The University of Kansas in Lawrence is lucky to have the Wagon Wheel bar and café for not only its great, drinks and pizzas, but also for its amazing commitment to the community to boost and empower the younger generation. The Wagon Wheel is not only a dive bar that entertains the academic community with cheap drinks during happy hour that cost $2 a pop, but they also give out pizza slices for folks who stick around to closing time for just $1. With its charming, nostalgic atmosphere, both students and locals who were once students have an ambiance to appreciate when they pop into the Wagon Wheel. The bar has a great juke box for those looking to listen to some tunes old school style. The bar also has twenty-five different selections of beers, live entertainment and TV and sports packages for those looking to catch the college basketball or football game.
24. The Chug – Muncie, Ball State University, Indiana
Ball State University students love the Chug. Those living in the local Muncie, Indiana area are just as familiar with the Chug for its pool tables, dancing, drink specials, Karaoke, and live music. With a full bar, fifteen different types of brews to choose from, twenty-eight hours of happy hour per week and sports packages, the Chug is a favorite among the local crowd for its fun and entertainment. For those looking to host a special event or a party, the Chug also offers event space. The Chug also hosts fun fundraising gigs, the most recent one being for breast cancer awareness.
23. Effin’s Pub and Grill – San Diego, California
San Diego State’s Effin’s Pub and Grill is a favorite among those seeking an “effin” good time. They have decently priced select domestic beers. For the San Diego State University students looking for the right bar to root for their home team during college football and basketball games, Effin’s Pub and Grill offers sports packages that are modestly priced for students on a budget. Not only that, but they also host baseball games during the baseball season. For those watching hockey, Effin’s Pub and Grill also has you covered. Effin’s Pub and Grill also offers party booking deals for anyone looking to host a birthday, graduation, or bachelor’s party. Their website conveniently has a fill out sheet for those looking to get information right away. Effin’s Pub and Grill has twenty-four types of beers, bar games and trivia, and sports. It has all the things that you want from a sports bar and pub.
22. Half Barrel – Knoxville, University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee has an excellent pub that’s right for students at the University of Tennessee looking for the right brew in the right season. The Half Barrel offers $2.50 margaritas in the summer season and Saturday college game nights for those looking to catch college basketball and football. They specialize in American bistro style foods as well as special deals on bourbon and draft beer selections, ranging up to twenty-three different kinds. The Half Barrel is the right kind of place for those in search of a fun atmosphere to watch games, a decent spot to knock back some beers and chat and catch up with friends. They host at least one night of live entertainment such as music or bar games, and they offer sports packages for those looking to root for home of the Bluetick Coonhound—Smokey the mascot.
21. Mac and Joe’s – Oxford, Miami, Ohio
Miami, Ohio’s favorite restaurant saloon, and sports bar is Mac and Joe’s. Having been around since 1946, Mac and Joe’s is considered the local’s favorite and oldest restaurant and bar in the area. Located in Uptown Oxford Ohio, it’s the place to be among residents and local college students looking for a bite on a budget, and a drink to wash it down with. The bar menu includes ten-ounce steak burgers of all different styles and flavors for under $10. They have a generous selection of sandwiches that come with fries or tater tots. Of course, they also serve bar foods like wings, nacho and all types of fries with dip. With twenty-one hours of happy hour per week, fifteen different types of beers to choose from, Mac and Joe’s has your cravings covered. Although they do not host live events or bar trivia, they do offer sports deals and packages for all your college football and basketball games to enjoy a snack and some brews.