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Primary Areas with Nightlife Most clubs are downtown, but there are great bars throughout the Fan.
Student Favorites
  • Baja Bean
  • Mojo’s
  • Tiki Bob’s
  • Tobacco Club
Other Places to Check Out
  • Aladdin Express Restaurant
  • Black Fin
  • Down Under Café
  • Sticky Rice
  • Toad’s Place
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer Pong
  • Flip cup
  • Kings
Useful Resources for Nightlife Usually students hear about events from other students or on their favorite radio stations.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Because VCU is located in Richmond, there are many choices for students when planning evening activities. From going to parties on campus or to bars and clubs throughout the city, there is something for everyone. Bars and clubs are usually limited to students age 21 and up. If you’re under 21, you can always go to Mars Bar or Aladdin’s. Walking is usually your best bet when going to parties around campus, and if you’re leaving campus, having a designated driver is a must if you plan on drinking. The school offers an escort service, but students find themselves waiting a lot longer than it would have taken them to find another alternative.
 

VCU occasionally hosts concerts from time to time but not often. The Richmond Coliseum is located about 5 minutes
away from campus by car, and that’s where the bigger name acts perform. Tickets to these events are generally
expensive, but students get excited when they can see a big-name act so close to campus. Richmond is also home to
an amazing venue called Toad’s Place, which features both nationally touring artists and local acts. Tickets at Toad’s
Place are less expensive than concerts at the Coliseum, and the atmosphere is so much better.
 

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Nightlife at Virginia Commonwealth University

AlexSirrine

Business '15

4.2
A-

Head for a House

The clubs at VCU are in the bottom a ways away from campus. With only one bus transporting students it is hard to get home when you want to. The best bet is to go to a house party. Here you'll meet more people and in my opinion have a better time usually without having to pay much if anything at all which is a completely different story at the clubs.

May 22, 2012

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Nightlife at Virginia Commonwealth University

MOrlowski

Dental Hygiene '16

3.1
B-

Be Safe

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in the city of Richmond. Richmond is filled with many clubs, bars, and house parties. Many people use a bus or a friend to drive them around at night just to be safe. Seeing that there is much diversity of the people on campus, there are plenty of options for every type of person.

Apr 18, 2012

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kevtia

Business Management '16

5.0
A+

Concerts

Great diversity of music and concerts in the area and at the school.

Mar 26, 2012

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User rating for Virginia Commonwealth University - Nightlife is 4.6 out of 5 based on 41 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 plenty of clubs to choose from downtown, many with different theme nights.

Bar Prowler

There are all different types of bars you can go to downtown and throughout the Fan. You can usually find early-bird specials with beer at great prices during the work week.

Closing Time

2:00 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Any place with a happy hour!

Organization Parties

If you’re not into the club scene, you can usually find a few parties on the weekends. Most fraternities and some individual houses host parties, but you usually go with people who are associated with the host somehow. There’s no real “frat row” where you can walk down and just pop in.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Have a Nice Day Café

Have a Nice Day Café offers three floors for dancing. Dress to impress.

11 S. 18th St.

(804) 771-1700

caferichmond.com

Tobacco Company Club

Tobacco Company Club is considered the more sophisticated downtown club. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are theme nights.

1201 E. Cary St.

(804) 782-9555

www.thetobaccocompany.com

Alley Catz

Alley Catz features live music with two floors, each with a bar.

10 Walnut Alley

(804) 643-2816

www.alleykatzrva.com

Bahama Joe’s

Open Tuesday through Saturday with a different theme each night, Bahama Joe’s offers a wide selection of beer, wine, and mixed and frozen drinks.

6922 Staples Mill Rd.

(804) 262-9652

www.bahama-joes.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Richbrau Brewing Company

1214 E. Cary St.

(804) 644-3018

www.richbrau.com

Siné Irish Pub

1327 E. Cary St.

(804) 649-7767

www.sineirishpub.com

Tiki Bob’s Cantina

With satellite TVs and Top 40 music, Tiki Bob’s Cantina features awesome mixed drinks and a patio during those warm summer nights.

110 N. 18th St.

(804) 644-9091

Mojo’s

401 Strawberry St.

(804) 355-7372

Baja Bean

1520 W. Main St.

(804) 257-5445

www.bajabean.com

Baja Bean

1520 W. Main St.

(804) 257-5445

www.bajabean.com

Banditos Burrito Lounge

2905 Patterson Ave.

(804) 354-9999

banditosburritolounge.com

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

Mars Bar

Enjoy the best of your 80s dance favorites. There is a DJ at 10 p.m., and there’s no cover to get in.

115 N. 18th St.

(804) 644-6277

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