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University of California - Davis - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Nightlife

B-
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Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife Second Street
Student Favorites
  • The Davis Graduate
  • G Street Pub
  • The Grill @ Froggy’s
Other Places to Check Out
  • Polyester
  • Woodstock’s Pizza
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Beer volleyball
  • Kings
  • Sevens
  • Twister
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.davis411.com
  • www.sacvibe.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

For students under 21, the nightlife experience at Davis consists of frat and house parties. While sufficient for the first few years, that scene tends to get old by the time students are living off campus and are old enough to drink. Unfortunately, Davis hardly offers a kicking bar scene, and it’s not exactly considered a hot spot for clubs or dance clubs, either. Although not overly stifled by the small suburban atmosphere, students say the night scene leaves much to be desired. They are less than impressed with the bars, and with only one club in town, it’s not surprising that many get antsy. Still, considering Davis’ small size, the clubs and bars are decent. To keep things fresh and entertaining, many have theme nights that manage to keep the atmosphere not so stagnant.

Luckily, Davis’ neighbor city, Sacramento, offers many convenient options for students looking for more action. With clubs like the Rage and 815 Street, most students are easily satisfied by Sacramento’s variety. For those who are hard to please or just truly desperate, San Francisco is also another entertaining option.

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Nightlife at University of California - Davis

msandhu

'14

Biological Sciences

3.5
B

Average

Lots of clubs. Davis is pretty dry though. Gets repetitive.

Jan 15, 2012

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Nightlife at University of California - Davis

meema98

'15

Animal Sciences

2.3
C

Find Something Else

Most of the nightlife involves the fraternities who charge to get in and all the freshmen trying to get stupid drunk.

Jan 11, 2012

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Nightlife at University of California - Davis

splo

'15

Biology

3.5
B

Party

Every Thursday and Friday night, there are Fraternity parties that occur very late. It is very annoy on Thursday nights because I can't study so I end up going to the library to study. There are also under aged drinkers also. The lines are very long for the parties and some buildings are so tightly crammed.

Jan 08, 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

You have to get out of Davis to go clubbing, but Sacramento is not too far away for students to go.

Bar Prowler

To hit the bars, students really don’t have to go very far at all. There are plenty right in Davis.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Barcode

Barcode (formerly The Rage) is a modern space with lounge areas and cool furniture. You’ll hear plenty of music you can dance to.

1890 Arden Way

Sacramento

(916) 929-0232

www.barcodesac.com

815 L Street

815 is popular with Davis students and young professionals, which makes it a great singles spot. The large dance floor is complemented by popular local DJs, a cigar bar, and upstairs lounge area.

815 L St.

Sacramento

(916) 443-8155

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

The Grill @ Froggy’s

Froggy’s is laid-back and boasts some great menu items. No dancing here, but students frequent the spot for happy hour.

726 Second St.

(530) 758-7550

Sudwerk Restaurant & Brewery

Sudwerk brews its own German-style beers. They offer pilsner, lager, and wheat beers, many of which have won awards throughout the state. They also offer a lunch buffet and late-night happy hour.

2001 Second St.

(530) 758-8700

The Davis Graduate (The Grad)

The Grad is a staple of Davis life. There’s always a drink special, like Power Hour when everything is half off, or nightly entertainment like salsa dancing or DJs. You’ll always find an outgoing crowd here.

805 Russell Blvd.

(530) 758-4723

G Street Pub

G Street hosts event nights like open-mic nights on Sundays, and karaoke on Mondays. From Wednesday through Saturday, the pub has DJs and live entertainment.

228 G St.

(530) 758-3154

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

House parties and frat parties are your main options. The Grad has some 18-and-over nights, but if you are underage, options are pretty limited.

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