven and served up hot.
- Pestomateo Grilled Cheese
- Melted provolone, diced tomatoes olive oil, balsamic vinegar and mixed herbs. Topped with basil pesto and served with chips and a pickle spear.
- Dublin Sandwich
- Hot roast beef on a toasted hoagie topped with melted bleu cheese and our own house mustard spiked with horseradish, hot sauce and spices. Served with chips and a pickle spear.
- Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
- Juicy portobello mushroom caps marinated in balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then topped with garlic herb butter, provolone and roasted red tomatoes. Served on a toasted Hoagie with chips and a pickle spear.
- Basil Pesto BLT
- Pesto, lettuce and tomato on a toasted hoagie topped with provolone. Served with chips and a pickle spear.
- French Bread Pizza
- Sliced Baguette topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and pepperonis. All toasted to perfection. Pepperoncinis also available for a small charge.
- Scampi Bruschetta
-
Bay shrimp served sizzling in herbed garlic butter, served with our basil-tomato
bruschetta topping and toasted baguette slices.
- French Dip Sandwich
-
Sliced roast beef and melted provolone cheese served on a toasted baguette with
hot au jus, potato chips and a pickle spear.
- Salted Cashews and Glazed Pecans
-
A bowl of salted cashews and sweet glazed pecans.
- Garlic Cheese Toasts
-
Eight baguette slices topped with garlic butter and mozzarella, toasted and served
with marinara sauce
- Lava Cake
-
A moist, rich chocolate bomb cake served warm with raspberry puree. Perect for sharing.
- Fondue for Two
-
Luscious melted chocolate, served hot with pound cake and strawberries.
- Turtle Cheesecake
-
A velvety cheesecake, layered with pecans, chocolate, and caramel.
- Tuscany Coffee
-
Nocello, Frangelico and whipped cream.
- The Big Lebowski
-
Yes, it is a white russian with coffee. The Dude abides.
- Thin Mint Coffee
-
White Creme de Cacao and mint liqueur topped with whipped cream.
- Buttery Rum
-
Dark rum and butterscotch liqueur with whipped cream.
- Raspberry Truffle
-
Godiva dark chocolate liqueur, chambord and whipped cream.
Our kitchen is open every night until 2 a.m., making us a great place for appetizers
before dinner as well as the classiest late night snack downtown. Share a cheese
and fruit plate with friends, grab a hot sandwich after work or have a dessert along
with an after dinner port or coffee drink.
- Chivas Regal
-
Tastes of pear and apple preside with a malty weight on the palate.
- Dewars
-
Flavors of vanilla, clover honey and, allegedly, lemon meringue pie.
- J&B Rare
-
Pale and delicate with notes of citrus fruit and sweet hay.
- Johnnie Walker Red
-
Spicy, smoky malts combined with lighter grains. Direct and robust.
- Johnnie Walker Black
-
Dry peat mixed with sweet raisin, sherry, fruit and citrus zest.
- Johnnie Walker Green
-
A vatted malt containing only single malt scotches; rounded and complex.
- Johnnie Walker Gold
-
Creamy and delicate,with a light, honey sweetness on the palate.
- Johnnie Walker Blue
-
Has an intense, balanced character of pipe smoke and sweet spice.
- Aberfeldy 12 year
-
A nose of honey and incense with soft flavors hinting of Seville oranges.
- Aberfeldy 21 year
-
Hints of vanilla, heather and citrus linger on the palate. Exceptional.
- Balvenie Double Wood Finish 12 year
-
Distinct sweet orange in the nose with some peat. Palate smacks of honey and sherry,
while the finish is reminiscent of bourbon. Hearty.
- Balvenie Port Wood Finish 21 year
-
A refined malt, creamy and smooth with fruit, honey and spice notes.
- Glenfiddich 12 year
-
A golden, delightful malt full of oak, apricot and vanilla bean.
- Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 year
-
Sherry cask aged with tastes of clover, fruit, and a finish of burnt sugar.
- Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve 18 year
-
A Chocolaty malt with balanced apple and wood flavors.
- Glenlivet 12 year
-
Clean, sweet nose of Bartlett pear, vanilla, rum and oak. Creamy texture.
- Glenlivet 15 year
-
Well structured, with tastes of ripe mango and cinnamon. Long floral finish.
- Glenlivet 18 year
-
Tastes of rich toffee on the palate with overtones of pecan and spice.
- Glenlivet 21 year
-
Creamy texture with multi layered aromas of fruit and a lingering finish.
- Glenrothes 21 year
-
Voluptuous and lively, with notes of berry fruits and white chocolate on the palate
and just a touch of Demerara sugar. Round, smooth finish.
