Orbit Room

"Hipster hotdog bar" with cool vibes, increasing beer & wine quality and shabby chic charm. We had a vegan Fang Banger while attending a comedy show. I was not impressed with the bun quality. Mine arrived soggy. (My pet peeve) Other ingredients were yummy together. Get better buns boys! I recommend talking to Scholars Bakehouse and getting something local. The service was spotty the night we were there because it was packed, however I went up to the bar and ordered no problem and they delivered everything. Staff reminded me of retiring 1980's punk rockers and I was here for it. We went the first month they were open and quality has improved tremendously over all. Fun retro date night!

Super chill place with incredible incredible music - on a hot day this basement bar was 25 degrees cooler and had the best vibe. We lucked out when students were out over the summer and got a front row seat. Super fun - great music.

A super duper underground gem on the square offering the best drinks, hot dogs and pinball magic in Bloomington. The bartenders and servers are caring and they anticipate your needs. The vibes are immaculate and they have crystals by the stage so you feel supercharged all night long. It feels special, exclusive and magical.

Great atmosphere like a 1920's speakeasy. Enjoyed the songwriters club with many performers.

This is one of my husband's favorite bars in Bloomington. Good selection on draft and can beer, plus food options (hot dog, popcorn, plus vegan options). They also have wine. The pinball machines are a hit- unlimited play based on the time your party wants to reserve the room. My favorite is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but they also have Stranger Things, Terminator, a popular (hard!) medieval themed game, and a few others. The staff is super friendly. Keep a lookout just a few hundred feet north of The Tap... head down the stairs and you'll find a cool locally owned bar.

It's a basement dive bar, downstairs from Darn Good Soup on Bloomington's Square. Small, cozy, not much seating. Has low-carb drinks and mostly meat-based bar food. Some pinball machines are outside. They get some duos and trios of musicians in there sometimes; more crowded still. As others here mention, ventilation is fairly poor. This said, it can be fun in a dive-bar sort of way. It's an alternative to the heavier and boozier bars in the downtown area. Younger crowd. Only vaguely expensive. Been here twice; fun each time.

Stopped in for lunch this afternoon after seeing photos of their hotdogs on Facebook and I'm glad I did! I love the atmosphere of Orbit Room - definitely a bit of a 'cave', it's literally underground. I ordered "The Madam" as an all-beef hotdog and chose the brown butter popcorn as a side. First of all, the popcorn was crazy good and I wasn't expecting that! I love popcorn and this may become a new obsession. The hotdog itself was awesome and loaded with great toppings - tomatillo, queso fresco, and more. The bun and dog themselves were also great quality and didn't fall apart under the topping mountain. Will be back soon!

Orbit room is amazing ! My daughter is vegan and they had so many options for her to choose from. The beef dogs are great and the buns are super soft as well. The pin ball room is fun and you can rent it out for a small fee. Definitely recommend this place to beer lovers, they have a large selection of whacky beers with great flavors. Also can't go wrong with the CBD water !!

I really love the ambiance in the Orbit Room. It gives off major speakeasy vibes! My current favorite drink is the Cherry Mango Sour on tap. They recently reopened in accordance to local and state social distancing requirements for dine in service. Initially, I was a bit confused with how the new process worked and wished signage was available to inform us of the new changes. Despite the confusion the distanced layout and compliance by staff to create a safe environment was greatly appreciated! PSA:Highly recommend getting a vegan hot dog here!

The most delicious hot dogs on the planet! As a vegetarian I appreciated all the plant based options. Wine, beer, and drinks list had something for everyone. Service was 10/10. This place should have a line out the door every night!