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Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- Metro
- Stuff@Night
- The Improper Bostonian
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Boylston
- Cambridge
- Cleveland Circle
- Lansdowne
Local Specialties
- Harpoon beer
- Sam Adams beer
- The Capecodder - A mixture of vodka, cranberry juice, and lime
- The Green Monster - ½ pint cider, ½ pint lager, a shot of Midori melon liqueur, and a shot of Blue Curacao served at Fenway Park
Other Places to Check Out
- The Beacon Hill Pub
- Bell In Hand
- Caprice Restaurant & Lounge
- Dillons
- The Enormous Room
- Hong Kong
- The Liquor Store
- Mantra
- Phoenix Landing
- The Point
- Solas Bar
- Venu
Favorite Drinking Games
- Card games (A$$hole, Kings, Ring of Fire)
- Edward Scissorhands
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
An Tua Nua
College Prowler Take
In the city where Cheers is a real bar and everyone knows your name, Simmons students opt to go off campus to do their partying. In other guides, the College is often misleadingly written up as a sober college or a dry campus. On the contrary, students pride themselves for being smart enough not to endanger themselves by partying hard on such a small campus. Of-age students are allowed one open beverage in their room, and drinking is permitted. The bar scene in Boston is full of variety. Some students prefer the pub atmosphere, while others are attracted to the glitz of club life. Lansdowne Street is the closest area for Simmons students looking for a drink or a place to dance. Filled with dance clubs and bars, it provides an unusual mix of trendsetters and Red Sox fans looking for a beer after a game. Unfortunately, in a city where cost of living is high, entertainment is not any different. Cover charges are often overly expensive and can cut deep into a college student’s budget. Many students head out early to get in on a lady’s night rate or on the guest list. The early closing of the T cuts into the length of partying, and there is not much nightlife past 2 a.m. On the hunt for a good time without a cover charge, first-year students often try the frat scene at Boston College or under-21 clubs on Lansdowne. As students get older, opportunities grow. For a good house party, the apartments in Mission Hill are a good bet, though local police are slowing this area’s legendary college party scene down. Students Speak Out
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There are rarely parties on...
There are rarely parties on campus, but MIT is down the street, as is WIT and other schools. Get on Facebook before you get to school and add some of the social chairs of frats at MIT and other schools. It's really nice to not have the nightlife on campus, and you'll come to appreciate it.
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Parties do not exist on campus....
Parties do not exist on campus. Small gatherings exist, but for the most part, people go out to party. Lansdowne Street is only a few blocks away, and that’s where a lot of clubs and bars are, so it’s always hopping there at night. There are a good number of frats nearby, too, so if you dig that scene, rock on. |
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There’s so much to do....
There’s so much to do. Northeastern and BU are really close, and so are the MIT frat houses. These are fun freshman year, however, stick with friends, and don’t drink the punch. Simmons is down the street from Lansdowne Street with tons of great bars and pool halls. It’s a good time. |
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There are very few parties. The...
There are very few parties. The Black Student Organization throws maybe one or two per semester. The bars are great, but of course, you must be 21. I think one or two of the clubs are a great place to be, but coming from a huge metropolitan area, I think they could be a whole lot better. |
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There are no parties on campus,...
There are no parties on campus, but there are lots of good clubs around here within walking distance. |
FactsClub Crawler
Most clubs in the Boston area are very strict on their age policy. Unless you know someone at the door, do not expect to get in if you are under 21. However, some clubs hold student nights on for students 18+ or 19+.
Bar Prowler
Bars in the Boston area are just as strict as the clubs—maybe even stricter. Thursdays and Fridays are the nights most people hit the bars. Some even have specials on these nights, as well as other nights throughout the week.
Organization Parties
The Black Student Organization (BSO) hosts a party each semester as a fundraiser for the organization. The Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) have invited local bands to perform.
Club Listings
This is a great club to come catch a live show. There is an upstairs and a downstairs, which are basically different venues.
Bar Listings
A college staple for Boston University students, The Dugout is a place for Simmons students to meet other students. Beer is cheap, catering to the college-aged crowd. The Dugout 718 Commonwealth Ave.
A Fenway staple, a line files out the door during a baseball game. Boston Beer Works 61 Brookline Ave. Fenway (617) 536-BEER
A time-honored tradition as the pre-game Fenway Park hangout. You can see their sign from the seats behind home plate. Cask ’n Flagon 62 Brookline Ave. Fenway (617) 536-4840
After a Red Sox game, this bar overflows with sports fans looking for a beer to celebrate a victory or forget a loss.The monstrous margarita is a student favorite. Whiskey’s is extremely popular for students looking for a place to meet area singles. Whiskey’s 885 Boylston St. Back Bay (617) 262-5551
Copperfield’s is the quintessential pub for Red Sox fans and college students. In the company of sports fans, be prepared to watch sports clips on the bar’s televisions. On weekend nights, local rock bands can be heard. During Red Sox games, there are extended hours. Copperfield’s 98 Brookline Ave. Fenway (617) 247-8605
Crowds flock to this staple for both a good meal and a good beer. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights offer the college student budget a break. Half price dishes offer the cheapest meal around. After 9 p.m., only the 21-and-up crowd is admitted. The Pour House 909 Boylston St. Back Bay (617) 236-1767
In a sea of upscale bars, Daisy’s is a retreat for getting a drink and something to eat, without the pressure to impress. Casual attire gives this bar a more comfortable feel than other upscale and trendsetting bars in Boston. Daisy’s is the place to watch a game with friends, or even catch a glimpse of a local sports star. Pub-style food with a New England seafood flare is served. Daisy Buchanan’s 240 Newbury St. Back Bay (617) 247-8516
Though the crowd is filled with Boston University students, Simmons women flock to An Tua Nua meet other college students. An Tua Nua 835 Beacon St. Beacon Hill (617) 262-2121
When you visit changes the atmosphere of the bar. When the Red Sox are playing, the bar is open early to get fans in the mood. The inexpensive cover and drafts attract college students from all over Boston. Lucky for Simmons students, the bar is just down the street. When it is not a game day, the bar has a dress code of no sneakers, hats, or jeans. During Red Sox games, there are special hours. Who’s On First? 19 Yawkey Way Fenway (617) 247-3353
With three levels, there is something for everyone at Jillian’s. Pool, skee-ball, bowling, and dancing spice up the bar. Beware of the crowds on a game day. Video games are available for the less athletically inclined. Jillian’s 145 Ipswich St. (617) 437-0300
What to Do if You're Not 21
Avalon’s variety attracts both students and the area’s young professionals. Live music can be caught early in the evening. Avalon 15 Lansdowne St. Fenway (617) 262-2437
If you are looking for live music, look here. Alternative live bands set up to prove their stuff. This multi-level venue hosts a Middle Eastern bistro for after-show munchies, and a large space for headlining shows. Live music fills three stages seven nights a week.
On top of the Fanueil Hall food court, the Comedy Connection hosts local and national comedians. This is a great place for a night with friends. (The R-rated hypnotist is booked weekly and is absolutely hilarious.) Comedy Connection 1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl. Downtown Crossing (617) 248-9700
While eating canolis in the North End, stop by for a good laugh. Tickets range from around $15 to $20 depending on the night of the show. Thursdays are cheaper. Improv Asylum 216 Hanover St. North End (617) 263-6887
Did You Know?The original Boston pub that inspired the setting of the show Cheers is still open and located in downtown Boston.
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