- Dalmore 12 year
-
A silken, malty scotch. Flavors of spiced fruit merge nicely with a hint of Oloroso
sherry and a marmalade aroma.
- Dalwhinnie 15 year
-
Delicate and spicy, with unmistakable grain and vegetable associations.
- Glenmorangie 10 year
-
Delicate fragrance, well balanced flavor of honeywood, apple and nuts.
- Glenmorangie Maderia Wood Finish 12 year
-
Tastes of deep fruit, cinnamon, cloves and licorice with a touch of smoke.
- Glenmorangie Sherry Wood Finish 12 year
-
A light golden malt, creamy and full bodied with a sweet maple finish.
- Glenmorangie Portwood Finish 12 year
-
A pronounced cherry nose wraps itself around a dark chocolate taste on the palate,
with a smooth, soporific finish.
- Glenmorangie Burgundy Wood Finish 12 year
-
Aged ten years in French oak casks, when it is tranfered to casks that once contained
red Burgundy to finish its maturation. Notes of chocolate and coffee prevail against
a silkly backdrop of red berries.
- Glenmorangie 18 Year
-
This mature malt has a full walnut and vanilla nose, with a fleshy palate of spice,
wood and peat. The finish is firm, dry and nutty.
- Macallan 12 year
-
The nose is distinctly sherried, accompanied by toffee and cloves. Dried fruit and
spice flavor on the palate with a medium long finish.
- Macallan 18 year
-
Burnished mahogany color, a nose of rich, dried fruit and spanish wood oak with
traces of nutmeg. The palate is smoky and resinous.
- Macallan 25 year
-
Concentrated citrus peels and ripe fruit with a chocolate and heather palate and
an elegant, crystalline ginger finish. Mature and defined.
- Oban 14 year
-
Clean, tingly nose of dried herbs, chardonnay and a supposed whiff of sea breezes.
Grainy texture with a warm, toffee finish/
- Lagavulin 16 year
-
Outstanding aromas of peat and salt. A rounded sherry palate with lasting flavors
of Lapsang Souchong tea, burnt chocolate and espresso.
- Laphroaig 10 year
-
Pungent, earthy aroma of blue peat smoke, nutty barley and heather.
- Laphroaig 30 year
-
Initial burst of sherry in the nose. A full, rounded flavor of sweet fruit is followed
by a mouthfull of islay peat.
- By the Bottle
-
Amstel Light
Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light
Anchor Steam Porter
Bass
Bell's Amber
Corona
Guinness
Haake Beck Non-Alcoholic
Heineken
Newcastle
Pilsner Urquel
Red Stripe
Samuel Adams
Sierra Nevada
Stella Artois
Upland Wheat
- Specialty Bottled Drinks, Fountain Sodas & Coffee
-
Panna Spring Water 1/2 Liter
Panna Spring Water 1 Liter
San Pelligrino Sparkling Water 1/2 Liter
San Pelligrino Sparkling Water 1 Liter
Orangina
Red Bull
Red Bull Sugar Free
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple Juice
Coffee
We regularly rotate our wine by the glass menu, and we also have an extensive bottle
collection. Selection is subject to availability.
- White Wine by the glass
-
Catena Chardonnay, Argentina
Seven Heavenly Chards, CA
Columbia Valley Cellarmaster's Reserve Riesling, CA
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, WA
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc, CA
Cypress White Zinfandel, CA
Voga Italia Pinot Grigio, Italy.
- Red Wine by the glass
-
Alamos Malbec, Argentina
Earth, Zin and Fire Zinfandel
Mak Shiraz-Cab, Australia
Guenoc Petit Syrah, CA
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet, CA
Trinchero Chicken Ranch Merlot, CA
Menage A Trois Red, CA
Sockeye Pinot Noir, WA
Wente Reliz Ridge Pinot Noir, CA
Freemark Abbey Merlot, CA
Billi Billi Creek Shiraz, Australia
Kenwood Cabernet, CA
Consistently voted #1 in the local press in such categories as Best Martini Bar
and Best Date Bar, we have made it our mission to continually refine our selection
and ambiance.
America's Best Bar's
Voted one of America's Best Bars by Esquire Magazine.
