Indianapolis, IN
‘I just want to see a renaissance downtown’: New bar set to open Downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A brand new bar is ready to open downtown Indianapolis and it’s simply in time for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
“I simply wish to see a renaissance downtown. One thing the place folks can come and so they really feel secure,” Proprietor Todd Johnson informed WRTV.
On Thursday, WRTV bought an unique take a look at Park & Rec. The bar will transfer into the second flooring of the Faucets and Dolls location that was shut down in August of final yr.
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In March 2022, Faucets and Dolls was denied a renewal of its liquor license after quite a few incidents on the location regarding security. Park & Rec has arcade video games, drinks, and cutting-edge safety.
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“At this facility you will have a separate walk-in space with a Garrett 6500 steel detector,” Johnson says.
He provides that the steel detector is one thing related to what’s seen at Gainbridge Fieldhouse or an airport.
“When you cross that, you’ll stroll as much as an individual who will put your ID in an ID changer, the identical ones used at TSA. That lets us know if that particular person has finished one thing foolish or is needed for something,” Johnson mentioned.
Based on Johnson, the bar is known as after his 8-year-old son Parker. Park & Rec is ready to open on Friday March 17th at 11 a.m.
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Johnson will not simply be opening Park & Rec. He can be using the primary flooring as a household pleasant sports activities bar, which is able to turn out to be Stroll-On’s Sports activities Bistreaux.
In October of 2022, Stroll-On’s Sports activities Bistreaux signed an space improvement settlement to convey the award-winning model to downtown Indianapolis, situated at 247 S. Meridian Road within the historic wholesale district, in addition to different areas in Indiana.
Stroll-On’s Sports activities Bistreaux is predicted to open Might 15th.
Johnson, chief government officer of Trident Hospitality, is partnering with legendary Tampa Bay linebacker Derrick Brooks, and monetary accomplice Wade Kornblith to open the primary Stroll-On’s in Indianapolis.
Johnson has served as an proprietor, operator and landlord for a number of restaurant and hospitality properties in Indiana and Florida since 1991.