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Syracuse University - NightlifeCollege Prowler3.08
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Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- The Syracuse Post-Standard
Student Favorites
- Darwin’s Restaurant & Bar
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Armory Square around Walton and West Fayette Street
- Marshall Street (especially good for those without a car)
Other Places to Check OutFavorite Drinking Games
- Beirut/beer pong
- Cardinal Puff
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Armory Square
Happy hour at Chuck’s Cafe & Bar
College Prowler Take
Partying at Syracuse has a split personality—some days are great and some are bad. That swing from good to bad can be very drastic and sudden, but for the casual partier, SU will more than suffice. Most weekends, there will be at least one frat party (where the majority of parties occur) and a few house parties. Those who like 100–200 people jammed in a basement waiting in line for the keg should head towards Frat Row on Comstock Avenue. It might not sound appealing, but it’s a perfect setting for freshmen. You can meet new people and bond with the ones you met a few weeks before. Of course, there will be weekends where absolutely nothing is happening. During these weeks, many students choose to patronize the bars. You have to find the bar that’s right for you, but be careful: as part of Operation Prevent, Syracuse cops have been cracking down hard on underage drinkers, including conducting bar raids. This means two things: the bouncers will be more strict when looking at IDs, and there always will be a fear that the bar where you are pounding kamikazes will get raided. In April 2004, Konrad’s, one of the more notorious bars for underage drinking, was shut down after too many raids. Use extreme caution when going out to the bars underage. On the weekends, the nightlife is evident in the dorms, as well, and if you want to do work, you should head to a computer cluster or to the library to avoid the debauchery. If you are partying in the dorms, make sure you have an RA who can tolerate some noise.
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SUJY says: Syracuse University 2011 English Language and Literature  |
A lot of parties here are usually...
A lot of parties here are usually held at fraternity houses because Greek life is pretty big on campus. There's one bar near our campus, but a lot of bars and clubs are located in downtown Syracuse.
Nightlife: March 30, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Darwin’s, Faegan’s, Lucy’s, and...
Darwin’s, Faegan’s, Lucy’s, and Maggie’s are the places to be. There are also some good bars downtown like PJ Dorsey’s, Limerick’s, Blue Tusk, and other such places. |
Whitman2012 says: Syracuse University 2012 Business |
SU students know how to party and...
SU students know how to party and drink on a Tuesday night and still get good grades.
Nightlife: April 01, 2009
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msdetoma says: Syracuse University 2013 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Clubs,Bars,And House Parties
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For students who are 21 or older,bars or clubs are the way to go. There are a few 18-and-older clubs and the frats may throw events to go to. House parties or frat parties range in cost about 5 dollars for guys and 3 dollars for girls. The music various from house to house and you don’t have to pay for a cab back to campus, you can just walk or take the bus which runs till 3 a.m.
Nightlife: March 19, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
I just turned 21, so I haven’t...
I just turned 21, so I haven’t really had much experience with the bars on campus, but from what I have experienced, I can tell you that they are really quite fun. You’ve just got to try them all out and see which ones you really like. |
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Syracuse University? FactsClub Crawler
The club scene in Syracuse is not very prominent. For one, there are really no clubs close to the campus; also, students seem to prefer bars over clubs in general.
Bar Prowler
The bar scene on campus can be split into two categories: those within walking distance, and those that require vehicular transportation. Subsequently, the bars in Armory Square and downtown Syracuse cater to an older crowd, while the bars on the SU hill feature almost entirely SU students, and even some underclassmen.
Club Listings
A local lesbian dance club featuring a funky atmosphere with eye-catching artwork, pop and dance music, weekly karaoke, drag king shows (that’s kings, not queens), and great food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Club 950 950 Spencer St. (315) 425-1450
One of the most celebrated night spots in upstate NY, the Country Club has a chic clientele, a packed dancefloor, plush Romanesque architecture, and DJs spinning mostly rock, pop, and house—though on Fridays, it becomes a massive Southern hoedown with country music and two-stepping all night long. Open to 18 and over. The Country Club Erie Boulevard East at Bridge Street Dewitt (315) 445-2527
Bar Listings
A fun bar with a good crowd and Irish music. It’s also connected to the acclaimed PJ Dorsey’s Steakhouse, so you can stop in there for some upscale dining before hitting the bar—don’t expect to eat cheaply, though. PJ Dorsey’s Pub & Grill 116 Walton St. (315) 478-3023
A good mix of American continental dining and bar/nightclub, Darwin’s has live blues performances, DJs on the weekends, a big screen TV, and a great view of SU campus, as well as great all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Darwin’s Restaurant & Bar 701 S. Crouse Ave. (315) 472-1901
As “Hungry Charlie’s,” this bar was once notorious for its loose underage drinking policies, but they closed down voluntarily and set up shop in the guise of an “espresso bar.” Don’t let that fool you, though; this is still a good bar with good music and drink specials—but expect to be carded. Chuck’s Café & Bar 727 S. Crouse Ave. (315) 477-1544
In addition to it’s laid-back atmosphere and weekly live jazz and blues performances, Faegan’s boasts 32 different beers on tap, including domestics, imports, and microbrews. A popular favorite among beer lovers. Faegan’s Café & Pub 734 S. Crouse Ave. (315) 472-4721
Maggie’s makes it a point to cater to the Greek crowd, and the walls are decorated with fraternity and sorority memorabilia. They host several Greek events, as well. Maggie’s Tavern 720 University Ave. (315) 424-1325
The So-Cal theme might feel a bit out of place in Syracuse, but this is still a fun bar where the DJs spin surf music as well as the typical top-40 fare, and the Corona flows like water. You can also get a spot in the VIP room for $5, as well. Lucy’s Retired Surfers 721 S. Crouse Ave. (315) 476-9990
This is a traditional Irish pub with good sandwiches, pool tables, and low-density crowds. Limerick Pub 134 Walton St. (315) 475-1819
This is a very classy beer-bar and a staple of the Syracuse bar scene. Blue Tusk features nearly 70 varieties of beer on tap from all over the world, all served in 20 ounce “imperial” pints. Expensive, yes, but worth the experience. Blue Tusk 165 Walton St. (315) 472-1934
Thursday night is Trivia Night, where a $50 bar tab prize. Also features a happy hour and musical entertainment. Daniel Jack’s Entertainment Restaurant 218 Walton St. (315) 475-8357
What to Do if You're Not 21
There are many great coffee shops and venues in the SU area. Check out Happy Ending on South Clinton Street or the Westcott Community Center on Euclid Avenue to hear live music on the weekends. Also, on Friday nights until around 8 p.m., anyone over 18 can head to Chuck’s on Marshall Street and either eat or hang out with their 21-and-over friends.
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