Indianapolis: Pedal-Powered Pub Tour & Downtown Stops

You're pedaling a bar through the center of Indianapolis—and it's exactly as strange as it sounds.

You pedal a group bar through downtown Indianapolis for 100 minutes, stopping at Soldiers and Sailors Monument for photos, the WWI Memorial for team games, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a close look at the Pacers' new plaza. Drinks, ice, and on-board music are included; the route takes you through neighborhoods tourists usually skip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pedal-powered pub tour in Indianapolis

• Start at The Hangar with drinks
• Sign waivers and prepare
• Pedal to Soldiers and Sailors Monument
• Take group photos at the monument
• Enjoy included beverages and music
• Visit World War Memorial parklands
• Play team games and activations
• Pass by Indiana Pacers stadium
• See Bicentennial Unity Plaza

The Experience

The first thing that hits you is that you're not just riding a bike. You're part of one. The Dutch-built pedal pub seats a group of you around a central bar, and everyone's legs are doing the work—which means the whole thing moves only as fast as the slowest pedaler, and somehow that's the point. You start at The Hangar, where you've got 20 minutes to grab a craft cocktail or local beer to-go, sign the paperwork, and get your head around what's about to happen. Then you're off for 100 minutes through downtown Indianapolis, and the route isn't the postcard version.

The first real stop is Soldiers and Sailors Monument, right on the circle—the kind of landmark that frames the whole city. Your driver pulls out a camera and gets the group shot while you're all sitting there with cold drinks, the on-board stereo playing, and the monument behind you. It's the only bar on the circle at that moment, which is a weird thing to say but also kind of the whole appeal. After that, you roll to the World War Memorial and its parklands, and this is where the tour leans into the games. The operator sets up teams, and you're competing in lighthearted activations right there in the grass—the kind of thing that sounds corny until you're actually doing it and can't stop laughing. Then you cruise past Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers, and the brand new Bicentennial Unity Plaza that opened in 2024 for the NBA All-Star Game. The stadium's right there, and the plaza is still new enough that it feels like you're seeing something most people haven't stopped to look at yet.

The rest of the tour happens on the pedal pub itself as you cruise through the neighborhoods and streets that don't make the tourist guides. Your legs get a workout, but the pace is steady, and the operator's steering the whole thing. Stereo, ice, cooler, and the drinks you brought along—it's all built in. The whole experience is suited for any fitness level, and if you need a break, you're still on the bike, just not pedaling as hard. Service animals are welcome, and there's public transit nearby if you need it before or after.

What’s included

Your tour includes use of the pedal-powered bike, on-board stereo and music, a cooler with ice, and stops at Soldiers and Sailors Monument (with group photos), the World War Memorial (with team games), and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Drinks are available for purchase at The Hangar before departure, or you can bring your own beverages to enjoy during the ride.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Hangar

Is this one for you?Right for groups or solo travelers who want to see downtown Indianapolis beyond the usual tourist stops and don't mind a steady pedal for 100 minutes. The pace is built for all fitness levels, and the games and photo stops break up the ride.

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Top questions

Can I bring my own drinks?

You can purchase craft cocktails and local beers at The Hangar before the tour starts, or bring your own to-go drinks. Cooler and ice are provided on the bike.

What if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The pace is steady, and you don't have to pedal hard the whole time—the group moves together.

Do service animals come for free?

Service animals are allowed on the tour. Check with the operator about any specific arrangements.

How long is the actual pedaling?

The full experience is 100 minutes total: 20 minutes at The Hangar, then 100 minutes on the pedal pub, with stops at three main landmarks and neighborhoods in between.

What's included in the price?

Use of the pedal pub, stereo, cooler, ice, and on-board music are included. Drinks are available for purchase at The Hangar or can be brought with you.