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Comparable Schools' Nightlife Grades:
Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- www.groovetickets.com
- www.la2nite.com
- www.source7.net
Student Favorites
- Maloney’s
- Tengu
- Westwood Brew Company
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Melrose
- Santa Monica
- Sunset Strip
- West Hollywood
Local Specialties
- Microbrews from Westwood Brewing Company
Other Places to Check Out
- Hollywood Canteen
- The Saddle Ranch
- The Sunset Room
Favorite Drinking Games
- Beer pong
- Card games
- Century Club
- Power Hour
- Quarters
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Maloney’s
College Prowler Take
Nightlife in and around UCLA can be hit-or-miss. Campus parties tend to be on the milder side, and dorm parties definitely make a high school-gym party look stellar in comparison. Don’t expect to find much happening in the dorms because of the strict alcohol and noise policies. The closest parties near campus usually go down at the fraternity houses, and the fraternity members are somewhat exclusive about their guest lists (chicks with tight skirts and see-through clothing need not worry). Men may want to look into frequenting the local bar scene at Maloney’s, or checking out some of the neighborhood apartment parties. Maloney’s is packed for every Lakers and UCLA game. For those with a car and the desire to branch outside of Westwood, the options are promising. There are many clubs on Sunset Strip or further down in Hollywood worth stopping by. For a different feel, there are also clubs in the downtown area that harbor a more intense energy and Santa Monica definitely provides a more relaxed environment. For those who aren’t 21, nightlife can be difficult to engage in. If you don’t have a car, then life becomes bound to the Westwood bubble. Without a vehicle (or a friend that has a vehicle), it’s difficult to fully indulge in LA’s nightlife. If you do, however, the Sunset Strip is only 15 minutes away, and there are after-hours bars open until 10 a.m..
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Party night here is usually...
Party night here is usually Thursday, but there is stuff on Fridays and Saturdays sometimes, too. There are many frats, and different frats have parties on different nights. It depends on how good the party is, but going out with friends is almost always fun. There aren't many bars and clubs near campus, but there are some in other parts of the city.
Nightlife: March 02, 2009
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We’re in LA, so there’s a ton of...
We’re in LA, so there’s a ton of clubs. They’re further away from campus though, so you’d need to take a taxi or get a ride. There are a whole bunch of bars and clubs on the Sunset Strip, where many celebrities hang out like Miyagi’s and the Saddle Ranch. The Sunset Room and the Hollywood Canteen are also great places; celebrities hang out there, too! |
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One place to go to is Hollywood....
One place to go to is Hollywood. Santa Monica also has clubs. Unfortunately, this isn’t New York where clubs and bars close around 3:30 a.m. And being in L.A., you need a car to go to these places, even though they seem close. Yes it’s true, traffic is horrible here and at night you don’t want to catch a bus, especially in Hollywood; it’s not safe to be alone there. |
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First of all, there is no club...
First of all, there is no club scene in the village, thanks to our rich old neighbors who have forgotten that they live in a college town. The homeowner’s association banned clubs, but we do have some bars. We have three bars in Westwood. They are good, but the best of all is the Westwood Brewery Company. They make their own great beers. Most students go to West Hollywood to the Sunset Strip. It gets really crazy there; traffic is a nightmare on the two-mile stretch of bars and clubs. It’s a famous place; you’ll see celebrities, lots of young people, and rich kids driving Vipers. After all, Beverly Hills and the rich and famous are only one block away. |
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Just look up Sunset Strip on the...
