Easy Rider Diner in Fountain Square to close, pivot to bar service
The American Southwest-inspired diner, which the owners of the HI-FI Indy music venue next-door opened in October 2022 as a greasy spoon-style hangout, announced the closure May 16 on Facebook. The closure coincides with the construction of a new 1,200-square-foot indoor music venue, set to open in early 2026, to permanently house the temporary outdoor HI-FI Annex inside the Murphy Arts Center at 1043 Virginia Ave.
Open from breakfast time until as late as midnight on weekends, Easy Rider has offered a blend of classic brunch fare, Southwest flavors and Americana comfort food. Pop art and Old West imagery lining the restaurant's pale pink walls lent Easy Rider an atmosphere like few others in Indy.
Per Easy Rider's Facebook post, the HI-FI Annex's concession stand known as the Snack Shack will remain open, as will the Easy Rider bar as "part of the expanded HI-FI experience."
"As we prepare for construction on our new venue in the Murphy Arts Center, we're shifting operations and have made the difficult—but necessary—decision to close the restaurant," the closing announcement read.
"We're proud of what we built — from unforgettable meals to meaningful moments with our community," the post read. "Thank you to everyone who pulled up a chair and made it special."
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