RU Thirsty?...Here are the Top 7 Bars at Rutgers by Hemmanuel Cruz

RU Thirsty?... Here are the Top 7 Bars at Rutgers

By Hemmanuel Cruz

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ; - From the large fish bowls at Stuff Yer Face to the Greek life presence at Olde Queens, Rutgers is home to the most iconic college bars, students say. 

Rutgers University is home to over two dozen bars but one survey taken from students by The Tab, says only a few are among the most popular with the drunk college crowd.

According to students, each of these bars have their own unique qualities and their own reasons for showing up late into the night, to have a beer.

Here are Rutgers’ Top 3 Best College Bars From this list, according to Rutgers students:

3. Kellys Korner Pub and Grill

Kelly’s Korner Pub and Grill is the bar on this list with the largest food menu and options, offering breakfast as early as 7 am.

Which is why students say this is a packed house on football game days.

Rutgers senior Andrew Yu says during game days this is the best bar to be in because you can have breakfast with a beer. He says he wakes up early before a football game because he can get stuffed and get drunk at the same time.

The night time scene is pretty popular as well according to students, with an array of alternative rock music.

Edward Gonzalez a Rutgers alumnus says this the only spot in town where you can find some good alternative rock music which makes it different from all the other spots.

“You just don't find this anywhere else,” said Gonzalez.

2. Scarlet Pub

Scarlet Pub is one of the most recognizable bars on campus students say.

The owner a Lebanese immigrant called Naji is the highlight of the bar who according to students, personally greets bar attendees and even sometimes offers you a free shot if he likes you enough.

Rutgers alumnae Rhianne Alcantara, says the best music comes from this bar. She says the play the trendiest music that will get you moving on the dance floor and having fun with your friends.

Pub has exclusive DJ’s that come to perform at the bar every weekend night.

1. Olde Queens Tavern

Olde Queens Tavern is the oldest bar on campus, serving students and the community since 1933.

The bartender Eliana Francis told us she sees generations of students come by the bar, especially on important occasions for the university.

“We have been here for a long time so it’s cool a dad who used to go here reliving their memories with their son who currently does,” said Francis.

Rutgers senior Dorothy Dabal says this bar is her favorite because it has mostly a Greek life clientele, which makes her more comfortable because she is in sorority. She says being surrounded by her same social group makes this bar her favorite.

Olde Queens also offers a free shuttle to Rutgers football games directly from the bar.

Complete list of Top 7 Bars at Rutgers:

7. Evelyn’s Restaurant

6. Stuff Yer Face

5. Golden Rail

4. Huey’s Knight Club

3. Kelly’s Korner Pub and Grill

2. Scarlet Pub

1. Olde Queens Tavern