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Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewpub

4.0 (715 reviews)
ModerateBrewpubs, Burgers
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Paul S.

If you're in Bloomington and looking for a place that combines great food with even better beer, Upland Brewing is a must-visit. We stopped in for a casual dinner and left completely impressed by the flavor, atmosphere, and quality of everything from the pulled pork to the porter. The pulled pork was tender and full of rich, smoky flavor--perfectly balanced with a tangy barbecue sauce that didn't overpower the meat. It was clear this dish was crafted with care and attention to seasoning and texture. Next up: the fish and chips. The beer batter was crisp and golden, surrounding flaky white fish that was fresh and well-cooked. The fries were hearty and seasoned just right--comfort food elevated to pub perfection. We also tried the hamburger, and it did not disappoint. Juicy, cooked to order, and served on a toasted bun with all the classic fixings--it's the kind of burger that makes you pause between bites to appreciate how good it is. And of course, no trip to Upland is complete without a pint of their Bad Elmer's Porter. This dark, roasty brew was the star of the evening--smooth, slightly smoky, with notes of chocolate and coffee. It paired beautifully with every dish and showcased why Upland has such a strong reputation for their beer. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed but lively, and the whole experience felt authentically local. Upland Brewing is a true gem in Bloomington, and whether you're a craft beer lover or just hungry for great food, you won't leave disappointed.

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Luke W.

I have had so many great beers from Upland finally got to try the taproom! The sours, tarts, fruited stuff is amazing, wow the craft, anyone with berry and citrus and that ripe zesty orchard in their ale must come here. As it happened, I needed something darker instead of the sensational Two of Harts or Petal to the Kettle. Took home a Bad Elmer Porter in a growler, this is the right mood for curing loneliness and feeling blue on the bright blue July days. It is annoying street parking, though wide open, is costing money. Bloomington is such an odd small city thinking it's the state capital! Was happy to see a fun collection of customers chatting it up, staff is very friendly, I would be a regular if not two hours away!

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Sam U.

I'm so conflicted about this review. A friend and I came for a bird and brews event and got dinner afterward. Initially it was a little frustrating because service was slow and we felt kind of ignored until we realized our server seemed to be the only one actually working. The rest of the staff seemed to just be hanging around (at one point it seemed like staff was just sitting at the bar talking maybe I was reading it wrong and they had just gotten off?) but we were frustrated on behalf of our server. She was just doing her best. The food itself was really good I absolutely decimated my burger and the champagne velvet is now one of my favorite beers. However, it was just a bad look watching our server take orders and serve food to every table while other staff were doing nothing. I really have enjoyed other upland locations so I hope this was just a one off but definitely not my best upland experience.

Smoked Pork Chop served with potatoes and broccolini- gluten free
Alexis B.

Absolutely delicious! My grandparents and I went today for lunch. None of us had been to the original upland in forever! Like years! So we gave it a try. And I'm so happy because being a gluten free girly, I had the pork chop which was delicious and was able to help grandma out with some of her nachos which are also gluten free! Grandpa got a salad which he finished. Will be back soon for another healthy and tasty meal!

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Allen A.

We came here as we were driving through and loved this place. When I searched for gluten-free, I didn't find a lot in the yelp reviews, but there were a few things on the menu such as a few salads and a burger, but I was just looking for a burger so this place was perfect My burger came on a gluten-free bun was well done. The place had a cool vibe even though it was empty, but we came at 3 PM on a Tuesday The staff was cool and I would definitely come back

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Lisa G.

Very fun and great atmosphere! The concept is very cool order food in one area and go drink in another ! Lots of space , very friendly staff . Food was fantastic and we loved our beers we tried . The food we had was fantastic the mozzarella logs were ginormous and my shrimp po'boy was super tasty ! My husband said his burger and fries were legit and great !! Will absolutely stop back next time In town or Check out another location

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It was great. Alex was a great waiter. I found a beer that was awesome. I would recommend this place.

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Really enjoyed with a group of friends. Fast service, good varied menu. Would definitely recommend!

