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Nightlife

Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife Downtown Madison
Student Favorites
  • Historic Broadway Hotel & Tavern
  • Johnnie Reb’s
Other Places to Check Out Key West Shrimp House
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games (flip card, kings, mushroom)
  • Flip cup
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Facebook invitations
  • Intranet portal

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Fraternities provide the most popular nightlife on campus, throwing several big theme parties per semester and more casual parties on the weekends. Wednesday nights are popular party nights because many people don’t have class on Thursday. Freshmen are not allowed in Greek houses for the first four to six weeks of school because the College wants to make sure they have time to settle in and see what is on campus besides parties. For students who are not interested in partying, there are many other activities, like movies, speakers, other campus parties and gatherings, concerts, and plays. 

There are no nearby clubs, but there are a fair amount of bars. Johnnie Reb’s, which is just down the street from campus, is a local and College favorite. This bar is large and always packed, and it offers weekly karaoke nights. Joeyg’s, a more “artsy” bar and restaurant downtown, features local musical talent and a laid-back bar scene. Shipley's is a popular spot, especially on $1 shot night. Students must have a designated driver to go out because the bars are mostly downtown. Students sometimes carpool to the clubs in Louisville if they’re looking for a bigger and more exciting scene. Fourth Street Live! in Louisville is a favorite spot for a night out on the town, especially when there is a free concert there. At Hanover, there is always something to do and somewhere to go for all different tastes.

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Nightlife at Hanover College

hanoverAB15

Chemistry '15

3.5
B

Fun If You Want It to Be

Noghtlife can be fun if you want it to be...you need to go looking for the parties, they aren't as obvious. Good for students uninterested in nightlife

Feb 15, 2012

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Nightlife at Hanover College

murphyc15

Physics '15

4.6
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As Good as You Make It

The Nightlife is as good as you make it. There are plenty of things to do, you just have to get out there and find out about them and get involved in them. There are good bars for people over 21, while there are plenty of things to do even if you are not 21. Overall, the night life at Hanover College is very satisfying.

Dec 15, 2011

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kentn14

Psychology '14

3.8
B+

Night Life

Hanover has a good nightlife scene...on weekends. But during the week it's a pretty boring place.

Dec 06, 2011

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User rating for Hanover College - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 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

The closest clubs are in Louisville, which is about an hour’s drive from Hanover.

Bar Prowler

There are plenty of places to choose from in Hanover and Madison.

Closing Time

3 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Johnnie Reb’s

Organization Parties

Fraternities and sororities often host theme parties that are open to the entire campus. There are also parties hosted by campus groups, like the hip-hop DJ party sponsored by Kaleidoscope at the Shoebox.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Johnnie Reb’s

Located just down the street from campus, Johnnie’s is a student favorite. It regularly has live bands.

624 W. LaGrange Road

Madison

(812) 866-9276

Shipley’s Tavern

Best known for its burgers, Shipley’s is your typical tavern. There’s a pinball-bowling machine that’s pretty popular.

322 West St.

Madison

(812) 265-4215

Shooters Restaurant and Sports Bar

Shooters is a sports bar in Madison that has great food and fun.

101 E. Main St.

Madison

(812) 265-3841

Joeyg’s Restaurant & Night Club

Joey’s features live music and poetry readings in a smoke-free environment. It also offers food and a large drink menu that includes everything from beer to martinis to specialty drinks.

218 E. Main St.

Madison

(812) 273-8862

joeygs.com

Boneyard Grill

Boneyard is a sports bar and restaurant with a wide selection of beers.

513 Clifty Drive

Madison

(812) 273-2663

The Electric Lady

The Electric Lady hosts live bands Friday and Saturday nights. It offers food and drink specials every night.

202 E. Main St.

Madison

(812) 265-3390

www.electricladymadison.com

Historic Broadway Hotel & Tavern

Broadway has an outdoor patio, where live music is sometimes played.

313 Broadway St.

Madison

(812) 265-2346

www.historicbroadwayhotel.com

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

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop

This is another place where underage students like to hang out.

204 W. Main St.

Madison

(812) 265-3919

hinkleburger.com

Great Escape Theatre – Madison 6

This theater shows the latest movies, and it's perfect for students of all ages.

744 Jefferson Court

Madison

(812) 273-6061

www.greatescapetheatres.com

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