The Bishop Bar — Restaurant in Bloomington

Upon entering the inviting facade, one can't help but feel a sense of security as they bask in the warm incandescent glow, the beautifully polished wood, and the not-so-ironically phallic symbol posted with pride above the bar. But don't be fooled. The Bishop is not a male strip club. Quite the opposite. It's a fun place where people of all kinds can get a good laugh and a great beer. As well as watch Lost like never before! You just have to be there to understand...Let's not forget about the excruciatingly selected craft beers the owner keeps on tap...Guinness, Two Hearted, GumballHead...the good stuff. If that's not eough to raise your eyebrow, try perusing the over 30 bottled beers they keep in reserve. They even had my personal favorite, Delirium Tremens. I came buckets. Last, but certainly not least, the venue in the next room houses some of Bloomington's hottest live acts, as well as top-notch travelling musicians. It's like stepping into another world where Rock and Roll still rocks and the newest talents remind you why music is still fun....

I have always loved this place but can someone please manage the website a little better? My friends were playing a farewell show there the other night, and the website said the show was 18+. I decided to take a friend along (who’s under 21) and make the hour and a half drive down. We got there and were told that even though the website said 18+, it was still a 21+ show…. so we just turned around and drove back home. I went there many many times when I was under 21 and just had Xs put on my hands. I feel like if you’re going to make that kind of mistake you should just oh I don’t know, make it an 18+ show?? Very upset I didn’t get to see my friends play for the...

This place used to be a lot better. The atmosphere is still nice. But the bartender is pretentious and rude, along with looking totally unkempt. Kinda came off like a less efficient Napoleon behind the bar, acting hurried and angry when it really wasn't that busy. Interesting and a little sad to watch how he treated different people seemingly based on if he thought they were cool. I saw a few customers walk away looking confused by his demeanor. It's a shame one unhappy sub-par bartender can give the place a black eye. But looking at the other reviews here, it appears...