Breweries
Bloomington has some great local brews! Stop in and checkout all of their seasonal flavors.
This brewery has some unique tastes, and offers brewery tours. Not to mention, it has an outdoor area with games for the kids and adults both, a firepit, and a GREAT food menu!
21 locals recommend
DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar DrThis brewery has some unique tastes, and offers brewery tours. Not to mention, it has an outdoor area with games for the kids and adults both, a firepit, and a GREAT food menu!
A newer brewery in town, but definitely does not disappoint. I've never had a bad beer in this place. They also have food trucks on weekend nights.
10 locals recommend
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StA newer brewery in town, but definitely does not disappoint. I've never had a bad beer in this place. They also have food trucks on weekend nights.
Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance DrMake sure you Google the location. It is kind of hidden.
Local Eats
These are a few of my favorite places.
This is a staple in uptown Normal. Great food and an extensive brew menu.
18 locals recommend
Medici in Normal
120 W North StThis is a staple in uptown Normal. Great food and an extensive brew menu.
Brand new Mexican restaurant near the airport. It features 35+ tequilas and amazing tacos. Make reservations or get there early!
13 locals recommend
Ancho & Agave
3006 E Empire StBrand new Mexican restaurant near the airport. It features 35+ tequilas and amazing tacos. Make reservations or get there early!
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
3010 E Empire StVery nice Italian restaurant. Make reservations!
One of my favorite places to day drink (out on the patio, which is heated during the cold months).
Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant
3002B Gill StreetOne of my favorite places to day drink (out on the patio, which is heated during the cold months).
A Chicago transplant. Try the chocolate cake shake. You won't forgive yourself if you don't...or do.
6 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
202 Landmark DrA Chicago transplant. Try the chocolate cake shake. You won't forgive yourself if you don't...or do.
Amazing pizza, and a ridiculous amount of beers on tap that is always changing. Give it a try. They deliver, too.
Flingers Pizza Pub
1503 E Vernon AveAmazing pizza, and a ridiculous amount of beers on tap that is always changing. Give it a try. They deliver, too.
Organic, locally grown proteins. Farm to table. A little pricey, but well worth it.
24 locals recommend
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
220 E Front StOrganic, locally grown proteins. Farm to table. A little pricey, but well worth it.
Great atmosphere to have a night out for dinner, drinks, or a night cap.
20 locals recommend
Anju Above
220 E Front StGreat atmosphere to have a night out for dinner, drinks, or a night cap.
Bakery and Pickle
513 N Main StThis is Blo-No's very own speakeasy. Google it to find out all of the secrets ;-)
Bars and Nightlife
Bloomington-Normal has the best nightlife around with bars that meet everyone's style. You can start out in Uptown Normal at Maggie Miley's or Pub II, and end up dancing the night away in Downtown Bloomington at Fat Jack's, Drifters, or many more....
Mostly frequented by college students. Has a great outdoor patio area, with separate bar. Local favorite.
10 locals recommend
Pub II
102 N Linden StMostly frequented by college students. Has a great outdoor patio area, with separate bar. Local favorite.
My favorite stop in Uptown Normal! Authentic Irish pub with food and brews, and a great staff!
14 locals recommend
Maggie Miley's
126 E Beaufort StMy favorite stop in Uptown Normal! Authentic Irish pub with food and brews, and a great staff!
Located in the downtown area of Bloomington. This is one of the most popular spots for college students, but you will find a pretty mixed crowd during the weekends. This place gets very busy after 11p.
12 locals recommend
Fat Jacks Bar
511 N Main StLocated in the downtown area of Bloomington. This is one of the most popular spots for college students, but you will find a pretty mixed crowd during the weekends. This place gets very busy after 11p.
One of my favorites. It sits by itself, but has some really good food, and is just a nice chill bar.
Mugsy's
1310 N Main StOne of my favorites. It sits by itself, but has some really good food, and is just a nice chill bar.