Ursinus College - Nightlife

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Student Favorites		The Trappe Tavern
Local Specialties		Sly Fox beer:
Favorite Drinking Games		Beer pong Card games (A$$hole) Century club Power hour Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife		Check out the advertisements posted on the kiosk in Olin Plaza, otherwise, word of mouth is the best bet since there generally isn’t much to do in Collegeville.

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The parties, like the college, remain essentially local. The No. 1 spot off campus for drinking is The Trappe Tavern. Unless a gaggle of bars and pubs open that are as close to campus and as cheap as The Trappe, this place will remain the staple for Ursinus students interested in drinking. The Trappe is walkable, but it’s a long one, so it’s best to have a designated driver. That being said, there really is not that much to do in Collegeville. Philly can be reached by public transportation, but the ride is a bit long. Still, sadly, Philadelphia remains the best bet for Ursinus students looking for things to do.

On-campus parties must be registered with the Residence Hall Association, but, otherwise, it seems as if anything goes. If a party gets too rowdy, the Collegeville police or campus safety will break it up. Parties have to end at a certain time, and the hosts have to clean up immediately after the place is emptied. If any of the specifications are not met, then the party-throwers can be penalized—not being able to host any more parties for the semester is a common penalty. For students looking for non-alcohol-related activities, there are regular on-campus events, but those not interested in drinking usually just tend to hang out with their friends on campus.

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jestover3

'14

Biology and Biological Sciences

B+

Can Get Monotonous

All the parties are on campus for everyone under 21. Those 21 and over party on campus and also go to a local bar called the Trappe Tavern, most known for silver coin night and pitchers and wings. The parties are mostly in suites in the upperclassmen hall Reimert. There are house parties in the houses along main street owned by sororities and fraternities. Most of those are closed to a select group until 10 and then they open for everyone. The party scene does tend to get monotonous, as it is a lot of the same thing every weekend. It is mostly the same groups that party all the time, and being a small school you see a lot of the same people out every time. It is nice thateverything is on campus so no worries about how your getting there and driving issues. None the less campus safety is very lenient with alcohol rules, the main one is no open container outside of a suite, and none in the freshman dorms. I would say Ursinus students do know how to have a good time.

Jul 01, 2011

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lafogarty

'11

Social Sciences

A-

Go to Reimert

The only bar around is crowded. Also, Reimert is where everyone can hangout. The cops are becoming a little too involved on campus though.

May 25, 2010

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Since kegs aren’t allowed on...

Since kegs aren’t allowed on campus, we purchase massive quantities of cheap beer and have trash cans with ice throughout the houses, which is nice because it avoids a line for a keg. Before the parties open, only the hosting organization is there. After that, the houses can sometimes get very crowded.

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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?

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Club Crawler

The greatest resource for nightlife is Philadelphia, so if you’re looking to go to a club, you’ll probably have to go there. The biggest hurdle is that the city is about a 40-minute drive.

Bar Prowler

There aren’t a ton of bars close to campus. And of the handful nearby, students mainly frequent The Trappe Tavern.

Closing Time

Some close at 12 a.m., others at 2 a.m., depending on the day of the week

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

The Trappe Tavern

Organization Parties

For alcoholic parties, all you need to do is stroll up and down Main Street on Friday and Saturday nights or walk around Reimert. The fraternities and sororities are always hosting parties, except during rush, which is a dry period.

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Juno’s Sports Bar and Grille

Juno’s, founded in 2004, has loads of drink specials, including $2.50 well drinks on Thursdays and $1 kamikaze shots from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. There are also happy hour specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

50 W. Third Ave.

(610) 454-7731

junossportsbarandgrille.com

Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery

Sly Fox has a large variety of rotating beer on tap. Stop in and you may find Black Raspberry Reserve, Sly Fox Black and Tan, or the Phoenix Pale Ale. The Incubus is only on tap the first Friday of each month.

519 Kimberton Rd.

Phoenixville

(610) 935-4540

www.slyfoxbeer.com

The Trappe Tavern

This is the Ursinus student staple. There is a happy hour every day and a variety of specials, including 50 cent lagers, $2 Long Island ice teas, and 30 cent wings. At night, there is usually live entertainment or a DJ.

416 Main St.

Trappe

(610) 489-8686

www.trappetavern.com

Brother Paul’s Pub & Restaurant

Brother Paul’s has “Keep the Pint” nights where, if you select the featured beer that night, you get to keep the glass. Other specials include half-price wings and $7 pitchers and $1 lager pints on select nights.

3300 Ridge Pike

Eagleville

(610) 539-3909

www.brotherpauls.com

Chap’s Taproom & Sports Grill

Chap’s, located near King of Prussia, was recently expanded in 2006. Wednesdays are “Micro Night,” where all microbrewed drafts are $1 off. Happy hour specials include $1 off draft beer and $5 Stoli martinis. Chap’s regularly hosts events like themed parties and live bands.

2509 W. Main St.

Jeffersonville

(610) 539-8722

www.chapstap.com

DaVinci’s Pub

DaVinci’s has live entertainment and drink/food specials nightly. Highlights include 25-cent wings on Sundays, $2 Coronas on Tuesdays, and $2 domestic drafts during happy hour on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

215 E. Main St.

(610) 831-1955

www.davincispub.com

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King of Prussia Mall

There are more than 400 restaurants and stores at this mall, a 25-minute drive from campus. An amazing amount of money can be spent here, but sometimes it’s fun to just walk around and window shop in one of the best malls in the country. Be sure to check out Neiman Marcus, but don’t break anything! You may not be able to afford the tab. The Cheesecake Factory is an excellent (if not crowded) restaurant to go to.

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