There’s a little bit of everything on the Malibu Grill menu, from steaks to seafood to pasta and burgers. Though Bloomington has named Malibu Grill the city’s best restaurant several years in a row, it’s not just the food locals love. Their atmosphere is as enticing as the food, making this a world-class dining experience.
Belly up to the bar, grab a table in front of one of their flat screens or sip one of their unique martinis on their outdoor patio.
Tuesdays are Wine Night – select bottles of wine for just $12!
Step into a Bloomington destination that’s a little bit English pub, a little bit sports bar. Spread across two levels and an outdoor patio, Nick’s English Hut offers mouthwatering pub grub and an energizing atmosphere in which to catch your favorite games on the big screen.
Their cozy interior is matched only by the menu, which features unique dishes like Nick’s Stromboli, a pizza sandwich baked on a sub bun and served with sweet pickles. Whatever your order, wash it down with a cold beer fresh from the tap, whether that’s an import like Guinness or a more local brew.
Try Sink the Biz, a drinking game invented by IU students. Involves a bucket of beer in the middle of the table with a beer glass (the “biz”) floating in it. Players take turns pouring beer into the biz. Whoever sinks the biz drinks the biz.
Soft serve, shakes, floats, oh my! Chocolate Moose is a place to satisfy your sweet tooth. This local-favorite shop opened in 1933 and has churned their ice cream on-site ever since. Whether you enjoy yours in a cup or a cone, you’ll find something to love at Chocolate Moose. They even have handmade vegan flavors!
The less sweet-inclined will also feel at home here thanks to their savory sandwiches for any time of day. Swing by in the morning for a croissant or English muffin piled high with breakfast meats and cheeses, or come in the afternoon to fill up on a classic Ham & Cheese or the more inventive Spanish Burger, which features a beef patty baked in tomato sauce.
Check out the IU Campus Locations at Memorial Union, Goodbody Hall, and Bookmarket Eatery
Bloomington locals have two favorite B words – burgers and beer. The Tap offers visitors a taste of just that with over 90 hand-selected brews on tap and endless burger combinations.
If 90 doesn’t sound like enough to choose from, ask your server about their blended drafts which mix two or more taps together. Want to swing by but not in the mood for a burger? The Tap has you covered with artisan pizzas, fresh tacos and sandwiches as well.
Hit The Tap on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for trivia night.
Kirkwood Avenue is yours for the taking at Graduate Bloomington. Whether you’re in town to revisit your favorite spots on the IU campus or simply see what Bloomington has to offer, it’s all within reach of Graduate Bloomington. Power up over coffee and pastries at Poindexter before conquering Courthouse Square and beyond.
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