The Back Door

It’s great that we have a “local” gay bar, but some reviews are correct to note that it’s not the best place to go to “meet people” or to be single. If you are there with friends, it’s an okay time with decent drinks and shows.

A great atmosphere all round. Staff are great, drinks are great, food is great, and they have some kind of event almost every night of the week. If you’re in Bloomington this is a great place to go. I’ve never had a bad night at the Back Door and everyone is always so welcoming and friendly. Support your local gay bar.

Didn’t have the food but some friends raved about the pizza. Went with a large group for karaoke and it was a great time! Great service and atmosphere, really welcoming place, would be a regular if I lived closer.

Friendly environment! You will have maximum crowd participation, if you play the right Song. Definitely keep your bartender as they are great, even though I don’t drink.

I made an unplanned visit to Bloomington, and decided to check out karaoke at The Back Door. The environment was very welcoming, and the place was full of energy and love. Highly recommended, and my only complaint is that I don't have more time here to check out their other amazing events.

Interesting bar with a light and friendly atmosphere. Features a creative hand stamp and lighted singing contest involving large strong women with big hair and fun sing-a-long style lip syncing. Bar tenders are friendly and fast. Bathrooms are co-ed but creatively decorated with local graffiti. Would go back.

overly sentimental review coming in—absolutely love and loved this place. a great place for people who want to meet gay and trans friendly folks without feeling too much pressure. i’m deducting a point simply because of how loud the music always was, a sensory friendly show or a silent disco for those who get overstimulated would be very cute. i’m taking a break because of my alcoholic tendencies, as well as mental health concerns and some embarrassment, but if you want to party, this is the place. if you want to perform, the open stage shows on wednesdays are a great way to start. if you love to sing, karaoke with misfit is immaculate. if you like a drag show, this bar features the best artists in and out of state. oh and go next door to blockhouse for the gay honky tonk

Bartenders allowed there "friends" to cut in line for a drink after we waited 20 minutes. People in line reaching in front of u being rude. No air conditioning @ all. I was impressed that they had a food vendor. Overall we liked the bar except for it being so hot. Plus bartenders need to stop letting people cut in line. Maybe get the air fixed with all the money u collect for cover and drinks. Drink prices were very fair and so was the food vendor. Not trying to be a hater but definitely have some easy issues to fix.