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Nightlife

Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Downtown Riverside
  • Riverside Plaza
Student Favorites
  • Café Sevilla
  • Cask ‘n Cleaver
  • El Castillo Restaurant &
  • Night Club
Other Places to Check Out
  • Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • Getaway Café
  • Riverside Brewery & Restaurant
  • TGI Friday’s
  • University Lounge Hookah
Local Specialties Hpnotiq: Fruit juice, vodka, and a touch of cognac
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Power hour
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • The Highlander (student newspaper)
  • The Press-Enterprise (www.pe.com)
  • Yelp.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The campus party scene usually takes place at the end of the week and is mainly controlled by the fraternities and sororities, though it's not unheard of for a bash to be thrown in the dorms or someone's house. Locally, the bars and clubs are readily close at hand, especially for those who have a car. That is not to say that walking or cycling is out of the question, but the main areas of nightlife are few and far between, and can make for a rather long trek. It is recommended to travel in groups when touring the bars and clubs, not only to have a designated driver, but certain areas can be a bit unsavory. Underage students typically are restricted to shopping centers and movie theaters if they are unable to resist the temptation to drink with older student friends.

Outside of Riverside, weekend fun can be found in the relatively nearby Los Angeles, Orange County, or even to San Diego. The beaches and mountains are also easily accessible for the more adventurous party-goer or thrill-seeker.

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Nightlife at University of California - Riverside

Veronicazz

Psychology '15

4.2
A-

There's Always Something Going on

The nightlife is always live. Problem is, at times it may not be as exciting or the cops will find out about it and they will cut the night off. Just be responsible about where you are.

Apr 30, 2012

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Nightlife at University of California - Riverside

iceey93

Sociology '15

2.7
C+

Average.

There is not many clubs and night life in riverside. There is one good club called Sevillas. THere are other clubs but you have to drive to near by citys. There are nice restaurants to go eat but its not a crazy night atmosphere. Most people go to house partys.

Mar 29, 2012

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Nightlife at University of California - Riverside

tnguy136

Political Science and Government '14

3.1
B-

House Parties

The nighttime college life has to be one of the best moments of a college student. House parties are usually the parties that every student attends to because there are few clubs and exciting sceneries in Riverside.

Mar 18, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Riverside - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 37 user reviews.

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Club Crawler

Most people look for nightlife outside of Riverside. Sevilla’s is known as a good dance club, especially for salsa dancing.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

El Castillo Restaurant

Organization Parties

El Castillo often hosts parties in conjunction with fraternities or sororities. Departments, clubs, and organizations usually throw private quarterly parties for their members here, too.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

The Vibe

The Vibe Bar and Grill in Riverside is a restaurant and nightlife venue featuring live entertainment and dancing.

1805 University Ave.

Riverside

(951) 788-0310

www.thevibebarandgrill.net

Sevilla Night Club

Sevilla has a hip-hop dance club downstairs and a salsa dance club upstairs.

3252 Mission Inn Ave.

Riverside

(951) 778-0611

www.sevillanightclub.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Mission Tobacco Lounge

The only cigar lounge in Riverside.

3630 University Ave.

Riverside

(951) 682-4427

www.missiontobaccolounge.com

The Salted Pig

A bar with a good-quality restaurant.

3700 12th St.

Riverside

(951) 848-4020

www.saltedpigriverside.com

Worthington's Tavern

A standard dive bar with burlesque shows and a outdoor lounge area.

3587 University Ave.

Riverside

(951) 779-9169

El Castillo Restaurant

4190 Chicago Ave.

Riverside

Killarney's Restaurant & Irish Pub

Smoking patios, many beer choices, occasional live music.

3639 Riverside Plaza Drive

Riverside

(951) 682-2933

www.killarneys.com/riverside

The Menagerie

This gay bar is a good dancing place for weekday parties with cheap drinks.

3581 University Ave.

Riverside

(951) 788-8000

clubmenagerie.com

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

Disneyland

Visit Downtown Disney, a shopping, dining, and entertainment district between Disneyland and California Adventure.

1313 Disneyland Dr.

Anaheim

(714) 999-0990

disneyland.disney.go.com/downtown-disney

Dave & Buster's

This is an arcade with an eatery.

4821 Mills Circle

Ontario

(909) 581-9899

www.daveandbusters.com

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Name
Hayley Cruz
Hometown
Riverside
Major
English
Grad Year
2013

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