Muhlenberg College
- Nightlife

Maingate Nightclub

Maingate can be a popular spot for Muhlenberg students because it is so close to campus, and it sponsors Muhlenberg nights throughout the year. Some students complain that it has a somewhat sketchy atmosphere, but it can be fun, too.

Stonewall

The Stonewall is one of Allentown's more popular gay bars, and its hallmark is the ever-entertaining drag shows. Ever since the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Muhlenberg Theatre Association started hosting student events here, Stonewall has increasingly become a popular club for both gay and straight students.

The Bar with No Name

A lot of people don’t know about this club because it’s located in the Holiday Inn, but it’s cool because of the hours and lack of cover charge. The Bar with No Name is open seven days a week and has a happy hour each weeknight, which can be pretty nice if you have random days off during the week. It’s more upscale than the other nightclubs, though, so proper dress is required.

Crocodile Rock Café

“Croc Rock” offers a variety of entertainment options because it has several different club floors, an outdoor patio, and a concert hall.

JP O’Malley’s Pub

O’Malley’s is very affordable and has more than 25 beers on tap. Some find the dark, smokey, wood-paneled interior intimate and inviting, while others find it a little cramped.

Rookie’s Restaurant and Sports Pub

Rookie’s is known as having some of the best wings in the area. They also have three big-screen televisions, which makes Rookie’s a popular place to watch sporting events.

Chicken Lounge

The Chicken Lounge is a five-minute drive from campus, and it’s a popular place to go for snacks and drinks. It may seem sketchy from the outside, but it’s really quite cozy and relaxed once you go inside. You can sit at the bar in the center, or chill out at the tables and booths. They have a good variety of food on the menu, but most people will tell you that the nachos are a must for every Chicken Lounge outing!

Allentown Brew Work

This Brew Works is the younger sister to Bethlehem's Brew Works.

Bethlehem Brew Works

This is a nice place to go for something different because it’s located in the Historic District of Bethlehem. In addition to having a bar scene, Brew Works is open seven days a week and serves both lunch and dinner. The Steelgaarden is the lounge area and features two pool tables, and really comfortable couches and sofas to kick back and relax. They serve more than 100 Belgian bottled beers as well as beer brewed right there on the premises.

Civic Theatre of Allentown

This theatre shows movies, theatre performances, and other forms of entertainment. Plus, after a show, you can head on over to Hava Java's for some coffee.

Vargtimmen King Koffee

King Koffee is a cute coffeehouse in Emmaus.

Anylise’s Hava Java

Hava Java’s is a cool little café right across the street from the Civic Theatre, so it’s really convenient if you want to stop in after a show for some dessert. The desserts are really good, and it’s a perfect atmosphere for hanging out and chatting. They occasionally have live entertainment, but it tends to feel a little cramped when this is going on.

Borders Books

The café in Borders Books can be a fun place to hang out if you just feel like getting off campus. They have some really good desserts, a variety of hot and cold drinks, and obviously there are plenty of shopping opportunities when you’re finished.