The Standard at Bloomington puts everyday life within easy reach around Indiana University. Kirkwood Avenue, the main strip for restaurants, bars, and nightlife near IU, is a 5 to 7 minute drive from the front door. For quicker errands, CVS Pharmacy is a 4 minute walk and Kroger is a 9 minute bike ride away.
What Restaurants Are Close To The Standard at Bloomington?
Los Potrillos Restaurant, Malibu Grill, Uptown Cafe, FARM Bloomington, and BuffaLouie’s are within a 7-minute drive of The Standard at Bloomington.
Restaurants within walking distance of The Standard at Bloomington:
- Los Potrillos Restaurant: 120 E. 7th St., 0.7 miles, 15-minute walk: Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine including tacos, burritos, sopes, and chimichangas made with fresh ingredients
- Malibu Grill: 106 N. Walnut St., 0.7 miles, 4-minute drive: hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, and burgers on the downtown square; locally owned since 1976
- Uptown Cafe: 102 E. Kirkwood Ave., 0.8 miles, 5-minute drive: Cajun and Creole-inspired American fare, including crab cakes, fresh seafood, and eggs Benedict; weekend brunch and a full bar
- FARM Bloomington: 108 E. Kirkwood Ave., 0.8 miles, 5-minute drive: farm-to-table American cuisine with a rotating menu sourced from Indiana farms, weekend brunch
- BuffaLouie’s: 114 S. Indiana Ave., 0.9 miles, 7-minute drive: wings and burgers made to order with original family recipes, one block off Kirkwood on South Indiana Avenue
Los Potrillos and Malibu Grill sit at the 7th Street and downtown square end of the walk, the two closest options from The Standard at Bloomington. Uptown Cafe and FARM Bloomington fall at the 5-minute mark on the west end of Kirkwood, suited to dinner or weekend brunch. BuffaLouie’s on South Indiana Avenue rounds out the list with a counter-service wing and burger option one block off the Kirkwood corridor.
Are There Grocery and Convenience Stores Near The Standard at Bloomington?
Yes, CVS Pharmacy is four minutes on foot from The Standard at Bloomington, and Kroger are within a nine-minute bike ride.
Grocery and essential retail near The Standard at Bloomington:
- CVS Pharmacy: 1000 N. College Ave., 0.2 miles, 4-minute walk: pharmacy, household essentials, over-the-counter medication, and personal care products
- Kroger: 1825 N. Kinser Pike, 1.2 miles, 5-minute drive or 8-minute bike ride: grocery with pharmacy, deli, and bakery
CVS covers quick, essential restocking on foot. Kroger on N. Kinser Pike is the nearest full-service grocery option; a nine-minute bike ride from the property.
What Bars and Nightlife Are Close To The Standard at Bloomington?
The Root Cellar, The Orbit Room, and Kilroy’s on Kirkwood are within a 5-minute drive of The Standard at Bloomington.
Bars within walking distance of The Standard at Bloomington:
- The Orbit Room: 107 N. College Ave., 0.8 miles, 3-minute drive: underground bar with pinball machines, live music across jazz, rock, and local acts, and gourmet hot dogs
- Root Cellar: 108 E. Kirkwood Ave., 0.8 miles, 5-minute drive: basement bar with a lounge atmosphere, multiple rooms, DJs, dance nights, and karaoke
- Kilroy’s on Kirkwood: 502 E. Kirkwood Ave., 1.0 miles, 5-minute drive: large outdoor patio, a central stop for IU students on game days and weekends, open since 1975
The Root Cellar and The Orbit Room are the two closest bars to The Standard at Bloomington, tied at 0.8 miles. The Orbit Room pairs a consistent live music calendar with pinball machines, drawing IU students and Bloomington locals alike. The Root Cellar operates in the basement of FARM Bloomington with a lounge atmosphere, running regular DJ nights, dance programming, and karaoke on a rotating schedule. Kilroy’s on Kirkwood draws high student volume on the strip, particularly when its large outdoor patio fills for game day weekends.
Dining and Nightlife Near IU at The Standard at Bloomington
Residents at The Standard at Bloomington cover dining and evening plans on foot along two routes: the 7th Street and downtown square direction for the two closest restaurant options, and the Kirkwood Avenue corridor for the full bar and dining strip running west from campus. CVS is a 4-minute walk for daily essentials, and Kroger is a 9-minute bike ride away.