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Ask the Community - Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington Brewpub

Can we watch the IU football game while we eat?

Yes! On game days, we try to have as much coverage of the game on as possible at the bar and in the dining room.

Still doing brunch?

Every Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. -2 p.m.

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I've been to the tap many a time - but this particular visit I was focused on the fries. See - I…read morewas on a quest to find the best fry in Bloomington. So here's how the tap came out: It was a busy Saturday night. Easy to grab a high top, but being over 30 - it's not fun sitting on a bar stool. That's fine. The service - like I said, they were busy. But one of my friends never even got his drink, and he ended up telling the waitress to cancel it because we were already eating our fries. The fries - - 4 dipping sauces equals 5 stars! Love the ability to try different flavors and find your fav. My fav is the pesto aioli because its unique! I give the seasoning 4 stars, and it was a little heavy handed, and kind of overpowered the sauces. Texture was good, some were a lil soggy, overall they were good! I've had the other food at the tap, and always enjoyed myself. Definitely worth a visit - but be prepared if they're super slammed!

Really cool place - they have a ton of beer to try! Their beer menu (which was fully printed and…read moreavailable at our table - no scanning a QR code or squinting to read a board at the bar) had a whole page of beers by The Tap Brewery, followed by two pages of guest craft beer representing every major type of beer and with some unique options, all on tap. For drinks, cocktails (and a few mocktails) and a smaller selection of wine are also available. I wanted to get beer but I was kind of tempted by the cocktails. My first choice was a flight that included a mix of The Tap beers and guest beers, but the waiter came back after taking the order and told me that they could only do flights with their beers but could let me sample the beers I wanted to try, so I did that, and the samples were probably around 2 oz each so I basically got half a flight. After that, I ended up ordering a real flight of their beer. The Tap beers I tried were: Kill the Lights stout (regular and barrel-aged), Tapenator dark lager, Frost Bite winter ale, Nefarious Nectar blonde. Guest beers: Jacob Leinenkugel white mocha stout, Weihanstephaner Hefeweissbier, BrewDog Winter Staycation. Not going to waste space reviewing all of these, but they were all fantastic. I was really grateful that they let me sample so many! And they also have food. The menu isn't huge but does have some variety, and it's not just basic pub food. I had the ahi tuna crunch bowl and it was pretty good! It kind of had the vibe of stuff thrown together in a poke bowl, but it worked and I thought the fish was done really well. Our waiter was wonderful! He was really friendly and just the right amount of attentive. My friend and I stayed for a while talking after we had paid and he didn't rush us out at all. Granted, it was a pretty quiet night. We both really liked the vibe of the place. I would love to be back soon!

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Upland Brewing - Wood Shop

Upland Brewing - Wood Shop

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This is the new sour house built by Upland. It's right next to the Upland brewpub so you can't…read moremiss it. This is definitely a good place to try a specific style of beer (sours of course). They have several on tap and available for carryout. Start with the Basis which is their plain Jane sour. Then move onto all the flavors to see which you like best.

Another stop on one of our YelpLouINvasions!…read more After hearing about and subsequently missing an Upland takeover at Westport Whiskey and Wine, I was newly aware of a new-to-me provider of sour beers that was within visiting distance in Bloomington! So while we were in town to drink cocktails at Cardinal Spirits and have some wine at Oliver Winery, we also decided to stop at Upland for some beer. Cover all our alcohol bases, you know? :-P Anywho, the Wood Shop is the tap room and brewing facility right next door to Upland Brewing Co. We got there just a liiiiittle too late for a tour. But it is never too late for a flight! I love sours. LOVE them. So the menu excited me! Our server, Adam I believe, was friendly and patient with us (most of us being a tidbit tipsy since this was our fourth stop of the day!) I really enjoyed all the beers I tried. I honestly couldn't tell you a favorite! We were also able to call in an order for food from next door, pick it up and eat it at the Wood Shop. The space is big and it is fun to drink among the barrels, it is clean and looks brand-spanking new. I only wish Bloomington was closer to Louisville, so I could visit more often.

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