Bloomington · Monroe County, IN
Nightlife in Bloomington
Scout analyzed 57 Bloomington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
57
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Switchyard Park
Nightlife
The Upstairs Pub
Outdoors
Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Food & Drink
Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar
Outdoors
McCormick's Creek State Park
Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.
Food & Drink
Upland Brewing Co.
Contemporary pub grub accompanies rotating house brews in a comfy, art-lined space with a patio.
Nightlife
The Bluebird
Straightforward rock club/bar hosting everything from cover bands & emerging acts to karaoke nights.
Outdoors
Karst Farm Park
Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.
Sports & Recreation
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve - Sycamore Land Trust
Arts & Culture
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Food & Drink
Big Woods Bloomington
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally brewed beer & creative pub fare with live entertainment.
Food & Drink
BuffaLouie's at The Gables
Counter-service locale dishing up burgers & wings in a laid-back setting adorned with sports decor.
Outdoors
Yellowwood State Forest
Pine forest with a lake offers camping, fishing, hunting, hiking & (permit-required) gold panning.
Arts & Culture
WonderLab Science Museum
Bi-level kids science museum highlights hands-on activities & programs plus outdoor garden exhibit.
Food & Drink
The Runcible Spoon
Bustling option for casual cafe fare served all day in a whimsically decorated space with a patio.
Food & Drink
55 Southern Stone
Light-filled spot offers ample table space & a menu of classic Southern fare from local ingredients.
Food & Drink
Malibu Grill
Seafood, steaks & pasta served with local beers & craft cocktails in a laid-back yet stylish bistro.
Food & Drink
Social Cantina
Hip restaurant with an industrial-chic vibe serving tequila, craft beers & classic Mexican dishes.
Food & Drink
Uptown Cafe
Lively fixture serving American eats with a Cajun-Creole bent all day, plus full bar & soccer on TV.
Nightlife
Nick's English Hut
Bi-level sports bar mainstay offers market-driven American eats & a hopping post-dinner crowd.
Food & Drink
Janko's Little Zagreb
This institution serves hearty steak & seafood dinners & fine wines in an old-fashioned dining room.
Food & Drink
The Elm Restaurant
Food & Drink
Crumble Coffee and Bakery
Food & Drink
Hopscotch Coffee
Laid-back haunt for pastries, house-roasted coffee, espresso drinks & tea, plus outdoor seating.
No reservation needed
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