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.

Management/ownership at the establishment is horrendous. My…read moreson turned 21 six months ago. Family had their welcome drinks for an event at this establishment. Bought out the Hoosier room. Wouldn't serve my son even though he had student ID, debit cards, credit cards and an address on his license that matches mine and my wife's (obviously). Still wouldn't do anything and said even if we called the cops to validate the ID he wouldn't accept it as valid. Need the "Real ID" to get on an airplane to get here. But this guy apparently knows something everyone else doesn't. Hmmmm. Crazy.

This location has been a popular spot in Bloomington since the late '90s. If you haven't been…read morethere, it's definitely worth checking out. There's always something going on.

Overcharging for drinks and under serve your drinks. Post that you open at 8 PM. And then have a…read moreline out the door past 8:45 PM and still not letting anyone in. That's fake af. This place is not worth your money. Management is not doing their job. DJ is never good. SoundCloud has better mixes

A good experience, I'm not an IU guy or even someone who spends a lot of time in Bloomington but…read moreit's a great area. This place reminds me of Brothers without the rizz. That being said, service was good for a lunch hour. Wings were just ok, I ordered Big Red because I wanted to challenge myself to something with heat. This was incredibly mild which wasn't great considering the wings themselves didn't taste very great. Freezer burn kind of taste, it's pretty common at these sorts of places so usually sauce helps. Fried Pickles were phenomenal, I would get those again.

I want to give this place a higher rating because the food is absolutely delicious but the service…read morewas so slow. Our server was doing her best but we came in early on a Friday night and it took a long time to get our food, drinks, and check. It seemed like she was handling most of the restaurant by herself. The food was so good and we loved everything we got. They have plenty of indoor seating and it's a large place. If I did go back I would get my food to go.

I just left this place and let me tell you that staff is working hard!!!!!…read moreWith graduation they were clearly busy but made sure everything was taken care of. They even helped us seat all our reservations together when we were unable to make them as one large one. No easy task! Your manager Amber was so amazing and accommodating and KJ did a fantastic job as our server. We couldn't have chosen better place to celebrate with our friends and family. If you're ever in Bloomington this is a must for your list!

Classic Burger with Gouda cheese was excellent! He fries were crispy and had just the right amount…read moreof salt! My favorite French fries so far! The beer roasted salmon with the sweet potato fingerlings and shiitake mushrooms was very good. The silver skin was not completely removed from the salmon. There was not a lot of spinach. Would have preferred more spinach & less sweet soy syrup. Service was spot on! Server was very attentive and helpful with beer and food selections.

Honestly surprised reviews are not higher for this place. Stopped in for a Monday lunch while…read morevisiting Bloomington. There's a bar side and a less bar side, but overall it does have a bar feel. The menu however, is elevated bar food. Not quite approaching Gastropub level, but more than what you're going to find in a dive bar situation. We enjoyed the breaded tenderloin sliders, the salmon BLT (that hoagie bun was pillowy soft), the sautéed brussels sprouts, and the potato pancakes. Although maybe they didn't call them pancakes? They were smashed potatoes. Loaded with butter, salt and pepper, and boy were they delicious. We had excellent service from Morgan, who was very attentive. And I don't know what mixture they're using of syrup and carbonation for their Diet Coke, but it was seriously good. Don't sleep on this place.

Not sure why this place doesn't have a five star rating. The food and service has been amazing the…read moretwo times we have visited from out of town. A random Yelp find, we ordered the blackened salmon and a burger. The salmon is the best I have ever had. I feared the seasoning as I am not a pepper or spicy girl. It was neither. Whatever they use, it's perfect. The grilled seasonal vegetables that came with it were unique and top notch. On my second visit, I couldn't bring myself to order anything but the salmon - doubt I ever will. The mozzarella sticks were HUGE and filled with cheese. The wings were great too and our server was kind and prompt. The hostess took time to answer our questions about the history of the location and is the one who recommended the salmon. We later spoke to a manager who relayed it is fresh salmon that makes it so good - so much so that IU sports team request it frequently. The inside of the pub-like setting is spacious with different levels and sides. There is small outdoor seating where dogs are welcomed. The only negative is parking. There is very little street parking nearby and no adjoining parking lot. This can be a problem for this with mobility issues and in busy downtown days. I wish they could fix this issue. Highly recommend this enchanting restaurant.

