This place is the true definition of hole in the wall dive bar, in the best way possible. Depot…read moreTavern is in the middle of nowhere Indiana but it was hopping on Friday night. There was a live band (the reason we sought out this place) and they charge a $5/pp cover charge. Their menu is basic bar food - mozzarella sticks, burgers, poppers, fries, etc. (no wings). The burgers looked REALLY good and everyone was ordering them but we weren't hungry enough to get one. We arrived around 7:15PM and stayed until last call. We each had 4-5 beers in that time (since we had to drive out of there on back country roads) and we split an order of mozzarella sticks and our total bill was only $30! Amazing! Note: they do allow smoking, almost everyone in there was smoking, and the ventilation system didn't do much to help the air flow. At one point my eyes were burning pretty bad - but it's a dive bar and I was not expecting it to be non-smoking. It's a cool little joint and I'm glad we went!

This is a very subjective five stars. Here's why:…read more 1. It's the only bar in Orleans. 2. They have Not You Father's Root Beer 3. The NYFRB and a PBR was $5.25. Like, total. Not each. 4. It's the ultimate dive. It's filled with all the dive bar regalia: Miller Lite mirror, Coors neon sign, Bud Light neon sign, Busch Light neon sign, pool table. They've got one TV. It's set to NASCAR. Smoking allowed inside, a true relic. When you only have 1 option, it's truly your best bet.

So I typically eat lunch at The Office Lounge on Monday or Wednesday, as it's the day their 'Butt…read moreSteak Special' takes place, but this week I did a Thursday with a small group of friends and realized I haven't ever reviewed the place. Figured I should fix that. It's a great dining option, and I'm sure if I was a bar-going person it would be an amazing bar option in Bloomington if you want to stay away from the downtown/student/club like vibes. The office lounge is located on the East side of town, and has all the 'dive bar' feels with great food and people, good service and reasonable prices. The steak special lunch is a nice piece of sirloin, French fries, and a piece of Texas Toast for less than a basic meal at McDonalds. And it's good. This week I tried the sirloin burger for the first time, also with fries, and everything was great. The tenderloin is also a favorite (it's Indiana, of course it is) and I hear great things about other meals. Service is always quick, though it can get pretty crowded at lunch so keep that in mind. Plenty of parking if you're creative in the lot. All in all, a great option for anyone looking for a great bar-level food menu and good prices.

I honestly come for the food but the drinks are cheap and strong too! The ambience is almost biker…read morebar, definitely dive bar with great cheap food, a liquor store, some attitude, pool tables & some pull tabs. If you're feeling salty or in a mood, this is your spot! I LOVE their pork tenderloins & their steak nights are a steal. Never been on the weekends though ‍ Classic Bloomington townies spot with caring owners & old school vibes. Side note: the soup is legit (in season)

Pizza is the worst…read more Thin crust seem like they bought it instead of making it. Sauce was fair. The cheese was inferior and gross. The poor people who eat there dont know how bad they got it. High priced pizza low value food. The burger was okay. They didnt add my chips. Go somewhere else 100 miles away fpr bettter pizza. Indiana doesnt make pizza, it make bland food.

Incredible dive. Sells cigarettes and pull tabs. $2 Thursdays. I wanna rip through a pack of…read moreMarlboros thinking about my life while Long Cool Woman plays on the jukebox in this joint

Food (tenderloin) and service were great! Would recommend…read morethe tenderloin. Typical pub environment.

Great place on. Columbus In for typical pub food. Seven dollars for 3 great Tacos on Tuesdays…read more Nachos are always good. Ham and cheese with fries is one of my favorites. Good food, good service, friendly atmosphere. Give them a try!!

Remember that E.F. Hutton commercial from the 80s? That's what it felt like when we walked in here…read more As if the jukebox stopped and the whole establishment turned their heads to see who the hell we were. Just a little bit intimidating lol. Had a few beers, played some pulltabs, and watched the locals play cards at a nearby table. Still not sure if the place is called "Junior's" or "JR's" And at this point, I'm too afraid to ask.

