The crowd is usually older (24+), but you might run into a crowd that’s younger. Most are pretty flexible on IDs if you appear old and confident enough, but always keep an eye out (and carry an extra). There are Albanian bars, and then there are American bars. The bars come in different sizes, colors, themes you’ll walk along Christopher Street and go from a Mexican bar to a Japanese sushi house.
This is one of the most crowded neighborhoods, and its consequently the most fun. Probably your best bet (especially if you’re sans fake ID). If you’re a straight guy, here - just make it clear you’re not interested or come open-minded. And that’s not even accounting for the $12+ drinks that don’t even taste that well. Cover can range from $10 for girls to $60 for guys, and you can bet your underage butt that the bouncers charge extra if they have any inkling you’re your actual age. 1Oak, Lavo, Fish&Tackle - these are the clubs you’ll find Bridge and Tunnel (also known as New Jersians).īut The Standard’s Le Bain? Celebrities. Going out downtown is big freshman year, so be prepared to have the necessary ingredients: usually a pretty convincing ID or passport, attire to match, and enough $$ bucks $$ because, depending on where you go, it could be more than it costs to purchase the Lit Hum semester textbooks. You want clubs with celebrities, bars with drinks that blow smoke and fireworks morning afters where you walk out of Chace Crawford’s apartment (I’m not kidding). Although being closer to some of the more desirable city bars, NYU has iconic staples like Brad’s (they closed down, RIP D:), West 3rd Common, and Down The Hatch ($3-any-drink Thursday special).īut, you’re in New York for Alma’s sake - you didn’t come here for the typical college experience. Like Columbia, NYU itself has its share of campus bars and frats. This co-ed fraternity is infamous for the initiation procedure, and there was something about a maid in the basement? I just go for the nice beer, cool atmosphere (their balcony overlooks the river and New Jersey skyline - it’s not the same as looking at Manhattan’s skyline, but the pretty lights on a chilly October night is enjoyable).
A’s is the not-so-secret secret rich society on Riverside. If you are ever invited or know someone inside, St. Frats and sororities usually have parties throughout the year walk along 114th on a weekend night that is other than finals or holiday, and you’ll surely find some.īeta is usually the one with the most freshman, Q House has the most queers, and ADP is usually the rowdiest. Either have a fake ID or a Photoshopped passport and you’ll be fine.Īlternatively, there are the campus parties. Come equipped with a fraternity brother or decide to leave with one, because they are in abundance here.