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WNBA All-Star 2025
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Fan Eats
Union 50
Indianapolis, IN
About Union 50
Union 50 on South Meridian Street is Indianapolis' most stylish pre-game dining destination for fans attending Colts, Pacers, or major NCAA tournament events — an elevated American restaurant in a striking industrial space with inventive cocktails and a menu that takes Indiana comfort food seriously. The proximity to both major venues and the Mass Ave arts district makes it ideal for fans building a full matchday experience around great food and pre-game atmosphere. On NCAA Final Four weekends when Indianapolis hosts, Union 50 reservation wait lists grow to weeks.
Located in Indianapolis.
Tags: restaurant cocktail-bar pre-game celebration downtown
Union 50 Address, Photos & Visitor Answers
Address: Union 50 is located in Indianapolis, IN.
Photos: Use the gallery image on this page and nearby recommendations to preview Union 50 before you visit.
Hours: Union 50 hours can vary by event day and season. Check official local listings before heading out.
Transit: If you are planning transit access to Union 50, check local bus and train schedules in Indianapolis.
How Fans Usually Use Union 50
Union 50 works best as a pregame and recovery food anchor in Indianapolis.
- Before the Main Event: Use Union 50 as your setup point before heading into the busiest event window.
- During Peak Crowd Hours: Pair this stop with nearby venue routes and monitor local event timing for faster transitions.
- After the Event: Layer Union 50 into your closeout plan with additional food/nightlife/attraction options from linked city pages.
Union 50 Fan Planning Snapshot
- Source Coverage: 2 verified sources linked for this place.
- Nearby Fan Weekend Ideas: 5 fan weekend ideas currently available in Indianapolis.
- Best Event Pairing: WNBA All-Star 2025 is one of the strongest event anchors near this spot.
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Union 50 in Fan Weekend Planning
Union 50 can be used as a planning anchor for fan weekends in Indianapolis, especially when stacked with nearby events and celeb-linked city signals.
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About Union 50
Union 50 is a popular spot for fans visiting Indianapolis. Union 50 on South Meridian Street is Indianapolis' most stylish pre-game dining destination for fans attending Colts, Pacers, or major NCAA tournament events — an elevated American restaurant in a striking industrial space with inventive cocktails and a menu that takes Indiana comfort food seriously. The proximity to both major venues and the Mass Ave arts district makes it ideal for fans building a full matchday experience around great food and pre-game atmosphere. On NCAA Final Four weekends when Indianapolis hosts, Union 50 reservation wait lists grow to weeks.
Union 50 is located in Indianapolis, IN.
Union 50 is located in Indianapolis, IN.
Use the gallery image on this page and nearby recommendations to preview Union 50 before you visit.
Union 50 hours can vary by event day and season. Check official local listings before heading out.
If you are planning transit access to Union 50, check local bus and train schedules in Indianapolis.