Oktoberfest celebrations will look a little different around the world this year. But here in Indiana, we can indulge in delicious Bavarian food, quality German beer, and regular entertainment anytime we’d like. The Rathskeller Restaurant and Biergarten is continuously voted the best German restaurant in Indianapolis, and it’s still going strong after over a century of food and fun.

You'll find The Rathskeller in a historic German cultural center on East Michigan Street in Indianapolis.
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The restaurant has actually been in operation since 1894, making it the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Indianapolis.
This multi-faceted structure is extremely impressive. It's so much more than just a restaurant.
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There's a traditional German Biergarten, a bar, and beautiful banquet rooms and ballrooms where people have been celebrating milestone occasions for decades.
The outdoor Biergarten is the site of many annual events and celebrations, including live music.
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With two bars, a dance floor, and an impressive stage, it's the perfect setting for summer concerts under the stars.

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But as impressive as the history, the beer, and the entertainment are, people come to restaurants for the food... and luckily, it doesn't disappoint here.
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The Rathskeller serves all sorts of traditional German fare, and it's fantastic.
Feast on Sauerbraten, Schnitzel, Bratwurst, or your choice of hearty meat, chicken, or seafood entrees.
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Along with classic German cuisine, you'll also see some non-traditional food on the menu, like grilled shrimp over rice and French onion soup.
As you can imagine, the beer list is quite lengthy, featuring options from all over Germany and the U.K. as well as local brews.
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And if you're not a beer fan, you'll have a lengthy wine list or plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to choose from.
The Rathskeller took a break from their live entertainment schedule, but they have resumed a modified live music schedule while abiding by all state mandates and regulations to help keep everyone healthy.
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Come enjoy some tasty German food and enjoy some live music in the Biergarten.

Learn more about this charming historic eatery here.

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The Rathskeller, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA