The Bistro

The Bistro Welcome to Bloomington's premier alternative bar and live performance venue. We have shows every mont The Bistro has been serving Bloomington for over 25 years!
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We are your favorite local venue for Drag performances, Live Bands, great drink specials, and of course, cages to dance in! Please check out our events section to see upcoming shows and events! All Bistro activities are 21+
Weekly Schedule of Events:

Wednesday: $3 Well Drinks, game night. Book club meets every other week. Thursday: $3.50 You-Call-It Drink Specials!! Karaoke at 10

Friday: Happy h

our at 5, Drag show 2 Fridays a month starting at 11p.m. Karaoke at 10 (non show nights)

Saturday: DJ at 10 (non Show nights)

This First Friday - Downtown Bloomington, IL is especially sweet - open at 5 for happy hour, with a Jack Honey drink sp...
09/04/2026

This First Friday - Downtown Bloomington, IL is especially sweet - open at 5 for happy hour, with a Jack Honey drink special, plus Davenport & Dish playing at 6, followed by karaoke at 10.

Tomorrow: open at 8 with DJ Squeesa in the house!

Save the date- 9/18 we're celebrating the one and only (thank goodness) Jessie Jonze ❤️ $5 cover
09/02/2026

Save the date- 9/18 we're celebrating the one and only (thank goodness) Jessie Jonze ❤️
$5 cover

Momma's got a great night lined up for you! The AC is cranked, ice vin is full- Doors open at 5, with the book club meet...
09/02/2026

Momma's got a great night lined up for you!
The AC is cranked, ice vin is full-
Doors open at 5, with the book club meeting at 6, and Trivia with Tom at 7!
Rumor has it special categories tonight include Twilight, Sports, and Q***r Literature ❤️

Join the fun with First Friday this week- open at 5 for happy hour, with Davenport & Dish performing at 6, followed by k...
09/01/2026

Join the fun with First Friday this week- open at 5 for happy hour, with Davenport & Dish performing at 6, followed by karaoke at 10!

Don't miss the fun tonight! Open for happy hour at 5, followed by some great live music and drag with Sharon ShareAlike...
08/28/2026

Don't miss the fun tonight! Open for happy hour at 5, followed by some great live music and drag with Sharon ShareAlike & Frankie Monroe ShareAlike starting at 10

"'Cause I've seen, oh, blue skies through the tears!In my eyes,And I realise, I'm going home" Come on home for a double ...
08/27/2026

"'Cause I've seen, oh, blue skies through the tears!
In my eyes,
And I realise, I'm going home"

Come on home for a double dose of karaoke tonight - pay tribute to Tim or Dolly, or just sing what's on your heart.
Open at 5, with both early & late karaoke (late session starts at 10)

What a crazy couple of days! Come on out for happy hour at 5 with Momma, and stick around for Karaoke at 8 with Jordan ...
08/26/2026

What a crazy couple of days!
Come on out for happy hour at 5 with Momma, and stick around for Karaoke at 8 with Jordan & Kasi - come sing a tribute to honor a legend

Address

316 N Main Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 1am
Thursday 5pm - 1am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 8pm - 2am

Telephone

(309) 829-2278

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