The HandleBar

We had the BEST time! If you can request a driver, ask for Joel. He made our experience even better. During our two hour ride, we made a few stops: Monument Circle (group photo!), Crown Liquors (we severely underestimated how much our group of 15 could drink), MacNiven’s, Sun King, etc. You can completely customize your route with guidance from your driver. I made a playlist on my phone ahead of time and hooked it up with a headphone jack. Super nice since I could control it from my seat (instead of having to let it play up away from my reach). Designate a bartender that is somewhat flexible (you have to crawl up and under to get to the middle) before you arrive, so everyone knows the plan. I chose to bring snacks, and I think that was a good call. There isn’t much space on the «table» area, but you can make it work during stops. There are cup holders, but nothing to help with bumps. We had Indy 500 open cups and straws, but lids would be great for my next ride. Don’t forget to wear shoes with backs on them so you don’t lose them while pedaling down a busy street! Coolers of just about any size will work (they’ll go in the middle) and there will be storage above your seats for purses, etc., too. Cheers!

FUN! FUN! FUN! Yeah we had so much fun! LOL We had a large group and met new people as well. Our driver was cool and he let us play our own music. I definitely recommend this for a group party with friends. LOVED IT!

The HandleBar drivers are proof to me that chivalry is not dead.
On Saturday night I was with a bachelorette party and Joel was our driver. I have a disability and my feet won’t stay on bike pedals on their own, so I sat on the bench on the end of the bike. One girl suggested I try one of the pedal-​less seats on the side for a different view, and getting off the seat proved more difficult than getting on. Joel solved that problem by asking me, «Can I carry you?» He then lifted me off the seat and put me safely on the ground. This gesture made my night. Thank you, Joel! And sorry that most of the girls wanted to be carried by the end of the night… I guess that makes us trendsetters. ;-)

Great experience !!! The pedaling part is no joke guys!!! Lol but we made 3 stops! They have a aux jack to play music we stopped at three bars it was fun!!! We are tired though lol Billy was awesome ask for him!!! Don’t bring glass or hard liquor but other than that it was cool experience

If you’re looking for a great time this is it! I went tonight for the first time and had an absolute blast! You can plug in your music and you BYOB. I don’t drink and I had a great time! People wave and yell from the streets which makes it so much fun. Going with a group of people you know is a blast. Our driver Joel was great!

If you haven’t done The Handlebar yet, you are missing out! This is a must-​do in Indy! As you can see from all of the other reviews, it is clearly a favorite activity in Indianapolis. So, I am going to break down the top 5 reasons why I loved it:
1. Our driver/​guide was extremely nice and down-​to-​earth. He was very flexible with our last-​minute stops (aka stopping suddenly at Monument Circle to take a group photo or at Mass Ave to take a bathroom stop)
2. You get to travel to all of the fun places located in Indy, such as Monument Circle, Mass Ave and more!
3. There is an aux cord where you can jam to your own music
4. Everyone walking on the streets/​driving in their cars look at you with complete envy because they can see how much fun you’re having!
5. And for all of you non-​21 year olds, don’t fret! You can actually be 18+ to ride it.
Tip/​Reminder: You bring your own drinks and it cannot be glass! Be sure to bring cups.
I want to do this again ASAP– especially with the nicer weather coming this summer.

I was pleasantly surprised to win a Facebook contest from the Handlebar for a free ride, tailgate, and tickets to the Pacers game this past Sunday. When my original buddy backed out due to Easter plans, my Dad stepped in as my right hand man.
Steve, one of the owners, was our driver and guide for the tour. The group was a hodgepodge of contest winners, but we all got to know each other quickly. Alcohol helps with that.
While our tour was abbreviated in order to have a proper grill out and tailgate, we still got to cruise through most of downtown, including stops at Ralston Draft House and Kilroy’s. We ducked into Ralstons for a shot and some pretzels, and then I split a Long Island with some friends at Kilroy’s. Combining that with all that biking, and boy was it a long afternoon! But super fun, and definitely something I would like to do again. Thanks again for an awesome way to spend the Easter holiday!

So awesome! This is such a fun time. For 2 hours, you can BYOB (there are limitations) and then make some photo op and bar stops along the way. Not sure where to stop? Then just leave the route up to the driver!
There are 4 seats for nonpeddlers, but the peddling is half the fun!

I was able to ride in style to the Unilocal White Night on the HandleBar this year and it was the perfect compliment to an already stellar event. We boarded the HandleBar at Tow Yard Brewing which was nice because we could leave our cars and grab a pint for the road! The HandleBar allows you to play the music of your choosing and offers a fun and unique way to travel around downtown while having a blast with your friends! Our driver was friendly and professional and ensured we all had a safe and enjoyable evening. I would love to organize another event on the HandleBar soon!

