Irvington

historic eastside · 46219

Irvington wears its Victorian bones with theatrical pride: gas lamps, ghost tours, the Halloween Festival treated as civic high holy day. Date nights cluster around the plaza where Jockamo slings pies, Black Acre pours flights, and the Irving Theater pulls touring acts that punch above the zip code. The tradeoff is geography. You are committing to East Washington, and Mass Ave friends will quietly resent the drive. Couples who like front-porch culture, indie bookstores, and a neighborhood that actually shows up for itself will forgive that. Bring someone who finds quirk charming, not someone who needs a rooftop.

7,951

singles 22–50

53%

male

$35,843

median income

$1,059

median rent

The data

Irvington by the numbers

Irvington runs male-heavy, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Irvington is about $35,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Indiana has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Marion County voted about 63% Harris to 35% Trump, a strongly Democratic island in a Republican state.
● Verified · Marion County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Irvington pays about $1,060 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 8,000 Irvington residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Irvington

Irvington
Drinks
Tappers Arcade Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,315
Irvington
Activity
Royal Pin Expo
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 1,520
Wheelchair access
Find it
5261 Elmwood Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,520 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Royal Pin Expo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Activity
Beech Grove Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 1,237
Wheelchair access
Find it
95 N 2nd Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,237 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Beech Grove Bowl.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 2 AM, 8:30 AM to 2 AM
Tue8:30 AM to 2 AM
Wed8:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu8:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri8:30 AM to 12 AM
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Maps
Irvington
Drinks
The Inferno Room
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,065
Irvington
Dining
Smash'd Midwest Burgers Irvington
Hamburger restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 979
Irvington
Drinks
Strange Bird
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 872
Irvington
Activity
All Star Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.1 · 732
Wheelchair access
Find it
726 N Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 732 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at All Star Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Drinks
Dorman Street
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 666
Irvington
Activity
Rustic Driving Range and Mini Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.4 · 378
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5955 Terrace Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 378 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rustic Driving Range and Mini Golf.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Drinks
Si Greenes Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.2 · 363
Irvington
Dining
Sahm's Tavern & Sports Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 251
Irvington
Drinks
SNUG
Pub$$$$★ 5 · 234
Irvington
Cafés
Heartland Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 216
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4911 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 216 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Heartland Homemade Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Cafés
LiftOff Creamery - Irvington
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 216
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
5539 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 216 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LiftOff Creamery - Irvington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Irvington
Activity
Indiana State Police Museum
Local history museum★ 4.7 · 142
Wheelchair access
Find it
8660 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 142 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Indiana State Police Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 3 PM
Wed10 AM to 3 PM
Thu10 AM to 3 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Drinks
Whitaker's Speakeasy Inc
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 118
Irvington
Drinks
Whitaker's Speakeasy Inc
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 118
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2002 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 118 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Whitaker's Speakeasy Inc.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 AM
Tue11 AM to 3 AM
Wed11 AM to 3 AM
Thu11 AM to 3 AM
Fri10 AM to 3 AM
Sat10 AM to 3 AM
Sun12 PM to 3 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Irvington
Drinks
Skylight Bistro & Wine Bar
Bar$$$$★ 3.6 · 74
Irvington
Drinks
Solely Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 65

Irvington

Irvington by the numbers

Local date spots

Tappers Arcade Bar

Royal Pin Expo

Beech Grove Bowl

The Inferno Room

Smash'd Midwest Burgers Irvington

Strange Bird

All Star Bowl

Dorman Street

Rustic Driving Range and Mini Golf

Si Greenes Pub

Sahm's Tavern & Sports Bar

SNUG

Heartland Homemade Ice Cream

LiftOff Creamery - Irvington

Indiana State Police Museum

Whitaker's Speakeasy Inc

Whitaker's Speakeasy Inc

Skylight Bistro & Wine Bar

Solely Wine

Reach Irvington singles right where they plan dates.