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University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Nightlife - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Apartment complexes
  • Campus Center
  • Dormitories
  • Frat row
Other Places to Check Out
  • Antonio’s
  • Calvin Theatre
  • China Dynasty
  • Hippodrome
  • Iron Horse Music Hall
Local Specialties Amherst Brewery Company beers:
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beirut/Beer Pong
  • Card games
  • Civil War
  • Flip Cup
  • Kings
  • Quarters
  • Thumper

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Not only is the nightlife at UMass unlike anywhere else, but you can find a party just about any night of the week. The most popular nights for partying are Thursday through Saturday, but Tuesday is also a common going-out night. The bigger parties usually occur at the frat houses, off-campus apartments, and downtown Amherst, whereas the smaller parties generally happen in the dorms. Most of the fraternities and one of the sororities throw parties every weekend, and these are mostly attended by freshmen and people looking for random hookups. The bars in Amherst are good, while the clubs are few and far between.

As you meet more people at UMass, it gets easier to find parties on and off campus. Most likely, if you don't know of any parties yourself, someone you know does. It helps to get involved in a sport or a club, but if all else fails, you can usually find a party just by wandering around popular party areas like Puffton or Southwest. Getting off campus—or even across it—to parties is easy if you use the bus system. In fact, the majority of students say they prefer to use the PVTA to get to parties, while a smaller percentage prefers to walk. Other options include using a designated driver or a cab, though taxis can sometimes be expensive.

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Nightlife at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

rosielorien

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

4.2
A-

Always Going on

Hard to find things to do underage besides house parties, etc.

Apr 09, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

cfucci

Marketing '15

5.0
A+

Looking for a Good Time? Look No Further.

You may have heard of the parties at Umass Amherst from Alumni or friends that go there but you won't really know unless you find out for yourself. Whereever you go, you're guaranteed to have a good time. Some popular places are local frats, the local apartment complexes or a house around the corner. No matter where you end up, your ride home is just a phone call away. Cabs and taxis are always available and will pick you up anywhere. Buses to and from campus are also available into certain hours of the night-watch out for those singalongs.

Mar 12, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

jadenex92

Public Health Studies '14

4.2
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Zoomass Parties!

Partying at UMass is probably what most students look forward to after a long week of classes. For some it's going out every night from Thursday through Saturday or Sunday. There are a few nice local bars around, and night clubs in the next town over. If you're into the frat house parties they're endless. There's even buses that run pretty much everywhere all night long. One can even have a blast in a good old fashioned dorm party too.

Feb 15, 2012

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User rating for University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Nightlife is 4.6 out of 5 based on 39 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

The clubs in Amherst are awful, they are tiny and don’t offer much in the way of music. If you have your heart set on a club, go to Holyoke, Northampton, or Springfield. Springfield has a great club called the Hippodrome that a lot of UMass students go to.

Bar Prowler

Amherst has a lot of bars, most of which are good. The Blue Wall is the only bar on campus, a good place to go if you don’t want to risk driving home. The center of Amherst is always lively on the weekends and worth checking out because of all the bars, which also makes it a great place to go bar-hopping.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Frat parties

Organization Parties

Many of the athletic teams on campus—varsity and intramural—throw parties regularly. Most are held at houses where members of the team live or at local bars and restaurants. The majority of parties thrown by UMass clubs are open to everyone, although some require membership of some form.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

The Pub

The Pub is a restaurant by day, but has a dance floor and gets pretty packed on the weekends. You don’t have to be 21 to get in. Just make sure to dress accordingly when going to The Pub, and leave your overalls at home.

15 E. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 549-1200

www.amherstpub.com

Pearl Street Nightclub

This is an old standby for live music shows.

10 Pearl St.

Northampton

(413) 584-7771

Diva's Nightclub

Diva's is a popular gay club, but it has plenty of theme nights that can appeal to anyone. Most nights here are 18-and-over.

492 Pleasant St.

Northampton

(413) 586-8161

www.divasofnoho.com

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Rafters

Rafters is a good place to watch a game because there are tons of TVs. There are also karaoke and trivia nights.

422 Amity St.

Amherst

(413) 549-4040

The Spoke

This dive bar has cheap drinks and a pool table. There is also outdoor seating.

35 E. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 549-7140

Stackers Pub

Stackers has lots of drink specials, including $3.50 well drinks and shots. There's a wide beer selection, as well.

57 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 253-5141

Monkey Bar & Grill

Check out Wednesday night Jazz Club. There is also a private room with a DJ, as well as daily specials.

63 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 259-1600

www.mymonkeybar.com

Amherst Brewing Company

This brew pub has jazz on Mondays and live entertainment. There plenty of specialty beers on tap here—check out the Pumpkin Ale in the fall.

24 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 253-4400

amherstbrewing.com

Hangar Pub & Grill

The Hangar is known for its wings, but it also has a good special on Guinness pints.

55 University Dr.

Amherst

(413) 549-9464

McMurphy's Uptown Tavern

This is a popular spot for students from the local colleges.

37 N. Pleasant St.

Amherst

(413) 253-0170

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

There are plenty of things to do, like check out UPC Movie Night at the Student Union, go bowling, go to a sporting event, catch a movie at Cinemark at Hampshire Mall, or attend at house, frat, or dorm party.

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