Saint Joseph's University
- Nightlife

Lucy’s Hat Shop Restaurant & Lounge

Lucy’s Hat Shop is the perfect place for hanging out, happy hour, or dancing all night. It offers inexpensive, tasty bistro food in a relaxed atmosphere. There are two rooms, two separate styles of DJs, two dance floors, and two bars. Rotating DJs spin rock ‘n’ roll and hip-hop weekly. There are pool tables and video games, an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, and 15-foot high-definition TV screens.

Noche

Noche, one of Rittenhouse Square’s premiere happy hour bars, offers the comforts of a neighborhood bar, accented with sleek city style. A spacious room boasts 12-foot-high ceilings and a panoramic view of the city. An Argentinean-inspired menu and wine list complement the atmosphere. Other notable accessories include a pool table, jukebox, and imported cowhide-covered booths to cozy up in. Want to throw a party? Noche does it right! Hours of operation are Monday–Saturday 5 p.m.–2 a.m.; Friday 4:30 p.m.–2 .a.m.

Grape Street

Grape Street moved from its old home on—you guessed it—Grape Street, to the bottom of Main Street. It’s open seven nights a week and features a DJ lounge, a performance area where bands play, and a main bar room.

Emerald City

Emerald City is one of the few exceptions to the rule in the city, serving until 3 a.m. and open until 3:30 a.m., which is just part of its appeal. It’s widely known to be a frequent stop for visiting sports teams in town. But be ready to drop some serious cash; rubbing elbows with the stars is going to cost you. There’s a $5 cover Monday–Thursday, but there is a half-price cover and half-price drinks 10 p.m.–12 a.m.

Glam Restaurant and Lounge

“Old City’s newest lounge that dares you to think pink”— whatever that means. This lounge is located by Penn’s Landing in Old City, in the middle of all the action. Like most places in Old City, be prepared to drop some cash.

Maggie O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Maggie’s has been around for a while and is a favorite, especially to local kids who knew about it before coming to St. Joe’s. The atmosphere is pretty much what you would expect out of a local Irish pub with the crowd ranging from locals to college kids to older people. Check out Sunday night karaoke for Maggie’s most fun and interesting night.

Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant

Known affectionately to students as the “Brew Pub,” Manayunk Brewery serves its own brews with just a few exceptions. Early fall and spring are the best times to make use of the outdoor deck and bar that overlook the Schuylkill River. On Sundays, the Brew Pub’s brunch is an amazing way to recuperate from the damage you did to yourself the night before. Outside is the place to be, so during the winter months, it tends to get a little crowded inside.

McShea’s Restaurant & Bar

Check out McShea’s on Monday nights for pitcher specials and beer pong 10 p.m.–2 a.m. On Wednesdays, you’ll enjoy live acoustic performances as part of the Original Singer/ Songwriter Series. A $10 cover includes admission and a complimentary beverage. Thursdays bring $1 off Guinness drafts and open-mic night.

Brownies 23 East

Specials include Wednesday night Sink ‘r Swim specials, which include a $5 cover with 50 cent draft beers, 75 cent mixed drinks, $2 vodka/Red Bulls, and all-you-can-eat wings and pizza. It’s pretty much heaven on Earth for most college students, and you’d better have a designated driver or take the conveniently located train because happy hour here usually leads to a night of debauchery.

Fergie’s Pub

Fergie’s is a real-deal Irish pub. With the long, curly-haired namesake and owner patrolling the grounds with his Irish brogue, you may be surprised when you step out onto Philly’s Sansom Street instead of somewhere in downtown Dublin. This is the spot for lunch during the week, an after-work office get together, or for a pint and a night of high spirits! The most authentic part: no TV sets anywhere.

Kildare’s

It’s not only one of the most fun and authentic Irish pubs you’ll find around Philly, but it’s also one of the most innovative. Aesthetically, the bar is amazing, but the coolest part about Kildare’s is all the different food and drink specials. There is the“15-minute lunch” for those on the go, or the Monday night $10 complete Irish dinner experience. As for the beer, it’s one of the few places where, if you’re drinking that night’s special, you can get premium beers at low costs. Kildare’s most well-known special is the “St. Practice Day” that occurs on the 17th of every month when the advice “Don’t be an amateur on St. Patrick’s day” is given.

Shampoo Night Club

Located near Delaware Avenue, this bi-level club features 18to-enter, 21-to-drink “Nocturne Wednesdays” with $3 U-call-it drinks. “Smile Thursdays” are also 18-to-enter, 21-to-drink with $2 U-call-its until 11 p.m.