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Bar and live music venue at 123 S. Walnut St. with craft beer and spirits, no cover charge, and regular shows, comedy and DJ nights.

A stop on the Townie bars tour on the 3D map.

About The Bishop Bar

The Bishop is a bar and live music venue at 123 South Walnut Street, two blocks south of the Square. The bar is open every day with no cover charge and focuses on craft beer and spirits as an alternative to the Kirkwood college bars.

Beyond concerts, the venue hosts stand-up comedy, DJ dance parties, karaoke and pop-up shops. It is usually 21+, with occasional 18+ shows, and everyone needs a photo ID, even under 21. Its calendar is active into fall 2026.

There is a parking garage across the street, and the lot behind the bar is free after 9 pm.

  • The Bishop Bar in Bloomington, Indiana
  • The Bishop Bar in Bloomington, Indiana

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