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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Brookland
  • Capitol Hill
  • Chinatown
  • Dupont Circle
  • Georgetown
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer Pong
  • Flip Cup
  • Kings
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Simply stated: there is always a party at Catholic University of America. Whether students are trying to throw a sneaky party in a dorm room or are making their way by the dozens to the many bars and clubs DC has to offer, the bottom line is that you can tell the weekend has arrived when CUA kids are stumbling around. And the weekend really starts on Thursday here. The funny thing is that the widely-held perception about Catholic University is that everyone is a prude. And while there is a large group of students who prefer not to drink under any circumstances, those who do drink really make their presence known.

It is hard to find a bar or club without a Catholic University student downing a shot of something or tearing up the dance floor. And thanks to the vast nightlife in DC, the possibilities for nighttime entertainment are limitless, whether students are 21 or not. So if you are looking for a party, look toward CUA. After all, the school is predominantly students with Irish Catholic backgrounds.

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Nightlife at Catholic University of America

cuastudent

Journalism '15

3.5
B

Alright

The Catholic nightlife is very monotonous. Everyone who goes out on campus is at one party/bar. It isn't rare that I see the same handful of people (seniors-freshmen) every weekend. There are some sort of fun options for bars (McNasty's, Brothers, etc.) but overall nothing extraordinary. 18-an-older can get into these bars, and they very on the strictness with fake ID's and underage drinking. Of course there are cool bars in the city, but they have expensive covers aren't really convenient to CUA. There are also off-campus parties at the various sports houses. They DO charge girls. Also, avoid the baseball house as they often charge too much for parties, and kick everyone out once they've made a sizable profit.

Feb 13, 2012

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Nightlife at Catholic University of America

traearango

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '14

3.8
B+

House Parties Are Better

Since the bars around the school are for 18 and older, they tend to attract sloppy drunks that I just don't want to be around. So I always rather to go to house parties because i know my friends will be there all together plus they are in walking distance.

Jan 02, 2012

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Nightlife at Catholic University of America

cheerpanda21

Biology '15

4.6
A

Black Night

Everyone goes out at night on the weekends starting on Thursday. A very popular club place for college students is a club called Brothers. There are also a lot of house partys and alcohol availabe anywhere.

Oct 21, 2011

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User rating for Catholic University of America - Nightlife is 4.6 out of 5 based on 12 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus bar and club scene on the following topics

What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Closing Time

2 a.m.–3 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Hawk 'n' Dove

Organization Parties

The College Democrats and College Republicans throw holiday and end-of-the-year parties, which tend to have a good turnout from members and non-members alike. One could even spot some GOPs at a College Democrats party.

Did You Know? Some places are open until 3 a.m. on weekends, but the Metro closes at 2 a.m., so plan ahead if you want to stay out late.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Hawk 'n' Dove

Hawk ‘n’ Dove is dubbed as DC’s political watering hole, where Capitol Hill employees blow off some steam and drink. But CUA students are just as famous as politicos, which makes “Hawk” their Thursday night party spot. Hawk ‘n’ Dove doubles as a club of sorts, with a small dance floor and mainstream pop and hip-hop music.

329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Capitol South Metro stop

(202) 543-4660

www.hawkanddoveonline.com

Nightclub 9:30 (or 9:30 Club)

The 9:30 Club is deeply rooted in history. First opening in 1980, the club hosted great musicians, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, the Police, Bob Dylan, Chuck Brown, Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Awarded four times as "Nightclub of the Year" by Pollstar, the 9:30 Club blends a nightclub atmosphere with a concert venue.

814 V St. NW

U Street Metro stop

(202) 393-0930

www.930.com

Apex Nightclub

Located in Washington’s gay district Dupont Circle, Apex (formerly Badlands) is a popular gay club, which is animated as much as it is provocative. With shirtless dancing men, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, image-full urinals, and lots of liquor, Apex proves formidable for the gay and straight crowd.

1415 22nd St. NW

Dupont Circle

(202) 296-0505

www.apex-dc.com

Fur Night Club

Fur is an exceptional nightclub in Northeast DC, with its 30 foot high ceiling, pulsating mainstream music, dynamic lighting system, and private chic lounges. Fur fits the needs of the most hardcore clubber to the occasional partier.

33 Patterson St. NE

New York-Florida Ave. Metro stop

(202) 842-3401

www.furnightclub.com

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My Brother's Place

As a CUA alumni-owned bar, My Brother’s Place, or just Brother’s, is a natural hangout for CUA students, among many others. Students especially take advantage of Saturdays’ $15 all-you-can-drink draft beer.

237 Second St. NW

Judiciary Square Metro stop

(202) 347-1350

RNR Bar & Lounge

717 6th St. NW

Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop

(202) 589-0016

Colonel Brooks' Tavern

Located only a few blocks away from campus, Colonel Brooks is the failsafe, old reliable bar for students and the University community alike to simply hang out and enjoy a drink and some good-tasting food. Brooks’ claim to fame is its Dixieland jazz, which plays Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

901 Monroe St. NE

(202) 529-4002

Madam's Organ Blues Bar

One of the many bars in Adams Morgan, Madam’s Organ is a cool, bluesy place to drink and be merry, with live music seven nights a week, an eclectic soul food menu, and the typical bar atmosphere for all to enjoy, including pool tables, karaoke, and an open roof deck. And remember, redheads always drink half price.

2461 18th St. NW

Adams Morgan Metro stop

(202) 667-5370

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

Queen's Café

A favorite among DC college kids is the trendy and relaxing hookah smoking, a Middle Eastern practice. With varying venue options, students can smoke different flavored hookahs while feasting on an array of Arab food.

2405 18th St. NW

DC

(202) 232-1044

Prince Café

A hookah bar with Middle Eastern music.

3205 Prospect St. NW

Georgetown

(202) 625-6400

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