Add this to your Indy bucket list! You’re on a bike, with your friends, with the beverage of your choice, in a BEAUTIFUL city. What more could you want?
Make sure you fill the bike and reserve it in advance so that you get the best experience and don’t have to petal as hard! You will go by Monument Circle, down Mass Ave, and in Fountain Square– aka, all the coolest places.
Our driver (mostly just the guy who steered the bike) had us get off in Monument Circle for some cool photo opps and stopped at any bar we wanted along the way. We did Handlebar as a surprise for one of our friends, so our driver let us hide the bike in a nearby garage and drive out, surprising her. There is also an aux cord on the bike so bring your own jams!

Traffic hazard. Blocks flow of traffic without any care for the unfortunate cars stuck behind the lazy drunk fools who couldn’t peddle their way out of a soggy paper bag. Should be outlawed.

Did the Handlebar last night and it was so much fun. It was my Mothers Day gift, fun group of people. When we started out the music was not working, at our first stop Steve the owner brought a docking station (or whatever you call it) so we could have music, thanks Steve… Jason our driver was a super nice guy and very patient.
Would love to do it again…

I’ve been dying to do the handlbar, and I really did love it! This is such a great opportunity for fun outings. I went with a friend and her work group. It was wonderful! Kinda warm and we were sweaty, but I try to stay active, so I was happy to peddle some alcohol calories off. And my booty was sore the next day, but not horrible. We were fairly tired at the end, so we were definitely going slower. It definitely was a struggle for some shorter people.
Bring beer and snacks! There is room for bags, coolers, etc. it was fun to wave at people on the street as we passed. This would be fun for any occasion.

The obsession is real!!! What is there to say that hasn’t already been said? Did Handle Bar for a friend’s birthday on a hot summer night and still had a blast. The mix of the heat and the alcohol led to the demise of 99% of us, but hey, it was a night to remember (forget).
The thing I like most is that the experience is totally customizable. You tell the «handler» where you want to go and you get to go there. We went to Kilroy’s and stopped at a couple bars on Mass Ave on our trip. The night flew by!
Highly recommend this thing to anyone looking for a unique way to celebrate something or just have a fun night. I know you know, but its beer and wine only while on the bike, and no glass bottles or containers. Some may complain about this, but none of us were hurting for any alcohol. Plus, if you want hard liquor, order that when you make your stops. Definitely stop for a photo op on the Circle too.
I think my favorite thing about the experience was seeing how happy the Handle Bar made everyone — people in cars honked and waved, people on the street laughed at the sight of all of us pedaling (struggling). Great addition to downtown Indy and I can’t wait to do it again!

I had the great honor of reserving 2 of the Handlebars for a team bonding event. This was a good time and the drivers were lovely.
Here are the important things to know:
–This can be spendy if you don’t have a good sized group.
–There is a weight limit and some of your larger friends will need to sit in the back.
–Yes, you actually have to pedal.
–Yes, you will hurt the next day.
–Yes, you need to provide your own beer/​drinks for the bar.
–Yes, they will stop at 2 or 3 bars for even more drinking tomfoolery.
–Yes, you will have a great time.
–Yes, you should make a sweet iTunes mix to play during the route.
–Yes, you should tip your drivers.

What a FUN time!
We had a friend with a birthday. She chose to celebrate it by having a few of her close friends come on The HandleBar. Now, what I will say is that I was surprised that there is NO alcohol for purchase. But you did get to stock the bar your own drinks. They also have room in the bar for a keg if that’s how you roll. I would HIGHLY suggest making sure you dont bring any glass. Pick a rider who is going to be the bartender before.
So about the trip: Our trip was about 2 hours with a plan to bar hop, so we can get some drinks this way. However, the time goes so fast, we didn’t get into any bars.
We did bring drinks of our own, which made our time fun. This is NOT an experience for the lazy. Oh no, no, no! Make sure to take your friends that are going to petal! That bar is heavy and for it to move, you need some committed petal people. You also will need to make sure your iPhone or cell as some good music on it so you can connect it to the bar. We have our rap/R&B music set on high, yelling the lyrics the whole time.
We had a FEW stops… LOL…because we got tired. On the breaks, we took pictures, went to the circle’s fountain, got cupcakes (pedalling makes you hungry!). Overall, I had a good time. I felt our attendant was nice and made sure we were safe. He also told his a little about the business model, which was cool to hear. I would also suggest not doing too much pre-​partying before, but AFTER. Why? 1) you won’t get much pedaling done 2) you may have that tipsy friend who touches a passing car or do something crazy that would break the law /​The HandleBar rules. Thus, this is a great way to start a night.
Fun times. Fun night. Brought to you by The HandleBar.

