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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Cleveland
  • Main Street in Oberlin
Student Favorites
  • The ‘Sco
  • The Feve
  • The Oberlin Inn
Other Places to Check Out
  • Agave Burrito Bar and Tequilleria
  • Downtown Pizza
Local Specialties Great Lakes Brewing Co.:
Useful Resources for Nightlife The Plain Dealer

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The town of Oberlin has a total of two bars, the Feve and Oberlin Inn. Many students lament that their debauchery must be limited to only two drinking establishments, but the lack of choice also means greater camaraderie among students. On Fridays, a large number of seniors gather in the Feve for happy hour to drink pitchers of Long Island ice tea, and eat hot tater tots and buffalo shish tavuks. The Feve was recently renovated from a somewhat dumpy bar into a more hip, swanky meeting place. Upstairs, the exposed brick walls adorned with cutting edge art gives the place a classy feel, but the thick cigarette smoke and loud music ensure a down-to-earth vibe for both students and locals.

If The Feve is full, many students choose to have a pitcher of beer or two at Oberlin Inn, where the lighting is brighter and students have a chance to mingle with Oberlin locals and play pool. During the week, students also let loose at the ‘Sco, an on-campus disco that serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. On Thursday afternoons, students enjoy unlimited free beer if they bring their professors along with them to Professor Beers. Almost as cheap is Wednesday’s Pitchers Night, when beer costs only a quarter per draft! The biggest on-campus parties are the Drag Ball and Safer Sex Night. There is a multitude of other hip, on-campus parties, including Merengue Madness, and the SOCA (Students of Caribbean Ancestry) party. Both of these parties raise consciousness about Latino groups at Oberlin, while also providing students with excellent live music and a fair amount of hip shaking. All in all, Oberlin’s parties are motivated by the desire to include people of all backgrounds and, most importantly, are aimed at everyone having a good time. Off-campus parties, on the other hand, tend to be somewhat more exclusive and dominated by upperclassmen.

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Nightlife at Oberlin College

sunxiaohu

'14

History

3.5
B

Sports Parties

The Rugby and Baseball teams throw the best parties, they're cheap, boozy, and tons of fun. The only problem is finding out when they are, you need to know the right people.

Mar 17, 2011

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Nightlife at Oberlin College

maayanplaut

'10

Film and Video Studies

3.8
B+

You'll Be Busy, but No Need for Only Parties

Not too many "nightclubs" around here. The 'Sco is the closest thing we have, which has live bands and/or DJs almost every night of the week.

There are on- and off-campus parties, usually worth going because of the DJs or the bands playing at them. But truthfully, there are so many options that you don't always need a party to keep your evenings entertaining.

Nov 17, 2010

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Nightlife at Oberlin College

aebrown

'11

Political Science and Government

3.5
B

Fun but Relaxed

Most popular nightlife for all students is house parties. Parties with bands or themes are usually the most fun and popular. Some student bands are fantastic and have fan bases. The 'Sco is the dance club in the student union and has some great theme nights and fundraisers with student bands. Cheap beer for over 21 (it's easy to sneak beer). The Feve, the only bar in town, is a relaxed and fun place with an amazing Friday happy hour. Oberlin is not the place for you if you want to dress to impress at frat parties, but we have a lot of fun with our quirky and relaxed parties.

Nov 16, 2010

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Bar Prowler

The town of Oberlin has no clubs, and a total of only two bars. For greater variety, students sometimes make the trip to Cleveland or to any number of dive bars in Lorain County. Typically, though, Oberlin students prefer to save time and gas and go to the following bars in town:

Closing Time

2:30 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

The Dionysis Disco

Organization Parties

Every year, students who work for the school’s radio station, WOBC 91.5 FM, host a party with live bands and plenty of indie rock to go around. Groups like Students for a Free Palestine (SFP) and the Shansi Student Organization often have campus-wide fund-raising parties, while groups like the Sexual Information Center Committee, and Ohio PIRG tend to hold more intimate, members-only parties.

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Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Though the Great Lakes Brewing Co. is pretty far from campus, it’s almost worth the the trip to say you’ve tried their five original brews. Though a bit more expensive than the local haunts, it’s a great place to dine and drink because of the awesome decor—from the brewhouse tanks to the old-fashioned mahogony tap room.

2516 Market Ave.

Cleveland

(216) 771-4404

www.greatlakesbrewing.com

The Oberlin Inn

The Inn is most frequented by the locals, although students do sometimes drop by to get a cheap pitcher or two of beer and play a game of pool. The Inn is nowhere near as nice as the Feve, although it is often less crowded, and is at least an alternative to the one main spot in town.

7 North Main St.

Oberlin

(440) 775-1111

www.oberlininn.com

The Dionysis Disco

Even though the ‘Sco is open to students of any age at all times, it only serves alcohol to students over 21. Make sure to bring your student ID—they still check at the door. The ‘Sco is right on campus and is really the only place around to dance. Sometimes they even host live music—but on those nights, expect a cover charge.

135 West Lorain Street (basement of Wilder Hall)

Oberlin, OH

www.oberlin.edu/stuorg/sco

Feve Coffeehouse & Deli

The Feve is centrally located, and is by far the most popular drinking establishment in town. You must be 21 to get into the bar, although there is a nicely designed restaurant downstairs for those who are underage. The Feve is crowded most nights of the week, and happy hour on Fridays (between 4 p.m.–6 p.m.) is always packed with seniors.

30 South Main St.

Oberlin

(440) 774-1978

www.thefeve.com

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

On campus, the underagers can hit up the ‘Sco in Wilder Hall, and the Cat in the Cream in Hales Auditorium, both on West Lorain Street. The ‘Sco offers dancing, live music, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Cat in the Cream serves light beverages and snacks, and is a popular spot to hear free concerts, sketch comedy, or poetry readings. There’s also the Java Zone at 5 West College Street. It’s the main coffee shop in Oberlin, ever since Oberlin Music Café closed down. Many students, especially those who cannot (or do not) drink, gather there late in the evening for coffee or chai and a good conversation.

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