Just look up Sunset Strip on the Internet and you’ll get an idea of how crazy it is. There are two local bars in Westwood that are pretty good. Some nights are 18-and-over. |
Club Listings
The Ivar is located in the heart of Hollywood, and is one block west of the world’s most famous intersection, Hollywood and Vine. The architecture is spellbinding, and the club is enormous, with enough space to fit 1,500 people. Club goers beware; there is usually a stiflingly long line outside if you arrive past 10:30 p.m. Thursday: Fidelity; electronic, techno; $20 Cover Charge. Friday: Kitsch; hip-hop, R&B, electronic; $20 Cover Charge. Saturday: Engine driver; hip-hop, R&B, electronic; $20 Cover Charge. The Ivar 6356 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood (323) 465-4827 www.ivar.com
This place is a gold mine of musical talent, especially on Saturday nights with Spundae. The world-class DJs keep the place on its feet, and it has been nominated for best dance club in Los Angeles. There are multiple rooms, so the music changes from location to location. The thundering bass and electronic vibes will surely keep your legs pumping and swaying all the way home. Parking is $5 outside of the club. Friday: House, Electronic, Latin, Hip-Hop; $10 Cover Charge, Saturday: Flava; House, R&B, Latin, Hip-Hop; $10 Cover Charge. Sunday: Spundae; House and Trance; $25 Cover Charge Circus Disco 6655 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood (323) 462-1291
Bar Listings
Miyagi’s has succulent sushi that will make your wallet burst into flames from the inflated price. Many students don’t come here for the sushi, however. The secret to Miyagi’s is to be inside the restaurant after 10 p.m. Once the dance floor emerges on the third floor, swallow down the sushi, if you’ve splurged, and lead your date out to boogie down. Nightly: hip-hop, No Cover Charge. Miyagi’s 8225 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles (323) 650-3524
Named after a group of elusive long-nosed goblins in Japanese folklore, Tengu is a very hot Asian-fusion restaurant, as well as a great bar. Sundays are half-price sake nights. No Cover Charge. Tengu 10853 Lindbrook Dr. Los Angeles (310) 209-0071
Skip the bottlenecks in favor of one of their handcrafted ales, a Westwood Blonde or Pear Cider. This is the only microbrewery in Westwood, so enjoy the variety here. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., $2.50 beers and half-price appetizers. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. come to watch some football with $2 pints and Bloody Mary’s, and buffalo wings at 25¢ each. There’s live entertainment every night All shows start at 9 p.m., and you must be 21. No Cover Charge. Westwood Brewing Company 1097 Glendon Ave. Westwood (310) 209-2739
This bar houses the most TVs in all of Westwood, and is an absolute madhouse whenever there is a sporting event. Student sports-fans, and those older ones that can’t let go of their college roots, will find Maloney’s the place to be for any sporting occasion. Maloney’s on Campus 1000 Gayley Ave. Westwood (310) 208-1942
This bar offers a modern, chic alternative to the loud, and student-saturated, local bar scene. Set in the amazing W Hotel, a first class building of its own, the ambiance of the bar is more New York than UCLA. The velvet ropes may be intimidating, but the intimacy inside of the bar is stunning, especially on the weekdays. For a date that’s slightly out of the ordinary, check out this swanky yet subtle jewel tucked away on the outskirts of Westwood. W Bar 930 Hilgard Ave. (W Hotel) Los Angeles (310) 208-8765
This posh bar houses celebrities nightly and only the swankiest can cross the velvet ropes of this club. Access is limited, so get there early and get ready to pay the $5 parking fee. If your group is up to it, the VIP parking upgrade for $20 may be even better for easier access to and from the club. Wednesday–Saturday: Hip-Hop and R&B, $20 Cover Charge. White Lotus 1743 Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood (323) 463-0060
What to Do if You're Not 21
Grand Avenue Night Club is one of downtown LA’s premiere club venues. The balcony is a cool place to chill and get your drink on with another full bar in the middle. The club is modern and definitely large in scale. There are plenty of students from all over Los Angeles at this club. Wednesday: “Wet Wednesday” $20 cover charge; electronic. Thursday: “Downtown Live” $12 cover charge; Hip Hop, Latin, rock/pop. Saturday: “Club Union” $15 cover charge; Hip Hop/ R&B, reggae/world The Grand Avenue Night Club 1024 S Grand Ave. Downtown LA (213) 747-0999
There are plenty of comfy couches and delicious smoothies here to melt away the daily stress while you curl up with a good book. The local crowd is relaxed and on certain nights there are live performances. The Cow’s End also houses a computer with Internet connection for some quick e-mail check ups, and plug-ins. Beware the loud writers talking to studio heads about their prospective manuscripts. While amusing, these people are extraordinarily loud in the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The Cow’s End 34 Washington Blvd. Marina Del Rey (310) 574-1080
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