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.

Great experience!! I go here every year with my friends. A bit hidden but that adds to the ambiance…read moreand privacy.

I'm going to admit up front that I just don't think I am a C3 kind of guy. They're known for their…read moreamazing cocktails and fancy meals and I'm just not one to enjoy or appreciate that. When I order a $20+ hamburger I just expect more. But it's a beautiful location and the service is fine. If you like a few cocktails with your meal and are interested in the atmosphere likely as much as the food, it's probably a great option. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and a coke. The coke was a bottle (if you follow me you know my thoughts on this) and my cheeseburger was cooked perfectly, though the amount of bacon was minimal at best. The fries were amazing. My wife ordered the chef's chicken special (sorry I'm not sure what it was called exactly) and she liked it but didn't love it. Our server was very nice but it did take a bit to get initial service and the pace of the meal seemed slow given it wasn't very crowded when we were there. All in all, it was a fine meal but not my favorite in town. If I want a burger there are better options at more reasonable price points.

Dim lights, thick smoke and loud music makes this Bloomfield staple *the* place to grab a cold bud…read morelight on draft and take your chances with the pull-tab machine.

I stumbled upon the local neighborhood bar by chance. I had mistakenly made online reservations at…read morethe hotel next door. Unfortunately, during the pandemic the doors closed but their website remained online. So here I was, looking for recommendations for a room for the night in the area. I ordered a beer and chatted briefly with other patrons about my dilemma. They were able to make some good suggestions and the evening ended well. While sipping on a draught beer, I couldn't help but notice the small town charm both in decor and staff. The bar was obviously vintage, built with real wood and a 50s/60s layout, complete with a large mirror flanked on either side with lights that were popular back then. Nothing fancy, this is a cozy watering hole across from the town square. It's worth a stop if you're in the area and looking for a cold one.

We have loved our experiences here. We came here first for a Girl's night & enjoyed the cocktails…read moreand chill ambiance on a weeknight. Then my husband and I returned on a busy Friday before a comedy show for appetizers & drinks. We were floored by the expertly cooked & prepared empanadas & Tuna Poke. I got the Instagramable Pimm's cup cocktail & my husband loved his Manhattan. Mostly we were impressed with the food quality & very professional service. Excellent addition to Bloomington's robust food scene. We'll be back!

We went to Mona's during a recent visit to IU for Moms weekend. I love the atmosphere and the…read more manager, Henry was very helpful .Would highly recommend we stopped in there for drinks before our dinner reservation

The food was kind of meh, but the aesthetic was solid. Our hostess in particular was phenomenal…read more Her name is Makiah. She was positive and was very warm. Also some other customers kept giving her a hard time for no reason, but she handled herself (and them) very well. Impressive woman.

My meal here never disappoints! I highly recommend the cajun chicken pasta but I like to hook it…read moreup: Blackened chicken (instead of grilled chicken), add blackened shrimp, add bacon, add onions and peppers. Yall, it's a small upcharge but it becomes an elevated experience all on its own LOL. You'll have enough for leftovers and it is just as good the next day. The service is also nice. Waitresses are pretty attentive and patient. I did not indulge in a drink this trip, but in the past drinks came pretty quickly and they have a nice selection of drinks and spirits. As far as ambiance, it is still a bar spot. It's pretty casual and there is outdoor seating. This place is usually busy on weekends and game days. If you want a somewhat chill night with friends or on a date, I recommend coming during a weekday evening.

A local watering hole, I try to stop in whenever I am in the area…read more Located right next to the Village Pizza, this is absolutely the best bar in Crane. Food can be ordered from the pizza joint and delivered right to your table (they share a common wall with access both ways).

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.

My days of going to the Bluebird 2-3 times a week are long behind me, but as I was attending a show…read morethis weekend, I realized I have never done a Yelp review, and since it's potentially the best bar on the planet, I decided I needed to correct that oversight. During my college years, a good portion of my Bloomington memories are from the Bluebird. Fantastic bands, good friends and a somewhat aggressive number of drinks were the common theme multiple nights a week. Now that I'm OLD(er) the visits are less frequent, but when the right bands are in town and my calendar isn't slammed with adulting, I still find the Bird to be my favorite place in town. The original Bluebird was about half the size it is today. Several years ago, they bought out the restaurant next door and added a large additional space, leading to a pretty big bar/nightclub with a 'bar area' that includes a nice full bar, booths and tables, and the 'live music' portion which has a big stage, plenty of room for big crowds, and a warehouse vibe that is second to none. When you arrive, you'll start to see pictures of the amazing acts that run thru the Bluebird when they're just on the cusp of being 'huge' - from REM to Miranda Lambert to Gryffin, just about every genre is represented and it's nice to say 'I saw them with a few hundred of my friends' after you give ticketmaster your kidney to pay for their giant stadium shows. Reasonable drink prices, good people behind the bar, and the best bands currently playing the area, you can't go wrong with a night at the Bluebird. I wish I was still young and able to do multiple shows every week, but for now I'll just appreciate having it in my backyard so I can attend with the mood hits . Best bar in Bloomington. Probably anywhere.

I think it's discriminatory that international IDs aren't accepted, only passports are.read more