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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 Alley Saratoga Brewery Saratoga Tavern
Favorite Drinking Games		Beer pong Card games (A$$hole) Quarters

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Unless you’re 21, Saratoga doesn’t have much of a nightlife (there’s always Denny’s, Dunkin Donuts, or the bowling alley). The college attempts to offer alternatives to drinking on the weekend such as Totally Free Movies, lectures and readings. There are dance parties at Falstaff’s, the on-campus club, and small bands also play here, in The Spa, and on The Green when it is warm. Caffé Lena is another hot spot for underage drinkers. This café often hosts Skidmore’s talent and is a favorite hangout among students looking for a bar alternative. When it is warm there are always house parties within walking distance, and when it is cold, there are often students having parties in their dorm rooms or in Scribner Village, despite increasing campus strictness. If you are over 21, the sheer volume of bars downtown offer a lot of variety and wild times. Of course, there are certain bars that feel like home to Skidmore students. The most popular bars you will find Skiddies are listed above, but for extra tips: go to Gaffenys’s in warm weather because there is an the outside patio, Peabody’s on games nights because they have 25-cent wings, and Desparate Annie’s (DA’s) or T ‘N’ L on cold nights, because the small enclosed space in both bars will keep you warm.

Aside from the deals throughout the week shown above, there are often happy hours and drink specials at bars during the week and on weekends. Just take a stroll down Caroline Street and read a few posters, as the deals vary.

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gweintra

'12

Computer Science

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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

'14

Chemistry

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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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boston725

'14

Economics

C

Hit or Miss

Some nights are very fun, but you have to know people to get in to the good parties. Most nights though, your left just drinking in a dorm.

Feb 04, 2011

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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.

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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:

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4 a.m.

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

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Otto Lounge

Otto Lounge, formerly Luna Lounge, is tucked into the back of the hip new Mare Ristorante, and offers one of the few dance floors in Saratoga.

17 Maple Ave.

(518)-583-6955

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The Parting Glass

This is your typical Irish pub and is one of the oldest in pubs in Saratoga Springs. Not only does it serve as a great Thursday night spot, but it also serves delicious pub grub from 11 a.m. until closing.

40 Lake Ave.

(518) 583-1916

Peabody’s

Peabody’s is another sports bar. Like Gaffney’s, they have an outdoor patio. Peabody’s serves as a favorite Saturday night spot where Skidmore kids can dance and let loose. Generally these Saturday nights are DJed by Skidmore students.

39 Phila St.

(518) 583-4214

Tin ‘N’ Lint

An old-school sallon that dates all the way back to the ‘30s, the “T ‘N’ L” is popular with students and locals alike.

2 Caroline St.

(518) 587-5897

Gaffney’s

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 and become a favorite Skidmore student hangout.

16 Caroline St.

(518) 587-9791

Desperate Annie’s

Generally filled with Skidmore seniors and upperclassmen (if you have a fake ID, don’t even think about trying to get in). Thursday through Saturday are the more popular times here, with things getting really crowded starting around 11:30 p.m. There is a different special every day of the week. There’s also billiards, a foosball table, and the best jukebox in town.

12 Caroline St.

(518) 587-2455

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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 spring time, 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 and find the bathroom, the keg, or both.

Caffé Lena

Caffé Lena is a non-profit music venue that features jazz, folk, and local musicians. Cover charge varies from performer to performer.

54 Phila St.

(518) 583-0022

www.caffelena.org

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