The Living Room Lounge

This bar as been part of my route of small businesses I like to support. And it never fells for its neighbor laid back vibe.

I was looking for a Karaōke bar and went to this location based off of the reviews. It was OK, but the people not so much. If you enjoy good singers with out all the drunks messing it up, I recommend going around 12 or later!

Went for an early lunch on a Saturday. Chairs were still up on tables, but the lady working said to come on in. The vibe was ‘meh’ and I didn’t think it was the cleanest looking place, but the pizza was pretty darn good! Only stayed for 45 minutes while taking a break from a class at the Central Library behind it. In and out, not too much to report. It is a pretty large space, could definitely cater to a big crowd.

Nothing negative to say about this place, me and some friends for work came in to have a couple of drinks after a long week of training. This was my first stop in this place, and I love it… The atmosphere was one like a local Dive and kinda dark, AWESOME! So many bars these days are soooo corporate and small, well the LRL is anything but those things, its huge inside with plenty of ample seating and space for poll tables and dart machines. Well we ordered some drinks and apps. The Prices during Happy Hour were awesome as well. Now lets get to the food. We had the boneless wings, they were amazing so much that we as a group polished of 4 orders of them! We will definitely be coming back!

Roomy with plenty of spaces to sit. Typical bar menu, average price for drinks and clean restrooms. On Fridays there is a nice karaōke setup. Not a bad place to chill or meet a large group of people. I didn’t try any of the food but it looked prety good. I wouldn’t mind coming back.

Visited the Living room lounge, high security at the door. They check identification and did a thorough pat down along with a metal detector.
Once inside, they have pool tables, a few video games, and karaōke! I love coming here. The drinks are reasonable and service is usually pretty fast.
Good place for adult outings.

I had a salad. Iceberg only. It was okay. Everyone with me had pub food and seemed to enjoy out. Gets busy at lunch and can be a longer wait than what you have time for.

If you want a real taste of local Indy… the LRL is the spot. I go for Friday night karaōke hosted by the legendary Norm. You will have all types of singers on stage… the groups of girls singing their hearts out to ‘Goodbye Earl’, legit-​could-​be-​professional singers belting out Whitney, the guy that looks and sounds exactly like 50 Cent, and the old man reminiscing with George Jones. The crowd is a mixed bag for sure, and they will all quickly become your friends for the night.
They moved the stage a while ago to the front room, and I have to say I like it that way so much better. More seating! Last night we were lucky enough to snag the couch and chairs for a group of 12.
Drinks: don’t expect an old fashioned. Expect a long island, bourbon coke, or a beer. The price is right. I walked away with a $ 12 tab for three drinks.
Service… we will just skip that. Let’s just say no one has ever been rude, or out right horrid.
I started becoming a more regular patron once smoking was banned. Before it was like floating on a nicotine cloud. So, thanks, Indy government, for the ability to sing cancer free.
Warning: This place is not for serious, Type-​A people. It’s a bit divy bar-​ish. Can be a tad rowdy. And some types that look homeless (might be, might not) are there for a good time too. Come with an open mind and enjoy the show.

How does one categorize The Living Room Lounge? A dive bar with a heart? I just don’t know, but I do like it! After my first visit I quickly learned you just have to accept this place for what it is. In some odd way with the fireplace, couches, holiday decorations, the place felt oddly warm versus your typical dive bars which is usually pretty tacky and depressing. We sat at the bar which was fairly clean. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. Menu was full of your typical bar food. My bf ordered a burger and devoured it. I ordered chicken fingers and fries. They were ok except for some reason after awhile the breading became soggy. The crowd was definitely eclectic. Later in the night a band randomly performed. I’m sorry, but at first they sounded a bit corny but when they played «Purple Rain» I had to give them props. All in all my first visit was definitely, well, interesting. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back, but I would definitely go back if I have the chance. If you go be sure to go with an open mind and enjoy this oddly cozy neighborhood spot.

I’m giving four stars just because it was «90s Hip Hop night.» How could one not appreciate that?
I’ve been dying to go to the LRL, not actually based on anything to do with it-​I went to this very retro bar that I loved in Union Square in manhattan-​I think it was «the coffee shop» (it was the late 90s-​I am not sure). This is a long story, stay with me. I love retro/​modern-​feel type places (ball & biscuit, etc). So from the outside, that’s what The Living Room Lounge looked like to me. It has the glass block, retro-​look sign… It’s not what it was at all. This had a definite more «urban» feel to it, and not really any living room furniture.
Service was fast; drinks were priced fairly well! I enjoyed the music (I love hip hop for serious), and those girls could dance! A good time was had by all, and now I don’t have to drive by every morning on my way to work and lament about not having been there yet (seriously, I’ve driven by it for almost nine straight years and wanted to go). I’ve heard karaōke is good, so hopefully the next visit will be on a karaōke night.

