Bu Da Lounge - Indianapolis, IN

Location:  148 East Market, Indianapolis, IN
Phone:  317-822-8522
Website:  http://www.budalounge.com
Hours:  Mon-Thurs:11am-1am,  Fri: 11am-3am,  Sat. 4pm-3am
Alcohol:  yes, full bar

Selection:  smallish
Cigar prices:  A little high

Bdawg says:  It's Friday night, mid spring and I am down in Indy with my wife.  She is running the Indy half marathon on Saturday morning.  We have already eaten dinner at an Italian place so she can carb up.  Now she needs to get her rest for the big race.  I tuck her in around 9:30.  Now, what's a guy to do in the big city?...

The Buda Lounge describes itself as "The first Asian Inspired Cigar-Martini Bar".  The vibe is hip and modern, but the bar is very old and beautifully ornate.  They also serve food here; including sushi.  They have a small but nice selection of cigars.  Their cigar prices are a little high, but you are paying for the service and atmosphere.  The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent.  I enjoyed a couple of cigars and some whiskey on the rocks.  Not a bed way to spend a Friday night in Indy.