Some students, particularly older students and graduates, are getting tired of the party scene that Campustown bars provide. To help those students, here is a list of the bars outside of Campustown. These bars are found on Main Street and in Somerset Village and Northern Lights.

Main Street

Deano’s 119 Main

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 6-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.

Specials: Daily specials

Food: Frozen pizzas, pre-packaged sandwiches. Outside food is allowed.

Entertainment: Karaoke – Saturday 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Parties: Large groups are welcome but everyone must have his/her ID or will not be allowed in.

Other information: This bar runs on a cash-only basis, and they do have an ATM available.

Sportsmen’s/Sportsman’s

Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday – Sunday 10 a.m to 2 a.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Happy Hour: Monday – Friday 4-7 p.m.

Specials: Daily specials

Food: Snacks, catered food for special occasions. Outside food allowed.

Entertainment: Shuffleboard, pool, arcade games

Parties: Will not close down for private parties. Call ahead; they may give specials depending on what the party is for.

Other information: Sportsmen’s recently remodeled the front of the building and fixed the neon light, which hasn’t worked in nearly 40 years. They have done some remodeling inside but are still in the progress.

The Corner Pocket

Hours: Monday – Thursday 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Friday – Sunday 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Happy Hour: 2-6 p.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Specials: Daily specials

Food: Outside food allowed.

Entertainment: 16 pool tables, 12 TVs, dart boards, pinball, pool leagues and tournaments, free pool on Sundays

Parties: For large groups, call ahead so they can section off an area.

DG’s Taphouse

Hours: Monday 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Tuesday – Saturday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Closed Sunday.

Happy Hour: 4-8 p.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer (domestic only), hard liquor

Specials: Daily specials.

Food: Frozen pizza. Outside food allowed.

Entertainment: Local bands often play.

Parties: Afternoon hours available but no weekends. Contact via e-mail to check on hours.

Other information: To contact about parties, booking events, etc., send an email to [email protected].

Della Viti

Hours: Monday – Tuesday 2 – 10 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday 2 – 11 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.; Sunday 2 – 9 p.m.

Beverage offerings: Wine, beer, hard liquor

Happy Hour: Wine 2-7 p.m. daily

Specials: Daily specials, all specials apply on Sunday

Food: Cheese, crackers, cured meats, stuffed hot peppers, olive mix, sometimes chocolate. Outside food allowed.

Parties: Groups of 10 or more, please call and give a heads up. Private events can be hosted Sunday – Wednesday.

Other information: The wine machines allow you to sample different amounts of wine before deciding to buy a bottle to drink there or take home. Wine is sold at retail prices and special orders can be placed. Wi-Fi is available.

Olde Main Brewing Co.

Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m.

Specials: Daily specials.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor, wine

Food: Order from kitchen – full menu until 10 p.m., appetizers 10-11 p.m.

Entertainment: Pinball, shuffleboard, arcade games, TVs

Parties: Private parties can reserve the balcony in the pub but will not be served full meals.

London Underground

Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Friday – Saturday 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor, Martini menu

Happy Hour: 4 – 7 p.m.

Specials: Daily specials

Food: Popcorn. Outside food is allowed.

Entertainment: None

Parties: Will not close for private parties.

Whiskey River

Hours: 11 to 2 a.m. 

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Specials: Daily specials Monday – Thursday

Food: Full menu, kitchen open late (depends on need)

Entertainment: Golden Tee golfing, foosball, punching bag, pool (free on Sunday and Tuesday), TVs

Parties: Make reservations for upper section

Dangerous Curves

Hours: Monday – Saturday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m.

Specials: Daily specials 6-8 p.m.

Food: Appetizers. No outside food allowed.

Entertainment: Bikini club, free pool, VIP dances $20 per song.

Parties: No need to call ahead.

Other information: There is no cover, but you are required to buy at least one drink. Ages 21 and older only.

5 and Dime

Hours: Sunday – Saturday 1 p.m. – close

Happy Hour: 3-7 p.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Specials: Daily specials

Food: Pizza, pickled eggs. Outside food allowed.

Entertainment: Karaoke Friday and Saturday.

Parties: Will not close for private parties but can divide in half because of horseshoe bar.

Tip Top Lounge

Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Happy Hour: Monday – Friday 7-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Food: Chili.

Entertainment: Karaoke Wednesday 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., Saturday 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sunday 4-8 p.m.; darts, arcade games

Parties: Will not close down for private parties. Let them know about a party and they’ll reserve a section.

Northern Lights

The Bar

Hours: Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.; Friday – Saturday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Closed Sunday.

Beverage offerings: Beer, hard liquor

Specials: Daily specials after 7 p.m.

Food: Can make some food. Outside food allowed.

Entertainment: Bands or Karaoke on Fridays, some room to dance, arcade games.

Parties: Will close for private parties.

Somerset Village

Brewer’s

Hours: Monday – Wednesday 4 p.m. – close; Thursday – Saturday 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. (last call 12:30)

Beverage offerings: Scotch, Martini menu, bottled beer, hard liquor

Specials: Beer buckets

Food: Bar food, steak, burgers, pizza, appetizers

Entertainment: Occasional live music

Other information: Ages 21-plus only.