Red Key Tavern

$ Dive bar Indianapolis, Indiana
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Historic Cash-only Neighborhood Murals Charity Literary
Established in 1933, the Red Key Tavern is a historic Indianapolis bar known for its unpretentious charm and vibrant atmosphere. Located in the SoBro neighborhood, this cash-only establishment has been a gathering place for interesting people since the end of Prohibition. The walls are adorned with murals painted by the owner's mother, depicting scenes from England and Europe. The bar is also known for its unique method of collecting charitable contributions from patrons, with donated dollar bills wrapped around silver dollars and tacked to the ceiling. The Red Key Tavern has been frequented by notable authors like Kurt Vonnegut and Dan Wakefield, and it was featured in Wakefield's novel "Going All the Way."
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