Love this bar great service great drinks specials great food fun crowed this is the place to be on a Friday night

Nice calm hole in the wall. Good music and on Wednesday nights ½ price everything!!! All drinks! Ask for Angie 2 years and moving

The drinks are hella cheap (like $ 2.50 for a simple mixed drink). This place is incredibly divey. I saw my very first bar fight here omg!

I’ll be the first to tell you that I love dive bars, but the Living Room just scares me. I lived at the Plaza for years and tried to like it about 4x before I was too afraid of gun shot wounds to continue to go. They staff has also been repeatedly drunk and/​or rude. I really have nothing else to say except one time I was peeing there and this guy came in and tried to fight me mid-​stream.

I met my to-​be-​wife here. If you’re not expecting love but deep down hoping for it, come to the lounge on a Friday night for karaōke. I don’t regret it.

Dear Lord just shoot me. Like seriously, I take back every nice thing I ever said about this place… It’s always super raggedy, but today took the cake!
It started off great until one of the bartenders (off the clock) decided to get super sloppy drunk. First, she photobombed me and one of my best friends. Then after several more shots decided I was in a secret plot against her and some love triangle with a few other people that work there… *pause* umm, no. Hell no. Just no. I never saw this woman before.
After practically standing on top of the bar, she decided it wasn’t enough to talk crazy to everyone around she felt the need to run toward me screaming, «Let me tell you something b!*&#» Then grabbed my wrist.
Giiiiiiiirrrrrrl! Thank God, Mother Mary, and all the angels in heaven that I am not as ratchet as I used to be, or I would be writing this review after being released. The off the clock bartender literally just attacked a customer (of ten years) so I asked to speak with the owner.
I asked to at least have half the order comped ($ 59) and they said no because she wasn’t on the clock then offered a drink, and no apology. No one took responsibility for the drunken debauchery and douchebaggery or the fact that this banshee clawed my arm.
I don’t recommend this place anymore, at all ever, if it were the last place on earth don’t waste your time or money on the Living Room Lounge.

Cheap food, cheap beer, and has 3 pool tables. $ 1 domestics on Mondays and karaōke on Fridays!

There’s nothing else like the LRL in Indy. I doubt I can give it justice in this review.
The crowd is incredibly diverse. On any given night the LRL has a handful of men who look like they just left work still in tailored suits and a sprinkling of friendly homeless men. I’ve also noticed a good share of 21 year olds at the Lounge and my mom, who’s over 50, enjoys hitting the karaōke stage. Its the perfect neighborhood dive bar.
I LIVE for karaōke with Norm. «I have nothing to do on a Friday night»… says no one who’s ever experienced the LRL. It’s a guaranteed good time. Strong drinks, attentive staff, and great fun. Don’t expect to get some fancy pants cocktail, but beer and basic mixed drinks are well priced and strong.
I’m in love with the LRL (and not just because I met my love there). It’s definitely on my top 10 list for Indy.

Wow this place was a total hole in the wall. I stopped in with a few co-​workers when we were in town for work and heard they had karaōke. Our taxi driver waited to see if we wanted to stay which kind of made us wonder if it was sketch but when we peeked in, it looked like a dive bar/​pool hall fill. Drinks were stiff and we caught some drink specials.
Service was friendly and were really there for karaōke! The DJ was hilarious and it was fun! OMG I think everyone in that place can sing. I knew a few people seemed like regulars but I’m not kidding in saying that everyone that got up had a damn good voice. It was insane.
We went up and each sung a song. Honestly a few of us at my table were reminiscent of the Cameron Diaz scene from My Best Friends wedding and realized that were better back up dancers! It was fun and encouraging crowd and highly recommend for Karaōke. They had a large selection of songs too and a stage that you had to sing from!

Disclaimer: This review is mostly for their Friday night karaōke
My girlfriends and I were looking for a place to let loose and belt some tunes, and a Unilocal check lead us right to the LRL. Karaōke starts at 9PM on Friday nights, and it’s good to get there between 8:45 — 9:15 if you want a good place to sit and watch people embarrass themselves.
I’ve gone a few times, and each experience has been a good one. The karaōke setup is pretty neat, there are two computers where you can search for and request songs. Then, on the screen that shows everyone the lyrics, the next four singers and their song is listed so you don’t have to wonder when your turn will come. I really like that, since I have missed a few karaōke turns with a poorly timed bathroom break.
This place is smokey, which I really hate. I always smell like smoke when I leave, but it is a small price to pay for karaōke! Also, the bartenders (all young girls) don’t really know the bar. I’ve asked for special liquors before only to get a blank stare and an «Uhh, I don’t think we have that» when I can clearly see it from my seat. But again, I’m here for karaōke and don’t really mind at all.
All in all: best karaōke in Indy!
PS: No more Sinatra karaōke, PLEASE!