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Binghamton University - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife State Street
Student Favorites
  • The Rathskeller Pub
  • Sports Bar
  • Uncle Tony’s Tavern
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Ale House
  • The Belmar
  • Boca Joe's
  • Cyber Café for folk music
  • Fitzie’s
  • Lost Dog Café for live jazz
  • Skyline
Local Specialties Scorpion Bowl at the Rat:
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games (A$$hole)
  • Century Club
  • Flip cups
  • Power Hour
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Fliers
  • Newspaper advertisements
  • Word-of-mouth
  • www.barstar.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Though Binghamton does not boast a great number of bars and clubs, the ones that do exist often cater to SUNY kids. There is a drink special to be had for every day of the week. Binghamton students dominate the downtown scene on the weekends, which unofficially starts Thursday nights. Even the under-21 crowd has plenty of options, as the frat houses, along with several bars and clubs, require only a college ID for entrance. And though the bars close at a relatively early 1 a.m. on weekdays, the fun often spills over into nearby pizza places or to the frat houses for after-hours parties.

While nightlife on campus is essentially nonexistent, getting to the bars and clubs around Binghamton is no problem. Cabs from campus are cheap and readily available; to find them, just follow the swarms of people looking to unwind and have a good time. Binghamton may not be a true party school, but it is no slacker on the subject either.

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Nightlife at Binghamton University

cpate1

'11

Physician Assistant

3.8
B+

Mostly Bar and Drinking

Every weekend students go to the same bars. They are fun though.

Jan 30, 2012

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Nightlife at Binghamton University

Widkid85

'14

Rhetoric and Composition

4.2
A-

Meh.

It's not terrible. Downtown Binghamton can be a lot of fun at night. Frat parties are fun and open, but attract a lot of underclassmen. The bars on State street are always crowded on the weekends but almost entirely with students, but still beware of creepy townies. If you go out a lot you will always find someone you know, but the usual spots will get old quickly.

Jan 18, 2012

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tagbo3

'15

Molecular Biology

3.5
B

Transportation

Transportation at Binghamton is average and probably most importantly free. The only problem is when trying to get back to campus after some parties, they're not very reliable during the early mornings and even the cab services aren't to great but more reliable and cheaper than other cab services in other cities.

Jan 15, 2012

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Memento from Downtown Hand stamps from the bar the night after a State Street adventure in downtown Binghamton.
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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Club Crawler

There are very few clubs in the Binghamton area, and they seem to close or change ownership with tremendous frequency. Still, there are a few good ones around town.

Bar Prowler

There are not many bars in the Binghamton area, so the ones that exist are always crowded with college students. The bars, which are all conveniently located in one area, offer drink specials for almost every night of the week.

Closing Time

1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday

3 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Anywhere

Organization Parties

Many organizations on campus will rent out restaurants or nightclubs and advertise their parties on campus through fliers and word-of-mouth. Fraternities and sororities often rent out nightclubs after rush or initiation.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Eclipse Nightclub

65 Front St.

(607) 724-0280

The Ice House

This relative newcomer to Binghamton features great DJs and live music from local bands.

15 Charlotte St.

(607) 644-9233

Flashbacks

A nostalgic nightclub that features music and memorabilia from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Don’t miss the free Papa John’s pizza every Thursday.

93 State St.

(607) 723-1416

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The Empire Club

Offers three floors of fun, with dance music on the lower floor and frequent appearances by campus and local bands.

19 Chenango St.

(607) 724-6892

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Sports Bar

The biggest, and some say best, bar on the State Street strip, Sports Bar offers two large underground rooms, pool, dancing, and, as its name implies, other video games and bar sports. Check out the Irish folk singing every Tuesday and beer pong tournament every Thursday. Drinks are a little more expensive, but the atmosphere more than makes up for the price.

85 State St.

(607) 771-8026

Uncle Tony’s Tavern

A narrow, no-frills bar that can get impossibly crowded. People come to Uncle Tony’s to talk with friends, watch the game, or listen to some great classic rock. Tony’s also has excellent wings and is the favorite hangout of Binghamton’s minor league hockey team, the Senators.

79 State St.

(607) 723-3810

JT’s Tavern

A small place that can get very crowded, JT’s (or “Just Townies” to some) has mind-bogglingly cheap drink specials, especially on Tuesdays. Every Wednesday is the beer pong tournament, where you can compete for prizes, and most importantly, pride.

98 State St.

(607) 722-5985

The Rathskeller Pub (aka “the Rat”)

The undisputed fake ID capital of Binghamton. Many complain that the atmosphere at the bar is too young and too grimy, but the dance floor is always clogged, and the drink specials cannot be beat. Wednesday mug night and two-for-one Fridays are fun, and the liver transplant special every Saturday may be the best drink special of all time.

92 State St.

(607) 722-0255

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

All frat parties and some bars and clubs (Ice House) require only a college ID for entrance.

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