Fountain Square restaurant Magdalena to close Oct. 6, owner blames Shelby Street drainage project
Magdalena, a Fountain Square restaurant and cocktail bar, announced it will close on 2026-10-06 after nearly two years. Owner Nick Detrich attributed the decision to disruptions from a $14 million Shelby Street drainage improvement project and said he rejected an $8,000 settlement that would have waived future damage claims.
Magdalena, a Fountain Square restaurant and cocktail bar, announced it will close on October 6, 2026, after nearly two years in business. Owner Nick Detrich posted on Instagram urging guests to visit, tip the staff and celebrate during the restaurant’s remaining days; the article lists the location as 1127 Shelby St.
Detrich told WTHR, IndyStar, IBJ and Fox 59 that ongoing work from the city’s $14 million drainage improvement project along Shelby Street—including construction-related flooding inside the restaurant—contributed to the closure. He also said he rejected an $8,000 settlement offer from the contractor that would have prevented future damage claims but required waiving the right to make additional claims.
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