Slippery Noodle Inn, a legendary Indianapolis tavern, has new owners

Indianapolis, Indiana – The Slippery Noodle Inn, the oldest continuously running pub in Indiana and a landmark of the Indianapolis area, is now under new management for the first time in 60 years.

The Yeagy Family’s ownership of the blues bar at 327 S. Meridian St. was replaced Thursday by Jason Amonett and Seth Lothrdige, seasoned professionals in the food business.

According to a news statement issued on Thursday, Amonett and Lothridge intend to “keep the heritage of the legendary pub while paying honor” to Hal and Carol Yeagy.

The Noodle was purchased in 1963 by Hal Yeagy’s parents. He took over management of the pub in 1985 and continued to do so until his death from cancer in 2020.

“It is a great honor and pleasure to be able to take over the iconic Slippery Noodle Inn and we are committed to respecting the legacy built by the Yeagy family,” Amonett said. “We have both admired and been patrons of the Noodle for decades. It is an icon in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Midwest.”

While developing a master plan for the Facility, the new owners will solicit input from the staff. They intend to increase the amount of live music, offer healthier meal alternatives, and increase the variety of alcohol.

In 1850, the Tremont House, a roadhouse, opened its doors as the Slippery Noodle. It served as an Underground Railroad stop during the American Civil War. A bordello opened subsequently and ran until 1953 when one of its patrons was slain.

The Brady and Dillinger gangs utilized a back building for target practice during Prohibition; some of their bullet fragments are still embedded in the wall. Even though it was prohibited, alcohol and beer continued to be distilled at the Noodle during the Prohibition era.

Over the years, the brick structure on South Meridian Street has gone by several different names, including Concordia House, Germania House, Moore’s Beer Tavern, and Moore’s Restaurant.

Hal Yeagy oversaw the transformation of the Slippery Noodle from a one-room lunch restaurant into a prestigious blues club that has played host to artists like Buddy Guy and Gregg Allman.

The exact specifics of the deal won’t be disclosed.