Re: 50 Best College Bars In America
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:37 pm
20. The Rivermill – Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, Virginia’s go-to spot for students of Virginia Tech is the Rivermill Bar and Grill. This restaurant is a Tex-Mex restaurant that blends burgers, beers, and nightlife all in one spot. They have fourteen hours of happy hour per week and serve 36 different selections of beer from the tap, bottle and can. They have trivia night and bar games for those seeking some communal entertainment, as well as sports packages for those seeking a place to watch their college basketball and football games. For those looking for the best place relax, enjoy a bite in a casual atmosphere, and talk through the night (open till 2 AM), the Rivermill Bar and Grill is the place to be.
19. Tracks Lounge – Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska’s own Tracks Lounge is a host to many University of Nebraska students. Famous for its $5.00 Bloody Mary cocktails, its amazing jumbo chicken wings, chili cheese fries, fry baskets, cheese curds, mac and cheese bites–its amazing range of appetizers will have students coming back for more bar food to wash down with its thirty-three different selections of beer and full bar of spirits. As many college students might love, the Tracks Lounge also offers an amazing selection of wraps and sandwiches made from prime rib and caramelized onions. For that special college student budget, the Tracks Lounge offers an excellent $5.99 deal from Monday through Friday between 11AM and 2PM for a cheeseburger and any choice of sides. This is a deal that’s cheaper than what some fast food restaurants charge.
18. Two Keys Tavern – Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky’s local university spirit comes together at the Two Keys Tavern, which has been a fixture in the local scene since 1936. The tavern offers specials on pint and well drinks, live music from local bands on Fridays without charging a cover to college students on a budget, and thirty different beers to choose from depending on the person’s mood. It hosts thirty-six hours of happy hour per week, as well as live events and sports nights for its local college basketball and football enthusiasts.
17. The Coug – Pullman, Washington State University
The Coug Pullman of Washington is a favorite bar and grill among students at Washington State University for hosting sports night during football season, and having seasonal brews and ales to keep the student body happy all year long. Their colorful interior brights up the mood for Coug drinkers. It is also a great place for games, events, and sports packages. With eighteen different brews to choose from, the Coug is the kind of dive that keeps visitors well fed and happy.
16. Grad Center Bar – Providence, Rhode Island
Out in Providence, Rhode Island is the Grad Center Bar where the academic community of Brown University gets to mingle. The Grad Center Bar is so much a part of the Brown University community that the university website considers it a “resource” on its website. The Grad Center Bar has pool, beer, sports nights, game night, and bar food. The Grad Center Bar is a great dive to relax and play some games while catching up with colleagues and peers after a stressful day at school. The Grad Center Bar is limited to Brown University students and requires a membership that costs $30 per year. Given these restrictions, however, the student body considers it a go-to spot because of its reasonable prices. Unfortunately, RISD students are not allowed.
Blacksburg, Virginia’s go-to spot for students of Virginia Tech is the Rivermill Bar and Grill. This restaurant is a Tex-Mex restaurant that blends burgers, beers, and nightlife all in one spot. They have fourteen hours of happy hour per week and serve 36 different selections of beer from the tap, bottle and can. They have trivia night and bar games for those seeking some communal entertainment, as well as sports packages for those seeking a place to watch their college basketball and football games. For those looking for the best place relax, enjoy a bite in a casual atmosphere, and talk through the night (open till 2 AM), the Rivermill Bar and Grill is the place to be.
19. Tracks Lounge – Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska’s own Tracks Lounge is a host to many University of Nebraska students. Famous for its $5.00 Bloody Mary cocktails, its amazing jumbo chicken wings, chili cheese fries, fry baskets, cheese curds, mac and cheese bites–its amazing range of appetizers will have students coming back for more bar food to wash down with its thirty-three different selections of beer and full bar of spirits. As many college students might love, the Tracks Lounge also offers an amazing selection of wraps and sandwiches made from prime rib and caramelized onions. For that special college student budget, the Tracks Lounge offers an excellent $5.99 deal from Monday through Friday between 11AM and 2PM for a cheeseburger and any choice of sides. This is a deal that’s cheaper than what some fast food restaurants charge.
18. Two Keys Tavern – Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky’s local university spirit comes together at the Two Keys Tavern, which has been a fixture in the local scene since 1936. The tavern offers specials on pint and well drinks, live music from local bands on Fridays without charging a cover to college students on a budget, and thirty different beers to choose from depending on the person’s mood. It hosts thirty-six hours of happy hour per week, as well as live events and sports nights for its local college basketball and football enthusiasts.
17. The Coug – Pullman, Washington State University
The Coug Pullman of Washington is a favorite bar and grill among students at Washington State University for hosting sports night during football season, and having seasonal brews and ales to keep the student body happy all year long. Their colorful interior brights up the mood for Coug drinkers. It is also a great place for games, events, and sports packages. With eighteen different brews to choose from, the Coug is the kind of dive that keeps visitors well fed and happy.
16. Grad Center Bar – Providence, Rhode Island
Out in Providence, Rhode Island is the Grad Center Bar where the academic community of Brown University gets to mingle. The Grad Center Bar is so much a part of the Brown University community that the university website considers it a “resource” on its website. The Grad Center Bar has pool, beer, sports nights, game night, and bar food. The Grad Center Bar is a great dive to relax and play some games while catching up with colleagues and peers after a stressful day at school. The Grad Center Bar is limited to Brown University students and requires a membership that costs $30 per year. Given these restrictions, however, the student body considers it a go-to spot because of its reasonable prices. Unfortunately, RISD students are not allowed.