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Comparable Schools'
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Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- www.pubclub.com/losangeles/orangecounty
Student Favorites
- Anthill Pub & Grille
- Pier St. Annex
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Anaheim
- Costa Mesa
- Newport Beach
Other Places to Check Out
- Arrowhead Pond
- Malarky’s Irish Pub
- The Grove of Anaheim
Bars Close At
1 a.m.–2 a.m.
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Anthill Pub & Grille
College Prowler Take
Being in the heart of morally conservative Southern California, home to upper-middle-class denizens, Irvine isn’t exactly what you might call a party town. No matter how much students might fight it, this young city is, ironically, already set in its old-fashioned ways. But, party animals, don’t fret—parties still abound both north and inland of Orange County. You just have to drive to them or find transportation elsewhere. Anaheim and LA are all within an hour’s driving distance, and if you don’t have a car, you can catch a ride on a frat bus (and drink on the way) if you’re off to one of their parties. Many students enjoy the serene, laid-back atmosphere of the Newport Beach bars such as the Tiki Bar. Nightlife around campus does exist, but it’s mostly grounded in wholesome, straightedge fun—definitely nothing wrong with that. Although wild parties on campus aren’t unheard of, the campus disciplinary force is notorious for cracking the whip swiftly and harshly on underage drinkers. With a police station right by the housing areas, it’s hard for students who frequently throw parties to not receive some form of punishment. Just party smart, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. If you’re one of the busy people who don’t have time to party, you’re not alone, so you don’t have to feel like you’re missing out on anything. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
UCINB8 says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Other  |
My friends and I prefer going to...
My friends and I prefer going to other cities, like Hollywood or Long Beach, since the clubs are way better than the ones here in Irvine.
Nightlife: April 29, 2009
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UCIMP says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Parties are chaotic but fun. The...
Parties are chaotic but fun. The bars and clubs off campus are decent, but not as good as those in Hollywood.
Nightlife: April 17, 2009
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UCIHJ says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Engineering |
Nightlife is very popular around...
Nightlife is very popular around here, especially on Thursdays. There is an on-campus bar, and a lot of people go there during special events. Irvine is really close to LA and SD, so many students actually go clubbing in LA and SD, which is really fun. There are a lot of house parties if you go to VDC and VDCN apartment complex. People are generally friendly, and the parties are free and hot.
Nightlife: April 12, 2009
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UCIWW8 says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Engineering |
I haven't been to many parties on...
I haven't been to many parties on campus, just kickbacks, which are alright. The clubs are also alright. I like this one called Tapas—it is small but fun.
Nightlife: April 10, 2009
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UCICN says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Other |
Parties are mainly at apartments...
Parties are mainly at apartments or houses. Often, someone will have to drive to those places. Bars and clubs are mainly out of the city rather than in it.
Nightlife: April 05, 2009
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FactsClub Crawler
Nightly entertainment revolves mainly around the surrounding cities outside of Irvine. One of the drawbacks to living in a safe, upper-middle-class community is that there is no real student life past eight o’clock, aside from a few pocketed places where students can hang out.
Bar Prowler
The parties aren’t as loud down here in Orange County, but you can still find some places with good drinks at reasonable prices. Most bars in Southern California are a sort of two-for-one deal, where you can not only drink, but dance, too. For most students, though, bars really aren’t their preferred social scene.
Organization Parties
The campus housing groups and clubs typically throw one or two quarterly or annual bashes for their residents and members, renting out a hotel lounge, and having the party open to all. Dress is typically semi-formal for these stunts, but if you’re not into being fashionable there, have no fear. You should find a few fashion stragglers even in Southern California at the casual BBQs and picnics that also are frequently held by clubs.
Club Listings
Laid-back and relaxed, the Pier gets packed all week long, especially on post-final Fridays. Although the Pier is mainly geared towards the late 20s/early 30s crowd, students still can steal the social scene. Costs are a bit pricey in comparison to the previously-mentioned student hangout, but it’s still reasonable nonetheless. Pier St. Annex 330 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa (714) 646-8500
The Boogie Night Club is probably the most well-known club in central and northern Orange County, featuring four dance floors, two bars and a smoking patio for the rare non-health nuts. The Boogie Nightclub Anaheim is quite large in comparison to most nightclubs in Orange County. DJs at the Boogie play everything, like techno, trance, house, club, and hip hop. The Boogie Nightclub 1721 S. Manchester Ave. Anaheim (714) 956-1410
Bar Listings
Anteaters here will get a good taste of the locals around northern and central Orange County. Friday nights the bar scene gets flooded with locals who have finished their work week and students who’ve had it up to here with blue books and exams. Tiki Bar 1700 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa (949) 548-3533 tikibaroc.com
A sports bar with good food and reasonable prices, this is a great place to watch a game with a group of friends and grab some drinks. They make an event out of every sporting event there is.
The Anthill has lots of quality drafts and microbrews. Just make sure to bring cash, since the pub doesn't take credit cards. Anthill Pub & Grille Student Center (949) 824-3050
For the upscale, chic students of UCI, this is the place to celebrate a night out before a cool concert at The Grove, or the Arrowhead Pond. Known for its high priced, and high quality seafood fare, the Catch’s bar often gets overlooked. Die-hard Angels fans, however, will simply fall in love with the Rally Monkey Martini and the chance to spot some of their favorite local players right before a big game. The Catch 1929 S. State College Blvd. Anaheim (714) 935-0101
What to Do if You're Not 21
Okay, okay, so there are still drinks served at the joint, but think of this as a Chucky Cheese’s for both grown ups and young adults and you’ll get why D&B falls into this category. Arcade games, virtual reality simulators, pool halls, and shuffleboard areas make this the perfect scene for the college students who aren’t yet ready to grow up and give up on their glorious childhood. Dave & Buster’s 71 Fortune Dr. Irvine (949) 727-0555
The Fox Sports Grill has quickly risen in the ranks of places to be for the average Joe who’s into sports. If Dave & Buster’s was the Chucky Cheese’s for adults, this is the Chucky Cheese’s for athletes and sports fans. The restaurant and bar area are bombarded with sports themed activities, which include FOX Sports broadcasts of games, billiard tables, high-tech sports viewing, and Rocky-inspired music. Fox Sports Grill 31 Fortune Dr. Irvine (949) 753-1369
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