The Five Best Bars for Syracuse University Students: Let the Partying Begin!

Whether you are a new student looking for a bit of fun, or a senior looking for a new place to hang out, these Syracuse University area bars will provide you with a great time.

1. Faegan's Cafe & Pub: This restaurant/bar combination is located at 734 South Crouse Avenue, only a short drive or walk from campus in the Marshall Street district. If you are looking for food or a place to hang out before a game, check out their lunch and dinner menus. The food is basic but tasty and plentiful. The wait staff is excellent! Waiters and waitresses are attentive and prompt even at the busiest of times.

There is a plethora of unusual beers on tap, something to meet everyone's taste, and generous flavor samples are available for free to the undecided. After 9:00, the atmosphere becomes a bit more rowdy, but this bar still has a more grown up feel than some of the other college bars. The bartenders are well trained, and there are popular drink specials on Wednesday and Thursday nights. If you are looking for a place with a fun, busy feel, that still has a bit of maturity to it, Faegan's is the place to go.

2. Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar: For a tropical feel in the harsh Central New York winter, check out Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar at 721 South Crouse Avenue. The bar, also in the Marshall Street district, provides a taste of the tropics in décor and drinks. There are drink specials every night of the week, and a VIP room for those who want a more relaxed feel and waitress service. The music is loud and top 40, and the bar is sure to be crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are looking for a crowd and want to be part of something big, check out Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar.