Gretchen And Jonathan's Guidebook
Food scene
Locally owned, fun, local favorites
Close grocery store with local, healthy, smart choices, salad bar, basic groceries, outdoor and indoor seating, deli that makes great sandwiches, beer, wine.
58 moradores locais recomendam
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StClose grocery store with local, healthy, smart choices, salad bar, basic groceries, outdoor and indoor seating, deli that makes great sandwiches, beer, wine.
Rose Hill Farm Stop
902 West Kirkwood Avenueclassic bar with extensive selection and good food
10 moradores locais recomendam
Crazy Horse - Around the World in Eighty Beers
214 W Kirkwood Aveclassic bar with extensive selection and good food
Janko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th Sticonic steakhouse with extensive wine list
Bloomington Bagel Company
1316 E 3rd Stbright little morning stop for coffee, pastries, outdoor seating
30 moradores locais recomendam
Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers Stbright little morning stop for coffee, pastries, outdoor seating
Place to be. Love the bar. Excellent outdoor seating, well-known local beers, and good food. Always fun
96 moradores locais recomendam
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyPlace to be. Love the bar. Excellent outdoor seating, well-known local beers, and good food. Always fun
The Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th Stvegetarian with ambience, right on the square
Big Woods Bloomington
116 N Grant Stcraft food, beer and spirits
Social Cantina
125 N College Aveactive corner bar/restaurant
Irish American pub grub in historic 1882 tavern
36 moradores locais recomendam
The Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub
212 W Kirkwood AveIrish American pub grub in historic 1882 tavern
cozy eatery featuring tibetan, Thai, and Indian cuisine with tables on a garden patio
24 moradores locais recomendam
Anyetsang's Little Tibet Restaurant
415 East 4th Streetcozy eatery featuring tibetan, Thai, and Indian cuisine with tables on a garden patio
All-day cafe with a funky vintage vibe, modern farmhouse-inspired cuisine & downstairs nightclub
55 moradores locais recomendam
FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveAll-day cafe with a funky vintage vibe, modern farmhouse-inspired cuisine & downstairs nightclub
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveVery cool, large outdoor patio, great coffee and food. They also have beer and wine.
61 moradores locais recomendam
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StVery cool, large outdoor patio, great coffee and food. They also have beer and wine.
Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta
Nice vibe, great pizza and wine.
Off The Beaten Path - cool places to check out
The I Fell Building
415 W 4th Stlocal artisan studios on a cool block
independent record store with new/used vinyl, books, and list of local shows and new releases
Landlocked Music
115 S Walnut Stindependent record store with new/used vinyl, books, and list of local shows and new releases
FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
202 W 4th Starty event space
Hinkle's Hamburgers
206 S Adams Stbasement bar with pinball, good music, creative hot dogs and other foods
7 moradores locais recomendam
The Orbit Room
107 N College Avebasement bar with pinball, good music, creative hot dogs and other foods
Cherry Canary Vintage Clothing
214 West 4th Streetvintage items, hip clothing
highest point in Bloomington, great for sunset walk. Visit notable local gravesites such as Hoagy Carmichael
Rose Hill Cemetery
1100 West 4th Streethighest point in Bloomington, great for sunset walk. Visit notable local gravesites such as Hoagy Carmichael
wander the wooded paths and find sculptures made by national and international artists
9 moradores locais recomendam
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum
6764 N Tree Farm Rdwander the wooded paths and find sculptures made by national and international artists
Shopping
Mirth
101 West Kirkwood Avenuehigh-end women's clothes boutique
JL Waters
109 N College Aveoutdoor clothing and equipment shop
Book Corner
100 N Walnut Stlongtime independent bookseller
Caveat Emptor Used Books
112 N Walnut Stused and rare books
Kleindorfer's Hardware Store
1401 W Kirkwood Avefriendly old school hardware store with knowledgeable helpers
Main shopping drag with restaurants, bars, boutiques leads to Sample Gates of Indiana University
E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, EUA
Main shopping drag with restaurants, bars, boutiques leads to Sample Gates of Indiana University
Bars/Nightlife
Blockhouse Bar
205 S College Avehip basement beer bar and entertainment venue
festive, quirky, gay-friendly nightclub with drag and burlesque shows, and DJ dance nights
18 moradores locais recomendam
The Back Door
207 S College Avefestive, quirky, gay-friendly nightclub with drag and burlesque shows, and DJ dance nights
Lively comedy club with stand-up & weekly open-mike nights, plus pub food & a full bar
30 moradores locais recomendam
The Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut StLively comedy club with stand-up & weekly open-mike nights, plus pub food & a full bar
The Bishop
123 S Walnut Stsmall local hangout with back room music venue
old-timey American eatery & bar in an 1880s hotel offers a sizeable beer list & daily drink specials
10 moradores locais recomendam
Crazy Horse - Around the World in Eighty Beers
214 W Kirkwood Aveold-timey American eatery & bar in an 1880s hotel offers a sizeable beer list & daily drink specials
Alley Bar
210 W Kirkwood Aveunique little bar in the middle of it all
classic Irish-American pub with vintage decor, intimate seating, pints and scotch
36 moradores locais recomendam
The Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub
212 W Kirkwood Aveclassic Irish-American pub with vintage decor, intimate seating, pints and scotch
Atlas Ballroom
209 S College Avebar for hanging out with friends inside or out
cocktails & small plate lounge with DJs and salsa dancing
7 moradores locais recomendam
Serendipity Martini Bar
201 S College Avecocktails & small plate lounge with DJs and salsa dancing
Root Cellar
108 E Kirkwood Avebasement bar with live music, and DJ dance parties
downtown fixture with quality bar, cocktails, featuring soccer on TV
97 moradores locais recomendam
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood Avedowntown fixture with quality bar, cocktails, featuring soccer on TV
Video Saloon
105 W 7th Stinformal neighborhood watering hole with pool and darts
Big Woods Bloomington
116 N Grant Stquaint setting for food, beer, and spirits
Bi-level sports bar mainstay with American eats and a hopping post-dinner crowd
67 moradores locais recomendam
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveBi-level sports bar mainstay with American eats and a hopping post-dinner crowd
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveGREAT place to watch a game. Has a big upstairs too
Outdoor Life
Switchyard Park
239 W Grimes Lnlarge community park, formerly a railroad switchyard
3 mile multi-use trail connects Bloomington to outlying neighborhoods and other trails
32 moradores locais recomendam
B-Line Trail
B-Line Trail3 mile multi-use trail connects Bloomington to outlying neighborhoods and other trails
Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park
812 W 9th Stcity green space with a playground, baseball field & basketball court
Yoga
urban, airy, high ceilings, great lighting, conscientious instructors, easy walk from Pumpkin House
Bloomington Yoga Co
116 West 6th Streeturban, airy, high ceilings, great lighting, conscientious instructors, easy walk from Pumpkin House
Ekah Yoga
615 N Fairview Stgreat space, great instructors, walk from house
Vibe Yoga
1705 N College AveKnowledgeable instructors, and friendly staff, lots of classes for everyone.
Fun for the little ones.
WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StVery cool childrens indoor playground.