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Slippery Rock University - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Nightlife

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Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Kiester (Pine Glen Apartments)
  • South Main Street
Other Places to Check Out
  • Ghostriders (Butler)
  • Margarita Mama’s (Pittsburgh)
Local Specialties North Country Brewing Company: Produces many strange concoctions such as fire-engine-red lager, and belgian-white-horseshoe brew
Favorite Drinking Games
  • A$$hole
  • Beer pong
  • Boat Races (flip-cup)
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Facebook party invites
  • The Rocket
  • Word of mouth

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parties begin on Thursday in Slippery Rock. Local houses become filled with students seeking beer pong tournaments and kegs. Many students who are of age flock to the local bars, namely Ginger Hill and North Country Brewery. Watch out, though, because local bars close at 2 a.m. Students who like to get down on the dance floor can travel about 45 minutes south to Pittsburgh, where there are a variety of clubs. If you’re into line dancing and mechanical bulls, Ghostriders in nearby Butler opens its doors Friday and Saturday nights. If you have never stomped your boots to a country beat, line dancing lessons are offered for free before the all-ages party gets started. Just remember to B.Y.O.B. and bring proper ID to get past the bouncers.

While it’s true that SRU is not the party school it once was, things have been improving, and more nightlife venues are being considered by local officials. Now that Slippery Rock is a wet town, the nightlife is sure to get better.

 

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Nightlife at Slippery Rock University

Fee898

'14

Public Relations

3.5
B

Thank Goodness It's No Longer a Dry Town...

Slippery Rock as a township is absolutely dead. There couldn't be less things to do here. On that note, there's a good bit of partying. There's one restaurant that turns into a club at night, but other than that house parties are your best bet. Also, the town is small enough that when the weather is decent everyone just walks everywhere.

Feb 13, 2012

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Nightlife at Slippery Rock University

kaj1244

'14

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3.5
B

Happy Bus

We don't have any clubs, but there is a bar or two for those of age. But we have a bus that runs from 10-2 on the weekends. It takes on campus students to a few apartment complexes. The on campus students tend to drink in their rooms, and as long as you're not drawing attention to yourself you won't get caught, but underages are a normal thing to get arrested for. The police can be a little tough on campus.

Jan 17, 2012

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Nightlife at Slippery Rock University

mikey1992

'15

Computer Science

4.2
A-

Underage Nightlife

It all starts with pregame. Drinking in the dorms is common. Then to the happy bus! Sometimes overly crowded, just means turn around there are no parties or let's all follow each other to the same place. As long as you can walk on your own, no one is gonna say anything to you for being drunk.

Jan 05, 2012

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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

There are not many clubs in close proximity to SRU. In order to get more of a nightclub scene, students usually head down to Pittsburgh, about 45 minutes away. Some also go to Butler or New Castle—these places are not too hard on the college student’s wallet but don’t compare to the night life available in Pittsburgh.

Bar Prowler

Bars are a big part of the SRU social and nightlife scenes. There are a few local bars that the students have embraced and made into real hot spots.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Ginger Hill Tavern—there are daily drink specials to ensure alcohol is affordable even on a college student’s budget.

Organization Parties

The Slippery Rock University Ballroom Dancing Club holds dances and formals at the University Union. ASA is another group that holds an annual winter ball and numerous dances and parties throughout the year. Most students don’t go to the dances and parties that are held on campus, unless they belong to that particular organization.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Palmer’s Taproom & Grille

If you are just looking for a place to hangout, Palmer's has seven TVs, including a 60-inch high definition one to ensure you never miss a second of your favorite team’s game.

160 Ralston Rd.

Slippery Rock

(724) 794-1173

www.oakviewgolfclub.com/palmers.php

Rock House Bar & Grill

Formerly known as the Shed, the Rock House is a haven for cheap drinks, live music, and zany SRU students. There are specials on Wednesday nights and, occasionally, they’ll give away free beers on Friday nights.

2560 William Flynn Hwy.

Slippery Rock

(724) 287-0809

North Country Brewing Company

At this local pub, fresh, unique lagers are made using traditional brewing methods and the finest ingredients. They even brew their own beer on location!

141 S. Main St.

Slippery Rock

(724) 794-2337

www.northcountrybrewing.com

Elephant & Castle

Located next door to the Prime Outlets, E&C is about a 15-minute drive from SRU’s campus. The fine food drink specials make it well worth the trip, though.

1923 Leesburg Rd.

Grove City

(724) 748-1010

www.elephantcastle.com

Ginger Hill Tavern

Ginger Hill offers a full range of microbrews, fine wine, and specialty drinks. There is also live entertainment and bands, as well as game nights throughout the week.

278 S Main St.

Slippery Rock

(724) 794-3504

www.gingerhilltavern.net

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

All bars in and around Slippery Rock are 21 and up. If you go to Pittsburgh, you can find a few clubs that only require patrons to be 18 or older. Also, the fraternities around campus thrive off of young, male boozers who are willing to pay five dollars for unlimited access to their keg(s) during their parties—not such a bad deal really. Females, on the other hand, will normally drink for free. And, most of the time, there are off-campus parties to attend.

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