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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Amherst
  • Northampton
Student Favorites
  • Amherst Brewing Company
  • Diva’s
  • Iron Horse
  • Monkey Bar
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Basement
  • City Café
  • Paper City
  • Pearl Street Nightclub
  • The People’s Pint
Local Specialties Old-fashioned beer pubs:
Favorite Drinking Games Beruit
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.hampshire.dailyjolt.com
  • www.pubcrawler.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The bar and club scene is not front and center, but it exists for the students who seek it out. Students often mix with local residents in the main bars and pubs, but for the most part, the bar scene is dominated by UMass folks. The latest any nearby bar stays open is 2 a.m., and there is not much open  past that except a McDonald’s drive-thru, a Dunkin’ Donuts, and sometimes the local diner. The clubs draw a decent crowd, though Hampshire students looking for a club scene often try their luck in Springfield or other places a bit out of the immediate area.

Hampshire is not a morgue at night, however, and on-campus parties and late-night events like music performances draw the largest Hampshire crowds. Students can often wander around Prescott, Enfield, or Greenwich area to find a party they can check out. Modmates and friends often advertise their parties by putting up fliers, posting messages to public Internet forums like the Hampshire Daily Jolt Forum, or spreading the word through other Internet networks.

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Nightlife at Hampshire College

12345678abcde

'12

International Studies

1.9
C-

Unenjoyable

Amherst is an okay town but without an id you can't get into the bars. On campus the parties suck and are usually at the older kid's mods but not very fun.

Jan 04, 2012

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Nightlife at Hampshire College

sarah.habeck

'12

4.6
A

Shows, Bonfires, and Dancing

On the weekends there are usually one, two or all three of what is listed above to attend.

Apr 03, 2010

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Nightlife at Hampshire College

HamAD

'11

I'm not a huge party person, but...

I'm not a huge party person, but the parties I have been to on campus are always fun with a lot of dancing. Most parties have themes and are open to everyone. As for off-campus spots, the only place I have ever been is Diva's, a local club that has a college night. It is really great because you meet a lot of kids from the five other colleges.

Mar 31, 2009

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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

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Amherst Brewing Company

Monkey Bar

Organization Parties

The SOURCE groups and related groups often throw parties in the Cultural Center or Tavern. These include theme parties from hip-hop parties thrown by the James Baldwin Scholars to international dance parties thrown by the International Students' Group. These parties are typically all-campus parties, meaning anyone can attend. Mods have some superficial similarities to fraternities and sororities, particularly in that they throw house parties. These parties often have informal themes advertised.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Iron Horse Music Hall

Iron Horse features live music from local and national acts almost every day. Check out www.iheg.com for schedules and ticket info.

20 Center St.

Northampton

(413) 584-0610

www.iheg.com

Diva’s Nightclub

Diva’s is a gay club that is most popular for Tuesday nights, when it becomes the goth nightclub, Haven.

492 Pleasant St.

Northampton

(413) 586-8161

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Northampton Brewery

This is a place for beer connoisseurs, with a classy interior, complete with candles on the tables.

11 Brewster Ct.

Northampton

(413) 584-9903

Monkey Bar & Grill

Monkey Bar’s restaurant serves Mediterranean food, and there is also a separate bar where you can find a lot of students on the weekends. Just beware of the sketchy characters that often show up here.

63 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 259-1600

World War II Club

The “Deuce” is a favorite among Five College kids due to its cheap drinks and its karaoke and dancing.

50 Conz St.

Northampton

(413) 586-3315

Packard’s

Packard’s offers all the trappings of a traditional pub restaurant, with wings and build-your-own burgers. It’s a popular hangout for Smith College students.

14 Masonic St.

Northampton

(413) 584-5957

Moan & Dove

The drinks here are good, but they’re a little pricey. Although it doesn’t cater specifically to college students, it has a friendly atmosphere.

460 West St.

Amherst

(413) 256-1710

Fedora’s Tavern

Fedora’s generally closes a little after midnight, so it’s not really a spot to hang out all night, but it may be a good place to meet some Mt. Holyoke girls.

23 College St.

South Hadley

(413) 534-8222

Amherst Brewing Company

The Amherst Brewing Company is a great place to find some good microbrews and get some pretty decent pub-style meals. There is a 21-and-over-only bar upstairs with pool tables, and they have live entertainment on the weekends.

24–36 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 253-4400

McMurphy’s Uptown Tavern

Not quite as upscale as some other area places, but the laid-back atmosphere and live music makes it a popular spot for kids from the Five Colleges.

37 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 253-0170

The Hangar

The Hangar offers wings that vary in spiciness from Wimpy to Afterburner. Their special on pints of Guinness adds to the atmosphere of the Hangar as a college pub.

55 University Dr.

Amherst

(413) 549-WING

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

If you want to drink alcohol, there are plenty of places you can do so without getting carded (including mod parties). But for those looking for a dry evening, there are always performances at the colleges and local theaters, and there are other events where drinking is not the focus.  

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