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University of Maryland - College Park - Nightlife - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • "Knox Box" (houses on Knox Road)
  • Metzerott Road
  • Route 1
  • South Campus Commons
Student Favorites
  • Cornerstone
  • R.J. Bentley's
  • Santa Fe Café
  • Thirsty Turtle
Other Places to Check Out
  • 9:30 Club
  • The Barn
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • Coco Cabana Grill
  • Corner Pocket Bar & Grill
  • Franklin's
  • Fur Night Club
  • Love Night Club
  • Nellie's Sports Bar
  • Santa Fe Café
  • Station 9
  • Thirsty Turtle
  • Ultrabar
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Flip cup
  • Kings
  • Up the river, down the river
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.neverboredumd.com
  • www.see.umd.edu

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With only a handful of bars in town and no bar on campus, it’s a good thing that D.C. and Baltimore are not too far away. As for parties on Fraternity Row, times have changed: alcohol-focused parties are fading, and UMCP seems to be slowly changing into a barren, dry campus, as it continues to crack down on on-campus revelries. This is where living off campus comes in handy for students who crave alcohol and parties.

There are thousands of above-age students on campus, and even though not all of them are patrons of the bar scene, many students enjoy the experience of doing the bar thing on a Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday night. Now that the University has become stricter about on-campus parties, these bars may become more crowded, as students search for alternatives. Students also bring the nightlife into their own homes and apartments by throwing parties that don’t require an ID or a wait to get in.

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Nightlife at University of Maryland - College Park

dannykim88

History '13

4.2
A-

Amazing Starts Here

It is great! Since it is located in a city, there's restaurants, bars, and clubs you can find. Also, the Nation's Capital is located just 20 minutes away from campus so you can definitely tour around the streets of DC. There will always be a party on campus if you're looking to stay on campus, taxi's are free on holidays so you don't have to drive drunk home. It's amazing!

May 21, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Maryland - College Park

EMandT

Computer Software Engineering '15

4.2
A-

Nightlife Is Very Popular

Nightlife is a popular occurrence since the access to transportation is very accessible. There are plenty of bars on Route 1 which is walking distane from the campus.

Apr 10, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Maryland - College Park

ngina92

Community Health and Preventive Medicine '14

4.2
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Nitelife

Night life is great! There is alot to do. There are bars right near the school, and a hookah bar. Our school also has a shuttle bus that takes you to the metro station, which gives you access to DC which has bars, clubs; which adds alot to the night life.

Apr 04, 2012

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User rating for University of Maryland - College Park - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 65 user reviews.

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

Unfortunately, there are no clubs whatsoever in College Park. Good news, though: there are many in nearby DC and Baltimore.

Bar Prowler

While there are no clubs in College Park, there are plenty of bars! Okay, there are five bars, but they’re rarely empty and are utilized by students from many schools throughout the area on any given night of the week.

Closing Time

2 a.m. or 3 a.m., depending on the day

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Bars usually have happy hours, most popular on Fridays. Cornerstone provides the cheapest food and drinks. For nightlife, Cornerstone and Bentley's are the same price for drinks.

Organization Parties

Given that there are nearly 600 organizations on campus, you can imagine the potential for events at UMCP and in the College Park area. An array of various student groups throw events throughout the year. Fraternities have their rush parties at the beginning of the semester and sometimes themed parties during the semester.

Did You Know?
  • The liquor board does come out occasionally to check on bars. They issue citations to students who attempt to use fakes.
  • Cops patrol Route 1 and park outside the bars. Have a great night out, but do not be belligerent or else you could be arrested.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Town Hall Liquors

Town Hall Liquors doubles as a liquor store and a bar. The bar provides good drink specials, pinball, billiards, TVs, and more.

8135 Baltimore Ave.

College Park

(301) 474-3322

Vito's Pizzeria

Prices are fairly affordable at this pizza joint/bar.

7313 Baltimore Ave.

College Park

(301) 779-8466

www.vitospizzacp.com

Cornerstone Grill & Loft

Students can find a collection of photos and memorabilia from the good ol' days in College Park and at the University of Maryland. Some of the Cornerstone Grill & Loft’s offerings include pool tables, keno, glass yards and half-yards of beer, and Direct TV for NFL and other special athletic events. Also featured inside is the largest draft beer system in College Park—28 domestic, microbrew, and import beers on tap.

7325 Baltimore Ave.

College Park

(301) 779-7044

www.cornerstonegrillandloft.com

R.J. Bentley’s

Similar to local establishments where servers wear “flair,” Bentley’s has a certain T.G.I. Friday’s feel. On the walls, you’ll find Maryland artifacts, like sports jerseys and the like.

7323 Baltimore Ave.

College Park

(301) 277-8898

www.rjbentleys.net

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

Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14

If you are under 21 or get bored of nightlife, this is the local movie theater, located in Prince George's Plaza.

6505 America Blvd.

Hyattsville

(301) 864-6980

AMF College Park Lanes

If you do not like the bowling at TerpZone, then this is another option.

9021 Baltimore Blvd.

College Park

(301) 474-8282

www.amf.com/collegeparklanes

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