Bloomington
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington's bar scene is built around Indiana University and the restaurants and bars lining Kirkwood Avenue, anchored by Kilroy's on Kirkwood, a student institution that's been pouring drinks since 1975 under the motto "it's not a bar, it's a lifestyle." BarFinder lists 76 venues here, with a strong brewery and beer-bar presence alongside the usual sports bars and classic bars - Bloomington Brewing Co. is considered one of the pioneers of the city's craft beer movement, and Upland Brewing Co. has grown into a regional name. Beyond Kirkwood, spots like Serendipity Martini Bar and Player's Pub add some variety to the college-town staple of wing joints and tap rooms. It's a scene that's quietly built one of the stronger craft beer reputations among college towns its size.