The 29 Best College Bars In America

"It has a rich history, as it used to be a soda shop. Alumni and students say that it used to be a speakeasy during prohibition, and there are theories that there were secret tunnels that lead into the bar. There is a tradition called the 'Great Indoorsman,' where you stay at the bar from open (11am) until last call, and you have to have a drink every hour. There's no place I would rather be for 16 hours straight!"

—Christina Burke, Facebook

"Just steps from campus! There are triple shot drinks for $5 twice a week, 50 cent shots on Tuesdays, and countless other deals throughout the year. 'The Boot: where your college career begins and ends.'"

—Beccah450cec14c

"The service is awful, the smell is nauseating, but the party is wild. With a blue guy — private label blue energy drink mixed a lower than bottom shelf vodka — in one hand, and your dignity in the other, you're bound to have a good time. FYI: You're gonna lose your dignity, so hang on to that blue guy."

—Leahm40c5bc0f3

"Best for $2 Tuesday, and 50 cent pizza slices for happy hour Monday through Friday, with $1.50 Coors pints!"

—Terrell D Barnes, Facebook

"It's been holding strong since 1953 as the BEST place to pre-game, watch the game, and celebrate! Must have? The LEGENDARY Long Island iced tea. So many memories lost…"

—Katec4e01af8e2

"Best fishbowls ever in giant mason jars. And they have rotating drink specials every month, like Pokemon or Avengers-themed drinks. Plus they have the best chili fries known to mankind. Always a good time."

—Natalieb4db32888b

"It's literally where everybody knows your name. $3 Thursdays is not only the price of drinks, but also the cover charge that comes with a free T-shirt, newly designed every week. And the special drink is the Water Long Island with a splash of orange juice. You won't find it anywhere else."

—Megan Samuels, Facebook

"Famous for its Yellow Hammer (aka best drink ever created, unique to this bar), Karaoke Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays, and specials all week/weekend long. Everyone goes to Gallettes on game day, which is a big deal at the University of Alabama."

—Courtneyg43e6fd966

"It serves the most beer per square foot of any bar in America, has a live rattlesnake, and gave rise to our tradition of dunking our Aggie rings in a pitcher. Hands down, it's an essential part of a Texas A&M education."

—Annettejoyl

"It's a legendary karaoke bar, so everyone gets trashed and sings. Between the tourists and college kids you never know what you're going to see onstage. Since it's Nashville, there's a ton of talent, so every singer sounds like a country superstar. Every night I've been there has been an absolute blur, and it's my favorite bar in town."

—Hannaha445d819fc

"Sink or swim on Thursdays: There's a $5 cover and 50 cent drinks until midnight."

—Dizzizzi12

"It manages to blend current times with tradition. Plus, there's no better combination than playing 'Sink the Biz' with a bucket of biz fries!"

—Paige Roberts, Facebook

"From table wars and the live band, to rocking that bright green 'twenty-phryst' hat on your 21st birthday! Throw in a couple Stars & Stripes shots alongside a famous tray of Phyrst fries, and you're looking at one hell of a night."

—Lexi Ferrari, Facebook

"Amazing food, amazing beer on tap, and they have a beer tour!"

—Kathleen Hessman, Facebook

"Where else can you listen to great live music and drink a few $3 Moose Drools in your beanie, flannel, fleece leggings, and Sorels when the temperature drops below 20 degrees?"

—Pretendcheese

"I love me some good 'ol rails [their famous drink]!"

—Shelby Quinn, Facebook

"I miss going there for literally everyone's 21st birthday!"

—Maddip2

"Amazing staff that feels like family. Late nights drinking with friends. Looking at the door every time someone walks in and having it be your friend every time. Live music on the patio. All day brunch. Dollar shots. And the birthday tradition ... getting a shot from a plunger! Even when SLU grads turn 30, you go back for your plunger! And the best of the best is penny pitchers on Wednesday nights. A pitcher of beer for a dollar. Hello hangover. But you just head right back for brunch. Alumni ALWAYS come back to visit. Weddings always end at Humphrey's. Reunions end at Humphrey's. Humphrey's feels like home."

—Beckyl46c233a55, BuzzFeed Community

"Great drinks and fantastic fried mushrooms. And [American sportscaster] Brent Musburger hits The Esso Club every time he's in town."

—Scherewecome1, BuzzFeed Community

"Half off pizza, trivia, drink specials every night, and two floors — it's the best place to spend your four years at college. And when you're there every day, the bartenders become family. "

—Shelbi Nicolle, Facebook

"They have half-priced drinks every Wednesday, and all of the college kids call them 'Wednesjay's.' What other college bar gives you the excuse to get drunk on a Wednesday? It's the best way to get through Hump Day."

—Maggiep4588e735e

"Best bar to chill, play liar's die, or do karaoke any night of the week. Best drink is their blowjob shot!"

—Rachel Vogel, Facebook

"They make alcoholic icees and they're absolutely delicious. They have cool names too, like the Miley Cyrus."

—Cargrass

"The DJ only plays 90s music, and it is glorious."

—Malloryw404328e19

"Thursday nights are power hour. Drinks start at 25 cents for the first 15 minutes, then they're 50 cents for the next 15 minutes, 75 cents for the next…and then $1 drinks. Wins all around."

—Juliepants, BuzzFeed Community

"Their specialty drink is the trashcan. You get used to the pretty awful Red Bull taste, and it wouldn't be a Friday night without one."

—Karlyj40efa167e

"If this bar isn't on this list, this list has no meaning whatsoever."

—Sabrinaleec