Must stop in and hang at Nick's before any IU event! Excellent interior with historic pictures, Stromboli is on point, and friendly staff makes this place a local gem! Pro Tip: 1st come 1st serve seating! Will be packed before a game read more

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With both of our kids at IU, we came to Bloomington for a visit. I thought a good empty-nest activity for my husband and I to start would to become eccentric day drinkers. So for lunch, we headed to our favorite place from when we were both at IU, Nick's. Eager to start our new hobby, I ordered a cosmopolitan and my husband ordered an old fashioned. We also ordered delicious appetizers (mozzarella sticks and mushrooms) and lunch (pizza and a grilled chicken sandwich) from our super friendly waiter. I was about 3/4 of the way through my cosmo and fell asleep. So my new middle-aged hobby ended just as soon as it started. Our waiter brought the check and we paid and tipped generously. The moral of this review: the food is good, the service is fast and friendly, and the drinks are strong. We'll be back again. And again and again. But next time I'm probably having a Diet Coke. read more

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Went back in the 70s during college days. Went back recently and it was the same, but still awesome! Don't change! I'll be back. ....

HOO- HOO- HOOSIERS! There is literally no other place I'd rather be on a game day. If there was a place to go that captured the vibes of being at home (stadium/assembly hall) while being away, this is home. While the price point may be a bit higher than most places, it truly is worth the cost. Rotating soup of the day, kick-ass seasoned fries, and a burger cooked to absolute perfection at medium rare it's hard to beat. If you're truly dining on a budget I'd recommend going sometime between 11a-4pm when they offer their lunch plate special, you can get a quarter bbq strom, biz fries, and even a cup of soup for around the price of $15. Service here is unlike any you'll receive at your typical college bar with adamant servers and bartenders looking to help you at any given moment to solidify your experience at Nicks as one of the best. Culturally it is a phenomenon that cannot be beat! read more

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The fries are out of this world. Get a bowl. Trust me. You will eat them. We gif a grilled buffalo chicken sandwich and it was outstanding. We eat these many places but this one is the best in town! Server is a lady who is an elementary teacher and she is full of personality. You definitely want her!! She's outstanding. We have also had the wings. They are good but grey only have one temp and it's way too hot for me so tread lightly. read more

A favorite haunt since college. Stromboli with a side of their fried mushrooms is our go to order. Wash it down with a pound of tap beer in a pint mason jar. Always a busy and fun place to experience the college atmosphere. read more

Got to be honest, when I went into this place I thought no shot their food is going to be good based on just beers and booze everywhere which is what you get at a college dive bar so I wasn't surprised by the atmosphere. The food was pretty good! Mozzarella Sticks were fine, how can you do those wrong. Tenderloin was excellent for a college bar! I've lived in Indiana my whole life so I have had plenty of tenderloins, and this one was at least a 7/10. read more

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Loved how they served popcorn. Chicken wasn't anything to rave about. Shirley temple was refreshing. Service could have been better but it was alright. Atmosphere was full of IU stuff as expected but I didn't like it as a Purdue fan. Overall 3 stars . read more

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I hadn't been here in years and was kind of nervous if it would still be the same. Glad to say it was! The biz fries and Stromboli's still hit!! I also loved the Guinness that they served, the alcohol selection was great Really a proper trip to Bloomington for me isn't complete without a nicks visit, read more

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Since 1927 so I guess they're doing something right. This is the quintessential IU tavern. It's everything Harry's at Purdue wishes it was. read more

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I get it.. Tradition is everything at Nick's. Unfortunately that's pretty much all it has going for it. Ambiance? Extremely cramped booths designed for Munchkins. Poorly lit. Not too clean. Service? Wasn't busy at all between lunch and dinner but it took forever for the server to show up with menus. Took even longer to come back to take our orders. Took even longer than that to get our food. Friendly though. Food? Ordered what we were hoping was the same Strombolis that we remembered from the 1980's. Arrived cold on what seemed like hard, five day old Hoagie rolls. The sausage was okay. But all in all it was a big letdown. Beer was cold though. It appears that Nick's these days is trading on nostalgia more than ambiance, service and food quality. If you just want a beer and get that Hoosiers feeling amidst the IU trappings hit the bar and pass on the food and dining room. read more

