Wine, Dine, and Discover at Commission Row

Now open just in time for an action-packed NBA All-Star 2024 weekend in Indianapolis, February 15-18, residents and visitors can experience the brand new dining and entertainment concept Commission Row, part of Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s Bicentennial Unity Plaza. From hand-crafted steaks and seafood to signature cocktails and mocktails at Mel's Speakeasy, there's truly something for everyone across this 30,000 square foot venue. Upstairs from the main restaurant space, guests can discover the Above Event Center, perfect for weddings and corporate gatherings with comfortable seating for over 200 attendees. Read on for more about this three-floor destination managed by Cunningham Restaurant Group.

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Commission Row

Commission Row is a dining and entertainment experience, part of the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Complex known as Bicentennial Unity Plaza. True to the area’s historical roots, Commission Row offers guests the highest quality steaks, raw bar and seafood artfully curated by the Cunningham Restaurant Group culinary team. The cuisine showcases seasonal ingredients along with a wine and spirits menu expertly paired. Parking is available at the Virginia Ave. Garage, adjoining to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with valet parking available upon request. Explore the full menu and book your reservation here.

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The Story Behind Commission Row

The Indianapolis Wholesale District has a rich history that helped establish Indianapolis as a national crossroads of trade. This evolution, which began in 1863, took Indianapolis from small town to large city and opened trade channels with buyers and sellers across the nation. During that time, South Delaware Street became known as “Commission Row”, a place where farmers could sell their goods through resellers that would charge a “commission” for the service. Transportation and Commerce created a hub of activity during this time period. This area thrived until The Great Depression, when it quickly became an area devastated by the economics of the time. With decades of development, the Wholesale District has now become a “Social District” where sports, arts, dining, and entertainment all are intertwined.

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Mel's

After an evening out or dining at Commission Row, enjoy an after-dinner drink in the adjoining speakeasy below. Mel’s speakeasy offers a wide selection of wine, cocktails, mocktails, spirits, and bar bites.

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Above Event Center

An upstairs special event space, Above Event Center, is the perfect spot for private dinners and special occasions with a customizable menu, an outdoor patio overlooking Bicentennial Unity Plaza, and a capacity for more than 200 guests.

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