Best pork tenderloin - never disappoints Good beer. Always…read morean interesting crowd Total dive bar but don't let that keep you away!!

So I typically eat lunch at The Office Lounge on Monday or Wednesday, as it's the day their 'Butt…read moreSteak Special' takes place, but this week I did a Thursday with a small group of friends and realized I haven't ever reviewed the place. Figured I should fix that. It's a great dining option, and I'm sure if I was a bar-going person it would be an amazing bar option in Bloomington if you want to stay away from the downtown/student/club like vibes. The office lounge is located on the East side of town, and has all the 'dive bar' feels with great food and people, good service and reasonable prices. The steak special lunch is a nice piece of sirloin, French fries, and a piece of Texas Toast for less than a basic meal at McDonalds. And it's good. This week I tried the sirloin burger for the first time, also with fries, and everything was great. The tenderloin is also a favorite (it's Indiana, of course it is) and I hear great things about other meals. Service is always quick, though it can get pretty crowded at lunch so keep that in mind. Plenty of parking if you're creative in the lot. All in all, a great option for anyone looking for a great bar-level food menu and good prices.

Great little club with good cocktails and excellent service. We enjoyed playing here. Would…read morereturn, would recommend.

My girlfriend used to love The Bishop when she was in school, but after her experience a few weeks…read moreago, she won't be back. She and four friends (a group of five) walked in on a Thursday night and were told by the bartender she wouldn't serve them as a group of five because she was "the only one working." Oddly, she said she would have served them if they were a group of three and a group of two. They offered to come up one by one to order instead. They did just that--individually bought beers--but when one of her friends (a Black man) walked back outside within the rails of the establishment, the bartender followed him, grabbed the beer out of his hand, and poured it in the street. She claimed it was "past the rail," even though other groups in the exact same spot were drinking without issue. When they asked for clarification, she eventually handed another friend ~$7 cash to give back to him. The whole situation felt discriminatory, especially since the group was diverse (including Black, Arab, and LGBTQ+ friends), respectful, and well-dressed professionals. Meanwhile, other patrons were not treated this way. To make it worse, when one of them asked a simple question about whether the former owner still ran the place, another customer started yelling at her, saying "everyone knows [owner's name], that doesn't make you special" and the bartender did nothing. What should have been a normal, fun night out turned into an incredibly uncomfortable experience.

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.

This is a small local bar in a college town. I went to hear the Pat Harbison Quintet. The music…read morewas amazing. Parking is in the garage or on a lot. Be sure to use the app to pay for the parking. Patrons can bring food in to the bar to eat because they don't offer much in the way of munchies. Drinks were readily available and inexpensive. I enjoyed reading the graffiti in the bathroom!

Can't beat the blockhouse -- live music, kind & consistent community & staff, an awesome sense of…read moreplace, & $3 PBR! what more could you ask for?

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!

This is by far the best cocktail bar in Bloomington. The only downside is it is difficult to get…read morereservations because they are so good!! It is a speak easy, so a little difficult to find. But if you just go through the upstairs bar and make a left you'll see it. Ask the bartender at upstairs if you're still having problems. All in all, great place! And very romantic!

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 orbit room is always wonderful! They have wonderful music acts come in, both local and touring,…read moreand the YUMMIEST brown butter popcorn I have ever had.

This review is strictly for food--I'm glad this place exists presenting the weird music that they…read moreare. That said, the hot dogs are...not great for a place specializing in hot dogs. They're a bit too squishy, probably due to being steamed rather than charred, and I found the bun to be soggy and untoasted, the vegan "chili" to really just be black beans, and the "horseradish aioli" to just be ordinary mayo. I'm sure I'll be back for music, but I'll probably just order a drink next time.

Average martini bar. Bartender was nice but seemed very high and just out of it while making our…read moredrinks. The place was empty from 9:00 to 10:00 and the dj was just vibing by himself. I could see is being more fun later in the evening.

Serendipity has a split personality. Classy (well, classy for Bloomington) lounge upstairs, your…read moretrendy cousin's basement downstairs. The martinis served upstairs are delicious and unique. Drinks downstairs are strong and super affordable - $6 singles and $8 doubles. i show up for their Latin dance nights, which are always a good time.