Best German Restaurant in Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN
The Rathskeller fills the cellar of Indianapolis's landmark Athenaeum — a German cultural house built in the 1890s — and has served Bavarian food and beer there for generations. Vaulted stone rooms, a Kellerbar of imported drafts, and a summer Biergarten with live music make it the city's definitive German hall.
A piece of living history inside the Athenaeum, it's the 2026 Centurion Award winner in Indianapolis.
Each Centurion Award is a dated record tied to one year’s evaluation — earned annually, never carried over. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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This page is the standing record for The Rathskeller (2026). It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. For hours, bookings, and live reviews, go straight to the business itself.
If you’ve put in the years, you may already clear the bar. Evaluation is free, private, and never for sale.