"Sitting at Nicky Blaine's is like inhabiting a Damon Runyon sentence: dated, but
at the same time eternal and full of attitude. The place is a joint, an experience
that asserts something inarguable about ducking off a city street for a quick smoke
and two fingers of vodka. People will always need the comfort of a basement bar
where the bartenders are attentive, the barstools succoring, and the lights, well,
the lights transform everything. The women look sumptuous, fleshy, and flush; the
men seem to stand taller, faces stripped of weariness and pretension. At Nicky Blaine's,
everyone is sexy and full-blooded. I don't know if it's the wall sconces or the
table lamps or the bar up lights or the candles here and there, but I am always
struck by the fact that people there look the way they do in great paintings-elegant,
a little sad sometimes, centered in the middle of the small gestures that make us
human. Yes, there are cigars to be had, plates of cheese to be lingered over, couches
and armchairs and the warm wrap of red velvet......Sure, you can order what you
want, and it will be better than you have a right to respect. But you'll sit to
have a look, to absorb the visual comfort of a bar so thoughtfully lit."
-Esquire Magazine
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When we first decided to open Nicky Blaine's we knew that downtown did not have
a nightclub that was really adult oriented. Visitors options were limited to sports
bars or a loud, dance oriented nightclub geared towards the college crowd. Our goal
was to bring a nightclub that was timeless rather than trendy, our focus on the
quality and variety of drinks with an upscale and inviting atmosphere. We quickly
outgrew our first location, where we moved directly into the old King Cole restaraunt.
Nicky's moved to the Guarinty building across the street and were able to
design the lounge and bar area just the way we wanted.
The Name
The name for Nicky Blaine's is a mix of movie influence and good rhythm. "Ricky
Blaine" was the last name of Humphrey Bogarts character in Casablanca. We wanted
to appeal to women and men alike, so we chose Nicky as it was more androgynous and
still had a pleasing cadence when spoken.
Downtown Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis has changed dramatically since we have opened; instead of
a few choices now a wide variety of restaraunts and retail shops line the streets.
The biggest change has been in our customers; they are very educated on what they
want and how they want it served. It isn't unusual now to have a 21 year old request
a perfect Belevedere martini with 1 olive and 1 gibson onion - and they want it
done right. Indianapolis has fast become a refined, metropolitan city and we are
proud to be a part of that growth.
Nicky Blaine's is a full service nightclub and lounge, featuring our well known
selection of martinis, a fully stocked scotch bar, and an extensive array of cigars.
Our well appointed lounge caters to both the intimate evening and the social night
out. Sip one of our unique martinis at the bar and mingle with downtown Indy's finest,
or settle back into a soft leather couch with a bottle of wine and a plate of fresh
fruit and fine cheeses. Settle yourself in a comfortable armchair with your softly
smoking Padron 1926, a snifter of Cognac, and enjoy an intimate conversation or
just watch the crowd.
Our cigar "sommelier" keeps our humidors stocked with not only brand favorites,
but also a rotating selection of rare, specialty cigars. Our appetizer and dessert
menu is available until 2 a.m. Where else can you get chocolate fondue, a gorgeous
fruit and cheese plate or scampi bruschetta at midnight? We are a popular place
for a drink before dinner reservations on Fridays; come back after dinner and you
will find our lounge has transformed into a busy, lively nightclub. Weekdays prove
to be the favorite time for our regulars, perfect for the after work drink or that
night when you just need to get away and treat yourself right.
Music
Our music selection is jazz, Rat Pack and
lounge oriented. We make sure the tempo and tone fits the size of the crowd. Jazz is played until around 9:30p.m., and we place ultra-lounge until late. We do not have live music at this time, though rumor and reviews will inform you otherwise.
Dress Code
While there is no enforced dress code, we are a quality establishment and many of
our guests view Nicky Blaine's as an occasion above the rest. Your dress is at your
discretion however at times casual wear might feel out of place in our environment.
At your discretion.
Directions
We are located on the southwest corner of monument circle in Downtown Indianapolis.
Parking is available in parking garages on Meridian and Washington, the mall, Denison
lots and street meter. Be sure to make note of when the garages close.
Fine Print
By law our club is 21 and over only. We reserve the right to refuse service. Please
have your identification on hand as we do card everyone.
Banquets & Room Reservations
We have been the host to many exclusive events, from political fundraisers to social
events and corporate functions. We are happy to reserve a section of our club for
your party needs on Monday-Thursday night, until 9 p.m. All parties over 30 people
require a $500.00 non refundable deposit, which will go towards your final bill.
We have an extensive banquet selection which you can tailor to meet your party needs.
Large Parties
We have excellent seating for large parties.s All parties of 6 or more people will
have all items on one check with a 20% gratuity added. We do our very best to accommodate
every group; due to demand our large party seating can be limited on weekend nights.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificate Sets now available at Nicky Blaines! Comes with our gorgeous stationery
card, a gift certificate and invitiation style envelope. For more information please
call 317.638.5588.
