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!

I went to this place with a couple of friends one night and it definitely exceeded my expectations!…read moreThere are not a ton of places that you can get a good craft cocktail in Bloomington but this is definitely one of them. You do have to make sure you get a reservation, which can be tricky but if you do it's worth it. There is a time limit on the reservation, but there's plenty of time for you to enjoy a couple drinks and take in the atmosphere. It's a really small spot, but the vibes are strong. They give you popcorn to munch on while you sip your drinks and the noise of the upstairs is completely drowned out. I highly recommend checking this place out.

We had a fantastic time at Upstairs Pub during our visit to Bloomington. The rooftop area was one…read moreof our favorite parts. It was a great place to take in the energy of the city. I also loved all of the Indiana University memorabilia throughout the pub. The karaoke was another highlight of the night. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. If you're looking for a fun spot with great vibes, IU spirit, and a rooftop setting, Upstairs Pub is definitely worth a visit.

Upstairs is a classic spot to go and have a good time with your friends. The vibe here is always…read moregreat especially if you are there early and able to get an outside seat. The food here was pretty good for bar and just in general. Drinks are a little more expensive than at Roy's, but they make up for in the atmosphere.

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.

Bree is the best server ever! I love the tap, nefarious nectar w the chicken wrap is the best!read more

The Tap was a good spot!!! They had tons of beer options that they brew in house. We loved the…read moremexican lager! We both ordered wraps and fries. These fries were AMAZING. I'm not a big fry lover, but I loved these. The wrap was just okay. They forgot to put dressing in it, so I had to ask for a side and then dip my wrap in it. The chicken in it came crispy and had a healthy amount of cheese which I was a fan of. We went on a Friday late afternoon & it wasn't busy at all but the service was not good. Our service was very nice but everything just took awhile.

The Alley is one of the better bars in Bloomington. I really like the overall vibe and atmosphere…read more-- it's a great place to hang out with friends. The location is convenient, and it has a fun, welcoming feel that keeps me coming back. Definitely a solid choice for a night out!

Neighborhood bar. Good sound level, small, close knit, local feel. Not an amazing beer selection,…read morebut varied enough.

Lennie's is such a great spot in Bloomington. Tons of seating--both inside and outside when the…read moreweather cooperates--so it never feels cramped. We had the flatbread and the house salad, and both were excellent. They've got a surprisingly nice wine selection and some solid Bloomington-brewed IPAs. The vibe is a modern diner with a big, varied menu: pasta, soup, salads, pizza, plus a really good lineup of appetizers. The staff is super friendly and really hustles.

Right on Kirkwood. Clean, friendly and prompt service. We picked this restaurant wanting healthier…read morefood options passing through town. Diners seemed more affluent and menu prices on higher side. Our kids unfortunately didn't like the grilled cheese probably because it wasn't highly processed or buttered which is a good thing nor the mandarin oranges it came with. Kids were likely overstimulated from our travels. I did try their foods and could see why they didn't take to it at first. Didn't taste bad by any means. Husband liked his sandwich the Lennie Original that has roast beef, bacon, lettuce, mayo, marinated red onions, tomato, and mozzarella on house bread. I opted for the soup of the day, the Hungarian Mushroom soup, never having something like that before. It was a smidge heavy on the salt for me but again I'm sensitive to salt having cutting it down in my diet. It was a very flavorful soup with dill and other seasonings. The salad didn't really do much for me except help me feel like I was getting fiber into my diet. Overall the vibe and service would bring me back to try more. Their drink menu certainly looked interesting featuring local Bloomington Brewing Company drinks.

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.

I went here for a quick lunch break. This pub is directly on the campus of IU Bloom in the IMU. It…read moreis kinda hidden underground but it is a great spot. They have several lunch time deals for cheaper food as well a wide variety of beverages. The service here is very quick as there is a lot of staff due to a lot of Grubhub robot delivery orders. This place has a lot of potential I just feel as if not a lot of students are aware of it.

I was down in Bloomington for work, and stayed overnight before continuing on my work travels and I…read morenoticed signs for the vault, and was curious. I wandered down into the basement of the IMU, and found the vault, I was able to seat myself, and my server was very attentive! I had a gin and tonic and a tasty gimlet, they offer some food options, I had some fries that were hot, fresh, thick cut and seasoned well! This is a great place to hang out, and I hope I have the chance to visit again.

My girlfriend are on a quest to visit all the lesbian bars in the country, and luckily my sister…read moregoes to school in Bloomington. The weekend we went happened to be Bloomington Pride, so this place was packed. A fun mixture of college students, 20 something's, and older folks. You enter through a tall fence off of an alleyway, so I'm guessing it's challenging to find if you don't know where you're going, but that's part of the fun. Of the 4 lesbian bars we've been to, this place wins for best decor hands down. We're talking zebra print walls, stuffed unicorn heads, yonic art, glow in the dark paint. Great vibes. They have a super cute outdoor patio as well, and I loved the little food truck on the patio that opens at 9 pm! Great waffle fries and hot sandwiches. Nothing hits as right as hot cheese when you're drunk. They have tons of fun specialty drinks on a menu behind the bar! Also a great mocktail menu for the sober community! Everyone was super welcoming in this space. The one complaint I have is the Dj... we came here to dance the night away and barely made it to 11 pm because the DJ didn't play any recognizable songs or songs with a dancing beat. There were only around 10 people on the dance floor at a given time. On the other hand, this is the first lesbian bar I've been in that has had an operational dance floor with anyone on it, so that's a win. I can't wait to come back again the next time I visit Bloomington!

Ok. Im biting my tongue some in this review. While i personally still do not agree with charging…read morefor mixers, i absolutely agree this place needs to do whatever is necessary to keep their doors open. Its a safe place to foster community of any kind. They support so many local organizations it makes my head spin. I do know the owners on a personal level. That doesnt sway my 5* vote. They are true women who do care. It is undeniably the best place to dance in BLM any day of the week. They do have great drink specials. Some of the bartenders make the best drinks in town, and its not over priced. Gay, straight, anywhere in between has a home here. Come join us.

We had a great experience due to the attentiveness of the new manager Kendel. The games and good…read morefood are also a reason for the wonderful time we had. I will for sure be telling others and returning to Dave and Busters.

Had a great experience at Dave & Buster's overall - especially if you're here for the arcade…read more There's a solid selection of games, and it's a really fun place to spend time with friends. The whole atmosphere is lively and makes it easy to just relax and enjoy yourself. That said, I do wish there was a bit more variety in the games, especially compared to locations in bigger cities. You might notice the difference if you've been to larger Dave & Buster's locations. Still, for Bloomington, this place absolutely delivers. It's a great go-to spot for entertainment, and I'd definitely come back.