The Libations Lounge bar at 24 Shelby — fully stocked, Art Deco elegance, warm lighting
The Libations Lounge

Beer Was Made in This Building. Great Drinks Are in the DNA.

Full in-house bar service in Indianapolis's only surviving pre-Prohibition brewery.

Bourbon barrels and barware at 24 Shelby, honoring the building's brewing heritage
Est. 1898

Brewery to Bar

From 60,000 Barrels to Craft Cocktails.

In 1898, this building was the bottling house for the Home Brewing Company, filling up to 60 barrels a day and producing brands like Home Brew, Columbia, and Indiana ale. At its peak, the full brewery complex churned out 60,000 barrels a year with 60 employees and a fleet of horse-drawn wagons delivering across Indianapolis.

Prohibition shut the taps in 1922. A century later, the Libations Lounge carries that legacy forward — not with barrels, but with an oversized, fully stocked bar, professional bartenders, and a cocktail program your guests will be talking about the next morning.

The building where August Hook brewed beer is now the building where people raise a glass to their greatest moments.
Wedding guests toasting at the bar inside 24 Shelby

Every bar package includes professional bartending staff and a fully stocked bar. You bring the guest list — we bring the drinks.

Bar Packages

Three tiers. One standard: every guest leaves impressed.

Beer & Wine

A curated selection of domestic and imported beers plus a full wine list. Perfect for relaxed receptions and cocktail hours.

  • Domestic and imported beer
  • Six wines by the glass
  • Champagne available
  • Professional bartending staff
  • All glassware and bar setup

Basic

Everything in Beer & Wine, plus well cocktails and a selection of popular spirits. The crowd-pleaser.

  • Full beer and wine selection
  • Well spirits and mixed drinks
  • Classic cocktails
  • Professional bartending staff
  • All glassware and bar setup

Per-person pricing available. Inquire for a custom quote based on your guest count and event details.

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Signature Cocktails

House originals crafted for celebration. Available as add-ons or with the Premium package.

24 Shelby
Espresso Martini

Rich espresso shaken with premium vodka, coffee liqueur, and a kiss of vanilla. The one everyone orders twice.

Old Fashioned

Bulleit bourbon, a muddled orange, bitters, and a sugar cube. The drink that started it all — fitting for a building born in 1898.

Lemon Drop

Bright citrus and smooth vodka with a sugared rim. Crisp, clean, and dangerously easy to love.

Whiskey barrels at 24 Shelby's Libations Lounge
Signature cocktails at a 24 Shelby wedding
The Libations Lounge bar at 24 Shelby
Guests toasting drinks at 24 Shelby

Make It Yours

Every bar package can be tailored to your event. Here are the most popular add-ons.

Champagne Toast

A glass for every guest during the big moment. Inquire for pricing — a small detail that makes a big memory.

Signature Cocktails

Work with our bartenders to create a custom cocktail for your event. Name it, brand it, serve it. Guests remember a signature drink.

Cash Bar Option

Guests pay for their own drinks from the full menu. A flexible option for corporate events, casual gatherings, or mixed-format receptions.

Guests toasting and cheering with drinks at 24 Shelby

The bartenders were probably the most popular people there. And my grandma loved all 3 of her margaritas.

Straight From the Bar

The bar is the main focus as you walk in and large enough for multiple bartenders. There are many options as far as products and packages go. The bartenders were probably the most popular people there. Not only were they very knowledgeable, but they were so much fun. And my grandma loved all 3 of her margaritas.

Marin Borst

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Let's Plan Your Bar

Tell us about your event and we'll build the perfect bar experience — from package to pour.

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