The Rathskeller
Opened in 1894 and claiming to be the city's oldest restaurant, it sits in the basement of the Athenaeum, a German-American clubhouse, and serves schnitzel and German sausages.
The Rathskeller is located in the historic Athenaeum (formerly the German House, at 401 East Michigan Street) in Lockerbie Square. It opened in 1894 and calls itself Indianapolis's oldest restaurant, a reflection of the city's German immigrant history. The menu centers on traditional German dishes: schnitzel, Jägerschnitzel, sauerbraten, spätzle, sausage platters, and hot soft pretzels, served with German beer. A summer beer garden is open outdoors. It's a convenient stop before a show at the nearby Murat Theatre. Main courses run about US$20–30, and it's about a 15-minute walk from downtown.
Opening hours
From Monday, roughly 11:00–21:00; check the official website for exact hours
Nearby sights
- Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
- Indianapolis City Market
- Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
- Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Monument Circle & Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
- Indianapolis Cultural Trail
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse