With over 112 beers on tap, this “University of Beer” could offer you a new brew every night of senior spring and still have more than 300 bottled varieties left over. Believe it or not, however, pints, yards, and table taps are not the only reasons that serious scholars of beer matriculate here: unlike at many other bars, the food is actually good. Old-fashioned favorites like huge burgers ($5), BBQ ribs ($15), and nachos ($6-10) help fortify your stomach against the onslaught. If you feel like shaking things up, try a “beertail” like the “Dirty Ho”—half Lindemann's Framboise and half Hoegaarden ($6)—or “Black Magic”—a mix of Magic Hat #9 and Guinness ($5). A full menu until 1am will satisfy any late night craving. Entrees $5-20. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. I would say the only downsides are that they close fairly early and that parking is tough to come by on weekends. But the hike is worth it if you are looking for a place with good beer, good people, and a great atmosphere. Check out the complimentary "midnight madness" buffet on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, midnight to 1am.

With better-than-cheap eats, fast service, and a genial pub atmostphere, this local bar is a great place for a casual dinner with friends. Later in the evening the local college crowd ups the parting and decibel levels, but the White Horse never loses its footing and remains a cut above seedier bar scenes elsewhere. Sunday Nights at 8:30 pm you will find the trivia action in Boston at Whitehorse Tavern. Whitehorse Tavern is one of the best trivia places in Boston.

While the hole-in-the-wall ambience of S & I Thai can be enough to scare off the average foodie, don’t judge a Thai restaurant by its décor. Locals know the takeout at this hidden gem is perfect for those longing for an affordable, late-night fix of curry-flavored goodness in the Allston-Brighton area. S & I Thai serves up an array of dishes, including a Som Tum (or Papaya Salad for $7.95) that’s so spicy it will literally make you tear up and, of course, their ubiquitous Pad Thai including basil, crispy, and spicy tofu. A basic rule for those on a quest for the perfect Boston-area dive is to check the menu. If it’s in Thai and you have to order by pointing to a lineup of pictures on the wall, it’s a good thing. A menu without English usually means the food is 100% authentic.