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| Last updated Feb. 13, 2008 at 5:08 a.m. |
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Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Feb. 13, 2008 at 5:08 a.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.
Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee.com is back for another round! The whole month of February, we're serving up intoxicatingly fun bars and club articles -- including guides, bartender profiles, drink recipes and even a little Brew City bar history. Cheers!
Sometimes on a cold day, all you want to do is pull up a bar stool in a place where everybody knows your name. Luckily, for Marquette students and area denizens, cozy pubs and friendly watering holes are nearby. Whether you're looking for lively sports bars, live music or a snug spot for spirits, the MU campus is alive and kicking. Sure O.D.'s and The 'Lanche are gone, but new spots are carrying on the Warriors tradition.
Caffrey's
717 N. 16th St.
(414) 933-9047
After a recent renovation, Caffrey's, or Caff's as it is more commonly known, carries the reputation as the "place to be" for folks and fun. Complete with outdoor patio for warm weather revelry or a snug corner fireplace for cool weather relaxing, Caffrey's is a bustling hotspot for coeds and locals alike. Try some of the free popcorn and Thursday's Bucket 'O Beer to really get into the Caffrey's mood.
Conway's Smokin' Bar & Grill
2127 W. Wells St.
(414) 344-1262
Though a bit farther from central campus, Conway's is a diamond in the rough. The smoky pub is warm and inviting, with an entertainment schedule second to none. Dimly lit and cozy, Conway's has a lounge-like atmosphere perfect for relaxing and enjoying the regular live entertainment featuring acoustic performances on Tuesdays, blues on Wednesdays and college bands on Thursdays. Weekdays offer happy hour study halls from 5 to 7 p.m. with rail drinks and domestic bottles for $2.50. The kitchen is now open, with grilled food awaiting hungry mouths, so stop on by.
Jim Hegarty's Pub
1120 W. Wells St.
(414) 221-1921
Hegarty's is king when it comes to serving the Marquette masses. Whether you want a quiet watering hole or a night of wild debauchery, Hegarty's caters to all. Stop in the early evening for great pub food with the eclectic locals, and munch on a drool-worthy butter burger and fries platter. Stick around for the long, narrow bar to fill with crazy coeds looking to kick back. Heg's is the Times Square of Marquette; if you stay there long enough, you are bound to run into nearly everyone you know.
Murphy's
1613 W. Wells St.
(414) 344-0116
With several dart boards, pool tables, an interactive quiz show and Wednesday night karaoke, this Irish pub is a college student's Disney World. On Wednesdays, Murphy's is home to the Big-Ass Beer (32 oz.) and ultra-popular karaoke night, so be ready to snake your way through the dense crowd. Murph's also features live bands, great drink specials and the undeniable reputation as "the place to be" after MU basketball games. Recently named Playboy's College Bar of the Month, it's no surprise to see the Murphy's line wrapped around Wells on a "good" night. If the weather is nice, enjoy the backyard terrace for a break from the crowd.
Ruby G's
2043 W. Wells St.
(414) 933-2770
Though it actually is more of an espresso cafe, this watering hole on the west end of MU's campus also serves spirits. For a less rowdy, more mature setting to drink in, Ruby G's houses an extensive wine list, as well as traditional brews. A play on words for the rugby influences (the owner is heavily involved in MU Rugby), Ruby G's offers an alternative to the usual Marquette fare.
The Annex
804 N. 16th St.
(414) 288-7769
The Annex is a university-owned hotspot for everything sports. With Al McGuire memorabilia draping the walls, this underground restaurant / bar / bowling alley offers a lot of value for college students counting their pennies. With a giant projection screen TV and each booth hosting its own individual set, the Annex is a sports-enthusiast's dream, especially with the NFL Sunday Ticket available to watch in the fall. The Annex is also the only bar on campus that allows students to pay with their MarquetteCash card, so it's easier to keep the fun flowing. The adjacent bowling alley hosts league nights and great specials. Finish off a hard week of studying with a weekend concert or an acoustic lunch, plus karaoke on Thursdays. And if you want a front row seat to any Marquette sport, get to the Annex early because the warehouse-like center fills to capacity quickly.
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Posted by MUCampusBartender on May 8, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (report)
AND...and they come in with their LV and Coach purses, designer shoes, and look at me like I'm nothing because I work behind the bar. They don't realize I work a full time job during the day, part catering to these bratty kids, and go to school full time. I pay for it myself though. Must be nice to have parents that make money. I don't have those designer duds because I'd have to buy them myself. I can have a group of kids in the bar for 8 hours, binge drinking, rack up a tab of 3-4 hundred dollars, and not get a single penny from them....
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Posted by MUCampusBartender on May 8, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (report)
I work at one of the bars on the MU Campus. A lot of the kids that come in are really nice, fun kids. But no. They do not tip. I run around for hours serving this kids, waiting on them hand and foot, "bumming" them cigarettes, and watching them put it all on Mommy and Daddy's credit cards. And what do I get? Nothing. Oh sure, they'll tell me what a great bartender I am, and how much fun they had, and how they'll see me next time, and then they walk out and not leave me anything. That, or they'll ask me for a deal, which I usually can do, and then still not tip me. It's very frustrating to me to deal with this day in and day out....
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Posted by brunocarlson on Feb. 13, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (report)
I go to MU and live off campus. They are mostly snobbish. I get snubbed because I cannot attend "out of curriculum" lectures for class. Unless I wear Uggs, sweats with a Chicagoland high school on it and a Coach jacket I do not fit in. I am on financial aid and still pay $5 grand to keep the school off my back each semester because I want out in 18-20 credits instead of the recommended 15. And I said I pay for it, not my lower middle class parents who never got a chance to go to college. The bars are great there. When I do get the chance to go for a few I do drop plenty for tips alone because the girls are annoying and non-tipping and the guys are real jack@ss'. I empathize with those bartenders who need this money as well as other money from their second (or third) jobs. Tip your bartender, no matter where you go. MU students with rich parents and your spoiled attitudes; get off your high horse and do some homework, your dragging the curve down.
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Posted by OMCreader on Nov. 24, 2005 at 8:27 p.m. (report)
dg said: for the record, you are not able to use your marquettecash card to purchase alcohol. and they are hardcare against underagers--expect mpd to get involved if you try it.
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Posted by OMCreader on Sept. 23, 2005 at 3:15 p.m. (report)
dave said: um hi...i go to marquette...and i tip after every drink...and i go to north ave bars...and riverwest bars...and water st on occasion...but going to marquette is expensive - we dont always have money for the cab home. thats why you often find us within a few blocks of campus. i would say a good 10-20% of the people that go here flat out suck, but it makes me mad when someone uses that small amount of well-off but somehow crappy tipping people to stereotype all marquette students. we really are mostly down to earth people. and about basketball...yeah its totally true every year they take a vote of the entire student body about playing uwm and we all vote no because we are elitist jerks who feel we are above uwm ...grow up.
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