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University of Puget Sound - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Nightlife

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Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Downtown
  • Pacific
  • Sixth Avenue
Student Favorites
  • E-9
  • Jazzbones
Local Specialties
  • Big Horn: CE
  • Red Hook:
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games (A$$hole)
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • www.tacomainsider.com
  • www.urbanbassline.com/us/seattle-nightclubs.htm

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

UPS’s location in a quiet residential area is frustrating for students who would like to venture off campus for some raucous fun. Some students don’t mind being stuck in the bubble though, and spend all of their seven nights of the week at campus movies, events, and parties sponsored by student organizations, or at campus house parties. The city offers a lot to do during the day (see Local Atmosphere section), but museums, parks, and even some coffeeshops close early in the evenings, except for the occasional open mic night or performance by a local band. Many students agree that, unless you are over 21 or have a really good fake ID, your nights in the immediate area will be pretty lifeless.

For the over 21 crowd, a few bars are located within a few blocks of campus. In terms of clubs, Tacoma is just not the ideal city to get your groove on. The Loft has an unofficial monopoly on the dance scene, so their motivation to offer intriguing deals to students is low. For students who are looking for a good club, Seattle offers a wealth of opportunities. There really is anything you can imagine in terms of nightlife in several districts of Seattle, like clubs, bars, and wild parties at the University of Washington. There is also more than enough lodging if you want to stay in the city for the night. In the end, there is hope for the dedicated, those of age, and for those who are willing to travel a bit.

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Nightlife at University of Puget Sound

zachgoldstein

'12

Communications

3.5
B

Parties Are Alright

House parties are typical for college: overcrowded, sweaty, and less fun than they seem at first. These parties and frat parties are more freshman type nightlife activities. Once you have a group of friends (and a house) youre more likely to pregame and party in smaller groups, which is fun. The bars are alright, but on weekends they're mostly full of T-Locs. Not a big student bar scene

Feb 01, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Puget Sound

amandaoliver

'14

Business Management

4.2
A-

Like Any Other School

There's always parties going on. Also, there are a lot of bars in this town so a lot of the older kids like to go bar hopping and things like that.

Sep 26, 2011

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Nightlife at University of Puget Sound

kswiss9

'14

Biology

2.3
C

kick-backs on the weekends and lots of weed

The nightlife as a freshman consists--from what I experienced and observed--of getting drunk, walking to off-campus houses rented by upperclassmen, drinking more, then coming back to the dorms and making a good deal of noise.

Yes, this is a normal college pasttime. But unfortunately the school provides no other options for students who don't choose this particular route. The school provides very few activities to deter its students from spending every night of the weekend drinking, and Tacoma completely lacks any other entertaining ways to spend this time.

Jul 05, 2011

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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

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Spar Tavern

Club ListingsWhat's This?

The Loft

This is probably the most popular nightclub among students. It plays a variety of music ranging from ‘80s to top 40. There is a cover charge of $7 for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but Friday night is Ladies’ Night, so ladies get in free. You must be over 21 to get in, and there is a formal dress code. 

2106 Pacific Ave.

(253) 227-2582

www.loftlive.com

Engine House No. 9 Pub and Brewery

The Engine House, or “E-9,” offers a variety of beers from its own brewery and menu of steaks, salads, soups, burgers, and pizzas.

611 N Pine St.

(253) 272-3435

www.ehouse9.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Spar Tavern

The Spar is the oldest saloon in the city. On tap it has domestic, imported, and microbrew beers; the restaurant even has an espresso bar, too. The Spar offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it more than just a place for nightlife.

2121 N 30th St.

(253) 627-8215

www.the-spar.com

Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Great steaks, a casual ambiance, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff are the most notable trademarks of the Keg Steakhouse & Bar. There are Keg Steakhouses located in Ontario that are also a fun time.

2212 Mildred St. W

(253) 565-7300

www.kegsteakhouse.com

Jazzbones

Jazzbones is a popular spot that offers soups, salads, burgers, and pizzas. Several local bands and comedy acts perform there, and occasionally there is an open-mic night. People under 21 are not allowed in after 10 p.m. and at any other time, they are not allowed on the second floor or in the bar area. Check their Web site for event listings and specials.

2803 6th Ave.

(253) 396-9169

www.jazzbones.com

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

Kickstand Café

The Kickstand Café has a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian items, as well as a build your own salad menu. The Café is also an artist venue and hosts a variety of other events.

604 Fawcett Ave.

(253) 779-5425

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