Insider’s guide to B-town
Food scene
It’s and easy walk from our place and a fun place to hang and people watch. We usually order the nachos to split because we go there often and they are a great price. However, the menu is seasonal and local with healthy options and great bison burgers. They have great rotating specials on pitchers. Upland makes great local beer, and they have a killer sour beer business going with a tasting room next door called The Wood Shop.
96 locals recommend
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyIt’s and easy walk from our place and a fun place to hang and people watch. We usually order the nachos to split because we go there often and they are a great price. However, the menu is seasonal and local with healthy options and great bison burgers. They have great rotating specials on pitchers. Upland makes great local beer, and they have a killer sour beer business going with a tasting room next door called The Wood Shop.
Great patio seating and atmosphere. The spirts are unmatched in quality and are made locally. Food is delicious, and it’s a beautiful walk down the B-line trail.
63 locals recommend
Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StGreat patio seating and atmosphere. The spirts are unmatched in quality and are made locally. Food is delicious, and it’s a beautiful walk down the B-line trail.
This is a top favorite of ours, the owners are super chill and great people. The beer has a specific style and the food... try the Gumba and upgrade to the salad with basil goat cheese dressing. Yummy!
18 locals recommend
Function Brewing
108 E 6th StThis is a top favorite of ours, the owners are super chill and great people. The beer has a specific style and the food... try the Gumba and upgrade to the salad with basil goat cheese dressing. Yummy!
What can I say? This place is classy! These picture do not do it justice. We love to get the pâté and carefully crafted cocktails. My friends LOVE their brunch and rave about it every time.
97 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveWhat can I say? This place is classy! These picture do not do it justice. We love to get the pâté and carefully crafted cocktails. My friends LOVE their brunch and rave about it every time.
Best breakfast in town! Also a good place to see the locals in their native habitat. A good go to is the corn beef hash (made fresh in-house) extra crispy with veggies, but hey all the food on their menu is delicious.
61 locals recommend
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StBest breakfast in town! Also a good place to see the locals in their native habitat. A good go to is the corn beef hash (made fresh in-house) extra crispy with veggies, but hey all the food on their menu is delicious.
The Orbit Room
107 N College AvePinball, drinks, and upscale hot dogs... it’s different and fun.
Interesting and delicious food! The chefs know what’s good check out their menu online @ hivebloomington.com
11 locals recommend
Hive
2608 E 10th StInteresting and delicious food! The chefs know what’s good check out their menu online @ hivebloomington.com
InBloom Juicery
116 E 3rd StCold pressed juices + smoothie bowls.
Activities
The Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut StWorth it every time.
You can do it! They have auto belays and a bouldering room. No experience necessary!
16 locals recommend
Hoosier Heights Bloomington
1008 S Rogers StYou can do it! They have auto belays and a bouldering room. No experience necessary!
If you miss this you are missing out. Just down the street of the beautiful B-line trail. Food, coffee, music, local plants, veggies, fruit, honey and entertainment.
58 locals recommend
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StIf you miss this you are missing out. Just down the street of the beautiful B-line trail. Food, coffee, music, local plants, veggies, fruit, honey and entertainment.
Night Life
If you want to eat, party, and play Sink the Biz go here. Great burgers and staff. Great place to start the night.
67 locals recommend
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveIf you want to eat, party, and play Sink the Biz go here. Great burgers and staff. Great place to start the night.
The Back Door
207 S College AvePride friendly, great drinks, great party
Brothers Bar and Grill
215 N Walnut StThe party usually starts here then moves to Kilroy’s Sports.
Kilroy's Sports Bar
319 N Walnut StOpen until 3am and always a party!
KOK always popping. If your looking for a packed bar with lots of energy go here.
22 locals recommend
Kilroy's on Kirkwood
502 E Kirkwood AveKOK always popping. If your looking for a packed bar with lots of energy go here.
The Cade
217 N Walnut StPlay all the video games and drink!
Video Saloon
105 W 7th StGame of darts anyone??
Treats
If you want to bring a treat home go here. It’s a great little shop and soooo Bloomington.
11 locals recommend
Blu Boy Chocolate Cafe & Cakery
112 E Kirkwood AveIf you want to bring a treat home go here. It’s a great little shop and soooo Bloomington.
Go to the walk up window out side to skip the long line. It looks closed because of the tinted window. We like all of the flavors, the vegan chocolate, and the Torch Cone that’s .75¢ and sometime just the right amount.
33 locals recommend
The Chocolate Moose
405 S Walnut StGo to the walk up window out side to skip the long line. It looks closed because of the tinted window. We like all of the flavors, the vegan chocolate, and the Torch Cone that’s .75¢ and sometime just the right amount.
Two Sticks Bakery
415 S Washington StBest homemade Oreos in town!!