I know there are several five star reviews, but I’m going to go with only three stars. I have two complaints and then I’ll tell you what I enjoyed about our adventure. We took a two hour tour on a weeknight with 16 in our group.
Nearly every person in our group complained about the seats on the «bike». They are way too small, and while they are padded, are incredibly uncomfortable. And yes, even the skinny people in our group complained about them. The seats should be bigger and wider somehow. At the end of the night, I almost needed a crowbar to get my underwear out of my ass…
But here’s my big complaint. They don’t allow hard liquor. I emailed them to ask why and they said because in the past, people have gotten drunk and unruly on hard liquor. Here’s a news flash for you: You can get drunk and stupid on beer and wine too. I suppose if someone gets drunk on beer and gets out of line, they’ll ban that too. Now it’s only wine. If someone gets stupid on wine, I guess we’re down to only ice water. Don’t punish EVERYONE for what a few people do. I don’t like beer or wine so when I drink, it’s usually a rum drink of some kind. But they told me if I brought rum, they would charge the credit card used to reserve the ride a $ 100 fee. Nice, huh? I ended up just bringing a wine cooler in a plastic bottle.
Ok, enough of the bad stuff, here’s the good stuff. We had a blast. This is a great idea to get a bunch of friends together and take a quick tour of downtown. We stopped on the circle for pictures and cruised up Mass Ave. It really was a lot of fun. It was a very nice evening with mild temps and low humidity so it was a perfect night for it.
Overall, I highly recommend doing this with your friends. Oh, and pick your friends wisely. We had one guy that refused to peddle. We were making jokes about it to keep the mood light, but some of us were really getting pissed at him. But other than that, it was a blast.

My, oh my was this party on wheels fun! As I was riding along, I couldn’t help but to think of when I could get back on the bar again.
The owner was very kind, and easy going and allowed us to bring plenty of snacks on the ride. You can also bring a good size cooler (the ones that hold like 70 cans) on board. Very accommodating!
If you are out of shape like me, brace yourself. Your bum will be sore the next day as a friendly reminder that a little exercise here and there wouldn’t hurt. On our particular outing we were on the bike for about two hours total. Have no fear, you do take breaks. We typically rode for about 20 mins at a time with a ten minute break at a bar, or Yogalatte.
On our ride we ventured from Fletcher Place, to Georgia Street, to the circle, Mass Ave and back. It was a great ride because you hit the best/​most active parts of downtown and people love watching and figuring out just what it is that you are sitting on!
I would highly recommend the Handlebar for a fun group outing!

Question: What is the test of fun when at a bar of any shape, size or form?
Answer: Lack of alcohol. If you can be at a bar without alcohol and have the time of your life — you know it’s one helluva bar. As is the case with The Handle Bar. I experienced this exciting new addition to the Indy drinking scene (on wheels) during my month of zero booze. And when I say I had a good time, I mean we were planning our next go around less than an hour into the two-​hour ride.
The passenger biking bar was shipped in from Amsterdam which is fairly evident via the Dutch undertones in the woodwork and German words engraved overhead. I believe physical exercise while drinking is the perfect way to pull off the best of both worlds all in one perfect bundle. And if that isn’t enough, the excellent built-​in music system with Ipod/​phone connectivity will serve as the cherry on top — bring on the Girl Talk, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent and Ashanti ladies and gents.
Alcohol rules: You can’t hop off while the bike is in motion. Beer and wine only and no glass is allowed on the bar. Food is welcome and several stops will be made along the way if you wish to purchase drinks or food at some of Indy’s prime-​ly located bars and eateries.
Stephen, the owner and BarMeister, definitely has the Hostess with the Mostess thing down pat. By the end of the ride you’ll want to claim him as a friend.

I can ride my bike with no handlebars… but it turns out an actual bar is way cooler than that. Even though it was raining the whole time, we had a blast. It was great to be able to bring our own coolers and the hosts were phenomenal. This is definitely a great activity for anyone, at any fitness level, that loves drinking, fantastic people watching, and belting out some of their favorite songs with friends. Everyone let loose, and after a few beers, the bike turned in to somewhat of a moving karaōke stage for us to showcase our Spice Girl caliber talent to all of downtown Indy.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different, especially if you are coming from out of town. It would be a great way to see all of downtown Indy and hit up some of great bars at the same time.