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?

Nov10

$2 Tuesday

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Every Tuesday - swing by for $2 Drinks, Drafts, AMFs & LITs ! It's an IU and Upstairs tradition that's lasted through the years! You know what else has lasted through the years :...

Nov11

Weds Drink Specials

Wed, Nov 11, 3:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Every single Weds one of our signature specials is front and center as Jameson Irish Whiskey is listed for $3 ... Yep; from open to close, you can enjoy a single shot of Irish Wh...

Nov11

Music Video Bingo

Wed, Nov 11, 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Bloomington's BEST Bar Night happens every Weds with B97s DJ Unique serving as host; QR codes open at 8:30 and games begin at 9pm

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...