College Dropouts' minimalistic atmosphere makes for the perfect hangout
Christina CaldwellIssue date: 2/12/09 Section: Nightlife
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Located in a complex on College Avenue and Fifth Street, it’s the former home of failed bars Fumbles and The Dirty Devil.
But, hopefully, College Dropouts, which opened in December, will have more luck than the former owners. The down-to-earth atmosphere and decorative minimalism make it a perfect hangout for the low maintenance ASU crowd. Some people might call the atmosphere “cold,” but it’s really no more minimalistic than the average college apartment, scattered with random posters and TVs.
Inside you’ll find friendly bartenders, plenty of televisions for viewing sporting events and, awkwardly enough, pictures of unlikely celebrities framed and mounted on the walls. Jada Pinkett Smith? Alicia Keyes? It’s like they printed off pictures from a Google search and framed them. I don’t know if that’s actually what they did, but I like it.
Regardless of décor, nightly drink specials make College Dropouts an affordable option for college students.
Tuesday nights is “Drinkin’ with Lincoln” night. After paying a $5 cover, patrons can enjoy one cent domestic drafts from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Thursday night ladies night has no cover for either sex and $2 drinks for women.
So, cheers to hoping the affordable College Dropouts doesn’t live up to its name by dropping out of the college bar scene.
College Dropouts, 560 S. College Avenue, Tempe, 480.967.2536
Other Bars: CLOSE TO ASU
Barney’s Boathouse
This close-to-campus bar is another low-maintenance, low-cost option for the college crowd. Plus, they have a sweet wheel you can spin to win prizes, like free drinks. Yes! 216 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.967.7744
The Vine
South side! The Vine offers cheap drink options for students on the southern portion of ASU’s campus. 801 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480.894.2662
Mill Avenue Cue Club
Even if you don’t play pool, Cue Club’s Mill Avenue location provides a laid-back atmosphere during the day and a crazy crowd at night. 607 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.858.9017
Chronic Tacos
It’s not just a taco and burrito place. There’s also a full bar, making it easy to find the perfect beer to accompany that carne asada. 15 E. Sixth Street, Tempe, 480.557.8226
Bison Witches
This bar and deli solves the dilemma of deciding where to eat, then where to drink. Do both here. They offer an amazing sandwich selection, and more importantly, booze. 21 E. Sixth Street, Tempe, 480.894.9104
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