About Lennie's Brewpub
Lennie's Brewpub is a brewpub and restaurant on East Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. It opened in 1989, and its website says it introduced Bloomington to gourmet pizza. Google also lists it for brunch, salads and sandwiches.
The beer story starts next door. The website says Bloomington Brewing Company opened adjacent to Lennie's in 1994 as the first brewpub in southern Indiana. Lennie's still serves that brewery's unfiltered, artisan ales.
The site says Lennie's supports local farmers and believes in sustainably sourced ingredients. It describes a crowd of IU professors after class, groups after an IU Auditorium performance and couples on first dates. Michael Fox and Samantha Ezzo bought the restaurant in 2023.
Online ordering and reservations both run through the website. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Bloomington on this site.
From Lennie's own website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
Brewery.fyi reviews
No Brewery.fyi reviews yet. Be the first to share your visit.
Write a reviewAmenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Questions people ask
Whose beer does Lennie's serve?
Its website says it serves Bloomington Brewing Company's unfiltered, artisan ales. That brewery opened next to Lennie's in 1994.
Does Lennie's serve pizza?
Yes. Google lists it as a pizza restaurant. Its website says Lennie's introduced Bloomington to gourmet pizza.
Can I order online or make a reservation?
Yes. Its website has pages for online ordering and for reservations.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Function Brewing Co is 0.3 miles away. The Tap Brewery is 0.4 miles away, Upland Brewing Co. is 0.7 miles away, and Friendly Beasts Cider Company is 0.8 miles away.
Answers come from Lennie's website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
Breweries near Lennie's Brewpub
Before you visit Lennie's
Lennie's is a full restaurant as well as a brewpub, so plan to sit down for a meal. Check lenniesbloomington.com for the menu, online ordering and reservations before you go.
The website says the room draws a mix of people. That ranges from groups after a show at the IU Auditorium to couples on a first date.
Function Brewing Co is 0.3 miles away, and The Tap Brewery is 0.4 miles away. Upland Brewing Co. is 0.7 miles away. Any of them is an easy second stop.