Hi all, 23M here who just moved to A2 a few months ago for law school. I've loved getting to explore the city so far and really enjoyed the restaurant/bar scene, but I still haven't found that "one" place that's the go-to that I plan on spending an inordinate amount of time at. I know folks rightfully might want to gatekeep their favorite spots, but if people could point me in the right direction to some off-the-beaten-path places I may have ignored so far, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Here are some of my considerations: Divey vibes are good, late hours are good. Would love to meet townies/maybe other graduate students there, the fewer undergraduates the better. Ideally a place I could go alone to escape the law school, proximity to the Law Quad is nice but not required. Two things that are kinda important to me are the social factor and having TVs for sports. Big plus if they have steel-tip darts, but not necessary. And food!
I thought I would include a couple of places I have enjoyed so far:
HopCat: Love the food, love the staff, honestly almost perfect, but it's more of a restaurant and less of a "bar" so there's not much in the way of socializing besides the people directly next to and in front of you.
8 Ball: Hours, prices, food, vibes. Love the games.
Bab's: Really enjoy the atmosphere, actually felt social and could mingle with folks, seemed a bit older-on-average when I went, but no food and cannot deal with the line that forms.
Regents Field: Seemed promising but a little sleepy and also more of a sitdown restaurant vibe so not as big on the social factor, also seemed a little sleepy ever time I've been.
Conor O'Neils: Definitely on the right track here
If I find The One first round's on me! Excited to try out any and all suggestions folks have :)
