21 Best Bars in Bloomington

1 Sleeper's Bar

4.9 Superb 75 Reviews

2601 North Walnut Street Suite 1, Bloomington

“Love the vibe in Sleepers! Friendly staff, great drinks. Always stop in when I can.”

2 Hoppy Wobbles Pub

4.8 Superb 98 Reviews

3876 West 3rd Street, Bloomington

“My own version of Cheers. Come alone, leave with a few friends in your pocket! 😁”

3 The Cade

4.6 Superb 113 Reviews

217 North Walnut Street, Bloomington

“Fun atmosphere and super cool staff! This is the place to be every Halloween!”

4 Cabin Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 Superb 158 Reviews

4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington

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“Look if u really want to have fun, eat, drink, play pool, The Cabin is a great place to come in even for a visit.. ALL is welcomed, one side is the family restaurant and another side is the bar..Come check it out.”

5 The Tap

4.4 Superb 397 Reviews

101 North College Avenue, Bloomington

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“Absolutely amazing experience! I passed on food tonight and did some drinking instead but the service was excellent, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was great. Everything exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone! 10/10.”

6 C3 Bar

4.4 Superb 359 Reviews

1505 South Piazza Drive, Bloomington

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“We love C3. It’s our go to girls hangout.”

7 Alley Bar

4.4 Superb 114 Reviews

210 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

“After coming back to Bloomington this past weekend, my first stop was to return to Alley Bar! From PBRs to pull tabs to great service, I have never had a bad time at alley bar. The bartenders are awesome, especially Austin, who greeted us with a warm welcome back. Counting down the days til my next visit!”

8 The Upstairs Pub

4.3 Superb 209 Reviews

430 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

“Great atmosphere! Great drink specials. Service is pretty good. Bartender named Sam did a good job mingling with us, and getting our drinks made in a timely manner.”

9 Poindexter

4.1 Good 105 Reviews

210 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

“Poindexter is located inside of a hotel, but goes far beyond what a restaurant inside a hotel would be like! Most hotel restaurants are steakhouses, but this one is more suited for lunch! This place had so much to see! The amount of cookie jar collections was truly unbelievable! The person who was taking our order was extremely kind and was patient while it took us a while to order something. There’s a lot on the menu to eat! I didn’t see much to drink, but there’s a small refrigerator on the side of the check-out to just grab something and go! We ordered a chili soup and chicken quesadillas. We made a mistake and regretted it because we ate the food an hour later and took it to go. So, it turned out freezing cold! Surprisingly it wasn’t bad cold, I do wish I could try again when it was warm! I loved how the inside made me feel as if I was in a student library but just filled with cookie jars instead. Absolutely incredible little lunch spot inside a hotel!”

10 Janko's Little Zagreb

4.3 Superb 725 Reviews

223 West 6th Street, Bloomington

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“Great food and atmosphere.!”

11 The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar

4.3 Superb 70 Reviews

313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington

“If you’re looking for a low-key bar with a curated beer selection, bartenders who ask your name, and people who enjoy striking up conversations - this is your place. They have a nice patio area to relax and enjoy a seltzer. Trivia nights on Tuesdays are busy but fun, and music bingo on Wednesdays is worth checking out too.”

12 The Bishop Bar

4.1 Good 111 Reviews

123 South Walnut Street, Bloomington

“Cool Indie rock bands typically. Local bands and regional touring acts. Cold beer, hard alcohol too. Wednesday is PINT NIGHT. 🖤”

13 The Dunnkirk Library

4.7 Superb 99 Reviews

430 East Kirkwood Avenue Suite 18, Bloomington

“A classy, hidden gem that Bloomington has needed for quite a while. Superbly crafted cocktails using fresh juices and sometimes the Flavour Blaster or Ripple, highly trained staff combines to elevate your craft cocktail experience in Bloomington.”

14 Serendipity Martini Bar

4.0 Good 68 Reviews

201 South College Avenue, Bloomington

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“My favorite place to be in Bloomington! Owner is a nice guy, the organized events are great, and there's a good variety of drinks too:)”

15 Root Cellar

3.9 Good 127 Reviews

108 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

“Went for Lunch by recommendation of several friends and the Chef himself. Went in with open mind and was blown away by the atmosphere. I sat at the bar and ordered. Bartender was great and knowledgeable about the items and listed the great options. I ordered a drink and talked about trying something new substitute as an ingredient wasn't available. He made a fantastic drink I'd order again. Bob Ross painting special on the TV was top notch aswell.”

16 Atlas Ballroom

3.8 Good 100 Reviews

209 South College Avenue, Bloomington

“Great bar , neat interior cosmetics. Has a vintage Photo Booth that works and ski ball. Does not serve food. Friendly staff, spacious. Evolving drink menu, changes””. Parking: Generally you will have to walk here. Parking garage and street parking near by, but most of the time requires short walk. Still worth it.”

17 Video Saloon

3.7 Good 156 Reviews

105 West 7th Street, Bloomington

“Usually pretty chill and plenty of seating.”

18 Topo's 403 Private Events Venue

3.6 Good 139 Reviews

403 North Walnut Street, Bloomington

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“This place ROCKS! I hosted a Senior Send Off event here in late April for a student organization I am involved in. Topo's easily exceeded all of my expectations. They were very easy and flexible to work with and willing to do what it takes to make my event a success. All of the staff is incredible as well. Throughout my event and for several days after, people were coming up to me and could not stop talking about how great the venue was. The venue stole the show in the best way possible! The interior is recently renovated but still holds an old, stately mansion feel. The back porch is beautiful and they have great seating and a nice fire. I would highly recommend Topo's to anyone looking for a venue. It truly took my event from good to great!”

19 Chili's Grill & Bar

4.0 Good 329 Reviews

2811 East 3rd Street, Bloomington

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“We had an amazing experience tonight at the Bloomington Chili’s . Even though they were swamped and very short staffed, every single person that was working tonight handled it with grace and a smile. Our amazing, sweet server Morgan was the best. She was serving one half of the restaurant alone with her food runners and they were like a well oiled machine. Morgan had a difficult table whom we watched her deal with, with a smile. So hats off to hard workers who show up and who are happy to work hard. WAY to go Morgan! I hope she made a lot of large tips for her efforts! Give that girl a raise!”

20 Riviera Maya Bloomington

4.0 Good 242 Reviews

116 South Franklin Road, Bloomington

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“A beautiful dining experience! Service was spot on & the food is delicious! I had the lunch Cheese enchilada, beans & rice. My hubby had tacos. Very pleased.”

21 Night Moves

3.8 Good 77 Reviews

3160 South Walnut Street, Bloomington

“best place to spend your birthday. even if it is christmas!”