This is a Bloomington, IN staple and a must visit spot if you're visiting. Great game day place with full menu and bar. My go to menu item is the Traditional Stromboli (half) and Sink the Biz Fries. Lively atmosphere and wonderful service. read more

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Service here is pretty good. Attentive staff. Place has been around forever and is a must stop. Only issue is food is average. That said I keep coming back and will continue read more

Gayle and I returned to Nick's for Lunch a few weeks ago, along with her oldest Son. Same as it ever was, plus I purchased on of their iconic bell jar beer glasses to take home. The duality of Nick's was more evident the next afternoon when I was walking near Campus and witnessed hoards of students with "Santa Crawl" t-shirts travelling from bar to bar (with their IDs ready for inspection). There was a huge line in front of Nick's stairway to their 2nd floor bar area and a lot of folks coming down. Meanwhile at the nearby door to the restaurant, I could have easily sat down for another delicious lunch in their far from full front dining area. read more

The atmosphere here was so fun! I can see the hype from the IU students. A great place to catch a game or people watch. read more

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Loren, the manager put in the xtra effort make our dinner turn out great. The biz fries and Stromboli were perfect.

A gem of a bar. Nick's has a wide selection of bar favorites, and I don't think I've had a bad dish yet. The Sink the Biz fries are a must. Super fun atmosphere. There are certain times you'll want to avoid because of the crowds but definitely worth a visit. read more

Let's start with the positives. This is a Bloomington institution, no question. It has a ton of history, it's a great place to get a drink, and to catch an IU game if you couldn't get a ticket to go in person or if they're on the road. The staff is laid back, and the atmosphere is what you'd expect of a tavern as old as it is. I love it for all of those reasons. The food, however, leaves a lot to be desired, especially for the price. Having had their pizza, wings, burgers and fries, I've never been particularly impressed. That said, I know it's not usually the food that brings people in. If you're in Bloomington and wanting to watch a game and get a beer, this is as good a spot as you'll find. I'd just eat beforehand. read more

Working in the area, took the guys for lunch. Great service by the big guy! We got the fried mushrooms and they were awesome. Food was delicious. Definitely a college town feel in here. read more

No IU experience is complete without a trip to Nick's. Most of the food is standard bar fare, service is hit-or-miss, but the atmosphere is pure Indiana. There's Hoosier memorabilia everywhere, from license plates to records to their very own bison head. Will you be a little crowded squishing 4 people into a booth downstairs? Maybe. But after a few rounds of sink the biz in and stuffing those glorious fries in your face, you won't mind. The sink the biz fries are always a bright spot. Dusted in a powder full of Parmesan and spices, you might just find yourself running your finger along the bottom of the bucket for more. The sauce is great, too. I also have to say that I love the new fry buckets themselves--they collapse into their own to-go containers. Genius! read more

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The ambiance was historical and unique, the service was speedy and the food was really good with excellent portions. The Sink the Biz Fries were soooo good and the bucket was HUGE!! We spit the Italian Beef sandwich it was so big and the "side" salad was anything but a side!! For an authentic Bloomington experience, I would highly recommend Nick's!! read more

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This is an IU staple! Like any college watering hole it's filled with greasy offerings that are best accompanied with a beer. Today we opted forward the chicken fingers, fries, onion rings and mozzarella sticks. We would definitely get the chicken fingers with biz fries and sauce again. It's a huge portion that is perfect for splitting. We had a side of ranch and Jamaican Jerk sauce. Both were great. The mozzarella sticks were not the gooey but hard fried with the inner cheese almost non existent. I would pass on those next time. The onion rings were great but do not come with a sauce. I'm an Indiana girl so ketchup is fine for me. read more

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Biz Fries 9/10 really delicious; came with amazing Mayo sauce? Supreme Pizza 8.5/10 also delicious! Wish their ranch was better but I still really enjoyed. Stromboli 8.5/10 very impressed, very delicious. Bread was very soft and yummy read more