Drink and food specials are great. So many TV's to watch whatever sports you're looking for!…read moreBartenders, door staff, servers and mangement at this locatation are spectacular. Great atmopshere and the patio is a nice place to chill in the summer. Also, they allow well behaved, and controlled dogs... 10/10 every time!

On the night of our visit to Brothers Bar & Grill, my friend Nariah and I had only been inside for…read moreapproximately 5-10 minutes waiting in line at the bar when a large male approached us and aggressively asked us to move because he wanted to meet his friend at the bar. Despite there being very little room, we moved as much as physically possible to accommodate him. When the man realized we could not move any further, he forcefully pushed past us and bum-rushed through the crowded line. We calmly asked him not to do that again, at which point he became hostile, continued pushing, and called us "black bitches." Shortly after, security approached us instead of addressing the man's behavior. We were aggressively told to "get the tf out" and informed that we were going to be banned. When I asked why, explaining that we had done nothing wrong, security responded by saying they "don't want any ghetto birds in our bar." As women of color being publicly disrespected, shoved, verbally attacked with racist remarks, and unfairly removed from the establishment, we became understandably upset and frustrated. While being pushed out of the establishment, security standing outside also spat on us. For legal purposes, I recorded portions of the incident and took photographs. I am also aware that the establishment has security cameras that should contain footage of the interaction from beginning to end. What makes this even more heartbreaking is that my family has deep roots in this community. My grandfather served as Captain of the Fire Department in Bloomington, and I have personally visited Brothers locations in my own hometown locally without issue. Receiving this type of treatment in the city of Bloomington is deeply saddening and disappointing. It feels as though respect and treatment toward minorities and people of color in certain establishments and parts of the community has significantly declined. No one should feel unsafe, degraded, discriminated against, or racially targeted simply for existing in a public establishment. Based on this experience, I would never recommend eating at or visiting this establishment. No customer should be subjected to racism, physical aggression, verbal abuse, or discriminatory treatment by patrons and security staff alike.

Fun, good energy and vibes. The unique sporty decor gives a warm, inviting, personal touch. All the…read moretables were a tad sticky which was not surprising but felt kinda gross. The staff were friendly. There were so many levels of seating which included long bench/tables accommodating for groups. Wings were great! The sweet Lou's were VERY sweet! They had a strong caramelized brown sugar flavor. Hot wings were vinegary and spicy. Tater tots were perfectly fried. Great bar food and wings. Would definitely visit again!

Onion Rings: 10/10 -- i would come back just for these!!! the crisp was immaculate and the batter…read morewas so good the onion stayed in tact with each bite. the house sauce was a creamy aoili-like mix which was super yummy too. Buffalo Chicken: 6/10 -- my sister got this and rated it a 6 (because there are no 7s on my scale). for $15+ and no side of fries this was kind of a scam sandwich lol #recessionindicator Sweet Lou's: 6/10 -- heavy on the sweet i was a fool i looooove bbq but their special "q sauce" was a bit like molasses rather than classic bbq. the patty, onion ring, and bacon were perfect but i literally could not taste them without scraping off the sticky sauce. again, $15+ and no side i feel like the flavor wasn't enough for me to recommend this to anyone. Tender & Fries: 6/10 -- what in the walmart brand frozen curly fries without salt nonsense on a plate was this... they got us LOOOOL... great value??? YEAH hard pass!!!! I was visiting my sister and she recommended this place because she had heard about it from fellow IU students. My thoughts: come for the IU memorabilia, and ambience, eat an order of onion rings (maybe sip a beer) while you watch a game and leave! The food was mediocre at best and wayyy overpriced.

Wings were really good and hot. Price was great. We're used to paying $15 for 6 wings and we got 12…read morefor $15. Great place to watch sports with lots of big screens.Service was good and we were constantly attended. Recommend this place!!!

Bar food, great hotel attached restaurant though. Good drinks. Great for a spot to get food and…read morewatch a game.