Welcome to The Bishop
Located in Bloomington, IN, The Bishop is a unique music venue and bar that offers a hipster and casual atmosphere. With a focus on live music, full bar, pool table, and outdoor seating, this spot is perfect for a night out with friends. Customers praise the selection of beers, the cool vibe of the venue, and the welcoming staff. Despite some initial reservations, patrons find themselves enjoying the low-key lounge with seasonal beers and local art. The Bishop is a great spot for those looking for a laid-back yet lively experience with good drinks and live music.
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123 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47404 Hotline:
Located at 123 S Walnut St in Bloomington, IN, The Bishop is not your average music venue-bar. This unique spot offers a wide range of amenities, including live music, a full bar, outdoor seating, and even a pool table. It's the perfect place to unwind with friends or catch a show in this cool and hipster-friendly venue.
One standout feature of The Bishop is its diverse selection of seasonal beers, sure to please even the pickiest of beer connoisseurs. The bartenders may come off as pretentious, but don't let that deter you from enjoying the laid-back atmosphere and taking in the local art scattered throughout the lounge.
Despite some initial feelings of being out of place, customers have raved about the welcoming vibe once you settle in. Whether you're looking to kick back with a cold brew, enjoy some live music, or simply mingle with the diverse crowd, The Bishop has something for everyone.
Overall, The Bishop stands out as a hidden gem in Bloomington, offering a unique and vibrant experience for patrons looking for a little something extra in their nightlife. So grab a drink, soak in the atmosphere, and let the good times roll at The Bishop.
Not too many beers on tap, buy the selection is awesome and off the beaten path. Courteous staff.
The Bishop is a bar with character, and there's a lot to be said for that. But it's also a cool venue for shows, including some that take place during the Limestone Comedy Festival. So this is a cool bar in a cool town. Tough to beat that.
The Bishop I have been here a few times, once very recently. If you are not a regular, then upon walking in, you will probably feel unwelcome. The people there give off this self-entitled vibe--like you're weird for not having an over abundance of tattoos and hipster clothing. Make yourself a home, however, and order a seasonal beer from the copper- topped bar. If the bartender seems pretentious, do not let that bother you, let yourself relax. This is a very low-key lounge in which conversations are usually kept within the persons that are having them. There is live music, however, and even though you have to pay in order to see the live musicians in the next room, you can usually hear it anyway, if said conversations are kept at a minimum. On the other hand, it can get quite rowdy-that is, not college kid rowdy, but adults having a good time after a long week rowdy. And if you like to smoke while you drink, then be happy in knowing that you can do both right outside the bar. There are a good variety of drinks, but there are not any hard liquors, except I think a few whiskeys--I could be mistaken. The beers that they do have, are usually very good and different from many of the other bars that are in close proximity. I have not had one beer that I disliked. Enjoy the local art as well. Despite some of the stuffiness attitude, I still rate this five stars.