Unique Venues
Host an unexpected event at a venue with flair.
Whether you're looking for an eclectic space to have a wedding, an exciting venue for an after-hours conference event, or a dynamic & engaging site for a retreat, Bloomington is home to several unique venues that offer the pizzazz you're seeking.
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
- 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Spanish mission revival silent movie house is one of the busiest community theaters in the country. As a high-quality performance venue and community resource, the BCT hosts a year-round program of music, theatre, dance…
Butler Winery & Vineyard
- 6200 E. Robinson Road
Established in 1983 and operated by the Butler family, Butler Winery specializes in wines made form Indiana-grown grapes and a variety of other fruits.The winery is located at the vineyard, just nine miles northeast of Bloomington at 6200 East Robinson Road. At the vineyard site…
Cardinal Spirits
- 922 S. Morton Street
Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery, cocktail bar, and kitchen. We make great spirits and food from local ingredients, using modern technology and traditional methods. It's a great place to take a tour and learn how craft whiskey, vodka, and gin is made. You can also spend an…
Chef Lee - In Your Home
- 338 S Walnut Street
Chef Lee offers catering, private dining experiences, and personal chef services for special events.
FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
- 202 S. Rogers Street
FAR has space for any type of event: your company holiday party, or your sister’s bridal shower. A three-day conference with breakout sessions and a keynote speaker, a photo shoot, or a creative brainstorm with colleagues. A performance that spills onto Fourth Street, or a…
The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe
- 2250 E. Pointe Road
The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe offers a 6,700-yard, Par 71 championship golf course with four sets of tees for your enjoyment. Rolling hills, two cascading waterfalls, and over 100 sand bunkers highlight your golf experience at Eagle Pointe. Other highlights include a full-service…
Heartwork Brewing
- 1703 N College Avenue
An independent, local, family-owned, and veteran-owned craft brewery.
IU Auditorium
- 1211 E. 7th Street
The Indiana University Auditorium is one of the premier cultural centers of the Midwest, located at the heart of the Indiana University campus. Opening its doors in 1941, the auditorium season then consisted primarily of classical concerts. Today, the auditorium remains the…
The Mill
- 642 N. Madison Street
Bloomington's official co-working space is located downtown in a beautifully restored early 1900's factory and offers 19,000 sq. ft. of space for start-ups, small businesses, independent freelancers, and remote workers. The Mill offers day passes as well as a variety of…
Monroe County Courthouse
- 100 W. Kirkwood Avenue
Monroe County History Center
- 202 E. 6th Street
The mission of the Monroe County History Center is to collect, preserve, and present the genealogy, historical accounts, and artifacts of Monroe County in order to best depict the heritage & culture of the community. Housed within a historic limestone building initially erected…
Oliver Winery
- 200 E. Winery Road
Oliver Winery is one of the largest wineries in the U.S., with distribution in more than 40 states. It’s also a world-class destination, ranked among the Top 25 Wineries to Visit in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, and among the Top 7 wineries Not in California by Trip Advisor…
The Root Cellar
- 108 E. Kirkwood Avenue
The perfect combination of a dive bar and a club. This dive club has karaoke every Wednesday and Thursday night. On Saturday and Sundays there is a rotating DJ. Featuring very unique decor, and an old-timey can collection. They have rotating weekly drink specials that won't break…
Serendipity Martini Bar
- 201 S. College Avenue
Creative cocktails and eclectic small plates in an energetic lounge.
Switchyard Park
- 1601 S. Rogers Street
Switchyard Park, formerly known as the McDoel Switchyard, is a 57.2-acre park with the following amenities: One mile of the paved, accessible B-Line Trail Basketball, pickleball, and bocce ball courts Community gardens with 39 raised beds (32 square-feet each) available for rent…
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
- 3655 S. Snoddy Road
Dedicated to the people of Tibet, this Cultural Center, located on 90 acres just south of town, offers a relaxing and peaceful setting for meditation and reflection. The Tibetan Chortens here (2) are the only ones in the nation. The TMBCC was established by Indiana University…
Upland Sour Brewery: The Wood Shop
- 350 W. 11th Street
Located next to the Upland Brewpub, the Wood Shop is a state-of-the-art, 6,000 sq. ft. production facility and tasting room where Upland sour ales are brewed, wood-aged and bottled. Here, beer lovers can take a tour to learn how these innovative beers are made and sample some of…
WonderLab Museum
- 308 W. 4th Street
Did you know that one of the Top 25 science centers in the country is located right here in Bloomington? The WonderLab Museum strives to provide kids with opportunities to learn about all things science-related through interactive exhibits and programs. They believe learning is…
Woolery Mill
- 2250 W. Sunstone Drive
Originally built in 1930 as a limestone mill, Woolery Mill has been transformed into a wedding and event space with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and massive windows. The 76,000 sq. ft. stone mill holds a 24,000 sq. ft. banquet hall, large industrial kitchen, and expansive…