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As an IU alum, I've been to Nick's more times than I can count. Stopped by for lunch during an impromptu visit to town with my sister (who'd never been there) last weekend. Even on a Saturday afternoon in the summer, the atmosphere at Nick's is great! So much to look at, sports on tv and of course...that amazing Bloomington vibe! Throw in the good food and prompt service...you can't go wrong here! read more

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Fun place to hang out and chill with friends. Gets crowded but still comfortable. Reasonable drinks and aren't cheap with the alcohol

Overall pretty good. Bigger than expected portions. The waiter was quite a "smart Alec" in a fun way and made us feel at home. I will return. recommend to others when in Bloomington. The dining room has a lot of great IU posters and pictures. Comfortable seating as well. read more

Popped into Nick's on a whim. We were seated right away despite the campus being busy with graduation. Our server was great. She was on her game and dealt with us quickly. She got us menus and took our orders within 10 minutes. The ambiance of the place was loud and cramped. (Again... graduation.) Nick's is a sports bar, and the pub atmosphere is to be expected. That said, physically handicapped patrons may struggle with seating in the tight booths, and getting to the bathrooms. The place is very tight and crammed with booths. There's another seating area in the back that is more open, but still cramped. Restrooms are in a central location and there's not a lot of space in them - especially if you're in a wheelchair. The food was mediocre. It was not bad; just par for a pub. I think that's my key criticism: we paid almost $25.00 a plate for something that was really worth about $12.00. Again, not bad, but definitely over-priced. The selection is good, with all things Americana on the menu, but everything is a la cart, so a burger, fries, and a drink end up being much more than they needed to be. I think I will go back to Nick's. I'm just going to order a little differently next time. read more

I'm in town for the holidays, and called Nick's to order a strom for carryout as I've done for decades when I'm in town. The guy who answered the phone was a jerk, and said he would not take a carryout order. I was surprised, because I've ordered carryout dozens of times, and asked if that was just for the holidays, or a new policy. He didn't answer my question, butvsaid if I wanted to order, I could come in. read more

I visited Nick's tonight for the first time. I thought the decor was super interesting. I love little restaurants that put up their history and tell a little story while you eat. I learned a lot about people who had visited the restaurant in the past while waiting for my food. The place wasn't busy for how pushy the staff seemed to be. My partner asked multiple times for different drinks to which he received "we're out" and finally just settled for his water. The server didn't come back to see if he ever wanted anything else or to offer any sort of alternate drinks. The food was pretty good. I didn't get a photo before I snarfed it down. I ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. The bacon on the sandwich was cooked perfectly; one of the best orders of bacon I've had locally. The chicken could have used another minute or two on the grill, but it was done just enough. Altogether, I would order the sandwich again. The fries were perfect. I think the one thing all of the restaurants in Bloomington get right is the fries: and I'm a bit of a fry snob. My partner ordered a burger and it was delicious ! I love a burger where you can taste the grill when you bite into it. Definitely recommend going for the experience. Unsure why the service was so poor - possibly short staffed or just expecting a big rush. read more

I've been a pretty regular patron of Nick's for decades, but that might have all ended tonight. The food was good, server was good, beer was good. I've always liked to linger at Nick's but tonight I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there. And all for a reason I could never have anticipated -- screaming obnoxious children. I was surrounded by them. The booth in front of me, behind me, and across from me. Apparently the Indiana law changed a few months ago to allow children of any age in bar dining areas. Bars do not have to allow children, but apparently Nick's has chosen to. And inconsiderate parents seem to be loving it. I'm not. I sure wish Nick's would reconsider or at least set aside an area for grownups. Seeing Nick's turn into Chuck E. Cheese makes me feel like I've lost an old friend. read more

This is one of the best places to have a salad!! Of all places, to have a salad, this one tops them all... the homemade Bleu cheese dressing is out of this world, the fresh greens, cucumbers and carrots add to the deliciousness! They have IU Memorabilia everywhere, TV's are always playing IU sports and you always feel like you're actually at the stadium! Their pizza has one of the best mixtures of cheeses that we have ever had! Their burgers, while overpriced ($15.99 a la carte) are quite delish. Their pork tenderloin is also really yummy! We've NEVER had bad or slow service at all. Everyone is so friendly, always upbeat and makes sure you are enjoying your time there! We love going there!!! read more

