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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Durham Main Street
  • Portsmouth
Student Favorites
  • Mike Libby’s Bar & Grill
  • Murphy’s Tin Palace
Other Places to Check Out
  • Hair of the Dog
  • The Tap Room
Local Specialties The Scorpion Bowl: No one is sure quite what is in it, but there is definitely a lot of it
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games
  • Century Club
  • Power Hour
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.ci.durham.nh.us
  • www.unh.edu/outreach/communityresources.html

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Unfortunately, if you’re not into parties at all, you may be a little hard-pressed to find a lot going on after hours on or around campus. UNH is dominated by the party scene from Thursday to Sunday and sometimes lasts the whole week. Although many parties aren’t Greek-oriented, Frat Row is the place to go for true authentic college raging. Before or after these parties, many students go to the downtown bars, which offer live music, dancing, and alcohol. Apartment and off-campus parties are also a big hit with UNH students who enjoy a more intimate setting and relaxed atmosphere. Just about anybody should be able to find their niche at either of these two types of social events.

For students who are underage or uninterested in the party scene, UNH does its best to provide alternative entertainment, with events such as concerts, movies, and performances in the MUB. Most weekends, though, the campus is taken over by parties as the main form of enjoyment. Even though there aren’t any clubs within the Durham area, the majority of UNH students feel that the nightlife is in no way lacking. However, if you come from a big city, such as Boston or New York, the nightlife at and around UNH might not be what you’re looking for.

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Nightlife at University of New Hampshire

wuorioe

'14

Communications

4.2
A-

Party School

Always something going on at night, greek life is there if you want it, but there are lots of other things available if you dont drink

Jan 31, 2012

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Nightlife at University of New Hampshire

kwy11

'13

Environmental Engineering

3.8
B+

Quiet on Weekdays and Active on Weekends

A large part of the campus population is very focused on their education so during the week the campus tends to be fairly quiet. But on the weekends, there is a large population at the bars and in the off campus apartments.

Jan 10, 2012

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Nightlife at University of New Hampshire

ebeals1

'14

Sport and Fitness Management

4.6
A

UNH Is Fun and Safe

College is a time for experimenting with alcohol for all age groups. For those who are of drinking age, there is a variety of "sport" type bars in downtown Durham with little to no cover at all times. For those who are not of drinking age, the party scene is VERY happening. With this being said, many office on campus are honest with the students and promote safe drinking habits.

Jan 04, 2012

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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 aren’t any clubs close by, only in Boston.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Murphy's Tin Palace

Organization Parties

As far as organized parties go, the town of Durham isn't really a partying town. So, other than private parties on campus, there isn't much else going on.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Murphy’s Tin Palace

Murphy’s Tin Palace is the only bar with live music every Thursday night. They have a nice patio with tables and chairs that many students call home during the warm days and nights.

4 Ballard St.

Durham

(603) 868-7456

Mike Libby’s Bar & Grill

Mike Libby’s Bar & Grill is the nicest of the bars on campus. During the day, it has a family restaurant feel to it, and at night the more tame students enjoy the company of others or the music and a pool table. Libby’s has a rule that anyone who comes to Libby’s planning to celebrate their 21st birthday will be given a free shot and a meal voucher—then will be asked to leave. This is due to numerous problems that have occurred in the past.

47 Main St.

Durham

(603) 868-5542

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

Breaking New Grounds

BNG is a favorite of the intellectuals and those not old enough to hit the bars. The coffee is always good, the music is always refreshing, and it is open until 11:30 p.m. most nights. BNG has its own patio furniture and is also a great place to relax on a warm night.

50B Main St.

Durham

(603) 868-6869

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