Fordham University
- Nightlife

Stand-Up New York

Tired of playing with your martini olive and having the same conversations with your nocturnal friends? Then, head to Stand-Up New York for a change of pace. A $10–$15 admission ticket plus a two-drink minimum will have you entertained by some rising comic talents who work hard against their brick-wall backdrop. Top-name celebrities including Chris Rock and Jay Leno have even been known to stop by for unannounced sets—must be 18 or older.

Webster Hall

This four-floored dance hall is a popular nightspot for dancing, but it can get fairly rowdy. Women uncomfortable with public groping should avoid this notorious party place, but those looking to dance will have a good time moving to 80s pop hits and current hip hop tracks. You must be nineteen to enter—with strict ID checking and even stricter body frisking, and you must be 21 to drink. Admission can get pricey—up to $30, so always check their Web site for specials admission deals.

420 Bar & Lounge

This small but hip lounge draws a young, upscale crowd that tends to kick back after work. What it lacks in elbow room it makes up for in drink prices ($5–$7). With an amiable atmosphere. DJs keep the patrons happy, while two floors of dance keeps them moving. A good place to meet people without a cover charge, although the tight space may prove to be too much (or little) for the claustrophobic on the town.

China Club

At an admission ranging from $10–$20, this club must be saved for a day of splurging. Drinks begin at $8, but the dance floor is always alive and the crowd never seems to dwindle. This legendary hot spot is home to a fairly entertaining Karaoke Show, which is a cross between bad dinner theater and hilarious burlesque.

Mug-Z's Sports Bar

Also known as “The Senior Bar” this is a popular sports bar with great specials every night. Saturday nights include free BBQ food with $1 drafts, $2 mixed drinks, and free Jell-O shots! Monday is Ladies Night, with great prices on drinks (including shots) from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. The best of all, beers are in 14 oz. cups.

McCoy’s

McCoy’s draws an interesting mix of Fordham students, workers of all trades, and a surprising amount of would-be actors. Although the bar is small and not that comfortable, the drinks are cheap and the bartenders are popular.

Upper Deck Sports Bar

Enjoy a different $1 beer special every night at this lively sports bar. A $3 admission “drink card” gets you inside, but things get busier and better after 11 p.m. Rheingold pitchers are just $5 all night long. The Upper Deck is mostly home to jocks and the girls they like to ogle.

The Sandbox

This restaurant/bar draws the over-21 crowd, with different food and drink specials every night. Line up at 9 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday for Karaoke.

Gorman’s Bar

Although Gorman’s is a bit of a hike from campus, some students find its’ clean atmosphere and cheap drinks to be worth the trip. Gorman’s offers some great drink specials, but tends to draw the younger, freshman crowd. Upperclassmen can get annoyed pretty quickly by the underage antics that go on (Most commonly: freshmen who can’t hold their liquor).

Bar Nine

This small bar boasts a nice atmosphere, with comfy couches perfect for sinking into with friends and lovers. The open front lets you people-watch other nighttime bar hoppers. Prices aren’t so cushy though: pitchers run at $12, mixed drinks at $9.

Lincoln Park Grill

One of the prime hangouts, this bar provides the standard amenities: TVs, cheap pitchers, cheerful bartenders, and dark lighting. The food is good, and space is comfortable. IDs are rarely checked.

Jake’s Dilemma

Located just a few blocks from Fordham, this is a pleasant pub with an extended happy hour (8 p.m.). While the crowd is more local than Fordhamite, Jake’s remains a comfortable place for a few beers. You can play pool, foosball, or darts, and simply melt into one of the back couches and enjoy one of their many draft beer options.

Knitting Factory

This all-age venue hosts three performance spaces with reasonable cover charges (starting at $8). A wide range of musicians perform, letting visitors dance or chill to some acoustic beats.

Chelsea Piers

This 30-acre waterfront property hosts a variety of sporting opportunities for all ages. Bowling, ice skating, roller skating, and batting cages are just a few of this facilities’ many perks.