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Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- boston.about.com
- www.bostoncitylinks.com/boston_city_nightlife.html
- www.bostonnightguide.com
Student Favorites
- The Roxy Nightclub
- Tiger Lily
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Boylston/Theatre District
- Lansdowne Street by Fenway Park
Favorite Drinking Games
- Beer pong/Beirut
- Flip cup
- Kings
- Quarters
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Drink
Our House East
Pour House
TC's Lounge
College Prowler Take
Boston has nightlife down. With the exception of the 2 a.m. closing time, there is always a fun time to be had at a pub, bar, club, or lounge. Options range from seedy-but-fun dive bars to extremely posh and exclusive clubs, and the majority of Boston’s nightlife options are geared toward college students. A few clubs have begun enforcing unnecessary lines in order to get inside. One in particular, Umbria, is getting very good at this practice—it seems to be working, because more and more people are lining up. There are always VIP lists, but even those won’t help you get in a lot of the time. If someone hands you a promotional flyer, scan it, but chances are it won’t help you at all. You want to befriend the bouncers, promoters, and, if possible, the owners—that’s your best chance of getting in, unless you’re hot and have lots of money to spend. Students Speak Out
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sabia.a says: Northeastern University 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities  |
My typical Thursday, Friday, and...
My typical Thursday, Friday, and Saturday have about five parties going on each night. Connors and Pour House are great for 21+, but there are tons of apartment parties. Once you get used to partying in the city with its small apartments and being buzzed in, it's a good time.
Nightlife: February 22, 2009
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NUJL says: Northeastern University 2015 Business |
Some people have parties in their...
Some people have parties in their dorms, but most of them occur off campus. The only place on campus that is somewhat conducive to parties is West Village, and you will probably see some there. Mission Hill, where most people end up living off campus, has most of the parties, but that's just because there are so many people there.
Nightlife: February 16, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The parties and hot spots around...
The parties and hot spots around campus and in Boston are always a good time. Try to stay away from huge parties near Columbus Avenue, unless you know who’s throwing them—the cops are always there before you can even reach the keg. Bars I’d recommend are Tiger Lily, located close to campus on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Westland, Whiskey Park, and Daisy’s on Boylston Avenue. |
Anonymous says: |
Some of the places I recommend if...
Some of the places I recommend if you’re over 21 are Connor Larkin’s—it’s very close, and it’s a sports bar—or the Fanueil Hall bars (Hong Kong). If money is no object, go to Fenway (Boston Beer Works, Avalon, Tequila Rain). |
Anonymous says: |
At first, I didn’t believe how...
At first, I didn’t believe how many nightlife options we Boston students had at our disposal. A student could go broke quickly, though, if he or she isn’t careful. |
FactsClub Crawler
Boston’s clubs and bars are insane and filled with college students from Thursdsay night through Saturday night (and often during the rest of the week as well). They are strict on IDs, so if you don’t have a good fake, you probably shouldn’t risk it, because bouncers have no qualms about taking it away.
Organization Parties
Resident Students Association throws an annual Snow Ball, which is a formal dance open to all students (as long as tickets are purchased ahead of time). Fraternities and sororities throw parties throughout the year, as well, and many student groups will have themed events around the holidays. Northeastern also features numerous multiple-day events during the year that feature parties and events, such as the casino during Sex Week and Halloween costume parties.
Club Listings
Formerly called the Club at Il Panino, this five-level space gears towards a mixed crowd. There’s a restaurant, ultra lounge, and two floors for dancing. You have to be 21 to get in, and it’s $15 at the door, unless you call ahead to get on the guest list. Cover: $15 Umbria 295 Franklin St. (617) 338-1000
House and techno plays to a 21+ crowd at this elegant spot. On Thursdays, the Roxy hosts the “Latin Quarter.” You can salsa and merengue your way well into Friday morning. Doors open at 10 p.m., $10 cover, no jeans, sneakers, or t-shirts. Every Friday, Roxy hosts local and international guest DJs with resident DJ Adilson. No sneakers. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Saturday nights get glamorous for high-energy house and dance mixes spun by DJ Adilson. Doors open at 9 p.m. Again, no jeans, sneakers or T-shirts permitted. Cover: $15
Plays your favorite top 40, hip hop and rock. There’s a “Spring Break” theme all year round—even when it’s 10 degrees below zero in January. There’s also a fairly strict dress code. Cover: Varies Tequila Rain 3 Lansdowne St. (617) 859-0030
This hotspot has a martini lounge with a stylish décor, fashionable patrons, and techno music spun by a DJ a few nights each week. Cover: Varies The Modern 36 Lansdowne St. (617) 536-2100
Bar Listings
Daisy’s is a crowded, dark pub with easy girls. Cover: $5 on weekends Daisy Buchanan’s 240 Newbury St. (617) 247-8516
For Thursday night parties, Venu can’t be beat. The scene here is international, and the surroundings are stylish. Try to get on a guest list if you don’t know anyone. Cover: None Venu 100 Warrenton St. (617) 338-8061
Our House is the bar to meet NU students. There is talent show on Wednesdays, and there is a DJ that keeps music flowing on both Thursdays and Fridays. Cover: None Our House East 52 Gainsborough St. (617) 236-1890
The big hit at Tiger Lily are the Scorpion bowls for under $5. Lily’s is also a restaurant that serves good East Asian food seven days a week. Cover: None Tiger Lily 8 Westland Ave. (617) 267-8881
There are 15 microbrews on tap. You can take them home one half-gallon at a time. Located near Fenway park. Cover: None Boston Beer Works 112 Canal St. (617) 536-BEER
This place is really a hole-in-the-wall for students who want a convenient location and cheap drinks. Cover: $5 on weekends Punter’s Pub 275 Huntington Ave. (617) 867-1448
This sports bar serves cheap beer and food. Tuesday is trivia night, and you can play 20 questions to win five free pitchers of Bud Light. Cover: None Conor Larkins 329 Huntington Ave. (617) 867-0084
This trendy hotspot gets crowded fast, and it’s full of beautiful people drinking expensive drinks. Still, it’s nice to visit once in a while and there are very attractive men there. You must “officially” be 21 to get in. Cover: $10 on weekends Whisky Park 64 Arlington St. (617) 542-1483
World-famous Scorpion Bowls and a sampling of over 90 different beers! Frequented by Harvard kids. Cover: $5 Hong Kong 1236 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 864-5311
What to Do if You're Not 21
If you’re under 21, you should check out this comedy club where big names often headline and you can laugh the night away while sipping a virgin cocktail. Comedy Connection 1 Faneuil Hall Sq. Quincy Market (617) 248-9700
There are poetry readings, live bands, and open mic nights here.
This is like a casino for the 18-and-over crowd, featuring pool, arcade games, ping-pong, and more.
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