The Speak Easy

I’m not a member of this awesome collaborative space, but I have been to a number of special events that are hosted here. Whether it’s a Gatsby-​style fundraiser (pictured here), a coding class or a Creative Mornings talk, this space is wonderful. The space is well organized, and the environment rustic. The only downside I’ve experienced, is sometimes noise doesn’t carry well if you’re attending an event with a speaker.
For members, there are conference rooms to reserve, offices available for certain membership levels, and draft beer in the kitchen!
Even if you’re not a member, there are plenty of events hosted here to experience the space!

This is a super cool space! I was here for an Indiana On Tap Tasting Society event. Really a perfect space for this type of event with lots of very cool elements to check out. I love the big tables and fun swivel doors on the conference rooms. Great place to sit and enjoy a brew. I’m sure this is an excellent space to be productive as well, I just haven’t experienced that type of event here yet.

What a cool space for creative people to work and collaborate!
The Speak Easy has a rustic, hipster, and industrial vibe all going on at once. Comfy couches, private brainstorming rooms, a bar area with string lights — this place is just neat (and super Instagram worthy).
Lots of space to spread out and get serious work done, or collaborate with a group. I would love to go in the upper balcony area and see it all from up above.
Only bummer is you have to be a member to use the space :/​They host lots of events there, though! I know they’ve hosted Indiana On Tap Tasting Society, and I got to visit for a Manayunk Calligraphy workshop. If you’re not a member, fear not — there will likely be an opportunity for you to check it out sometime!

Great beer tasting, great food, and great people. Also a great place for start up businesses looking for a co working space, or to network with like minded individuals.

We hosted an event at The Speak Easy this past weekend for an event. It is usually more of a relaxed corporate environment with lounge chairs that are easily movable for members to be able to make themselves comfortable, collaborate with other members, etc. We visited the space many times before hosting our event and each time the chairs were in a different location. This is because members continuously move the seating throughout the day to create the arrangement that best meets their needs.
When we agreed to use the space we were offered the opportunity to have them clean up our event for a price of $ 250. We opted to clean ourselves after the event so that we would not have to pay for that service. We cleaned diligently for over an hour, wiping down every surface, sweeping all of the floors, etc. In regards to moving the chairs back to how they were when we arrived, we used the space layout map they gave us to the best of our ability, but it was small and difficult to read. Due to the fact the furniture is always in a different spot, it was impossible to know exactly where they wanted us to place each piece of furniture.
The next day, my credit card was charged $ 200 because the furniture was not placed EXACTLY where they preferred it. Essentially they have a MANDATORY clean up fee (in their words, it is a «non-​negotiable fee»). You have to pay it whether you clean yourself or not, even though when you sign the contract and pay for the space, they act like it is an option and do not charge you until the next morning. My advice to others is to calculate that fee into the price and then determine whether the event space is the best one for you. It’s a nice space, but the fact they charge you $ 250 an hour to set up and $ 250 to leave, it’s a minimum of $ 500 that you have to pay just to enter and leave the space. Had I known about their fees for not even using the space, just arriving and departing, we would have found another space. There are other venues in the area that are just a nice, but they do not have the hidden fees that they have at The Speak Easy. $ 500 is a lot of money when you are on a budget.

Very cool space that can host some great events.

A not so corporate environment for not so corporate souls.
This place is a buzzing hub for creatives and entrepreneurs to mix, mingle and collaborate.
After I saw the Pantone chart on the wall — I was sold. The large couches are also enticing (more to nap on than to build Rome in a day, but…). The atmosphere oozes with industrial modern vibes as large, heavy wooden tables are scattered throughout the building.
It’s a great place to remove yourself from the distractions of working at home, the grind of an office environment and to curl up and to immerse yourself in a collaborative environment.

This place is super cool! Introduced through Nine13sports and Flight 1 #WheelsandWings fundraising event. Cool industrial/​rustic view with a really neat arched roof with skylight that goes end to end. This venue is an incubator for some of the best and brightest in central Indiana. Tenants have access to coffee and beer during the work day (nice benefit) and has a reasonable pricing structure. At night it’s a super cool entertainment venue! Industrial doors mean you can get an Indy car an airplane inside ! A nice mixture of open spaces, stage and cozy hideaways works great together.
Only downside is everything is made of a hard material so it can be difficult to hear music or people on the PA.

This place is SOOOOO COOL! We had a wedding reception there. It has a cool hipster, homemade vibe to it. The vibe of the place is very industrial hipster.
Reception was about 100 – 150 people which was the perfect amount. Anymore would have been too much for the place to handle.
The layout was very cool and had good flow to it. The bar was not in the way and the dancefloor got people up and moving without disturbing other guests.
If you are thinking of a reception and considering this place it is definitely worth a visit to check out.

I attended a benefit show at The Speak Easy and it was a great experience. I love the «modern industrial» feel of the building. Because of the couches, it was hard to stand to watch the bands (sitting during a rap show is a bit awkward) but there was plenty of seating for everybody. I would definitely go to another event here!

I’m kind of in love with this space. It’s absolutely stunning!
If «comfortable» and «industrial» got together and had a baby, it’s first name would be Speakeasy.
The area is spacious and features both upstairs and downstairs work spaces. There are whiteboards and conference style tables available for use. And, as an added bonus, there are local beers on tap! You do have to be a member, but from what I can see, membership has it’s privileges. Members can also rent out the facility during non office hours for weddings, mixers, etc.
Kudos on an awesome space Speakeasy. I’ll be working my wiles to finangle another visit.

I attended a private party here that was hosted by a member. LOVED the space — super modern, cool, comfortable. Cubicle-​type spaces with whiteboards as well as a big open area and a balcony that seemed to have more seating (I didn’t get up there).
I spotted a bar, but I don’t know if that’s going all the time or not. Seemed to be ample parking in the lot and on the street.
I work from home and would love to get a membership here for occasional socialization, but I’m not sure I’m cool enough! Must get cooler ASAP.

The Speak Easy is a very cool place to hang out; intimidatingly so…
Indy’s top movers-​and shakers can be found perched upon bar stools and nestled into couches, enjoying local craft beers, all while creating the next big thing.
It’s an exclusive joint: members only. But the Speak Easy hosts plenty of events that welcome the public in. After you get a taste of the vibe, you’re likely to become a member. There are several perks to being a member, not the least of which is the opportunity to surround yourself with Indianapolis creatives that can help you take your idea, incubate it, and help it grow! Plus, if you need to host a party, or a wedding, as a member you can rent out the Speak Easy and throw a private party of your own.

What a hidden gem. A masterpiece is more like it. If you happen to be a creative folk who works at home and is seeking a space to collaborate and co-​work with other creative folk — The Speak Easy is your spot.
I can’t seem to get over how beautiful this space is — from the lush furniture to the exposed beams and refurbished-​style interior — I just want to grab a book and a blanket and cuddle up in the living room space while sheer brilliance swirls around me.
You have to be a member to work at The Speak Easy, but there are plenty o’ perks that go along with this membership. I’d have to say the beer on tap is one definitely worth noting.
I’m seeing a lot, a lot, a lot of potential to make all sorts of fun events happen in this space down the road.