The Atlas Ballroom

If I lived around here this would easily be one of my go-to bars. They have a full bar plus 10 or so craft beers on tap and a PBR tap inside an old Chevy on the other side of the bar. Cozy, chill vibes, great low lighting, clean, unique decor...idk about the deer, but there's a lil something for everyone. While we were there, the music made me feel like I was at The Bronze. They also have shuffleboard, ski ball, and foosball tables.Note: They do card everyone and ask for proof of vaccination. This is a great place to hang out with friends. All love.

No pictures, but I had to write an appreciation post for The Atlas Ballroom !After seeing Anastasia on Tuesday night, Jake and I decided to go out. We popped into Atlas for a drink. They not only checked out ID's, but also our vaccine cards. Definitely a plus in my book of places to dine !Jake ordered a whiskey sour, which I tasted and did not enjoy in the slightest. Since I don't have a foot into the cocktail world, Jake told the bartender what he makes that I enjoy and the bartender crafted me something off of that. He made me a sort of rum punch cocktail and it was okay. Jake noticed afterwards (to his dismay) that Tuesday nights are $1 off gin nights, by the way. What appealed to me the most was the decor of the place. It's definitely not an average "college bar" of b-town. It's a safe place for townies to go chill out. The walls are plastered with unique art pieces, taxidermy, and other oddities. There's a large map on one of the walls; a mummified deer head on another. The tables in the room also share space with the front end of an old truck and a couple of ski ball machines. I definitely recommend popping in if you're looking for an easy going bar to check out in Bloomington.

The fact there's only 1 review of this place in the last year, especially with the "vaccine requirement" prompted me to post this review. It's absolute BS that any place denies access if you don't show proof of a COVID vaccine. I absolutely believe In a free market and a business' right to make their own rules, so in that spirit, i and the group of 5 with me chose note to go here. Be informed, if you drank the "COVID Kool-Aid", you'll fit right in. If you believe in freedom of choice and not a government medical test pushed on you, this isn't the place for you.

Neat little bar in Bloomington if you're trying to go somewhere that isn't covered with undergrad students. Definitely feels more like a "local" spot. Not super busy on weekdays but usually gets pretty crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. Decor is a bit weird but in the best and coolest way. Honestly the best Negroni I've had in town. The bar staff is friendly.

Was asked to provide a "Vaccination Card" to enter. Glad they did not give the opportunity to spend my money in such an non inclusive place.I would invite the venue "So" concerned about public health to look athttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-side-effectsorhttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/evidence-grows-stronger-covid-vaccine-link-heart-issue-cdc-says-n1270339

Honestly could have got a zero from me. walked in at 12 on the dot with a bigger party and immediately the guy starts saying "get the fuck out of here" said we were bar hopping but on a Wednesday night with no business we were just trying to help them out. RIP

Bartenders are rude and don't have any class which is a shame because the bar itself is pretty cool. They treat you in a hostile way as if you are inconveniencing them by being there .

They are so mean and zenofobi, I was looking for my vaccine card and the girl at the entrance was very rude and called two guys over me telling me fucking you, and that I couldn't be there. I'm a girl and the men there didn't even respect me even so I wasn't doing anything. I don't recommend this place to international people.

Lmao good luck, super rude about the vaccination card requirement. Go elsewhere Bartender was very rude

If I could give negative stars I would. Seriously, asking for covid vaccine card in April of 2023? Get over it, everyone else has, never been asked for a covid vaccination card anywhere in Bloomington except for your establishment, get with the times!