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University of Missouri - NightlifeCollege Prowler3.46
Comparable Schools'
Nightlife Grades:
Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- Columbia Missourian
- Move magazine
- The Maneater City Guide
- www.columbia360.com
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Off campus near Jefferson City
Other Places to Check OutCheapest Place to Get a Drink
A keg party
College Prowler Take
Missourians know how to do three things really well: 1) invade Kansas 2) excoriate lead from the ground and 3) party their butts off . . . Mizzou is a “dry” campus, meaning nobody is allowed to drink on the actual campus, but there are so many places to go to find booze, it would make Barney Gumble relapse three or four times. Students really enjoy going to the clubs in downtown Columbia like Déjà Vu and Tonic, where you can do the freak thing and the bump relatively cheaply. There are also music venues like the Music Café and the Blue Note that are great places to rock out after a week of studying. Of course, there is a tiny problem that locks out Columbia’s nightlife to most students—the law. If you’re under 21, you can go into music venues like Déjà Vu and The Blue Note, but don’t expect to get a drink—unless you have a fake ID (which are generally ridiculously overpriced and carelessly assembled). When you’re finally 21, though, a whole new world awaits your excessive impulses. Students Speak Out
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Bars and clubs are plentiful. It...
Bars and clubs are plentiful. It kind of depends on your personality type and the social group you hang with. The Blue Note downtown is a great place to listen to good bands. Quentins, Harpo’s, Willie’s, and The Field House are bars that are pretty popular. Some of them (Field House especially) are generally only a good time if you are in a sorority or frat. Déjà Vu and TP’s are clubs with dancing and karaoke that are lots of fun for any crowd. |
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My absolute favorite bar and club...
My absolute favorite bar and club is Harpo’s. It’s a Columbia tradition. It’s been mentioned in both ESPN Magazine and Playboy. |
Anonymous says: |
At Mizzou, there is something to...
At Mizzou, there is something to do every night of the week. I am not sure if this is necessarily a good thing, but it made for an entertaining and unforgettable first year. |
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Columbia is definitely a college...
Columbia is definitely a college town, and the bars and clubs cater to us. Most of them are 21-and-over, but they are very lenient about letting people in. McNally’s, The Field House, Black & Gold, Harpo’s, and Splashers are some of the best clubs and bars in town. |
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If you come to town, you must...
If you come to town, you must visit the Blue Note. It’s a wonderful small concert venue. |
Club Listings
Another music venue that caters to the Columbia music scene and serves relatively cheap drinks. The atmosphere is kind of skuzzy, and at times, it can seem dark and dreary. Sometimes, it’s hard to hear what the band is trying to sing. Club Hours: Opening time varies depending on the show. Check www.thebluenote.com/mojos/index.html for more information on upcoming shows.
Déjà vu is a dance club and a comedy club all rolled into one. The club holds 350 bar hoppers and attracts comedians from all over the country. It also has an enlarged 750- sq.-ft. hardwood dance floor with terrific sound and lighting, and there’s a separate sit-down sports bar with a fenced-in outdoor lighted patio. Club Hours: 6 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Thursday–Saturday. Showtimes: Thursday 9:30 p.m., Friday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Probably the best place in Columbia to catch live music. Combines acts from Columbia’s local music scene with big name groups from around the country and around the world. Doors open around when the show starts. Club Hours: Varies by when each show starts and ends. You can check out when bands are playing by going to the Blue Note’s Web site listed above.
This bar right outside of campus showcases Columbia’s music scene. Monday is open mic night, while Tuesday–Saturday has everything from folk music to Hispanic dance. Closed on Sundays. This place offers a huge variety of beers—21 of them to be exact. The Café also sells a ton of used CDs outside. There’s usually a $5 cover charge to get in, but that can vary from act to act. Club Hours: Monday– Saturday 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Open mic nights Mondays 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Happy Hour: Monday–Saturday 4 p.m.–8 p.m. The Music Café 120 S. 9th St. (573) 815-9995
Bar Listings
A grand tradition at Mizzou involves drinking late into the night at this 40-year-old college eating and drinking establishment. This is the place you go to for those ‘fond college memories’ of getting sloshed amidst your comrades in an old beer-hall type of setting. Happy Hours: 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Saturday, 8 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–3 a.m. The Heidelberg 410 S. 9th St. (573) 449-6927
Harpo’s is a student favorite where you can find almost everyone on game days. You can grab a beer and relax on the roof-top patio. Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–7 p.m. Harpo’s 29 S. 10th St. (573) 443-5418
This eatery has a fabulous breakfast buffet and is also a great place to kick back and have a beer. Bar Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 or 3 a.m. Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–7 p.m. Boone Tavern 811 E. Walnut St. (573) 442-5123
This place has various drink specials and a patio to boot. It was almost shut down when they were caught serving drinks to minors. Bar Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8 p.m.–2 or 3 a.m. Happy Hour: Saturday and Sunday 10 p.m.–2 or 3 a.m. The Field House 1105 E. Broadway (573) 442-5213
What to Do if You're Not 21
Minors can still go to music venues like the Blue Note or the Music Café, but they will be given a hand mark indicating they are not allowed to drink.
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