DRINK LOCAL
Drink Local in Bloomington
Last Updated November 19, 2014
Your guide to drinking local in Bloomington, Indiana. Wet your whistle with beer, wine, coffee, juice or tea - from proprietors who place an emphasis on sourcing and providing locally.
Bloomington Brewing Co.
Why We Love It: Bloomington Brewpub is located in the heart of Indiana University and paired with Lennie's, Restaurant which emphasizes local and sustainable farms. Brews a seasonal persimmon ale. Supports many local...
Butler Winery and Vineyard
Why We Love It: Butler Winery and Vineyard is located within the northern boundaries of the Indiana Uplands viticultural area. The winery's downtown Bloomington location offers Southern Indiana's largest selection of...
Cardinal Spirits
Why We Love It: Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery and cocktail bar and restaurant just off the B-Line in Bloomington, Indiana. They combine age-old distilling techniques with modern technology, and specialize in...
Crumble Coffee and Bakery
Why We Love It: While Crumble Coffee and Bakery is one of Bloomington's newest coffee shops, it's quickly becoming a local favorite. The shop has live fiddle music and offers a wide selection of coffee beverages...
Function Brewing
Why We Love It: Function Brewing has a disclaimer on their menu stating items are made by hand.
Kopi
Why We Love It: Kopi popped up on the Bloomington scene in late 2011 and has since made a name for itself by proving to be a great study spot for Indiana University students. The relaxed atmosphere and extensive menu...
Lennie's Restaurant & Pub
Why We Love It: Local artists’ paintings adorn the walls in the cozy dining room and pub across the street from the Indiana University campus. They serve a wide variety of local Bloomington beers and unique...
Oliver Winery
Why We Love It: Oliver Winery is located conveniently off State Road 37 and has a large tasting room. The winery also has second home in the downtown square of Bloomington and offers small plates and desserts.
The Pourhouse
Why We Love It: While there are many wonderful coffee shops in Bloomington, The Pourhouse certainly has the biggest heart for it's community. The Pourhouse donates all tips to local non-profit organizations, they...
Rachael's Cafe
Why We Love It: Located in downtown Bloomington, Rachael's Cafe fosters a friendly and inclusive environment for patrons. The comfy couches and peaceful atmosphere cater to the artistic crowd, on any given day you...
Revolution Bike & Bean
Why We Love It: If you're looking for a place to get your bicycle repaired, Revolution Bike & Bean is your one-stop shop for great coffee and great repair service. The shop offers a full service bicycle repair as...
Soma
Why We Love It: Soma is another Bloomington tradition that focuses on giving back to the community, each month the coffee shop spotlights an organization and sponsors them. Soma is also known for it's laid-back...
The Tap Brewery
Why We Love It: The Tap features many local beers on draft and a deep list of 400 bottled beers to choose from.
Upland Brewing Co.
Why We Love It: Upland Brewing Co. has two locations in Bloomington, which is its homebase, one in Carmel and one in Broad Ripple.
FARMBloomington
Why We Love It: James Beard semifinalist and author, Chef Daniel Orr develops dishes based on the seasonality of ingredients and the essence of simple, flavorful foods to give foodies a one-of-a-kind experience. Many...
