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Comparable Schools'
Nightlife Grades:
Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- Campusspots.com
- Facebook
- Local magazines like Saturday Night, 944, and College Affair
- Students on campus
Student Favorites
- Pussycat Lounge
- The Vine Tavern & Eatery
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Mill Avenue
- Old Town Scottsdale
- Phoenix
Local Specialties
- Margaritas
- Sun Devil shots - Frank’s Friendly Tavern is known for these shots that look like our school colors
Other Places to Check Out
- The Bamboo Club
- Barney's Boathouse
- The Big Bang Bar
- Cream Stereo Lounge
- Dirty Pretty
- Furio
- Geisha a Go Go
- Jackrabbit Supper Club
- Mickey's Hangover
- Minder-Binders Restaurant
- Rula Bula
Favorite Drinking Games
- Beer pong
- Flip Cup
- Kings
- F the Dealer
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
When speaking of the cheapest, it’s hard to write down a specific place—this speaks volumes about the affordability of Tempe’s nightlife. Tempe is full of college bars that cater to broke college students and offer awesome specials. There’s a different place for every night of the week that will become the cheapest place to drink.
College Prowler Take
ASU is famous for its nightlife. Clubs, bars, keg parties—there’s something for everyone in Tempe. Mill Avenue and the surrounding area are saturated with places to grab a drink, dance, or meet with friends. Students generally get started “fashionably” late and stop at multiple locales before last call at 1:45 a.m. If you stay in Tempe, Mill Avenue offers a double-sided strip full of bars. The atmosphere is pretty casual for the most part, with a few places that have a dress code. There are places to dance, places to drink and play pool, places with great music, romantic atmospheres, fun atmospheres, wild and crazy atmospheres, and pretty much anything else you might want. Almost all of the good places are within walking distance from campus, and even if you live off campus, you can just take a cab to Mill and hit a million places in one night. Scottsdale is the place to go if you want to dress nicer and go to more sophisticated and posh places. Scottsdale has both bars and clubs, but if you’re into clubbing, Scottsdale is the place to go. All of the hot places are congested into one area, so you won’t have trouble finding a place to go. Check out Axis Radius and Myst for great dancing. Many places are extremely tough on fake IDs. Don’t get discouraged, though; there is plenty more to do here before you’re 21! The parties here are said to be really fun, and there are plenty of them. Most of the parties around ASU are pretty open to anyone. Students have been known to find a house with a lot of cars in front of it, and just walk in and join the fun. The Village on University Apartments or the fraternities are good places to hang out and meet people. Whether you’re 18 or 21, ASU has a happening party scene and something fun for every night of the week. Students Speak Out
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ASU partying is the reason people...
ASU partying is the reason people come here. I come from NY and even I will say that I admire the partying here. I wish the bars were open later, but besides that, there’s something to do every night of the week. |
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I just turned 21, so I spent a lot...
I just turned 21, so I spent a lot of time at house parties, frats, and small crappy bars that would let me in, and I always had fun. Now that I’m 21 there are so many places to choose from I find myself going to like five a night so I can experience all of it. ASU is fun no matter how old you are. |
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If you’re under 21, it’s really...
If you’re under 21, it’s really hard to get into places. If you’re 21, there’s a million places to go and they’re all fun. There are specials at a different place every night, so you can drink cheaply seven days a week, but I wouldn’t recommend it. |
Anonymous says: |
I haven’t partied on campus since...
I haven’t partied on campus since I was a freshman, but there is a plethora of off-campus bars like Dos Gringos, Acme, and an honorable mention for the very missed Thirsty Beaver. |
Anonymous says: |
ASU definitely knows how to have...
ASU definitely knows how to have fun. Parties off-campus are pretty good and usually fun. The bars off-campus have something for everybody. Some good places to check out are Dos Gringos, the Vine, the Library, and Big Bang. |
FactsClub Crawler
Scottsdale has some really good clubs; for more of an upscale club atmosphere. Tempe also has a few good clubs, but it’s more of a casual bar scene than a clubbing scene. If you’re from the east coast, the 2 a.m. cut-off may seem like a bummer, but it’s certainly more acceptable than a 1 a.m. bar closing time!
Bar Prowler
Head down to Mill Avenue for what seems like a never ending strip of drinking and good times. The great thing is: it’s close to campus, so you can walk to a whole bunch of places without driving, and the cab rides are cheap if you live in the area. Scottsdale also has numerous bars to pick from. If you’re looking for a more casual atmosphere and more college kids, Tempe is the place. If you feel like dressing nicer and meeting different kinds of people, head to Scottsdale.
