The Alley Bar is the "Cheers" of Bloomington. We are lucky to have it and it's always a fun place to hang out. The staff is friendly and they have the best Bloody Mary's in town. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Worden
If you want a place that feels like family, alley bar is the place. Been coming for over 10 years and no matter who’s working I have great service. If you wanna have the Midwest dive bar experience (cheap beer, pull tabs, great patrons) this is the spot. They always have whatever sports game you want playing, free snacks, and there’s a touchtunes jukebox even though it’s a small bar. The GM Bailey is such a nice guy, and makes the best old fashioned in town! Come root for IU here and you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riley
DO NOT COME HERE— absolutely terrible service the bartender was extremely rude to my friends and I and the atmosphere was overall so creepy.The service was beyond terrible & I will never be returning here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paige Falcon
Do not go to this place unless you are a 40 year old incel. Literally denied my REAL id for no reason. Go literally anywhere else in Bloomington.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Clint Hildebran
This was a great place to eat! We have never been here before. We were just visiting some friends and they said that this was a great place for some awesome food. We were just killing time and we ate some appetizers and they were delicious. The soup with sausage inside of it was amazing. Very hot and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Nixon
The best little dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Randi Paris
Warm and inviting neighborhood bar! Great find! Special thanks to the bartender and patrons for helping us locate our door dash order left on the bench down the street!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Crehan
Just not my vibe, but you may like it so don't listen to me.
LEE The Paladin
First time I ever been here, worked out at the gym with a friend. Wanted to get a beer at the lion , it was closed. The ally bar turned out to be a great Bar full of friendly people. Had a mug, and as we were leaving they have a nice heated over hang were people can set out side. A homeless lady started to play a guitar with amazing skill, so we set and chatted a bit, went to rockets pizza , and then returned to the ally bar till close. Made for a pleasant unexpectedly enjoyable evening, when originally only planned to hit the gym. Definitely will be back, cheers!!
Heather S.
Best dive bar in Bloomington! Great bartenders and great specials. Limited capacity which makes the environment more intimate. Always lots of regulars who enjoy chatting plus industry workers often go here. Unique spot to check out.
Best dive bar in Bloomington! Great bartenders and great specials. Limited capacity which makes the environment more intimate. Always lots of regulars who enjoy chatting plus industry workers often go here. Unique spot to check out.
William Lockridge
Great place to watch the Game and have a beer
Dimasik
My first time there , amazing place to relax, good people!! A+
The Alley Bar is the "Cheers" of Bloomington. We are lucky to have it and it's always a fun place to hang out. The staff is friendly and they have the best Bloody Mary's in town. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want a place that feels like family, alley bar is the place. Been coming for over 10 years and no matter who’s working I have great service. If you wanna have the Midwest dive bar experience (cheap beer, pull tabs, great patrons) this is the spot. They always have whatever sports game you want playing, free snacks, and there’s a touchtunes jukebox even though it’s a small bar. The GM Bailey is such a nice guy, and makes the best old fashioned in town! Come root for IU here and you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DO NOT COME HERE— absolutely terrible service the bartender was extremely rude to my friends and I and the atmosphere was overall so creepy.The service was beyond terrible & I will never be returning here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Do not go to this place unless you are a 40 year old incel. Literally denied my REAL id for no reason. Go literally anywhere else in Bloomington.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This was a great place to eat! We have never been here before. We were just visiting some friends and they said that this was a great place for some awesome food. We were just killing time and we ate some appetizers and they were delicious. The soup with sausage inside of it was amazing. Very hot and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best little dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Warm and inviting neighborhood bar! Great find! Special thanks to the bartender and patrons for helping us locate our door dash order left on the bench down the street!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just not my vibe, but you may like it so don't listen to me.
First time I ever been here, worked out at the gym with a friend. Wanted to get a beer at the lion , it was closed. The ally bar turned out to be a great Bar full of friendly people. Had a mug, and as we were leaving they have a nice heated over hang were people can set out side. A homeless lady started to play a guitar with amazing skill, so we set and chatted a bit, went to rockets pizza , and then returned to the ally bar till close. Made for a pleasant unexpectedly enjoyable evening, when originally only planned to hit the gym. Definitely will be back, cheers!!
Best dive bar in Bloomington! Great bartenders and great specials. Limited capacity which makes the environment more intimate. Always lots of regulars who enjoy chatting plus industry workers often go here. Unique spot to check out.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best dive bar in Bloomington! Great bartenders and great specials. Limited capacity which makes the environment more intimate. Always lots of regulars who enjoy chatting plus industry workers often go here. Unique spot to check out.
Great place to watch the Game and have a beer
My first time there , amazing place to relax, good people!! A+
Best little bar in Bloomington!
It's the best low key bar on the square.