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Nightlife Grades:
Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- www.norfolkdowntown.com/nightlife
Student Favorites
- Chico's
- Half of Colley Ave.
- Monarch Grill
- Perfectly Frank
- Sobo
- University Pizza
- Excess
- Peabody’s
- Red Dog
- The Wave
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Norfolk
- Virginia Beach
- Waterside
Local Specialties
- Vodka Kiss - Kind of what it sounds like - one part Kool-Aid and (depending on severity) several parts vodka
Other Places to Check Out
- Rainbow Cactus
- Scottie Quixx
Favorite Drinking Games
- Beer Pong
- Card Games (A$$hole)
- Century Club
- Power Hour
- Quarters
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Red Dog
College Prowler Take
Norfolk isn’t too terribly dull, but at the same time, it doesn’t have an outstanding number of clubs and places for young college students to frequent—unless of course they are 21. There’s the Have a Nice Day Café that offers college night and places like Jillian’s, too—but if you’re underage, you might just want to try and find a cool club like the Wave, which every single person at Old Dominion knows of and probably frequents. At any rate, most of the better clubs require a car to get to, as no club is within walking distance from the campus. This might alienate half of the freshman population. But don’t despair—Fair Grounds, as well as a lot of other hotspots that don’t involve alcohol or cramped dance floors, are available for you on Colley Avenue. Norfolk’s night scene would be greatly improved if there were closer clubs or a better variety. Most of them don’t play anything really underground—so a lot of times scenesters and club kids are stuck in the tedium of the ‘80s, ‘90s, or today. And most of the time, the clubs keep playing the same songs (the Wave is notorious for this, and so after a couple of visits it gets blasé). As for bars, they all close at 2 a.m., and that’s kind of dreary. But freshmen and sophomores should just stick in there for a couple more years—once they turn of-age, the activities they can engage in won’t be so limited to the haze of fraternity parties and ennui-inducing coffeehouse chats. Students Speak Out
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ODUJK says: Old Dominion University 2013 Communication and Journalism  |
School-sponsored parties are...
School-sponsored parties are usually the worst. Some organizations throw good parties. Webb Jams are for freshmen. The nightlife in Norfolk closes too, too early. 2 a.m. is just when everything should be getting pumped.
Nightlife: April 21, 2009
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ODUAB says: Old Dominion University 2013 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities |
The parties on campus would depend...
The parties on campus would depend upon the demographic you most associate yourself with. ODU isn't a major party school, but overall, you can have a good time. There are plenty of clubs and bars in the surrounding area.
Nightlife: April 21, 2009
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ODUIS says: Old Dominion University 2013 Communication and Journalism |
The parties are good depending on...
The parties are good depending on if you know the people. The bars and clubs are not the greatest in Norfolk, however, two good spots are TIME Lounge and Entourage.
Nightlife: April 02, 2009
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The school hosts events and...
The school hosts events and parties like "ODU after dark" and "Webb Jams," which are nice. They're dry, though. Most of the Norfolk nightlife that I know of is on Granby Street, where there are several bars. They do 18-and-up nights, but it's mostly a 21-and-up thing. They have one club, Mojo's, that everyone goes to that's 18-and-up.
Nightlife: April 01, 2009
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Check out 42nd Street. There is...
Check out 42nd Street. There is always something going down there—it’s the party street at ODU. |
FactsClub Crawler
Practically all of the clubs in Norfolk close at 2 a.m. What follows is a list of the most popular bars and clubs, often filled with red-eyed, hot-blooded college students. And the occasional spinster caught in a time warp.
Bar Prowler
Not so many bars as there are clubs—mostly because around here they come in the combination forms.
Organization Parties
If you’re looking for a party set up by a certain organization, head for that organization’s e-mail roster or listserv. Major clubs like the Mace and Crown and ODU OUT always throw parties, especially for their own members. It just depends on the organization.
Club Listings
Ambush plays to a gay audience, mostly. For a small cover charge, soft-core male strippers and cheesy ‘90s pop hits sound like a steal. It’s a small club, really, and most of its time is devoted to the strippers and the proverbial drag queen hostess. In comparison to most clubs, though, Ambush seems to be a lot more friendly, because often everyone inside knows each other. There are seats, too. Unfortunately, it’s about 30 minutes away from Old Dominion’s campus. So, if you want to sample the sweets, you need some keys and a car—or a best friend who can drive you.
Excess is a poor excuse for a club. It’s small (small as in only about 10 people could dance comfortably on its dance floor), it’s expensive, and it plays horrible music (too much variation to get into a groove). It skips from outdated hip-hop to overplayed top 40 hits. Do yourself a favor, and go to excess to avoid Excess. Excess 2014 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 428-6510
Peabody’s has acquired a cult following from college students and older crowds alike. It has great music (great variety and themed nights), women get in for free on certain days of the week, and it’s close to the beach. Go to Peabody’s and get smashed, then go jump in the water. Just try not to get caught by the fuzz.
The Wave is within a mile or so of ODU and is frequented by practically the entire campus. Stuck in the ‘80s? Check out ‘80s night every Thursday and relive your pre-MTV addictions. What about techno? Saturday’s showcase titillating techno thumpa-thumpa beats and tst-tst loops. Minimum age is 18-or-older—drinks are served as well, but only to the 21-and-uppers. And bring water—the place is so hot they know that people will pay $4 for a bottle of Aquafina.
Bar Listings
Bar Norfolk is normally only for an older crowd (21-and-up) but on Wednesdays 18-year-olds can enjoy the fun as well. Thursday nights are also favorites. It also has a pool table, DJ dancing, and a bar so the eager can shake it.
Boar’s Nest is right behind the Ted Constant Convocation Center. It’s newer, and it’s close. Drinks are moderately priced, and it closes at 2 a.m. Boar’s Nest 4502 Monarch Way Norfolk (757) 961-5465
Jillian’s is really just a super playground for adults. It’s got a video game room with games like Hyper Bowl, Bass Fishing, Sega Rally, and Fight Simulator. It’s even got two dance clubs and a billiards lounge.
The NorVa looks like a stylish yet defunct warehouse. Get tickets and check out the groups that play. Also, connected to the NorVa is the Backstage Café, owned by Ian Copeland (brother to Stewart Copeland, former member of rock group The Police).
What to Do if You're Not 21
Fair Grounds may close at 9 p.m., but a lot of students hang out around the patio until at least midnight. So, even if it closes, it’s still open.
Yeah, okay, you can only get into the Have a Nice Day Café if you’re 21 or have a fake ID—but on Tuesday’s there is college night, so rest easy. And hey, there’s funky disco and nostalgic ‘90s acoustic, so how could you resist?
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