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Nightlife

Quick Stats

Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Ann Arbor
  • Downtown Detroit
  • Royal Oak
Local Specialties
  • Faygo: This soft drink originated in Detroit and can be mixed with alcohol.
  • Vernors: Vernors ginger ale was invented by a Detroit pharmacist.
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Detroit Metro Times
  • detroit.metromix.com
  • www.detroit.com/nightlife

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

When asked about parties on campus, the main phrase that comes up is, “I don't know. We have parties?” With that said, there are few, if any, on-campus parties. Occasionally, there is a fraternity party, but the police will hang around outside the house waiting to give citations to underage drinkers. The only other "partying" that happens at WSU is social drinking in the dorm rooms. But alcohol is only permitted in certain rooms based on the occupants' ages, so random checks of the rooms by the RAs are sometimes performed to help enforce the rules.

As for the bars, Harry's, Bookies, and Coaches Corner are popular with underage students because they are also restaurants, meaning students younger than 21 can enter. Covers vary depending on the night. Coaches is cheap, and students involved with the Greek system tend to watch for the deals and can usually be found there on the cheapest nights. Clubs around campus are not very good and are overpriced, but some popular hangout spots include Luna and Club Eden.

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Nightlife at Wayne State University

natashah08

Mortuary Science and Embalming '12

N/A

Not Around at Night

I comute to school and do not stay around late at night. I have no idea what the nightlife is like at Wayne State.

May 10, 2012

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Nightlife at Wayne State University

pinkss16

Biology '16

4.6
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College Parties

Night life at house parties are much more convenient and better than going to a bar or club because if you live on campus, then it may be easier to walk home if you are under the influence or have someone come with you. Going to a club is trickier because it's either too far that you have to pay for a cab or the good spots are 21 and up.

May 08, 2012

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Nightlife at Wayne State University

varelakimberly

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science '12

3.5
B

Night Life at WSU

Mostly consisting of bars and local area hot spots. Detroit is close to many areas and accessible by the shuttle. Commuter school so not many localized functions on campus.

Feb 09, 2012

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User rating for Wayne State University - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 19 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

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Lefty's and Circa

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Luna

Named the best dance club for several years, Luna has a dance floor and rotating drink specials.

1815 Main St.

Royal Oak

(248) 589-3344

www.lunaroyaloak.com

Eden Nightclub

Eden has a dance floor and "beds" to hang out on.

22061 Woodward

Ferndale

(248) 541-7674

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Harry's

With lots of big-screen TVs, this is a good place to come watch the big game.

2482 Clifford St.

Detroit

(313) 964-2436

www.harrysdetroit.com

Lefty's Lounge

This sports bar is located in the Belcrest Apartments. Happy hour is Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5440 Cass Ave.

Cultural Center

(313) 831-LEFT

www.leftysloungedetroit.com

Coaches Corner

Located within a few blocks of Comerica Park and Ford Field, Coaches has been named one of Detroit's top sports bars. Coaches offers $2 Miller bottles before and after Tigers games.

1465 Centre St.

Downtown

(313) 963-4000

coachescornerdetroit.com

Bookies Bar & Grille

Bookies has a beautiful, spacious rooftop patio. There's a daily happy hour and game-day specials.

2208 Cass Ave.

Detroit

(313) 962-0319

www.bookiesbar.com

Circa 1890 Saloon

Popular with students, Circa has an affordable wide-ranging selection of beers.

5474 Cass Ave.

Cultural Center

(313) 831-1122

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

Coaches usually holds a night for underage students. There are also frat parties, but the police will wait outside to give students citations. Hockeytown Café, Cobo Center, Hard Rock Café, and many venues and restaurants are open to students under 21. Plus, there is always Greektown, Mexicantown, Detroit RiverWalk, and Campus Maritus, which are areas that offer entertainment options.

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