6th & Vine

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Wine bar in downtown Winston Salem Open Tuesday through Saturday.

A Final Test

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Bar Golf

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Bar Golf, or Pub Golf as referred to by the British, is one of the most honored and enjoyable forms of drinking. What it lacks in competitiveness and skill it makes up for in camaraderie and debauchery, all masqueraded around under the guise of polos and pastels.

Bon Appetit Cafe, Deli & Hookah Bar

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Winston-Salem’s first and only hookah bar is within walking distance of Fourth Street. It is a reasonably-priced, unique addendum to the bar scene – stop by with friends for some sweet, flavored tobacco.

Burke Street Pub

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This local establishment has a full service bar and a 'beach club' in warm weather. Check the website for daily drink specials and a sampling of their extensive drink menu. Best of all, nearby Burke Street Pizza is nearby and open to fulfill all your late-night cravings.

Camel City Cafe

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Looking for a quiet evening with a glass of wine? The Camel City Cafe is a polished wine bar and restaurant that caters to the Winston-Salem Symphony crowd, the local professionals and any Wake Students seeking a fine red or white.

City Beverage

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Tired of shopping for low quality beer at the grocery store? Interested in learning more or even trying brewing your own? Then City Beverage is the place for you.

Elliott's Revue

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If you’re looking to break from the traditional Wake Forest bar hangouts, and want to try something a little different, Elliott’s Revue is definitely worth a visit. Practically across the street from Finnegan’s Wake and The Garage, this little bar is a convenient stop the next time you’re hitting up the bars downtown.

First Street Draught House

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This local bar, located near the medical school, serves good drinks and even better food in a friendly atmosphere.

Foothills Brewery

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Listen up, all you over 21ers! Winston-Salem has a new bar in town that is sure to become a Wake Forest favorite. Already the grape vine has worked its magic so that more and more people are making their way down to Fourth Street to check out Foothills Brewing! With homebrewed beers, a clean atmosphere, and plenty of seating, Foothills Brewing is the new place to see and be seen.

Foothills Thursday Night Trivia

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If you have been in Winston for any length of time you have surely heard of Foothills Brewing and have likely been there for lunch or dinner. What you might not have experienced, though, is the fun of Foothills on a Thursday night.

Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill

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This low-key bar, restaurant and pool venue gets hopping on Tuesday nights, where pints of beer are only $2.50. Part of a semi-national chain of pubs, Fox & Hound offers a several large screens to catch the latest sports action and a mix of college and local atmosphere. Be sure to ask about the daily drink specials.

Freddie B's

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One of Winston-Salem's finest local watering holes. Can be rented out for private functions; has outdoor patio.

Freshman Guide to Baity Street

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Baity Street has many bars and clubs frequented by fraternities, underclassmen, and upperclassmen alike.

McPickins

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Come enjoy some traditional, knee-slappin' bluegrass music at the McDonalds off Hwy. 52 in King, North Carolina.

Mini Guide to Downtown Winston-Salem

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Although Winston-Salem has many attractions to offer in its increasingly popular downtown area, according to a recent survey by The Student many students seem to head out for a fun outing in the city and wind up... a bit lost. So, here is a mini guide to the growing downtown area of Winston-Salem, with information on restaurants, bars, attractions, parking and how to navigate all those pesky one way streets.

Mona Lisa Room

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Atop a converted gas station lies a delightful little secret. The Mona Lisa Room is a wine bar located above Botta Boom Pizza. It’s a small but comfortable full-service bar with an extensive wine list. The cozy atmosphere makes it easy to lose track of time while you’re deep in conversation with your friends.

Pure Chrome

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Once known as "Cobalt's" this student-friendly biker bar has weekly drink specials and an outdoor patio. Full menu served at the bar. Can be rented for private functions.

Recreation Billiards

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The extensive beer selection, cheap drink specials and classic pool tables at Recreation Billiards have always been under your nose – and with its recent remodeling and sprucing up, you can’t afford NOT to stop by.

Rubber Soul

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Check out this small bar and venue for local flavor, big-name bands, smooth drinks and a game of pool or two. Have a Foothills brew while you’re at it. At most, admission is $10 and two nights of the week, it’s free.

Senior Bar Rotation

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While Winston-Salem is no party town, it is not without its night life—even during the week—if you know where to look. Night life, however, is not without its cost. If you have celebrated that special 21st birthday in the recent past, you have no doubt come to the realization that the privilege of drinking legally can also take its toll on your wallet. So if you are looking to make the most of your money or to extend your weekend festivities beyond Friday and Saturday, I present you the Senior Rotation: a full schedule of bars and restaurants offering drink specials for each weekday night.

Silver Moon Saloon

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This "members only" neighborhood bar is located in the downtown Arts district.

Sounds on Burke Street

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Sounds on Burke Street, opened by the owners of Speakeasy Jazz, is a 21-and-over dance club with free lessons, a well-stocked bar and low cover charges.

Speakeasy Jazz

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Speakeasy Jazz is a jazz bar in downtown Winson-Salem that offers live music, salsa dancing (and lessons), and a great atmosphere. No cover during the week, $5 on the weekends.

Speakeasy Jazz & Tapas Bar

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The smooth jazz wafting through the low-lit Speakeasy lounge would make it worth a visit, even were it not for more than 40 unique signature cocktails, superb bar food and – yes, you heard correctly – sushi.

The Black Bear Tavern

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Local bar & tavern.

The Comedy Zone

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Has organic chemistry or Philosophy 111 sucked all the happiness and humor out of your life? Have you not smiled in a week and are you jealously reading away messages wishing you had a fun life? The cure for the second semester blues is only a thirty-five minute drive away. The location is Comedy Zone in Greensboro, and the activity for the night is an evening full of laughs.

The Flying Anvil

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Wake Forest students have long been blessed by having Ziggy’s in their own backyard. Now Greensboro, too, has a live music club capable of bringing in well-known regional and national acts. The Flying Anvil is one of the latest additions to downtown Greensboro.

The Garage

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The Garage, a music venue with a funky tag sale vibe, is the underground refuge you didn’t think existed in Winston-Salem.

The Red Rooster

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Country-western themed bar (complete with ride-on bull!) located on Jonestown Road. Can be rented out for private functions.

The Werehouse

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A coffee bar/real bar/art gallery/music venue, the Werehouse has a little bit of something for everyone. Free Wifi, cool people, good beer and coffee specials are just some of the draws. A must visit if you're into the more artistic side of Winston-Salem.

Thirsty Thursdays

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Once you turn 21, it seems as if there is a whole new set of Wake Forest traditions. You tend to go to fewer house parties and spend more time at the bars. You can count on Thursdays to be a busy evening among the bars as Wake Forest students go and hit up the local drinking scene.

West End Opera House

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It’s not Phantom of the Opera, Cats, or Rent that are causing the ruckus Thursday nights at the West End Opera House. Instead, the sources of commotion surrounding this Winston-Salem bar are the Wake Forest faithful. For Deac-Nation, Opera has become the place to see and be seen on Thursday nights after Sportsline.

West End Tap Room

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This tiny, beer-and-wine-only bar in the West End often has a line out the door. The venue is currently closed for renovations and when it re-opens in early 2007 it will have a new name, and full ABC permits. Check back soon for more details.

Ziggy's

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Drawing college students from all over North Carolina, as well as a bunch of crazy townies, Ziggy’s is a great place to spend any night of the week. Almost every night of the week Ziggy's has something going on. From incredible cover bands to local acts to popular hits, Ziggy’s is a great place to see talented artists and hang out with friends.