VOTED 'BEST COLLEGE BAR' IN THE COUNTRY FOR 2025!!

WELCOME TO BLOOMINGTON'S HOME FOR GAMEDAY!

The Upstairs Pub has been located on Kirkwood Avenue in the heart of Hoosier Country for over 40 years.

Nestled on the 2nd floor of historic Dunnkirk Square and just one block from The Sample Gates, The Upstairs Pub combines classic campus traditions & bar games(darts, pool, etc) with a brand-new kitchen serving up Bloomington's BEST Burgers & Wings !!

Our one-of-a-kind IU decor helps to set The Upstairs Pub apart from our competition, while the state-of-the-art TV setup (50+) and iconic IU scoreboard help to redefine what you'd expect from a typical bar.

Finally, A Bloomington Sports Bar for Bloomington's Sports Fans!

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Our signature nachos topped with tender, seasoned steak.

Reserve a seat at Bloomington's best-kept secret

More than just a speakeasy, it's an experience.

Consider this an invitation to step back in time and savor the art of craft cocktails. It's the kind of place you whisper about to friends you trust; the sort of bar you find, not stumble into. This is The Library.

The Library

Live Events, Promos & Specials

From MONSTER EVENTS like Music Video Bingo with B97s DJ Unique & Late Night on Kirkwood w/ DJ TAMBO, to the 'world famous' BRKFST CLB on Football Saturdays - The Upstairs Pub is absolutely can't miss programming! With our iconic drinks (AMF) and unbelievable food (GIANT 1/2 lb Burgers!), there's ALWAYS something going on at The Pub!

PLUS - for over 40 years, our mission and promise to you: we'll NEVER charge a cover to walk through our front door !!

Upcoming Events

Book Your Private Event

Planning a birthday, grad party, or private gathering? Host it at Bloomington's favorite bar. Fill out our quick form and we'll help make your event unforgettable.

Private Events

Join The Bison Mafia

The Upstairs Pub is the OFFICIAL home to the Bison Mafia : The Bison Mafia has become an absolute movement and the perfect way to describe the Indiana University Fan Base!

Get your iconic Bison Mafia T-Shirts NOW on our Shopify site.

Click the link to find that and ALL our Upstairs Pub merch and classic Pub Ts !

Online Store

What's going on?

Nov12

$3 Dollar Thursdays

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Some traditions endure ... and thank goodness they do!
What started out as a crazy, reach of a promotion turned into a decades long drink special enjoyed by generations of Hoosi...

Nov12

Upstairs Unplugged

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us every Thursday from 6-8pm out on the patio as we welcome in Welcome To The Neighborhood's Aidan Ross for an intimate, unplugged set as we set the table for our Thursday N...

Nov12

Late Night On Kirkwood

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Every Thursday night - we welcome in DJ Tambo for a LIVE set on the Patio starting at 11pm! Vibes are immaculate and the drinks are just $3!

Nov13

Weekend Warm-Up

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Enjoy our super-sized wings for just .50 Cents EVERY Friday from 11am - 3pm

The perfect way to jump start your weekend, happens weekly at the corner of Kirkwood and Dunn!

Nov13

Friday Drink Specials

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00 am - 11:45 pm

These are your weekly Friday Drink Specials at The Upstairs Pub...
Check back often as these are subject to change with new additions frequently

Nov13

Friday House Party

Fri, Nov 13, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The weekly phenomenon that is FHP is BACK for the Spring Semester ... Enjoy $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Cheeseburgers from 5 o'clock until 8pm with B97s DJ Unique in the house to spin hit...

Find Us

The Upstairs Pub

430 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47408

(812) 333-3003

Hours

Monday - Thursday:

Friday - Sunday:

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