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  • Molly’s
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  • Seven Barrel Brewery
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong (played with handleless ping-pong paddles)
  • Dice (7/11 or Doubles)

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The bar scene in and around Hanover is virtually nonexistent and pretty much a nonfactor for most students. The same goes for clubs—the only nearby club is in West Lebanon, and it is such a haul that few of the 21-and-over crowd bother to frequent it. The vast majority of partying is fraternity-sponsored and takes place in fraternity basements. It is worth noting that Dartmouth is probably one of the few colleges in the country where possessing a fake ID as an underclass student is totally unnecessary. Anyone who wants to drink can go to the fraternities, where there is an extremely lax dispensary policy regarding booze. If you want to buy it yourseld, hard liquor is sold in state-owned stores in New Hampshire, and beer and wine is sold in most grocery and convenience stores.

While Dartmouth has a reputation as a party school, Hanover is definitely not a party town—most businesses close by 10 p.m. on the weekends and even earlier on weeknights. Even though it can sometimes be fun to chill in the dorms with your close friends, be prepared to swill gallons of cheap beer in frat basements if you’re of a mind to venture out in search of entertainment.

 

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Nightlife at Dartmouth College

romani

'13

Studio Arts

3.5
B

Tons of Nightlife but Its All a Little Undesireable...

The nightlife is great in that there's tons of it, every night of the week, and free booze is easy to come by (especially if you don't mind drinking keystone) but, the nightlife is pretty much all fraternities. It's not a very couples friendly scene, and its really only singles friendly if you're looking for an easy hookup. Its a great and accessible nightlife for people looking for the stereotypical 'college experience.' Dartmouth lives up to the motto 'Work hard, play hard.'

Jan 07, 2012

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Nightlife at Dartmouth College

Dartmouth15

'15

Civil Engineering

4.6
A

Pretty Sweet

Though dominated by frat parties, the nightlife is very lively and people are super welcoming.

Sep 10, 2011

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Nightlife at Dartmouth College

dartmouth416

'12

Psychology Studies

1.9
C-

All About Frats

There really are no other options (unless you are over 21 and can go to one of the few bars off campus) other than going to frats. Frat parties, frat events, or just playing pong are the only alternatives to having private room parties or chilling with friends the old fashioned way. Unless you have a car, it's practically impossible to go off-campus (not that there are any options other than boston--2 hr drive away--anyway).

Jun 25, 2011

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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.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

5 Olde Nugget Alley

Organization Parties

While most campus parties are thoroughly lame, a campus event in Collis Commonground or elsewhere can be a decent kickoff to a long and exciting night.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Jesse’s Restaurant & Tavern

Jesse’s specials include $4 pitchers on Tuesdays.

Lebanon Road

Hanover

(603) 643-4111

5 Olde Nugget Alley

There are $1 drink specials on various weekdays throughout the school year.

5 Olde Nugget Alley

Hanover

(603) 643-5081

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

Catch a movie, hit the frats, or find some wholesome campus fun—Dartmouth provides much of it, such as Fuel Nightclub in Collis Center, which invites independent performers from across the country to campus as part of the Friday Night Rock program.

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