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Gustavus Adolphus College - Nightlife - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Primary Areas with Nightlife Directly beneath "The Hill," where you'll find all of the house parties within a 10-minute walk from campus; sometimes known as "The Playground."
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)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • Whiskey River (karaoke)
Local Specialties Schell's Brewing Co.: One of America's oldest breweries in New Ulm
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Caps
  • Card games (P&A)
  • Ride the Bus
  • Tippy cup
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Word of mouth from collegiate fellows (CFs—similar to RAs) or upperclassmen
  • You have to go to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) for the true clubs.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The nightlife in St. Peter is nothing to write home about, but it is much loved by the 21-and-up 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. All of the bars in St. Peter provide something that you can’t find in a bigger city: a place where you will always know somebody. Patrick's is almost completely dominated by Gustavus students, with a few townies who are willing to brave the drunken college scene. For those who don't drink, there are plenty of opportunities on campus to blow off steam such as at a concert, "Saturday Night in Lund," the Dive, or tons of other events that the Campus Activities Board (CAB) organizes for students to do on campus. 

Because Gustavus knows that it is a small school in a small town, it works hard to provide students entertaining and exciting events on campus. In the past, it has brought artists such as Ben Folds and Lupe Fiasco to campus and consistently works to meet the demand of students for popular and free entertainment. CAB sponsors "Saturday Night in Lund," which brings free food (Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, or Cold Stone) and free activities such as laser tag or miniature golf to the athletic arena. There are also occasionally guest DJs and other musical artists, and the arena turns into a club.

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Nightlife at Gustavus Adolphus College

bbruels

Sociology '14

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

Biology '13

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

Drama and Theatre Production '15

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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User rating for Gustavus Adolphus College - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 18 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

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

The bars sometimes have daily specials such as $1 taps. Schell's is the local favorite along with Grain Belt, both of which are often cheap.

Organization Parties

While many organizations on campus, such as the Greeks and CAB, throw parties with live music during the school year, events hosted on campus remain alcohol-free. For off-campus parties, they're usually hosted by Greeks, theater majors, or athletic groups.

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-expenses-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. Third St.

St. Peter

(507) 931-9051

www.patrickson3rdstpeter.com

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

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. Plus, faculty shows up once in a while!

225 Nassau St.

St. Peter

(507) 931-9277

American Legion Post 37

This is a pretty cool bar filled with older townies. If you want to connect with some locals and visit a smaller space, check this place out. Remember—they don't accept checks/credit cards.

229 Nassau St.

St. Peter

(507) 934-6435

www.legion.org

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

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

Saturday Night in Lund

Almost every Saturday night, student groups host food and entertainment in Lund. You can find laser tag, "capture the flag," mini golf, and other physical activities along with free food such as Chipotle or Cold Stone. It is a great way to get off your computer and spend the night with friends—all at no cost.

Lund Arena (on campus)

St. Peter

(507) 933-7597

gustavus.edu/sao

Weekend movies in Wallenberg

Free movies currently being shown in theaters are shown in Wallenberg Auditorium on Fridays and Saturdays.

Nobel Hall (on campus)

St. Peter

(507) 933-7597

gustavus.edu/sao

Campus Activities Board sponsored events

Gustavus brings local and national artists to campus to provide live music for students. In the past, Cloud Cult, Ben Folds, and Lupe Fiasco have made their way to the hill along with dozens of other independent musicians and comedians.

Courtyard Café and Lund Arena (on campus)

St. Peter

(507) 933-7583

gustavus.edu/sao/cab

The Dive

Friday night is when "The Dive" opens as a dance club with student DJs spinning the records.

Campus Center

St. Peter

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