Juniata College
- Nightlife

Memories (formerly J’s Tavern)

J’s was the favorite student hangout, and Memories has kept that location’s reputation as a major student hangout. While its drink menu is a little pricier than J’s once was, many students appreciate the more upscale ambience Memories provides enough to overlook the expense.

Mimi’s

Mimi’s is a trendy, taste-of-the-city fine dining restaurant that includes a bar. Its décor is chic and inviting, and it’s perfect for a dress-up, high-class special occasion.

Village Tavern

If you’re interested in a drink here—well, nothing ventured, nothing gained—but there’s neither recommendation nor warning to give, because not many students go here

Johnny’s Bar

If J’s was “Rick’s,” Johnny’s is the Casablanca equivalent of the “Blue Parrot.” Johnny’s is always there, and while it’s more frequented by local residents, and students sometimes complain of the smoke, it’s a stop on the annual Senior Week Bar Walk nonetheless. It’s the closest bar to campus, and is drawing more student attention for that reason.

Boxer’s Café

Boxer’s is a restaurant with a great pub atmosphere and good food. There are always people there, but if you time it right, you’ll never have to wait long for a table, either. It has a great selection of different beer brews, but is not generally open as late as some of the other bars in town.

Brass Rail Sports Bar

With J’s closed, more students are now checking out the Brass Rail, a sports bar located on the outskirts of town. It’s one of the few places in town that offer drink specials, and while some buzz—namely, in the Local Atmosphere section—wasn’t great, it’s probably worth a look, as the College nightlife scene is shifting.

Jackson’s Place

Jackson’s is in the phonebook and thus it’s here in this guide, but it’s not frequented by students. If you’re interested in what it has to offer, and you’re 21 and over, you’ll have to venture in yourself and make your own report.

Mimi’s

Mimi’s is a stylish place to go if you’re not 21 and are looking for a nice place to spend an evening. It’s a classy locale for a girls’ night out or to celebrate an anniversary, and also serves nonalcoholic drinks for those who aren’t quite old enough to get the real thing.

The Clifton 5

Well, if you’re not old enough for the bar options, there’s always the movies. The Clifton 5 is a charming movie theater with cheap tickets and food—you can get popcorn and drinks for two for less than the price of a $6 ticket—and a student discount with ID will get you in for $4 on Tuesday nights. The seats are somewhat bumpy, but the theater’s an old-style classic.

Boxer’s Café

Boxer’s does serve alcohol, but it’s also a restaurant, and minors often dine there. See above or check out the Off-Campus Dining section for more.