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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Buckhead Midtown/Uptown
  • Decatur
  • Downtown
  • East Atlanta
Student Favorites
  • 112
  • Compound
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Atrium
  • ESPN Zone
  • Justin’s Restaurant and Bar
Local Specialties Crunk Juice Special: Crunk energy drink with a mix of your favorite alcohol
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Card games (Spades, Bid Whist)
  • Dominos
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Campus flyers
  • www.AtlClubs.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although Atlanta is not a true college town, the nightlife more than makes up for the lack of traditional “college-style” parties. The party scene on Clark’s campus is almost completely nonexistent. The Beta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity annually throws a Watermelon Bash After-Party that is normally held inside the student center. There are usually about two or three other parties that are thrown on campus, but by and large, students have to rely on the club scene that Atlanta has to offer. Most freshmen students choose to attend parties that provide shuttles buses from an area on campus to the actual club itself. The Atrium is one of the most popular freshmen clubs because of its large air-conditioned venue, themed parties, and convenient transportation.

Atlanta’s surrounding colleges often throw parties in their Greek houses or ballrooms. The most popular places to party among CAU students are located in the Midtown to Buckhead region of the city. Unfortunately for most freshmen, the majority of clubs in the Midtown to Buckhead region don’t accommodate students under the age of 21. Freshmen parties are very “crunk” and can become a little rowdy due to the tremendous amount of testosterone. For the most part, everyone usually gets along well, and the girls and guys end up having a great time. Enjoying all aspects of Atlanta’s nightlife can not really happen until the age of 21. Before then, the crunk-style parties will have to suffice.

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Nightlife at Clark Atlanta University

taylorlewis1

Psychology '15

3.1
B-

Not for Everyone

The night life is very exciting first semester but, after dealing with the long lines and waiting for the shuttles to take students to and from; it would not be worth it. not the mention, the amount of money spend just for clubs and parties is ridiculous.

Feb 12, 2012

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Bigscholar101

Biological Sciences '14

4.2
A-

All About 21 and up

All the more exciting attractive clubs are 21 and up the others are like far out and 18 and up with random locals.

Jan 15, 2012

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Nightlife at Clark Atlanta University

kiarrademi

Public Relations '15

5.0
A+

CAU's NIGHT LIFE

ATLANTA'S NIGHT LIFE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. THERES ALWAYS SOMETHING TO GET INTO.

Jan 07, 2012

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User rating for Clark Atlanta University - Nightlife is 4.6 out of 5 based on 30 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

Club Crawler

Atlanta has a number of clubs located in almost every part of the city. Shuttle buses are the main way freshman students get to and from the clubs. Most clubs that allow 18-year-olds have a more relaxed environment, so dressing up is rarely necessary. During the first few weeks of school the local clubs will throw parties nonstop, and there will always be plenty to do on the weekends.

Bar Prowler

There are some good bars in Atlanta that not only offer good drink specials but can also be a great club scene, too.

Closing Time

2 a.m., 4 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Dave & Buster’s happy hour

Organization Parties

There are not many organizational parties thrown on or off campus. The few parties that are thrown each semester are usually restricted to organization members and their immediate friends. Parties around the city are so abundant that campus organization parties are sometimes overlooked.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Opera Nightclub

Opera is a very hip club that usually has a slightly older crowd.

1150-B Peachtree St.

Midtown

(404) 874-0428

www.operaatlanta.com

The Compound

The Compound is probably the most diverse club in Atlanta. The Compound has several rooms and offers many different genres of music.

1008 Brady Ave.

(404) 872-4621

www.compoundatl.com

Babylon

Club Babylon is another great club in the metro area.

3073 Peachtree St.

(678) 643-9690

www.babylonpr.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Park Tavern

Park Tavern has a great club scene, and they promise to offer $1 drafts on rainy days.  

500 10th St.

(404) 249-0001

www.parktavern.com

Max Lager’s American Grill & Brewery

Max Lager’s is a great beer brewery that prides itself on providing the freshest beer in Atlanta.

320 Peachtree St.

(404) 525-4400

www.maxlagers.com

Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Buster’s offers an entertaining arcade venue, restaurant, and a fully-stocked bar.

2215 D and B Dr. SE, Marietta

Atlanta

(770) 951-5554

www.daveandbusters.com

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

For students who are under the age of 21, there are always house parties and other clubs around the city that cater to youngsters. Most parties that allow underage students provide a free shuttle service to and from the party.

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