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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street
  • Downtown Durham
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games (Kings)
  • Flip cup
  • Power hour
  • Quarters
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Duke’s social scene involves a large amount of on-campus, organization-sponsored parties with copious amounts of alcohol. Beyond that, finding clubs and bars is not particularly difficult in Durham, and these locations are popular places to go dancing after scoping out fraternity parties on West Campus. For those who must have alcohol to get a party going (which is, arguably, the case for just about every campus in America), there are many parties happening on campus, where drinks are free and no one checks IDs. Duke Police will occasionally shut down parties that have gotten completely out of hand (resulting in EMS calls) or for excessive noise. Beyond that, the police are very lenient and reasonable. Be aware that off campus, undercover cops with the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) division will cite you for underage drinking. 

In Durham, the traditional "Duke" club is Shooters II, a Western, saloon-themed club and bar complete with mechanical bull. 

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Nightlife at Duke University

akers12

Education '12

4.2
A-

Fun, but Sheltered

Durham, the city in North Carolina where Duke lives, feels rather small (even though ~250,000 people live there). As such, you run into many of the same people while out at night. The bar options are decent, but many students gravel 20 minutes to Chapel Hill, NC on the weekends for more choices and to see new people.

May 21, 2012

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Nightlife at Duke University

ssh29

Neuroscience '15

4.2
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Social Scene

The nightlife is decent at Duke. You have your typical frat parties and social events to attend to, but what's most interesting is the party we throw after each Duke win against UNC. Those brings the house DOWN.

Apr 09, 2012

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Nightlife at Duke University

heavenwatcher

Economics '15

4.2
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Summary

There are some interesting activities. But it's not easy to transport from east campus to west campus.

Mar 03, 2012

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User rating for Duke University - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 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.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

On campus: fraternity sections have free-flowing alcohol.

Organization Parties

Most every student association, be it fraternity, sports team, or club, throws parties with plenty of drinking and dancing. Sometimes they are held at clubs in the area, but on-campus parties are just as common.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Mt. Fuji

905 W. Main St. # 21B

Durham

(919) 680-4968

Parizade

2200 W. Main St.

Durham

(919) 286-9712

www.parizade-ghg.com

Alivia's

Alivia's is a European-style bistro.

900 W. Main St.

Durham

(919) 682-8978

www.aliviasdurhambistro.com

Devine's Restaurant & Sports Bar

904 W. Main St.

Durham

(919) 682-0228

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Talk of the Town

This bar offers music and live DJs. There are open-mic nights, jam sessions, jazz, and R&B nights.

108 E. Main St.

Durham

(919) 682-7747

Shooter’s II

Shooters boasts two bars, and booths and tables for customers. It also has a dance floor, though not quite as large as some other clubs in the area.

827 W. Morgan St.

Durham

(919) 680-0428

Visions

Visions is popular with females and offers a dance floor and pool tables. There is line-dancing and karaoke on certain nights.

711 Rigsbee Ave.

Durham

(919) 688-3002

The Tavern

There's a jukebox, pool tables, and dart boards at this bar. Plus, students can enjoy the beautiful weather on the outdoor patio!

1900 W. Markham Ave.

Durham

(919) 286-7665

www.thetaverndurham.com

Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar

Satisfaction is one of students’ favorite bars. Nightly drink specials draw students here, and it can get packed on basketball nights. Satisfaction serves a large variety of beers on tap and in bottles.

905 W. Main St.

Durham

(919) 682-7397

Charlie’s Pub & Grill

Charlie’s is a great local bar. It’s a favorite of many students for its laid-back atmosphere and proximity to campus.

758 Ninth St.

Durham

(919) 286-4446

www.charlies-durhamnc.com

Carolina Brewery and Restaurant

Carolina Brewery has won several awards for its drinks and food. They brew more than 20 specialty beers including Dunkelweizen, Funky Monk Ale, and To Hell n’ Bock.

460 W. Franklin St.

Chapel Hill

(919) 942-1800

www.carolinabrewery.com

Player’s

Player’s is in nearby Chapel Hill and is a favorite of students and alumni. It offers great drink specials and has a huge dance floor with a variety of music playing throughout the night.

159 1/2 E. Franklin St.

Chapel Hill

(919) 929-0101

James Joyce’s Irish Pub

Try Joyce’s for a night of traditional, Irish-style drinking.

912 W. Main St.

Durham

(919) 683-3022

jamesjoyceirishpub.com

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

Durham Performing Arts Center

The Performing Arts Center has lots of concerts and shows all year long.

123 Vivian St.

Durham

(919) 688-3722

www.dpacnc.com

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