Club Listings
A student favorite and host of ridiculous Thursday and Sunday night parties. Pussycat Lounge 4426 N. Saddlebag Trail Scottsdale (480) 481-3100 www.pclaz.com
This chic and sophisticated lounge has mood lighting and a modern décor. Each night of the week there’s a different theme making every trip a different experience! The bar is backed by lights that change color with the music and it’s lined with an ice strip to keep your drinks cold. The DJ spins the latest dance music as well as mellow mixes as background music. The restrooms are the best part; remember to lock the door because they fog up when you close and lock them. If you don’t the whole bar will get a free peepshow! Six 7316 East Stetson Dr. Scottsdale (480) 663-6620
American Junkie attracts a huge crowd, awesome nights, awesome DJs, great patio. Oh, and can’t forget to mention American Junkie’s Tempe12 bikini contest.
Located in the heart of Scottsdale, filled with high-energy music, exotic food, excellent drinks, and a first-class cigar bar; Axis/Radius offers two distinct nightclubs contained in the same venue and joined by a glass catwalk. The atmosphere attracts celebrities and athletes from around the world. This is a place you dress to impress and make sure you don’t wear jerseys, cut-offs, hats, bandanas, or sportswear. The VIP section of Radius is called Amber Bar and is made with real Amber inlaid with twigs, insects, butterflies, and flowers.
Bar Listings
Featuring 11 pool tables, occasional live music, a huge bar and a brick interior, Mill Cue Club is a popular, classy nightsopt (even if you don’t play on playing any pool).
A hot spot for local live acts. Martini Ranch features a spacious garden patio and Southwestern flavored décor. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room 7295 E. Stetson Dr. Scottsdale (480) 970-0500
The only place to go for margaritas. Salty’s boasts a menu of over 51 signature margaritas. ¡Ay yi yi!
Zuma is sitting right on the fine line between great bar and gril and rocking night club. 21+ past 9p.m.
Monday & Wednesday – $1 Tacos & You Call It Drinks; Tuesday & Thursday – $1.99 Wings (doz.), $2 Domestic Steins; and Sunday – $3 Domestic Pitchers
Awesome venue featuring two bars. The Marquee hosts a wide variety of artists of all genres. The Marquee has a show for everyone. Very strict on IDs, though under 21 is admitted at most shows.
Located on Mill Avenue, this popular New Orleans themed spot is most famous for its wall of daiquiris and annual Mardi Gras blowout. Fat Tuesday 680 S. Mill Ave. Tempe (480) 967-3917
Dos Gringos is located on University Drive, across from the School of Architecture. Many students stop in for a drink between classes, and to enjoy the view from the bar’s outdoor, sun-drenched patio. Dos Gringos is a relaxed atmosphere serving up Mexican cuisine. They’re notoriously tough on IDs. Don’t try to pass a fake here!
Gordon Biersch, located on the corner of Mill and 5th, has three balconies overlooking Mill Avenue and downtown Tempe. Serving authentic German-style lagers, the popular brewpub traces its roots to Palo Alto, California.
Maloney’s is a comfortable bar with an open patio out back and a minimalist dance space inside. The bar styles itself after the popular, if not dated, television series set where “everybody knows your name.” Fortunately, Maloney’s clientele consists almost exclusively of college students and Rhea Perlman is nowhere to be found. Maloney’s 955 E. University Dr. Tempe (480) 894-2224
One of the newest additions to Mill Avenue, students flock to the Library to drink themselves illiterate among stacks of books and fawn over waitresses in full Catholic schoolgirl dress.
What to Do if You're Not 21
Located just a few blocks east of campus on Apache Blvd., Oasis Café is a lushly furnished spot to enjoy a hookah with friends, listen to authentically high-pitched Indian music, and lust after local belly dancers. Oasis Café 1310 E. Apache Blvd. (480) 966-6388
Not only for pizza delivery, Eddie’s is delicious and open late until 5am. It is always crowded Thursday through Saturday, offering phenomenal hookah flavors. Eddie’s is 18 and over for dine-in and approximately $14 per hookah. Eddie's Pizza and Hookah Lounge 1250 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe (480) 966-8080
Did You Know?ASU has long carried a “party school” reputation. It has "prestigiously" been ranked in top number by the Princetion Review and Playboy. Don’t forget to plan ahead for a night out. Most nightclubs have a guest list, and you'll need to contact the club to be put on the list to ensure entry. Some venues have cover charges, too, so always carry cash just in case. Above all, if you’re planning on drinking, make sure you have a reliable designated driver, or at least a cab number programmed in your phone.
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