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Gustavus Adolphus College - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • “The Bermuda Triangle” in Mankato
  • Directly beneath “the Hill
Student Favorites
  • Blue Bricks
  • Flame Bar
  • Patrick’s on Third
  • TJ Finnegan’s
  • Willy’s Tavern
Other Places to Check Out
  • Bowlero Lanes (student discount on Monday nights)
  • Whiskey River (karaoke)
Local Specialties Schell’s beer:
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Caps
  • Card games (P&A)
  • Power Hour
  • Ride the Bus
  • Tippy Cup
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Event listings from the calendar pages in Static magazine (www.freestaticonline.com)
  • Word of mouth from Collegiate Fellows (CFs—similar to RAs) or upperclassmen

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The Nightlife in St. Peter is nothing to write home about, but it is much loved by the over-21 crowd. The three most popular bars in town, Patrick’s, Willy’s, and the Flame, all have a distinct crowd of students who hang out there, but it’s common to “do the rounds” at all three on Friday and Saturday nights. Though drink specials aren’t the greatest, all the bars in St. Peter provide something that you can’t find in a bigger city: a place where you will always know somebody. Bars are almost completely dominated by the college students on weekends, with only a few townies who are willing to brave the drunken college scene.

For a more intense bar scene where you can do wild and crazy things and not necessarily have people talking about it on Monday morning, you have to head to Mankato and check out the college scene provided by Minnesota State University. Though there are certainly perks of traveling the distance to drink up better specials, the disadvantages and organizational aspects that must accompany the trip are hardly worth the hassle. Even after graduation, Gusties become nostalgic for the times they spent at “their” bar, because, like Cheers, everybody always knew their names.

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Nightlife at Gustavus Adolphus College

bbruels

'14

Sociology

5.0
A+

Gus Bus (Drunk Bus)

The gus bus is a safe and reliable way to get from a party/bar without having to worrying about getting a designated driver or ruining those four inch heels in a vain attempt to get back up the hill.

Dec 31, 2011

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Nightlife at Gustavus Adolphus College

jturck

'13

Biology

2.7
C+

When There's Time

School takes up most of your time and the homework for each class if you're majoring in the sciences.

Dec 26, 2011

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Nightlife at Gustavus Adolphus College

gingersnap2541

'15

Drama and Theatre Production

3.8
B+

School Nightlife

There is a weekly party that is organized by some group on campus based on some theme. There is all so a makeshift dance club that is set up a few times a week.

Nov 15, 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

Club Crawler

Unless you count Friday nights at the Dive, there are only clubs available after a drive to Mankato.

Closing Time

1 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Good luck finding cheap drink specials in St. Peter—there simply isn’t competition. The best deal in town is on trivia nights at Patrick’s when Schell’s is offered for $2 a glass.

Organization Parties

While many organizations on campus, such as the College Democrats and CAB, throw parties with live music during the school year, events hosted on campus remain alcohol-free. While many of the Greek organizations used to host social events at local establishments in town, bad rapport and underage drinking has curtailed many of those events in recent years. If you want to find off-campus parties that involve alcohol, they will likely not be hosted by Gustavus-sponsored organizations.

Did You Know?

Plan ahead! Liquor stores in Minnesota close at 10 p.m. and are not open on Sundays.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Patrick’s on Third

As the largest bar in St. Peter, Patrick’s is also one of the busiest and is a frequent hangout for students, faculty, and townspeople other than just on the weekend because of their delicious and reasonably priced bar food. Tuesdays are one of Patrick’s busiest nights, with weekly trivia (the season’s winner is provided with an all-expense-paid tour of the Schell’s Brewery in nearby New Ulm). Trivia nights also have cheap Schell’s beer and free pitchers for teams who are savvy enough to answer specific trivia questions correctly. Drink specials are available every night of the week, though they aren’t necessarily such a steal.

125 S. 3rd St.

St. Peter

(507) 931-9051

TJ Finnegan’s

Another popular hangout in Mankato, TJ’s is best known for their excellent brick oven pizza and outstanding drink specials. With two drink counters on opposite ends of the bar, patrons who wish to hang out and relax with friends can mostly steer clear of those who wish to let loose on the dance floor. TJ Finnegan’s is a popular hangout for the Minnesota Vikings when they are in town for their summer training camp.

520 S. Front St.

Mankato

(507) 388-3664

Willy’s Tavern

Another common hangout for many of the Greeks and jocks, Willy’s is larger than the Flame and also boasts the only dance floor in St. Peter.

220 S. Minnesota Ave.

St. Peter

(507) 934-4355

Blue Bricks

A popular college bar, Blue Bricks is trafficked by MSU students and Gusties looking for cheap drinks. Dark and smokey, with a wide selection of domestics and imports (usually cheapest on Thursdays), Blue Bricks has become a hangout for students in the mood to relax and chat over a beer with friends.

424 S. Front St.

Mankato

(507) 386-1700

Embassy Bar

Situated right in the heart of St. Peter’s main drag, the Embassy isn’t usually frequented by students other than on Bar Crawl Night during Senior Week. Usually, both the locals and the students who choose to spend an evening at the Embassy are there for the same reason—avoiding the crowd of college students.

325 S. Minnesota Ave.

St. Peter

(507) 931-3903

Flame Bar

Though narrowly shaped and not ideal for the truly claustrophobic, the Flame has become a requisite hangout for many of the Greek organizations and sports teams at Gustavus. Cheap drink specials are offered almost every night of the week, and free popcorn is a definite plus.

225 Nassau St.

St. Peter

(507) 931-9277

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

Check out the table tents that are placed on tables in the Market Place each week—they have an entire listing of all campus-sponsored activities for the weekend.

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