50 Best College Bars In America

45. The Midnight – Gainesville, University of Florida, Florida

University of Florida’s student body frequents The Midnight in Gainesville for its reasonably priced bar menu items such as homemade chili, sandwiches—including a peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and nutella—hot dogs, and sides. They have up to twenty different beers to choose from, twenty-five hours of happy hour per week to enjoy, and live entertainment and games. The Midnight is not the ideal place to catch up on your college games, but it does have a great menu and bar to enjoy. It’s an excellent place to catch up with friends or decompress while enjoying a few beers.

44. O’Bannon’s Taphouse – College Station, A&M University, Texas

O’Bannon’s Taphouse is Texas A&M University’s go-to spot for beer tours, drink specials ($2.00 wells), and $1.00 discount on all drafts from Monday through Sunday. They have a great selection of not only beers but also whiskey and scotch. They host up to thirty-six hours of happy hour per week and offer a whopping seventy-five selection of different beers to choose from. They occasionally do host some live entertainment, but for those seeking to catch up with their games, O’Bannon’s is a good place to be. O’Bannon’s doesn’t have a food menu, but their large selection of beers to choose from, including a creamy Guinness, who needs food, anyway?

43. Carey’s – Vermillion, The University of South Dakota, South Dakota

The University of South Dakota’s student body loves Vermillion’s own Carey’s Bar, established in 1954. Carey’s offers drink specials Monday through Friday, with up to twenty hours of happy hour per week and twenty-five different selections of beers to choose from. They don’t host any live events or games, but they do have a TV/sports package for those looking to catch the latest college football or basketball game. They don’t have much of a food menu, but for those looking to host a private party or event, Carey’s is the place to be.

42. Zeno’s – State College, Penn State University, Pennsylvania

Zeno’s Pub is Penn State University’s favorite place for beers and music. Every week there is live music playing at Zeno’s for people to enjoy with their creamy Guinness. They have up to twelve hours of happy hour per week, twenty-four different selections of beers to choose from, and TV/sports packages for those looking to catch the college basketball or football game. It’s a great bar for beer lovers, and those looking to pair it with a delightful soft pretzel.

41. Ken’s Tavern – Tallahassee, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Ken’s Tavern is Florida State University’s favorite college bar with its drink specials that last all week, twenty hours of happy hour, eighteen different selections of beers to choose from, and live entertainment nights. Ken’s Tavern also hosts TV and sports packages for those looking to catch the latest college football or basketball game. Ken’s Tavern is known for its sake bombs, beer pitchers, and darts.