Food was good ( wings and jalapeño poppers ) service was as expected. Nothing to speak of for…read moreabundance, clean but old. Smoking allowed but was not overwhelming,

I love Kenny's hometown atmosphere, friendly staff and patrons. I'm disappointed that they don't…read moreallow pets on the patio, as most outdoor venues do. Crazy Horse brings water bowls out for your pets, but I don't enjoy their Bloody Mary's as much as Kennys

Great bar!!! It's hidden, out of the way. The bartender was awesome, the place was pretty busy and…read morehandled the bar great our glass never went dry!!! The cheeseburger was super and very cheap!! We went on a Saturday. I did catch the bartenders name but she was great she only works on Saturday. Will be back again.

The famous Sample Gates of Indiana University are just right down the street from Nick's English…read moreHut in Bloomington. Next year Nick's will turn 100 years old!!! An amazing success! Greek immigrant Nick Hrisomalos started Nick's. Nick's "Sink the Biz" fries have Nick's spices sprinkled on them along with Romano cheese and a great garlic mayo to dip them in! The Stromboli is incredible! Lots of flavor, great bread, meat, cheese yum!!! Oh, and the bread and butter pickles on the side are delicious too! The inside is really cool! Lots of booths always a plus, I U memorabilia, TV's playing sports, a bar, all in a very warm and inviting down home college hang out. I took home one of their great glass mugs. Took a keychain home also on the at out. Just nice friendly staff in a great college town. Oh, I will say I don't like mushrooms but on the way out we saw a plate of breaded mushrooms and my goodness they were huge and looked good. I might've tried one. Ha

NICK'S ENGLISH HUT IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA IS NOSTALGIC…read more============================== I attended a parent's cocktail party about nine years ago when I visited IU during the student orientation for my son. I had fun, had a beer and collected a Nick's Hut glass jar/glass. Fast forward nine years and my son and daughter-in-law had their "Welcome Party" the evening before their wedding on Friday, June 19, 2026. This was after their wedding rehearsal and dinner elsewhere. We had a great time on the second floor that was totally reserved for our big group. They had more food, beer and other beverages as well. Kind of cool to attend events before my son started college and years later.

The Western omelette with Bacon, ham, veggies and cheese woohoo I'm hungry this was I think the…read morebest omelette I've ever eaten

I noticed the sign for $6 burger and fries while I was making deliveries in town. I stopped in on…read moremy lunch and was very pleased by how quick everything was. The food was amazing, and the staff was friendly. I will definitely have to stop by again when I am back in town

Small‑town diner vibes with a fun twist: the Giant Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. We were seated…read morequickly, our order was taken right away, and the food came out fast. The menu has plenty of options, but we had to go for their signature tenderloin. We were excited to dig in. They offered an extra bun plus lettuce and tomato for an additional charge. If you're planning to split the sandwich, I highly recommend getting that second bun -- we were able to make two full sandwiches out of it. Just note that fries aren't included; they're an extra charge as well. We ordered some, but they arrived lukewarm, which was disappointing. The sandwich itself was tasty, though definitely heavier on breading than meat. Overall, it was a good experience and worth trying once, but we probably wouldn't return unless we happened to be passing through Edinburgh again.

1st time trying a pork tenderloin sandwich since living in Indy for 11 years. This is definitely a…read moreMidwest sandwich. To be honest I was not impressed. It was so flat, barely any meat under the breading. I was thinking it would be a little thicker, nope. I split this with my other half. Just a side note which was not a big deal to me, good business process for them. To get another bun and the side fixings like lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion was an extra charge. We got fries they were warm, not hot. It was about 45 minutes before closing. They close early on Sunday it was 2pm. I think the fries were left over and under a heat lamp. I heard later from friends done places have thicker cuts of pork tenderloin. Needless to say, I will not be back. The place was very clean hence only 1 other couple was there. The staff was very nice. You can tell it's a small town Diner. They were out of onion rings, and mozzarella sticks.

Stopped in after a wedding. Large place with lots of parking. Had a blast with karaoke and drinks…read moreare a fair price. Bathrooms clean and plenty of seating. Friendly local vibe. Gets busy so service was a little slow. They could use another bartender

Awesome food in a cheers like atmosphere cold beer great mixed drinks and if they have a band this…read moreplace rocks