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Comparable Schools'
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Quick StatsUseful Resources for Nightlife
- www.citysearch.com
- www.philly.com
Student Favorites
- Kelly’s
- Maloney’s
- Marbar
- PJ’s
Primary Areas with Nightlife
- Old City Philadelphia
- The Mainline
Other Places to Check Out
- Attic
- Continental Restaurant & Martini Bar
- Déjà Vu
- Dirty Frank’s
- Dock Street Brewing
- Electric Factory
- Fergie’s Pub
- Irish Pub
- J.C. Dobbs
- Jake and Oliver’s
- John Harvard’s Brew House
- Katmandu
- McGullicuddy’s
- The Barn
- The Warehouse
- Xero
Cheapest Place to Get a Drink
Kelly’s
Maloney’s
Marbar
PJ’s
College Prowler Take
Sometimes accused of being "Villa-no-fun," it is often difficult for underclassmen to tap into the rich nightlife surrounding Philadelphia. As students get older, their opportunities increase dramatically. With a limited selection of under-21 locations, it’s always a safe bet to see what’s going on at the local venues like the Troc. While there is no unofficial Villanova bar, students tend to frequent those directly on the Mainline. Nightlife is pretty limited until your 21st birthday, but Villanova does an admirable job of providing entertainment on campus. Check out Connelly Center because there is almost always some type of free event. Dorm room parties tend to be small and can get boring. As an underclassman, your best bet is to join an organization. They sponsor events, rent out venues, and provide ways to meet new people. By sophomore year, students generally know enough upperclassmen to end up at a party. Junior and senior years are by far the best years for nightlife, as there are little restrictions on venues, with free reign to the clubs and bars in Philadelphia. Students Speak Out
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Parties off campus are hit or...
Parties off campus are hit or miss. I would not know about bars, because of the carding and the checking of IDs here is ridiculous. There are some cool places in the city, though. |
Anonymous says: |
I do not like doing most of the...
I do not like doing most of the school sponsored club events, because they are a rip off. Plus, all of the bars are relatively strict. |
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If you are a party guy or gal at...
If you are a party guy or gal at Villanova, you either need a fake ID or need to get involved with an organization. Dorm room parties get old quick. Join a fraternity or sorority, not because they have great, really huge parties, but because they are a great connection to a lot of fun gatherings. The group with the best rep for partying is undoubtedly the rugby team. |
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The parties are alright, but most...
The parties are alright, but most of the people just drink in their rooms, though. I like Beta parties, those tend to be fun. I think the frat houses are small and maybe should expand a bit. |
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Villanova is not a party school at...
Villanova is not a party school at all! You must always pay, and must always go off campus. Most of the time, a frat will rent out a club for the night at $25 a pop, which gets expensive. |
FactsClub Crawler
The nightclubs in Philadelphia are fun, but most close at 2 a.m. The following are the best nightclubs in the city and are packed with college students, native Philadelphians, young professionals, and the occasional old person trying to relive their youth.
Bar Prowler
Bars of all types are really popular for the Mainline and Philly. For ‘Nova students, drink specials are a must.
Organization Parties
Fraternities throw ticket parties several times a semester where you pay a flat fee for the entire night, usually around $20 or $25, that includes transportation from Villanova and back and an open bar. These are usually pretty popular, depending on what fraternity is throwing the party. There’s also cocktails, grab-a-dates, and socials if you’re involved in Greek life. If not, lots of student associations on campus, like SAMOSA (South Asian Cultural Society), have formals to which everyone can buy tickets.
Club Listings
A quality club outside Philadelphia, it’s a great place for Mainline students who don’t want to travel into Philly for the night. With a wide range of music, good drink specials, and great theme parties like “Fresh Squeezed Fridays,” and “Go Saturdays,” it’s a fun time and always packed with college students and Mainline locals. The best day to hit up Ice is definitely on Fridays.
Club Flow is great, and it is easy on the college student’s pocket. Hosting great parties throughout the week, Club Flow offers up an interesting array of music and people, attracting a large, diverse, cultural crowd. Thursdays are by far the best night to hit up Club Flow, with cheap drinks and tons of college students. Club Flow 700 N. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia (215) 923-0504
Student organizations are always pulling together a few buses and heading over to Chrome on weekend nights. There are huge dance floors, with hip-hop, rap, and house. 17 to enter, 21 to drink, with live DJs, definitely a must-to during your first few months in the Philly area. Chrome 939 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia (215) 931-0101
Bar Listings
An upscale bar and restaurant right on the Mainline, it is very popular for Villanova students, as well as other local schools. An old building with great ambience and a good assortment of delicious food, it has a full bar filled with domestic and imported drinks and beers. Located near a lot of off-campus housing and just a short drive from campus, there are ‘Nova students in there almost every day of the week. Grog Restaurant & Bar 863 W. Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr (610) 527-5870
Formerly The Wild Onion, this place offers a laid-back atmosphere catering to college students. Nestled close to campus and off-campus housing, it’s never hard to spot a few people you know somewhere in the bar. Complementing the bar is a decent selection of food with killer wings. Flip and Bailey's 900 Conestoga Rd. Bryn Mawr (610) 527-4826
Its atmosphere is rich in Irish culture and heritage. With daily drink specials and live DJs on the weekend, you can’t go wrong coming here. There is also live traditional Irish music, karaoke nights, and game nights.
Kelly's has a bar upstairs and one downstairs. There are also plenty of specials here, as well as the Mug Club, where can pay $100 annually or $250 for a lifetime membership. You get a personalized mug and super cheap pints every day.
Located on top of Marathon Grill, the Marbar has tons of cheap drinks. There's a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays. Thursday are open bar (pay the cover and drink all you want!). Marbar 40th and Walnut Philadelphia (215) 561-0500
Not too far from campus, with drink specials almost every day of the week and live music as a backdrop, it’s never hard to find a Villanovan or two around the bar. Drink specials range from 50 cent drafts to $2 bottles.
On the way to Philly, Erin’s is a great place to sit down, relax, and meet up with friends. Drink specials are decent, with the best specials on Thursdays and Fridays. Very popular among Villanova students.
This is a classic, no-frills college bar. The drinks are afforable and there are plenty of Villanova students here. Maloney's Pub 1009 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr (610) 520-2589
This sports bar has plenty of TVs, dart boards, and pool tables, as well as lots of specialty nights, like poker and beer pong nights. There's also karaoke and nice specials.
What to Do if You're Not 21
You can go to fraternity parties off campus at the Courts (local apartments) or various unofficial townhouses and homes. There are also plenty of campus activities, as well as movies, bowling, and going to local restaurants.
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