Got surprised with a reservation this weekend w/ the family. It's a crazy dichotomy between "drunk…read morecollege bar" and Speakeasy. I was concerned the noise would be a problem, it was not. The atmosphere was great. I used it as an opportunity to try some Jamaican Rum drinks. If forget the name of the first one, it was on menu (something with a "Star" in the name). It was good, but I wasn't sure if I got a good feel for the rum. Second drink was a plain Jamaican Rum Daquiri. It really showcased the rum and in hindsight, so did the first cocktail. It was good for my first experience and you could really taste the JR "funk". We'll be back, the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Reservations have to be required, but it's a must do in Bloomington.

Made a reservation for my wife's birthday, and once again it was awesome! We absolutely love this…read moreplace. The drinks are on point, and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend!

Brunch was fantastic! We sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed our meals. The service was…read morevery friendly and when the food took awhile to come out they checked in on multiple occasions. The food was cooked to PERFECTION the eggs on the egg sandwich in particular were absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back!!

We have enjoyed time at Cardinal Spirits twice recently. The first visit was fantastic (and…read moreprompted us to make reservations for Mother's Day for the second visit). The second visit was okay. First, the best parts: the cocktails were delicious and I loved trying a few of the different spirits when our server brought us samples to try. Also, the patio atmosphere was lovely as the weather was perfect for both visits. The bingo was also a lot of fun! Overall, the food was good, but on our second visit the service was incredibly slow. Our server told us that the kitchen was running behind, but our friends were at the table next to us (with a different server) and they ordered when we did and had finished eating before our food even arrived - and I had to go find someone to inquire about it as our server never returned after dropping off drinks. She did apologize and take an item off the bill and hand us a few drink coupons which was appreciated, but the experience had put a damper on our enthusiasm (especially after we told the rest of our party how awesome the place was). Will I go back? Yes, but maybe with tempered expectations.

Sleeper, the owner, is really the star of this bar. If you want a place that's comfortable, chill,…read moreadult and slow-paced, this is it. It's often hard to find bars where you can go alone as a woman and not instantly be hounded or feel intimidated. Sleeper sets the tone for this bar and keeps it funny and respectful. I have gotten hit on there, but in a classy way - LOL. So, it gives me old school vibes, safe space and great storytelling. It's kinda not about the drinks or the food, it's really about the vibes, that you either get or you don't.

Just back from three nights in Bloomington for dad's weekend. Found myself at Sleepers by…read morehappenstance. This place is awesome! The vibe and clientele give it a chill, local feel even with all us out of towners visiting. Without a doubt, it's the owner that sets this tone and makes the place so welcoming. I highly recommend you swing by for a drink whether night or day!

The orbit room is always wonderful! They have wonderful music acts come in, both local and touring,…read moreand the YUMMIEST brown butter popcorn I have ever had.

This review is strictly for food--I'm glad this place exists presenting the weird music that they…read moreare. That said, the hot dogs are...not great for a place specializing in hot dogs. They're a bit too squishy, probably due to being steamed rather than charred, and I found the bun to be soggy and untoasted, the vegan "chili" to really just be black beans, and the "horseradish aioli" to just be ordinary mayo. I'm sure I'll be back for music, but I'll probably just order a drink next time.

perfect Bloomington classic. go, get a great drink, support a local business. everyone is nice and…read morefriendly, if you don't fw it, perhaps get your head examined.

Yep, you're not imagining it. I too, quit going here when I was asked for my Covid vaccination card…read morein 2023 (have alwaus been vaxxed). Which was made sadly amusing by the fact that I sat there for 25 minutes trying to look for it before ordering anything -- at which point you'd think they would be anxious I spread the virus all over the bar. Ridiculous. Brainless America at its best.

