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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Kilbourn Avenue
  • Water Street
Student Favorites
  • 1225 Water
  • Angelo’s Lounge
  • Caffrey’s Pub
  • Eve Lounge and Discotheque
  • O’Danny’s Pub
Other Places to Check Out
  • Blu
  • Brothers Bar & Grill
  • The Corner
  • Da Jungle
  • Dino’s Taverna
  • Elsa’s on the Park
  • Guitar Bar
  • Kenadee’s
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Newsroom Pub
  • The Swingin’ Door
  • Terrace Bar
Local Specialties
  • Leinenkugel’s:
  • Miller products (Miller Lite, MGD):
  • Point White Biere:
  • Sharps:
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer Pong
  • Card games
  • Flippy Cup
  • Power Hour
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • citysbest.aol.com/milwaukee
  • www.onmilwaukee.com/bars

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

After a long week of stressful studying, it’s no wonder why Marquette students love the nightlife! Who wouldn’t want to go out and grab a cold one at a local campus bar or take a trip down to the infamous Water Street? At such a prestigious and academically demanding school, the nightlife and bar scene must be—and is—top quality. Milwaukee and its residents love their beer. Milwaukee was once known as the beer capital of the world, and certain local restaurants, such as Water Street Brewery and Rock Bottom, brew their own specialty beers.

For most students, the typical nightlife happens on Friday and Saturday nights, but for a select few, the addition of a Thursday night comes into play. Then, of course, some students think, “Heck, why not go out every night?” However, the percentage of students who feel the need to partake in the “life is a party” credo is small, so the typical party nights for the majority of Marquette’s student population are Thursday through Saturday evenings. Parties on campus do take place, and most, if not all, freshmen get involved with the on-campus party scene because they are underage and lack legal IDs. However, due to Milwaukee’s weather issues, the likeliness of more than a handful of parties going on at once is rare. Most sophomores, juniors, and seniors enjoy their time at the bars.

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Nightlife at Marquette University

zshenderson

'14

Political Science and Government

3.8
B+

Great If of Age, There If You're Looking

Milwaukee is a huge bar town, so students 21 and up have a variety of options available to them. For underage students, house parties are popular, though I'm not terribly fond of them myself. Keep in mind that the university has a 'presence' policy that lands students in hot water if they are even in the vicinity of alcohol. The school and student organizations also sponsor many late-night options as well, and most are pretty well attended.

Oct 04, 2011

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Nightlife at Marquette University

megham89

'11

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3.8
B+

Go to the Bars

The house parties are always the same: hot, sweaty, and over-priced. The bars are ok, Caff's is cleaner than Murph's, but Murph's has a little bit more going on.

Jul 31, 2011

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ewendorff

'11

Operations Management

4.2
A-

Fun on-Campus Bars and Houses

Most students party in dorms, at houses or at the bars on campus. Some go to Water St. Lots of variety--piano bars, irish bars, etc.

Jun 28, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Rosie’s Waterworks

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill

McGillycuddy's is a three-level Irish pub that is comforting and inviting.

1135 N. Water St.

(414) 278-8888

www.mcgillycuddysmilwaukee.com

Lucille’s Rockin’ Pianos

Lucille's has a fun and noisy atmosphere with dueling pianos.

1110 N. Old World Third St.

(414) 225-0304

www.lucillesrocks.com

The Harp Irish Pub

The Harp is an Irish pub on the Milwaukee River.

113 E. Juneau Ave.

(414) 289-0700

www.theharpirishpub.com

Rosie’s Waterworks

At Rosie's, it’s a party every day. It can best be described as a "Cheers"-like atmosphere with college kids and 9-to-5ers.

1111 N. Water St.

(414) 274-7213

www.rosieswaterworks.com

Murphy's Irish Pub

Murphy's is a student favorite because it's right on campus, so easy access!

1613 W. Wells St.

(414) 344-0116

www.murphysirishpub.net

Miller Time Pub

At this authentic German pub, it’s always “Miller Time.”

509 W. Wisconsin Ave.

(414) 271-BEER

www.millertimepub.com

Caffrey’s Pub

This is the place to be for the three Fs: food, friends, and fun. There's a patio for warm weather festivities, a snug corner fireplace for cool weather relaxation, free popcorn, and homebrew.

717 N. 16th St.

(414) 933-9047

www.caffreyspub.com

Aura

Aura has a casual, yet elegant South Beach-inspired design.

1011 N. Astor St.

(414) 272-1011

auramilwaukee.com

Angelo’s Lounge

This is an old-school chill bar that serves great martinis.

1686 N. Van Buren St.

(414) 347-4144

Flannery’s Bar and Restaurant

Flannery's has a great atmosphere and entertainment.

425 E. Wells St.

(414) 278-8586

www.flannerysmilwaukee.com

Fitzgibbons' Pub

This is a classic Milwaukee tavern and authentic Irish pub that has housed Milwaukee bars since 1988. Highlights include seven taps of beer, 25 bottled beers, and several fine scotches.

1127 N. Water St.

(414) 278-8847

www.fitzgibbonspub.com

Duke's On Water

Right on the water, Duke's has a happy hour and drink specials, big-screen TVs, and great food.

158 E. Juneau St.

(414) 274-0621

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Velvet Room

Velvet Room is a downtown cocktail lounge with steaks, martinis, and jazz—enough entertainment for the entire night.

730 N. Old World Third St.

(414) 319-1190

www.studio3xd.com/portfolio/velvet/core/index.html

The Rave/Eagles Club

This is the place for concerts in Milwaukee.

2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.

(414) 342-RAVE

www.therave.com

Comedy Sportz

This competitive comedy show is based on audience suggestions.

420 S. First St.

(414) 272-8888

www.comedysportzmilwaukee.com

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