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Primary Areas with Nightlife Caroline Street
Student Favorites
  • Desperate Annies (DA’s)
  • Gaffney’s
  • Peabody’s
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Local Pub & Teahouse
  • Olde Saratoga Brewing Company
  • Putnam Den
  • Saratoga City Tavern
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Beirut
  • Flip cup
  • Kings
  • Slap cup
Useful Resources for Nightlife www.saratoga.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Nightlife at Skidmore definitely sees a divide between the eligibility to go downtown ("DT") or not. Until you're 21 (or until you have a fake ID that works), you're limited to on- and off-campus parties. On-campus parties usually happen in Scribner Village. Some parties are held in Northwoods, but those are usually less open. Scribner parties consist of overly packed houses as soon as freshmen find out about the get-togethers—sad, but true. Off-campus parties are usually larger simply due to larger spaces to host people. There are certain off-campus houses that, year after year, have a reputation for having parties, so students look forward to those parties, as well. If you're not at an on- or off-campus party and you're still under 21, there are usually other things going on. Small bands at Falstaff's are always fun and are a guaranteed plan. Comedy groups and a cappella groups will often have performances on the weekends, as well, so that's a great way to spend your night—or start your night!

However, if you are 21, then on- or off-campus parties/events are usually just the precursor to "going DT." Downtown, there are lots of bars from which to choose. Usually, you'll start off on Caroline Street and go to bars down there, or you'll go to Irish Times, Peabody's, or The Parting Glass. Bars stay open until around 3:30 a.m. to 4 a.m., so going downtown ensures a late night of partying.

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Nightlife at Skidmore College

PennyLane1

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management '14

3.1
B-

Friends = Parties

Don't try to be one of those freshman that crashes private hang outs that upperclassmen are having. If you have friends you go to parties so just chill out.

Feb 25, 2012

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Nightlife at Skidmore College

gweintra

Computer Science '12

2.3
C

College Has Flawed Policy on on-Campus Drinking

The college's drinking policy is deeply flawed, treating students like campers, not adults.

Nov 17, 2011

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Nightlife at Skidmore College

LelandM

Chemistry '14

4.2
A-

WOOO! Par-Blearererar

If partying is what you want to do, then Skidmore is a place where you'll find it. Despite a new and tougher Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Skidmore students can be found on just about every weekend partying. If you don't like to party, that's cool too. I'm sure there's plenty of homework you can do in the meantime.

Oct 25, 2011

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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

The following is the best (only) nightclubs in Saratoga. They mostly draw local Saratogians with a smattering of college students. A lot of students prefer venturing down to Albany when they really want to go dancing.

Bar Prowler

Saratoga is said to contain more bars per capita than any other city on the East Coast. During the school year Skidmore students dominate the bar scene; however, depending on which bar you visit, there are local Saratogians, young professions, and the occasional sketchy old guy. The following bars are the most popular among Skidmore students:

Closing Time

4 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

DA's or buy your own (pregame)

Organization Parties

Skidmore organizations often sponsor parties, most of which are held in Falstaff's.

Did You Know? In the past, there have been an abundance of off-campus house parties every weekend during the warm months. With the introduction of Northwoods and the fact that more students are living on campus, the amount of house parties has decreased over the past few years, though every now and then you will hear of something going on off campus. Don’t expect too many parties in the frigid winter months because people tend to bank on large yards to host big parties. Come springtime, the off-campus parties will quickly increase, and you can expect to spend at least a few Friday nights fighting your way through a crowded house to try to find the bathroom, the keg, or both.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Thirteen

This is a dance club in Saratoga Springs.

13 Caroline St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 581-1316

Paddock Lounge

Paddock has a few couches to sit in while you're taking a break from the small but crowded dance floor. When Skidmore DJs are playing, Paddock becomes a popular Skidmore spot for the night.

6 Caroline St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 330-2426

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

The Parting Glass

An Irish pub in the front, and a great dancing/mingling floor in the back. Popular for Skidmore student-arranged events.

40 Lake Ave.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 583-1916

www.partingglasspub.com

Peabody's Restaurant

Peabody's features dancing and drinks.

39 Phila St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 583-4214

Tin 'n' Lint

An old-school salon that dates all the way back to the '30s, the "T 'n' L" is popular with students and locals alike. It was rumored that "American Pie" was written here. Unfortunately, that's not true. But everyone pretends it is.

2 Caroline St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 587-5897

Desperate Annie's

This dive bar is generally filled with Skidmore seniors and upperclassmen (DA's is not known for being easy with fake IDs). Thursday through Saturday are the more popular times here, with things getting really crowded starting around 12 a.m. Trivia nights on Thursdays start at 8 p.m.

12 Caroline St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 587-2455

desperateannies.com

Gaffney's Restaurant

Gaffney's is more of a sports bar. They have bands or DJs almost every night. Once it gets warm, they open up the outdoor patio. Free popcorn is a huge draw.

16 Caroline St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 587-7359

www.gaffneysrestaurant.com

Irish Times Pub & Restaurant

An Irish pub that has multiple floors, plays music, and has an open rooftop in the summer or during warm weather.

14 Phila St.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 583-0003

www.irishtimessaratoga.com

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

Saratoga Strike Zone

Bowling is always fun!

32 Ballston Ave.

Saratoga Springs

(518) 584-6460

www.saratogastrikezone.com

Falstaff's Pavilion

Go to a band's show or a dance—although Falstaff's used to be a bar, it's not anymore. All ages!

Campus

Saratoga Springs

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