Elon University - Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife		Bars within walking distance from the university Greensboro
Student Favorites		Lighthouse Tavern & Deli West End Station
Favorite Drinking Games		Beer Pong Flip Cup Kings Spiderweb
Useful Resources for Nightlife		Listings in the back of the student directory The Times-News (www.thetimesnews.com)

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Nightlife is geared almost completely to college students around the Elon area. Saturday and Sunday are really big nights to party, but usually during the weekdays you can find a lot of people at local bars. Beer is really cheap on Wednesday nights at West End Station. Students also like going there because it’s so close to the University that you can walk, thus avoiding the risk of drunk driving, which Elon is strict about. Students also throw parties in their apartments and houses, which are usually within walking distance or a very short drive from the University.

Many of the off-campus parties are themed, such as pirate, roll in the hay, highlighter, and much, much more. If you’re not into partying at frat houses, these parties are fun to go to. They usually never have a cover charge, and you don’t have to drink to fit in. Also, fights are extremely rare since most off-campus houses are Greek-affiliated or affiliated with other student organizations. Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and Guilford College are all very close, offering Elon students a chance to get away for the weekend if needed.

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sbellamy12

'15

Marketing

B+

Frats Only

Must be comfortable with frat parties if you want to go out. There is a bar (Tap House) which is popular on Thursday nights, but it cost $5 to get in.

Jan 12, 2012

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dsimmons7

'14

Psychology

A

Nightlife at Elon

The atmosphere of the Elon completely changes at night. It doesn't matter the age of the student, everyone ends up having a good time, whether is partying or just hanging out.

Jul 27, 2011

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lovetolovexxx

'14

Business Administration and Management

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One Bar, Many Fraternities

Despite how close Raleigh and Greensboro are, no one ever ventures farther than the local bar for nightlife. There are technically three bars in town (Sandy's, Taphouse, and Westend), but for the most part no one goes anywhere but Westend. For the most part Westend is the weeknight scene and frat parties take over on the weekends. One might think that only one popular bar and frat parties get old, but they don't, ever. It's definitely not like going to school in New York or Boston, but its fun and its what we are used to. I couldn't imagine going out on a Thursday and not expect to see all of my best friends at one bar. The cover charges are reasonable too for the most part, $10 for under (average, sometimes its more sometimes its less) and always $3 for over. Frat parties are obviously mostly limited to Greeks and if you are Greek they are enough fun to never leave you wanting more options.

Jun 26, 2011

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What is the party scene like on campus?

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Closing Time

12 a.m.–2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

West End Station

Organization Parties

The theater students often have theme parties, as do the varsity athletes. Some other club sports have designated areas on campus where they live, and a party will always be going on, no matter what day of the week!

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Brewballs

Brewballs is the best for the older college students (only 21 and over allowed) to meet other people. Best of all, there’s no dress code and no price for parking. The cost to get in is pretty nice—only $5.

3730 S. Church St.

Burlington

(336) 538-0600

www.brewballs.com

N Club

Considered the “Studio 54” of Greensboro, this club is super active on Saturday and Wednesday nights. It’s only $5 for members and $7 for guests to come and party. Parking is available on the street right outside the club, with no charge. The dress code is casual—jeans to even nice party dresses is fine, including hats; but forget your torn jeans, throwbacks, or doo-rags.

117 S. Elm St.

Greensboro

(336) 333-9300

www.nclub.com

Warehouse 29

One of the best gay clubs in the area, Warehouse 29 charges $12 for people who are under 21 and $8 for 21 and over. There’s no real dress code, but this is not the place to be wearing your jeans. It’s a semi-casual, semi-sophisticated club. No fee for parking.

1011 Arnold St.

Greensboro

(336) 333-9333

www.w29.com

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Bogey’s Sportsbar and Grill

With meals starting at about $4 per person (and the most expensive only about $10), this place is ideal for a good drink and a meal. Two pool tables also add to the relaxing atmosphere that makes it easier for friends to chat or for people to meet.

931 Kirkpatrick Road

Burlington

(336) 584-4238

Ham’s of Burlington

Ham’s has been rocking North Carolina since 1935. At this bar, not only can you get good drinks but yummy food like quesadillas and grilled mesquite chicken salad. Prices are pretty reasonable, usually ranging between $10–$15 per person.

1610 S. Church St.

Burlington

(336) 570-3099

Lighthouse Tavern & Deli

Lighthouse is mostly known as a music venue; local bands typically play either here or at West End Station. When there’s no live music, Lighthouse often hosts a college/Top 40 DJ.

131 W. College Ave.

Elon

(336) 584-7481

Piedmont Ale House

Piedmont Ale House provides customers with a variety of beer choices and a fun environment to share with a group.

1149A St. Mark's Church Road

Burlington

(336) 584-4422

Sandy's Steaks & Subs

Sandy's is a student favorite because of its relaxed atmopshere. Attached to the bar is a food area, serving subs and all the fried food you can imagine.

415 W. Haggard Ave.

Elon

(336) 584-8786

www.sandys.netfirms.com

West End Station

One of the coolest things about West End Station is the fact that local bands often come and play while you sit back and enjoy yourself with friends. So close to campus and definitely the perfect college atmosphere (including the pool tables), this is one of the biggest hot spots around.

138 W. Lebanon Ave.

Elon

(336) 585-1227

www.thewestendstation.com

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You can go to Warehouse 29, N Club, or Acorn Coffee Shop.

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