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Quick StatsUseful Resources for NightlifeStudent Favorites
- Chapter House Brew Pub
- Dunbar’s
- Royal Palm
- Rulloff’s
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- North Campus fraternities and sororities
- Collegetown
- Commons
- West Campus
Local Specialties
- Dr. Pepper Shot - Amaretto with Bacardi 151 lit on fire then dropped into a glass of beer. The rest you can figure out.
Other Places to Check Out
- Chapter House (Stewart Ave.)
- Cornell Concert Events
- Evening Booze Cruising on Cayuga Lake
- Ide’s Bowling
- Micawber’s (Ithaca bar)
- The Haunt
- The Nines (local concerts)
Favorite Drinking Games
- Kings
- Beer pong
- Card games
- Century Club
- Flip cup
- Power Hour
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Big Red Barn, Chapter House Brew Pub, The Nines
College Prowler Take
Nightlife is not lacking at Cornell, despite Ithaca’s small size and somewhat remote location. The combination of Greek life and the bar scene provides opportunities to socialize and meet new people, especially from Thursday through Sunday nights. However, nightlife is very limited to the bars and the frat parties, with only a bit of variety in between. Even with the many decent bars in Collegetown and the Commons, going out can become routine and somewhat boring. There are many more bars than clubs in the area, so much of the nightlife centers around drinking, which makes activities even more limited for the under-21 crowd—most places do check IDs and are strict). Most bars have last call at 1 a.m., after which many students go to house or frat parties, so even those who are older experience a limited social scene. Still, various campus groups host night activities that are fun and alcohol-free. Local bands play at the Nines, Johnny O’s, the Haunt, Stella’s, and elsewhere. In past years, popular bands have held campus-wide concerts, including Moby, Incubus, Dave Matthews Band, Ludacris, and Death Cab for Cutie.
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CorSK says: Cornell University 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
I don't go to parties much. That...
I don't go to parties much. That being said, I've heard the social life thrives, even in the dead of winter when it's frigid outside. Being a non-partier, I can attest to the plethora of activities that exist and don't involve drinking When it comes to socialization, there is something for everyone at Cornell.
Nightlife: February 25, 2009
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CorGU says: Cornell University 2015 Engineering |
The nightlife in Collegetown is...
The nightlife in Collegetown is 21-and-up, unless you have a fake ID. We have a huge Greek culture here, and at least one fraternity usually has a party every Thursday through Saturday night. These parties can be kind of sexist, but they are free and an interesting place to meet people.
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Anonymous says: |
Parties around campus are...
Parties around campus are typically situated in fraternity houses. They’re filled with underage students who pack themselves in elbow-to-elbow, swaying to hip-hop beats in a hazy stupor until the overwhelming smell of spilled beer becomes too much to handle. House parties off campus are a lot more exciting and personal, affording the chance for new introductions and bonding. Party hoppers usually cram into the bars around midnight for last call at the Palms, a hot spot if you’re 21. Maxie’s and Stella’s have intimate atmospheres and great cocktails. Stella’s also presents regular DJs during weeknights for cocktail hours. |
Anonymous says: |
There are not many good clubs in...
There are not many good clubs in the area. However, college bars like Rulloff’s and Micawber’s are all in Collegetown. As a freshman, most of the dancing and partying will be done at fraternity parties. |
Anonymous says: |
The bars and clubs really don’t...
The bars and clubs really don’t meet my standards, but I’m spoiled from the ones in New York City. The best places to go are Stella’s and Rulloff’s. The bars close at 1:30 a.m. |
FactsClub Crawler
There are no true clubs, but The Haunt offers a club-like atmosphere with live DJs. Stella’s in Collegetown also features local DJs on a weekly basis. Common Ground and Level B offer dancing, and the Nines may host concerts on its small stage.
Bar Prowler
The bar scene in Collegetown is very popular, especially among upperclassmen. Students like to bar hop on the weekends, and many cram themselves into the Royal Palm for last call. Although bouncers are strict, if you have a good fake ID or know someone, you might have a chance of getting in. Each bar is different, but you’ll run into the same people at the same bars. The downside is many of these spots get packed and it’s impossible to maneuver through without getting beer spilled on your shirt.
Bar Listings
Every night, Castaways has a different band or DJ with music ranging from reggae to alternative-country. With 75 bottled beers, 12 draft beers, and a full menu, you won’t be disappointed.
Only two miles off campus, this bar is very popular with students who live off campus. There is never a cover charge, yet students agree it’s not the cheapest place to drink. But it’s where the hottest Cornell students tend to hang out. Micawber’s Tavern 118 N Aurora St. (607) 273-9243
This is what you would expect of a college bar. Cheap drinks, run-down interior with past Cornellians names carved into the wooden tables. This is the place to enjoy your college years because no matter what, you can always find friends at the Royal Palm. Royal Palm 209 Dryden Rd. (607) 272-9636
Aside from getting their name from a bank robber (check out the Web site), they have a great menu with everything from crab cake sandwiches to burgers, with an excellent Sunday brunch. It’s a bit crowded with Cornell students, but there is never a cover to drink here.
Maxie’s offers New Orleans-style seafood and Southern Comfort cooking, live music every Sunday night, Late-night menu, great liquor list, delicious specialty drinks, such as the Maxie-rita and the Oyster Shooter, microbrews, and boutique wines. Maxie’s Supper Club & Oyster Bar 635 W. State St. (607) 272-4136 www.maxies.com
Music ranges from hard rock to boy bands, so it’s a place everyone should check out. Depending on who is playing, there is either a cover or a higher ticket price. To buy tickets in advance call (607) 277-2726. There are also drink specials, a full menu with lunch specials, and a take out menu available.
Felicia’s has a very simple menu and a very straightforward lounge philosophy that says a lounge is for lounging. The funky decor, with metal panels and velvet couches, fits nicely. They have a good selection of microbrews, as well as a rotating Ithaca beer each week.
A more upscale bar located in Collegetown, Level B has a lounge and dance floor.
Located in Collegetown, this is a popular place for fraternity and sorority students. Johnny O’s 408 College Ave. Ithaca (607) 272-0999
This is a popular hangout for graduate students. Anyone 21-and-up, though, can enjoy a beer, and students of all ages can go to listen to live music, hear presentations on community issues, salsa dancing, and engage in other fun activities.
The Nines is a great place to relax and have a few beers and a pizza with friends. Local bands, as well as cover bands, frequent this old firehouse often.
With happy hour every day except Saturday, and a huge selection of beers on tap, it’s no wonder this is a Cornell student’s favorite hang out. Live bands play almost every Saturday with music ranging from gritty country to rock. Just a $5 cover lets you enjoy these great bands.
This is the unofficial hockey bar on campus where you can meet the players after Saturday night games. It doesn’t have the best selection or the greatest atmosphere, but many students enjoy it week after week. Dunbar’s 409 Eddy St. (607) 216-0904
Stella’s has live jazz music two nights a week. They have a great drink menu with 30 scotches, 19 bourbons, and three dozen martinis and cocktails. It has brought the lack of sophistication back into Ithaca. Food is served daily until 10 p.m., and jazz music is played from 10 p.m.–1 a.m. Smoking is prohibited during the hours food is served. Stella’s Martini Bar 403 College Ave. (607) 277-1490
What to Do if You're Not 21
Fraternity and sorority parties are the most common source of entertainment. The Cornell campus has many concerts, comedy shows, dances, etc. at night that you can go to free of charge or at a reduced price. Student centers and dormitories often host game nights, movie nights, and similar.
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