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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Boylston/Theatre District
  • Lansdowne Street by Fenway Park
Student Favorites
  • The Roxy Nightclub
  • Tiger Lily
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Baseball Tavern
  • Cask'n Flagon
  • Clery's
  • Cure Lounge
  • Estate
  • Flann O'Briens
  • Game On
  • Game On!
  • Greatest Bar
  • Hennessey's
  • Howl at the Moon
  • Hurricane O'Reilly's
  • Jillian's
  • Kitty O'Shea's Irish Pub Boston
  • Lansdowne Pub
  • Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
  • McGreevy's Boston
  • Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Ned Devine's
  • Penguin Pizza
  • Rattlesnake Bar & Grill
  • Rise
  • Silhouette Lounge
  • Sissy K's
  • Sunset Grill & Tap
  • Symphony 8
  • TC's Lounge
Local Specialties Sam Adams: The Boston Beer Company
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong/Beirut
  • Flip cup
  • Kings
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • boston.about.com
  • www.bostoncitylinks.com/boston_city_nightlife.html

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With Boston being the college town that it is, one can only imagine the nightlife. Northeastern is right around the corner from Newbury Street, Boylston Street, and Lansdowne Street, right near Fenway Park. There's never a dull moment on the weekends, and there are always fun bars and venues to go to and party. Whether you're looking for a dive bar or an exclusive nightclub, there's something for everyone in the city of Boston. Northeastern has a few bars very close to campus that are usually packed on weekdays as well as weekends. Conor Larkins and Our House East are two bars that are usually jam-packed with students by 1:30 a.m. for last call. 

Bars in Boston are usually strict with fake IDs, so if you're under 21, there are several 18-and-up clubs and, of course, many apartment or frat parties to go to. It may take a while to adjust to the campus nightlife and get to know the students who are throwing these types of parties, but once you get to know the campus energy, you shouldn't have trouble finding places to go. The only downfall about going out in Boston is that the T stops running around 12 a.m., so your only options for transportation are taking a cab or walking home.

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Nightlife at Northeastern University

marks.r

English '14

4.2
A-

Great as Long as You're 21

Up until your golden birthday the nightlife at NU is pretty sub-par; I found the best way to keep myself from losing my mind at yet another crowded apartment party was to get out and go to 18+ shows in the area. Places like House of Blues have great artists and it's easy to go with some friends who are of age and sneak drinks in the crowd. Once you're 21 the bar scene is great, club scene decent.

May 27, 2012

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Nightlife at Northeastern University

kbrassard

Criminal Justice and Corrections '16

4.6
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Northeastern Nightlife

Northeastern, being a school in Boston, has a pretty decent nightlife. Although there may not be a big abundance of parties at Northeastern, there a many different bars and clubs throughout Boston people can attend. Also, Northeastern is close enough to other schools that you can visit other schools parties easily. People usually take the T or a cheap cab ride.

May 14, 2012

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Nightlife at Northeastern University

KFeldman

Biological Sciences '15

3.1
B-

Over 21 or Apartments

When you are under 21 in Boston, your nightlife selection is minimal. There are some 18+ clubs, but most of them are extremely sketchy. If you want to party and are underage, you are best off at an apartment party. But be warned, Boston cops know where to look for parties. Mission Hill is great, but be careful, as the cops know the notorious houses. Bars in Boston are very strict on drinking age and crack down on fakes. Transportation is easy, with cabs, but remember that the T stops running at 12:30.

Feb 01, 2012

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User rating for Northeastern University - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 45 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

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.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Drink

Our House East

The Pour House

TC's Lounge

Organization Parties

Resident Student Association (RSA) 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 ListingsWhat's This?

Umbria Prime Restaurant

There’s a restaurant, ultra lounge, and two floors for dancing.

295 Franklin St.

Boston

(617) 338-1000

www.umbriaprime.com

Venu

Venu is an international nightclub.

100 Warrenton St.

Theatre District

(617) 338-8061

www.venuboston.com

Tequila Rain

Plays your favorite Top 40, hip-hop, and rock. There’s a spring break theme year-round—even when it’s 10 degrees below zero in January. There’s also a fairly strict dress code.

3 Lansdowne St.

Boston

(617) 437-0300

www.tequilarainboston.com

Gypsy Bar

Gypsy Bar has been named Boston Magazine's "Best Pickup Bar."

116 Boylston St.

Boston

(617) 482-7799

www.gypsybarboston.com

Royale Boston

Royale features five HD projectors, and is the ultimate event destination.

279 Tremont St.

Theater District

(617) 338-7699

royaleboston.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Our House East

Our House is the bar to meet NU students. There is a talent show on Wednesdays, and there is a DJ that keeps music flowing on both Thursdays and Fridays.

52 Gainsborough St.

Boston

(617) 236-1890

www.ourhouseeast.com

McFadden's

This is a good pub crawl destination.

148 State St.

Boston

(617) 227-5100

www.mcfaddensboston.com

Pour House

907 Boylston St.

Boston

(617) 236-1767

www.pourhouseboston.com

An Tua Nua

835 Beacon St.

Boston

(617) 262-2121

www.antuanuabar.com

Punter’s Pub

This place is really a hole-in-the-wall for students who want a convenient location and cheap drinks.

275 Huntington Ave.

Boston

Conor Larkins Grill & Tap

This sports bar serves cheap beer and food.

329 Huntington Ave.

Boston

(617) 867-0084

www.foodler.com/MA/Boston/Best-Bets/Conor-Larkins/7930.html

Boston Beer Works

There are 15 microbrews on tap. You can take them home one half-gallon at a time. Located near Fenway Park.

110 Canal St.

Boston

(617) 896-2300

www.beerworks.net

Daisy Buchanan’s

Daisy’s is a crowded, dark pub with easy girls.

240 Newbury St.

Boston

(617) 247-8516

www.daisybuchanansboston.com

Hong Kong

World-famous Scorpion Bowls and a sampling of more than 90 different beers! Frequented by Harvard kids.

65 Chatham St.

Boston

(617) 227-2226

www.hongkongboston.com

Drink

348 Congress St.

Boston

(617) 695-1806

www.drinkfortpoint.com

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

Jillian's

This is like a casino for the 18-and-over crowd, featuring pool, arcade games, pingpong, and more.

145 Ipswich St.

Boston

(617) 437-0300

www.jilliansboston.com

Comedy Connection at the Wilbur Theatre

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.

246 Tremont St.

Boston

(617) 248-9700

www.thewilburtheatre.com

Club Passim

There are poetry readings, live bands, and open mic nights here.

47 Palmer St.

Cambridge

(617) 492-7679

www.clubpassim.org

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Hometown
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Major
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Grad Year
2012

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