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Wayne State University - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Nightlife

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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

varelakimberly

'12

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

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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Nightlife at Wayne State University

asewell93

'15

Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation

3.5
B

I Wouldn't Really Know

My sister and I always joke about ourselves. We say we're bad at being kids, because we don't go out much. From what I hear from my friends, things are pretty fun; but my sister and I avoid the parties and bars, because we don't want any trouble. But by word of mouth, things seem to be up to par. I'll give it a B, based on what I've heard, but I'm not able to give a grade based on a first-hand account.

Dec 20, 2011

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Nightlife at Wayne State University

julu88

'05

Anthropology and Archaeology

4.2
A-

Lots of Bars, No Real Clubs, Within Walking Distance

tons of bars within walking distance, but no dance clubs, the Majestic/Magic Stick offers concerts a few times a week however

Nov 07, 2011

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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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