I can't really comment on the food because we mainly came in for drinks, but I did try some of the fries and they were pretty good. Nick's is one of the many bars in a college-party town. So be ready for it to be packed, busy and loud. If you're looking for a quiet spot to have a cocktail- this isn't your place. But if you're looking for a good spot for drinking games and loud laughter- you've come to the right place! They've got your typical bar food which pairs well with drinks. You know... pizza, fries, chicken tenders, etc. I wouldn't mind coming back again sometime. The atmosphere was crazy but fun. So bring a good crew along with you! read more

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Stopped in to Nick's on a work trip so I could get a true local experience. The interior has a pub feel with tons of IU memorabilia throughout the restaurant. I sat inside at a cozy booth, but would try the outdoor seating if I return with a group. Menu is mostly pub fare, but plenty of options (burgers, sandwiches, pizzas). Of course I had to try the sink fries and a Stromboli. The fries lived up to the hype! The sandwich side size comes with plenty of fries for one person. Stromboli was good- wish there had been more sauce. Service staff is mostly college students, which adds to the charm. If you're looking for the quintessential IU experience and some good casual dining, Nick's is your spot! read more

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Clearly you can tell this place is one of "the" college bars at IU. Packed on a Friday night pre fall semester. SUPER loud. Biz fries were solid. Their famous Stromboli was pretty good. All in all a good but loud place. read more

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Went here while visiting on my son's new student orientation at IU. It is what you would expect a college bar and I'm sure it's crazy fun during game day. Food ok. My husband got the pizza which I'm sure was just a frozen pizza, my son got the wings, which I think we're probably the hit of dinner as well as the fries which were delicious. I got a burger. It was basic. read more

This place is shit. Someone clean the fuck up. I feel like I'd catch a disease just walking through the place. Their dirty ass kitchen is open for the whole restaurant to see, you even have to walk through it just to get upstairs. The service is fucking pathetic. Door staff and servers need to be fired. One of the worst places I have ever been to in my life. Food was also trash. Idk what they think onion rings are supposed to look or taste like but that is NOT IT. read more

Very cool place on the party street in Bloomington. I'm on a big ten campus food tour so I wanted to go to the #1 spot on each campus so I came here. As a Purdue fan and alum I felt weird drinking my beer out of the IU mugs but it was ironically funny. My family split the sink the biz fries (huge bucket of Parmesan seasoned fries with a good mayo dipping sauce) and a Stromboli. All were good but I guarantee taste amazing after a night of drinking. Typical bar fare but I love the history on the inside and you can feel the nostalgia. Tons of seating downstairs and upstairs but it's tight quarters. Just your typical college bar and it's great. read more

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Nicks is a Bloomington institution and a college haunt. Come for solid bites, large beer selection and friendly service. The setting is perfect for large groups and special occasions in a relaxed atmosphere. The exterior is just plain cool and although English in the name it's more German Fes Haus type Vibe. A small front patio offers a couple tables. Parking is by meter on the street. The walk up tidy. Once you enter and if your a first timer like I was you will be shocked how spacious it is. My large group of 45+ was upstairs around the bar. A lot of IU history hangs on the walls including a cool Bobby Knight sign. Our party got dozens of pizza served buffet style. I had the sausage and pepperoni and both yum! Love the square pie. Our server was on top of drinks. They also have wine and well drinks. Everyone in my party enjoyed themselves and their offerings. Is Nick's a must while visiting B Town, yep! They offer late night dining too! read more

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3 words that most Hoosiers would know, "Sink The Biz"... Nicks is where it originates! For the newbies or out of towners, this is a drinking game essentially set up to screw the person sitting next to you by drinking an extra cup of beer. You put a glass in a bucket, and you want to pour the most you can into the glass without sinking it. Whoever sinks it drinks it. I used to live down the street from Nicks. My then out of town boyfriend, now husband, would crave their burgers. Good food, drinks, service. It's old, dark, small bathrooms.. but it really is an iconic Bloomington Bar. Long live Nicks!! read more

The food was good and I liked the decor! I think the burger is a typical burger but I really enjoyed the fries. They were very fresh! The server we had was amazing! She was very sweet and good at helping with deciding what to order. A great problem solver. read more

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