Wow, what a perk for being Elite! When Fuzzy's Vodka announced it was going to relocate production…read moreto Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, an opportunity was created for several Yelpers to attend the kickoff event. I've enjoyed food, beverages, and a tour of the distillery at Cardinal Spirits before, so I jumped at the chance to sign up for the event. The bar/dining area served as the spot for Fuzzy Zoeller, Champion Pro Golfer, to speak about his line of Ultra Premium Vodka. He highlighted a few special moments in the history of his business and seemed excited to be bringing the production of the high end vodka to Indiana. He also introduced State Senator Ron Alting, a long time friend, who had worked with Fuzzy over the years to help bring opportunities to be involved around the state. After the introduction and chats, guests were treated to a free cocktail made with the vodka. I ordered a "Fuzzy's Mule" which adds lime and ginger beer to the spirit. Excellent! The fine folks at Cardinal Spirits also provided an assortment of delicious foods for us to snack on. There were meatballs, vegan sliders, Italian green salad, caprese skewers, and Deviled eggs with truffle oil. I need to make a point to bring friends here for dinner! I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the event and hope that the transition of production to Cardinal Spirits will go smoothly bringing the same high quality product but using Hoosier corn, and talent. Thanks to Fuzzy's, to Cardinal Spirits for hosting, and to Yelp for the opportunity to attend. Review #3346

This was my Monday night spot. Half priced martinis? Yes, please. Be careful not to have too many…read morebecause their drinks are pretty strong and their stairs are pretty steep. Deadly combination, but well worth the risk. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because one night, I went there and they had salsa music playing. I'm always down for a good salsa, but not at a martini bar. Didn't quite flow with the atmosphere. Would have preferred jazz or swing. Anything but salsa.

Average martini bar. Bartender was nice but seemed very high and just out of it while making our…read moredrinks. The place was empty from 9:00 to 10:00 and the dj was just vibing by himself. I could see is being more fun later in the evening.

I am a millennial and probably too old to be here on a Saturday night, but there we were! DJ Bongo…read morewas lighting it up. It almost feels like a speak easy with the not-super-obvious entrance. I like that there are smaller, more intimate spaces for conversations in the Cellar in addition to a small dance floor. I loved the twinkly lights and the vibes. Also, coming from Indy my jaw was on the floor at drink prices -- amazing. What took the cake? A SLUSHIE machine that actually still had slushie drinks in it.

One of my favorite bars in town! Whenever we go out we always make a stop at the root cellar for…read morethe cheap drinks and lively atmosphere. I always suggest going on a dance party night or a themed night because it is always more fun that way. The bartenders are a little rude but that is to be expected from a packed bar on a Saturday night where you aren't trying to get good service just a quick cheap drink

The food was top notch. And Grace was so lovely and a joy to have serve us at the bar top!!…read more (Zach you were great also!!)

We've been to Lennie's a handful of times and it's a fun restaurant. I have some qualms about their…read moremenu (you make calzones, not strombolis!) but the food is good and it's always a fun time to go here with friends. Besides going here for Oktoberfest, we often go to Wednesday night trivia with friends. The staff are all very nice and the guy that runs trivia does a really good job. It's not a nationally run organization, he's local and he and a group come up with the questions themselves. I was really impressed with the Oktoberfest meal. The latkes, or kartoffelpuffer, were a little small for the price but they tasted amazing, especially with the sour cream and apples, and we were happy later on that they weren't bigger. The veggie wurst plate was fantastic. The way they cooked the (presumably Beyond Meat) sausage made it not greasy, and dipped in the mustard it tasted great. The cabbage and potatoes also complemented the sausage really well. The jägerschnitzel was thicker than we expected it to be. Both the schnitzel and the sauce were incredible. The Apfelkuchen was a perfect way to end the meal. All around an enjoyable, good meal with great service.

Delicious cozy brunch! We had a fabulous brunch at Feast. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. It was…read morehuge and full of flavor. We also had carnitas egg hash, and a breakfast tamale. Everyone loved their food and felt like the portions were really good! I'll definitely be back to try more brunch items and dinner. As for drinks, we had the sake Bloody Mary, a chai tea latte, a matcha vanilla latte (absolutely divine), and apple cider mimosas. Feast has lots of parking! It is a cozy spot so I recommend grabbing a reservation to make sure they have a table that works for your group at your desired meal time!

Absolute Garbage !!…read more Feast Marker and Cellar *USED* to be amazing with genuinely unique flavors found nowhere else . But under new ownership , it's not even Waffle House level , and they still charge prices like it was unique . I had the eggs your way, which used to be amazing , but now it's just fried eggs, warm potatoes and cold toast , and was charges $18. The waiter was clueless, coffee was cold and place was justifiably barren . The display case used to have all sorts of amazing pastries , but now it's random shrink wrapped garbage . Really the worst experience every and were charged $50 (two of us) for cold coffee, cold toast , stale potatoes and Waffle House eggs . At least Waffle House coffee is hot .