Tufts University
- Nightlife

Jillian’s

Jillian’s is enormous with a bar, dance club, pool tables, and even bowling. You must be at least 18 years old to get in, but after 8 p.m., the bar is 21 and older.

Johnny D’s Uptown

A live music club close to campus, Johnny D’s also has a restaurant serving up an awesome brunch on Sundays.

The Roxy

A cozier kind of feel in the middle of the Theater District, Roxy is a unique kind of club and has lots of specialty nights. There are 18-and-over nights, as well.

Bill’s Bar

Great live bands, moderate drink prices, and plenty of action.

Embassy

Check out this dance club—a favorite among Tufts students. There is a more upscale dress code, and again, you must be at least 19 to enter.

Jake Ivory’s

This is a lively dueling piano bar that tends to be a bit expensive. You must be 21 and up on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Joshua Tree Bar & Grill

It’s loud in here, but that’s just because of the crowds. Come for the beer on tap and the great food. Try the salads, but get there early so you can hear when people talk to you.

John Harvard’s Brew House

Try their great original brews and their food, as well. Monday nights have half-price appetizers for students after 10 p.m.

TT the Bear’s Place

A legendary live music venue, TT’s shouldn’t be missed.

Redbones/Underbones

This is a popular bar for Tufts students. Try all their grilled specialties. The basement of Redbones is called Underbones. It’s also worth noting that this bar does not accept credit cards—just good ole’-fashioned cash.

Cheers Bull & Finch

Everyone might not know your name here, but this is the real Cheers which inspired the classic TV show. You won’t find Sam Malone around, but still, it’s a happening bar with good burgers.

The Burren

Genuine traditional Irish bar with Irish music. Check out the Thursday night house band, a favorite of Tufts students. Must be 21 to enter.

Hong Kong Restaurant

The scorpion bowl drinks are worth the trip, but the Chinese food is nothing special. This is also a comedy club during the week and a dance club on the weekends.

Christopher’s

A bar with its own character, a good place to chill with friends, and not too far from Tufts in Porter Square.

There are plenty of cool things for under-agers to do around Boston. Most clubs’ age requirement is 19 just to dance, and the Diesel Café, located at 257 Elm Street in Davis Square, has some nice pool tables and makes a killer latte. The Café is open until 1 a.m. on the weekends, and 12 a.m. during the week (www.diesel-cafe.com). The Somerville Theater (www.somervilletheatreonline.com), a historic landmark in Boston, can be found at 55 Davis Square. It’s a great place to check out for live music and movies, and the facility has an awesome old-fashioned feel. Lastly, no one should miss the Rocky Horror Picture Show put on in Harvard Square.