The Upstairs Pub - Pub in Bloomington - 430 E Kirkwood Ave, USA

Classic Bloomington bar. Great place to watch the game, with lots of tv’s with all the games on and multiple bars to sit at. Bar tenders are always very friendly and the service is great along with very reasonable drink specials. Their menu is what I would consider “bar food” but is still very good and usually comes out quick. This place always has the potential to get packed but there’s a lot of seating (indoor and outdoor) and the atmosphere is top notch. Highly recommend if your trying to watch the Hoosiers or colts

Definitely a fan of the Bartender! He knew the history of the joint, they have good food specials. I will be back just because of the service.

Bouncers are incredibly sensitive and entitled, other than that a great vibe. Such a shame the bouncers get offended with the word queen. They take the word queen really personal so please watch which bouncer you say it to so you don’t get kicked out! (:

No cover! Gets crowded, so getting your drinks takes time. Great bar atmosphere and you can't beat the rooftop section. Definitely worth the visit next time you're visiting Btown.

Popped into The Upstairs Pub while me and my partner were in town, and while we were well aware it would be a college bar, we weren't expecting as poor of an experience as the one we had. Bartenders were rude and poured badly, foam and beer still pouring over the sides of the glass even as it was set on the bar in front of us. Then our bartender informs us in detail on how much he dislikes serving beer. The drinks were shockingly cheap though, which was nice and may be the only reason I'd give this three stars. I can see this being a decent bar to get rowdy with your buds. There was plenty of room, and the crowd seemed to be having a decent time. Atmosphere was fine but nothing to write home about, but the titular "stairs" to get up to the bar were incredibly steep and short. I know that sounds weird, but it was actually the most noteworthy thing there. I can't imagine being a little buzzed and trying to maneuver my way up/down those steps reliably.

The Upstairs Pub is a college-town bar. The patio overlooks the main drag. Very cool to sit on the patio and drink a cool one. The night I was here, tap beers were $3 and Coronas were $2. This is a cool place if you want a vibrant atmosphere. The downside is service. Took 20 min to get a round. My friend had to modify her t-shirt just to get noticed by the bartender.

Visiting the Library inside upstairs was a great experience! The drinks were delicious and the bar staff was knowledgeable. It was exciting to dress up and sneak away from the overcrowded bar at upstairs and into a more relaxed (yet fancy) environment. A gem for GNO or date night!

Fair to mediocre at best. Permanent sour beer / fraternity party room smell is a huge turn off. Good selection of beers though and the food is serviceable.