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Bear’s Place

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Situated near the Indiana University (IU), Bear's Place is a local institution since 1972. Renowned for their Ryder Film Series, Jazz Fables, alternative live music and karaoke, this bar will keep you entertained. Savor their Le Club Bear Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and Quesadilla. Take a sip of of their famous Hairy Bear and Hairy Beaver drinks. It is a nice place to hangout with friends over good music, food and beverages. 

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1316 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to Midnight
Fri5:00 p.m. to Midnight
Sat5:00 p.m. to Midnight
Sun5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Denise Valkyrie 
8 years ago
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Logan Scott Hendry 
8 years ago

Bear's Place is a bar for the ages, literally! This storied Ale House is a Bloomington staple. With decades of local history on the walls, this cozy hideaway offers great food at reasonable prices and the infamous Hairy Bear. Bear's Place also has a very respectable reputation for working with local artists and performers. Check out weekly comedy on Mondays and an excellent songwriter showcase on Tuesdays! 

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Riley J. Castellano 
8 years ago
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PJ Clark 
8 years ago
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Larry George 
8 years ago

A great place to eat, a stage that's hosted the best of the best, and an incredible staff that'll have you coming back again and again, before you know it you'll be a regular! 

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Michael Kaderabek 
8 years ago
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Andrew Brainard 
8 years ago

It was great to reminisce at Bears Place with a hairy bear. It was exactly how I remembered it. 

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Rick LeDune 
8 years ago

I was one of the featured writers at last nite's Bloomington Songqwriter Showcase at Bear's!!! What an AWESOME nite!!! The food was great, the brew was ice cold, and the staff were some of the most pleasant, accommodating crew I've ever had the pleasure of working with!!! Big shout out to Christina, Asia and Grant for making this a nite to remember for the patrons and songwriters alike!!! Bear's Place RAWKS!!! 

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Jeanette Armstrong Benson 
9 years ago

Enjoyed a great burger and fries for lunch! Clean, good service, and friendly wait staff make for a food experience worthy of return business! 

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How is Bear’s Place rated?

Bear’s Place has a 4.3 star rating with 350 reviews. 

When is Bear’s Place open?

Bear’s Place is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.  

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