Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
Wonderful place for a nice dinner, atmosphere, jazz music on the weekends. The bartenders are friendly and the food is by far one of our favorites featuring steak, seafood, and gourmet entrees.
43 locals recommend
Malibu Grill
106 N Walnut StWonderful place for a nice dinner, atmosphere, jazz music on the weekends. The bartenders are friendly and the food is by far one of our favorites featuring steak, seafood, and gourmet entrees.
Awesome little brewery and snacks with great outdoor dining.
28 locals recommend
Big Woods Bloomington
116 N Grant StAwesome little brewery and snacks with great outdoor dining.
Our favorite Starbucks, always hopping with university people and great energy.
14 locals recommend
Starbucks
110 S Indiana AveOur favorite Starbucks, always hopping with university people and great energy.
Great casual dinner and you have to try the Coast Buster IPA. Outdoor dining is superb!
96 locals recommend
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyGreat casual dinner and you have to try the Coast Buster IPA. Outdoor dining is superb!
My Thai Cafe
402 East 4th StreetGreat Thai food with large deck for outdoor dining.
Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveFeast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrLa Una Cantina Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar
254 N Walnut StMother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd StFARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveRuncible Spoon
412 E 6th StUpland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwySocial Cantina
125 N College AveThe Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StDrinks & Nightlife
A clear college town favorite. Great place to catch the game and some beers. Food is mediocre in our opinion but in a pinch it’ll do.
67 locals recommend
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveA clear college town favorite. Great place to catch the game and some beers. Food is mediocre in our opinion but in a pinch it’ll do.
Heavy college scene and drinks only. The AMF is there popular blue drink.
6 locals recommend
Upstairs Pub
430 E Kirkwood AveHeavy college scene and drinks only. The AMF is there popular blue drink.
The Back Door
207 S College AveGreat bar for dancing and drag shows!
Social Cantina
125 N College AveMalibu Grill
106 N Walnut StHit the bar for great cocktails in an intimate upscale setting.
Amazing solace to catch some local, regional and even national acts in a small venue. Definitely college bar focused but we love checking out the live music options for a fun adult night out!
51 locals recommend
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StAmazing solace to catch some local, regional and even national acts in a small venue. Definitely college bar focused but we love checking out the live music options for a fun adult night out!
The Dunnkirk Library
Entertainment & Activities
Great park with lots of things to do for the kiddos including Olympic sized pool. Great evens are held here during the weekends in the summer with live music.
35 locals recommend
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveGreat park with lots of things to do for the kiddos including Olympic sized pool. Great evens are held here during the weekends in the summer with live music.
WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StEskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StSample Gates
Jump-N-Joey's
108 N Curry PikeOur young boys like to come here and burn some energy in rainy days.
B-Line Trail
B-Line TrailUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3603 State Rd 46Switchyard Park
The Warehouse
1525 S Rogers StEssentials
Big Red Liquors
418 N College AveKroger
1175 S College Mall RdSahara Mart
106 E 2nd StBrunch Spots
Bloomington Bagel Co
113 N Dunn StGreat stop for a quick breakfast
Breakfast is the BEST! A cute little home that's been converted to a must go breakfast spot. Traditional american style breakfasts, ask for the real maple syrup!
61 locals recommend
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StBreakfast is the BEST! A cute little home that's been converted to a must go breakfast spot. Traditional american style breakfasts, ask for the real maple syrup!
AMAZING BRUNCH!! Great place for a fancier homemade breakfast, indoor and outdoor seating. Bottomless mimosas for $8!
41 locals recommend
Feast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrAMAZING BRUNCH!! Great place for a fancier homemade breakfast, indoor and outdoor seating. Bottomless mimosas for $8!
FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveVillage Deli
409 E Kirkwood Ave