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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife Narragansett
Student Favorites
  • Casey’s Grill and Bar
  • Charlie O’s
  • George’s of Galilee
  • Mews Tavern
Other Places to Check Out
  • Camden’s
  • Coast Guard House
  • Ocean Mist
  • Pancho O’Malley’s
Local Specialties
  • Narragansett: Beer
  • Newport Storm: Beer
  • Tidal Wave: A tall blue drink at Bobby G's with all your favorite liquors
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer Ball
  • Beer Pong/Beruit
  • Card games such as Kings
  • Flip Cup
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Ads in The Good 5 Cent Cigar (the school newspaper)
  • Fliers

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Supposedly, URI has been voted the No. 1 party school in the nation on a few occasions. Although this stigma has stayed present in the minds of many people, the school has really tried not to live up to the party-school reputation. URI is now a dry campus, and there is no smoking in any buildings, including the dorms. Still, there is no stopping URI students from having a good time. Dorm rooms, unfortunately, are too small to have parties in, and they are also closely watched by RAs and housing directors. However, there is no problem with having some friends over—just try to keep noise levels at a minimum because the cops could get called.

As for the real parties, most students migrate off campus where upperclassmen live and where parties can be found every weekend. Hordes of URI students have—depending on who you ask—either invaded or socially liberated the neighborhoods in nearby Narragansett, RI. Students can find parties by simply driving down the street and seeing a line of cars. There are also a lot of bars around town that are always busy. You could literally go out every night and have some place to go. Bars hold special happy hour prices and drink specials especially to attract URI students. There are also many different kinds of bars to meet the different expectations of people. Dive bars, sports bars, martini bars, local bars, and nightclubs are just some of the things you can expect. At URI, there is never a dull moment.

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Nightlife at University of Rhode Island

sydviciousx3

Medical Laboratory Technician '15

3.8
B+

Parties

for freshman, not many have houses, so the only parties you can go to are frats unless you know upperclassmen off campus. once your friends start moving off campus, that's where the parties are

Apr 25, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Rhode Island

xcollegegirl17

Nursing '15

2.7
C+

Nightlife

I haven't been to any parties yet. But I heard from friends that it is very live and that people like to have fun. But sometimes it ends with a fight.

Apr 15, 2012

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Nightlife at University of Rhode Island

tsul25

Accounting '15

3.1
B-

Not Much Variety

To be completely honest, the nightlife consists entirely of finding someone to get drunk with or getting into a frat party. I'm not aware of many bars near campus, but I'm sure there are some. The main transportation to get off campus would be the bus system, but on campus the police are on call 24/7 to help you get back to your dorm which is nice.

Mar 11, 2012

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User rating for University of Rhode Island - Nightlife is 2.3 out of 5 based on 24 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

There are not many clubs in close proximity to URI. In order to get more of a nightclub scene, students usually have to head up to Providence. It’s about a 45-minute drive or students have the option of taking the bus, which leaves directly from school.

Bar Prowler

Bars are a huge part of URI social and nightlife. There are a lot of local bars that the students have embraced and made into hot spots.

Closing Time

1 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Bobby G's

Charlie O's during Happy Hour

The Drunken Clam

Organization Parties

The University of Rhode Island Ballroom Dancing Club holds dances and formals at the Union. ASA is another group that holds an annual winter ball and numerous dances and parties throughout the year. Many students don't go to the dances and parties that are held on campus, unless they belong to that particular organization.

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Mew’s Tavern

The Mew’s has 69 beers on tap. Students come to the Mew’s to enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere. There isn’t a dance floor, but there is killer juke box.

456 Main St.

(401) 783-9370

George’s of Galilee

George’s of Galilee is the place to be on Thursday nights. It is a great bar/restaurant on the waterfront with frequent live entertainment.

250 Sand Hill Cove Rd.

(401) 783-2306

The Wheel House

The Wheel House has specials every night of the week. They have a couple of pool tables and frequent live music and DJs.

294 Great Island Rd.

(401) 284-0246

Okie’s Bar and Grill

Okie’s is small bar that has pool tables and darts for a night of fun. They also have live bands come and perform—mostly on Saturday nights. Feel free to dance—there is a large, elevated dance floor.

140 Point Judith Rd.

(401) 789-5454

Casey’s Grill and Bar

Casey’s is always a popular stop. It’s a good restaurant and a fun bar. Starting at around 9 p.m., ID needs to be shown before entering. The dining room is still open, but students tend to head for the bar.

191 Old Tower Rd.

(401) 789-9714

Bobby G’s

Bobby G’s is a local dive bar. It’s a fun place to just relax, have some beers with some townies and sing some karaoke. The bartenders make a special drink called the Tidal Wave. It’s cheap and a local favorite.

703 Kingstown Rd.

(401) 789-1130

Daniel B’s Restaurant and Lounge

Daniel B’s has great specials and frequent live entertainment. It is another local bar that sees its fair share of college kids.

733 Kingstown Rd.

(401) 782-6700

Charlie O’s

Charlie O’s is a bar just like Casey’s. They have a dining room, but at night, it turns into a bar you have to be 21 to get in. You can always find people at Charlie O’s, especially Friday and Saturday nights.

2 Sand Hill Cove

(401) 782-2002

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

Most bars and nightclubs in Narragansett are 21 and up. Going up to Providence, you can find more clubs that only require patrons to be 18 years old. Check out the Complex, Metropolis, the Strand, and Club Hell. Parties are just as big of a part of the nightlife as bars are. If you are under 21 it is not hard to find a house party to go to. Since bars close at 1 a.m., people usually go to parties after bars anyway.

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