One of the few “sophisticated” nightspots in this part of town, Wonder Bar beckons to an upscale crowd with its sleek wooden decor and a yuppified menu. It may boast some of the best live jazz in Boston, but the customers are here for another reason: the chance to check out other attractive, well-dressed twentysomethings. Drink prices start at $5 and only climb higher; waits are common. Bring a second form of ID—they card hard. Sandwiches ($8), salads ($6-9), and appetizers like baked brie ($7) and chicken satay ($8) are available until closing. Live music on Su-M starting at 8pm. No sneakers or hats. Cover W and F $5. AE, D, MC, V. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

The Great Scott is a great venue for small to mid-sized bands from all over the country. It's an intimate venue with an admiral bar. Come during the day if you're looking for some bar food and a cold one. They leave the TVs on all day and night, so you don't have to miss the Sox game if you choose to take a night out with your buddies. This is in B.U. territory so expect a younger crowd, but it's still safe for the aging scenesters. Check out their website for upcoming bands. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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.

Enjoy the 3 Ps of college nightlife—pool, pizza, and pitchers—at this friendly pool hall and bar. Its a great place to start a night, either catching the big game on the plasma screens (Su-Th $4/hr before 6pm, $10/hr after 6pm; F-Sa $6/12)or starting some action of your own in one of the two full ballrooms of 21 champion-sized pool tables, which offer both the amateur and the shark a comfortable environment. $20 gets you an hour of pool, a 1-topping pie and a beer of your choice. You'll need to have your game face on to attack the incredible number of draft beer choices at the bar, which can wash down the extensive pub menu (appetizers $4.25-7.50, sandwiches $5.50-7) served until 1am. There's also a private lounge complete with a pool table, leather couches, and TV. A favorite for college kids on the weekends, Big City attracts a mellow business and local crowd during the week. Enjoy free pool with the purchase of lunch M-F 11:30am-3pm. Celebrate your billiards victory or forget your sorrows as you dance the rest of the night away at any one of the surrounding young singles' hotspots. Live music downstairs W-Su 6-9:30pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

One of Boston's livelier Irish bars, the Kells is also one of Boston's best places to go for dancing without the sleaze factor or cover of the dance club scene. About a mile and a half from Harvard's athletic facilities, the bar draws crowds from BU and BC with 4 bars and DJs on duty 6 nights of the week. You'll find plenty of room to party on one of their 2 floors, as well as plenty of good conversation amongst the boisterous singles. Dancing and schmoozing aside, the Kells is also a comfortable place to come after a first date. Dinners are served daily and brunch on weekends (the Sun brunch buffet is an especially good value). Wed dollar draft for Bud and MGD. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Privus is an upscale nightclub, lounge, and sushi restaurant in Allston owned by the proprietors of the Kells. It has music 7 days a week and has a double sided 80 inch TV that is visible from inside and outside the club showing music videos.

BC and BU's version of the Peach Pit, Our House is a refreshing alternative to Harvard's awkward bump 'n' grind at the Hong Kong and snooty Grafton Street/Daedalus crowd. It's as homey as it sounds, with board games to borrow and comfy couches for chilling. The laid-back crowd consistently comes out for M team trivia at 9pm, Tu Simpsons marathons 4-8pm, and W night foosball competitions at 8:30pm. Burgers (around $6) and appetizers (basic buffalo wings, loaded fries, and chili; $4-7) are 2 for 1 every weeknight between 4 and 7pm. The back bar, past the juke box and foosball table, opens after 9pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

They have free WiFi, two flat-screen televisions, low-key chillout music, superbly helpful staff, and the best hookah favors I've tasted in town. The creative hookah favors range from cola to banana to rose, and a mix-match provides some surprisingly tasty results. Open up to 1 am, its great for late-night studying, a final bar-hopping stop, or just kicking back for a relaxing afternoon.