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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife Collegetown
Student Favorites
  • Castaways
  • The Haunt
  • Micawber’s
  • Moonshadow Tavern
  • The Nines
Other Places to Check Out
  • Benchwarmers Restaurant & Sports Bar
  • Cantina Viva
  • Castaways
  • Chanticleer
  • Chapter House
  • Dunbar's
  • The Haunt
  • Ithaca Ale House
  • Kelly’s Dock-Side Café
  • Kilpatrick's
  • Level B
  • Madeline's Restaurant
  • Silky Jones
Local Specialties Ithaca Beer Company: Ithaca is home to a brewery on Elmira Road.
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games
  • Flip cup
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.ithaca.com
  • www.theithacajournal.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If Cornell and IC students have one thing in common, they both know how to have a good time. Living in a college town has definite perks. Bars and taverns line the streets, and students find parties to attend very easily. Since walking back up the hill can be hard when someone has had too much to drink, most don’t walk to bars; they either take the bus or have a designated driver. The clubs have a variety of themed music nights and attract talented local bands. While there are parties on campus, students tend to go off campus to find a place to party. House parties are an every-weekend occurrence, and frat parties at Cornell are popular with the under-21 crowd. In their first few weeks on campus, many freshmen are eager to experience “college life” and head to Cornell to get drunk. The beer is cheap, and the opposite sex is eager, but many outgrow the phase and find other places to go.

While on some nights the under-21 crowd isn’t permitted in the clubs, college freshmen and sophomores can find an abundance of places to go. Many underagers carry fake IDs to drink at bars or to get into shows, but it’s not recommended. For those of legal age, many local bars know what students want and offer plenty of specials to keep the students coming back happy. If you’re looking for a good time, you’re guaranteed to find it at IC.

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Nightlife at Ithaca College

jmancus1

Anthropology and Archaeology '13

3.8
B+

Nightlife

The night life is fun. There are a few house parties but I know a lot of age students love going to the bars. There is always activities that the school creates as well. Concerts at Cornell are always fun. And the restaurants here are great! They're are maybe one or two "clubs" here but they do not seem safe and they tend to be boring.

Feb 06, 2012

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Nightlife at Ithaca College

KC1984

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication '07

5.0
A+

Nightlife

House parties, bars, and frat parties. Every type of scene is out there an a bunch of fun.

Jan 05, 2012

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Nightlife at Ithaca College

jruss1991

Physical Therapy '13

3.1
B-

Ithaca Parties

There are often parties in the on campus Circle Apartments on weekends, mainly Friday and Saturday nights. They tend to start around 1030 and get busted by Public Safety around midnight. They are often places for dancing and meeting new people. There are a few off campus parties but not as regularly as Circle parties. Cabs such as Ithaca Taxi and the Green Hornet are convenient and cheap ways to pile all your friends into one vehicle to safely get to your destination. Cornell is a 5 minute car ride away and offers some frat parties to Ithaca students but more often than not, you will get turned away.

Dec 27, 2011

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User rating for Ithaca College - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 28 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

Most clubs around Ithaca are filled with IC and Cornell students looking to have a good time after a busy week. Students have to be at least 18 to get in, and some nights the clubs will only permit students over 21. Make sure to call ahead to find out the event and the minimum age requirement.

Bar Prowler

There are a number of bars in the Ithaca area, and they are all quite popular with IC students. Students take advantage of the great drink and food specials that the bars have to offer.

Closing Time

1 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Moonshadow Tavern ("Moonies")

Organization Parties

Many of the fraternity parties at Cornell University will be easy for IC students to get into at the beginning of the semester—before things get really strict—and it's usually a good time.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

The Oasis Dance Club

Oasis is a progressive dance club open to men and women of all ages and sexual orientations. They feature Latin, swing, tango, and Top 40 dance music. They allow under-21-year-olds in, and have a bar for those able to drink.

1230 Danby Rd.

Ithaca

(607) 273-1505

ithacaoasis.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Moonshadow Tavern ("Moonies")

This bar has been around for more than 20 years.

114 The Commons

Ithaca

(607) 319-0342

The Nines

The Nines has some of the greatest pizza around, and it’s a great place to relax, listen to live music, and do a little dancing. You can host an all-you-can-eat pizza party for up to 100 friends.

311 College Ave.

Ithaca

(607) 272-5890

www.theninesithacany.com

Rulloff’s Restaurant & Bar

This place has been named one of America’s top 100 college bars. While the clientele is mostly Cornell students, this establishment draws a variety of people.

411 College Ave.

Ithaca

(607) 272-6067

rulloffs.com

Castaways

Located along the waterfront, this is a popular place to kick back and have some fun. Before the music starts, enjoy good food at good prices on the club’s outside deck. Castaways features live music Thursday through Saturday and themed music nights Sunday through Wednesday.

413-415 Taughannock Blvd.

Ithaca

(607) 272-1370

www.castawaysithaca.com

The Haunt

Live music entertains students 18-and-up. Come for happy hour drink specials and DJs spinning requests.

702 Willow Ave.

Ithaca

(607) 275-3447

www.thehaunt.com

Level B

This bar/lounge features cocktails and a dance floor.

410 Eddy St.

Ithaca

(607) 272-3888

www.levelbbar.com

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

The Haunt

The Haunt, normally a 21-and-up club, sometimes hosts events for 18-and-up students during Cortaca and Homecoming. These events are usually packed, and sometimes they stop letting people in early, so it is a good idea to get there earlier in the night. These events usually consist of "hot body contests" and club dancing.

702 Willow Ave.

Ithaca

(607) 539-1181

www.thehaunt.com

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