Kent State University bars are one of a kind, just like the universities of Ohio. Which bar are you?
Rays
Kent State University
For obvious reasons, it’s a KSU staple. But on top of that, it’s original and laid-back. It’s been around forever and is only known for one thing: Long Islands. Just like Kent, it's also known for their illiterate stereotypes (Kent read, Kent write). The people at Ray’s are always looking to have a good time, but are chill at the same time.
Loft
Ohio State University ATI
At the Loft, you’ll find country music, pitchers, flannels and more pitchers. The kids at ATI don’t care that Loft isn’t as nice as the other bars, because they’re there to have a good time and not be judged for wearing the torn-up baseball hat to the bar. They probably spent just as much money on the juke box picking out Jason Aldeans country bar favs as they do on their beer. They end their nights screaming "Country Girl" and loving every second of it.
Zephyr
Kenyon College
These guys spend their days in the coffee shop sipping on chai and writing. They are going to spend their time on the patio talking about bands you’ve never even heard of. Getting in to Zephyr is hard sometimes, even if you are 21. Just like getting into Kenyon College, even if you have a 30 ACT score.
Water Street
The Ohio State University
Now, I’m not just saying that because this place is literally the same as Bullwinkles at OSU. But at Water Street, the only thing that matters is giant fishbowls of alcohol. Just like the only thing that matters at OSU is football. (And also alcohol.)
Brewhouse
University of Akron
Let’s be real, Brewhouse is the last place on your list to visit, and you rarely ever do. Mostly because anyone 18+ is allowed in and because it’s not even worth the walk. Kind of like how their school lets everyone in and isn’t worth the drive to the heart of Akron. Sorry, not sorry. Go Flashes. Flashes Rock, Flashes Rock, FLASHES ARE NOT BREW.
145
Ohio University
You either love this place or you hate it, just like OU. This bar is one of the few with live music, so the people here feel like they can party harder than everyone else. These guys spend half their night standing on the patio rolling their eyes at the other bars because they are the best, and no other bar is even having as close of the amount of fun that they are. For those who don’t go to OU, 145 is just a once in a while thing, just like your crazy visits to Athens are.
157 Lounge
Miami University
All you want to do is dance. Classy lunch date with sushi by day, raging dancer by night. Always looking their best, they don’t care if their heels are blistering their feet or that their Michael Kors purse has a Vodka Red Bull spilled down the side. It’s fine because the blisters will heal, the drinks will wash off, and you’ll be back at it tomorrow, and the next day. Don’t show up unless you’re wearing your Vineyard Vines button-down.
