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The Drinking Divide

By Ashley Gork
April 20, 2010

There comes a certain time in every college experience when a 250-pound man in a black T-shirt stands between you and your friends. Regardless of who turns 21 first, there will naturally be what I like to call a ''drinking divide'' between the ones with IDs and the ones without. This, however, does not mean that you have to let alcohol come between you and your besties. Just because one of you isn't 21 yet, doesn't mean that you all still can't go out and party together. Here is a list of clubs, bars and pubs to which you can all go to enjoy yourselves - 21 or not.

8 Ball Saloon 208 S. First, Ann Arbor
19+, full bar with ''Beer of the Month''
Specials and weekly events

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
Shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

The Arena Bar & Grill 203 E. Washington, Ann Arbor
Daily specials on drinks, including 24 various
Draft beers. Karaoke and Trivia available on select nights.

Banfield's Westside Grill & Tavern 5510 Jackson, Ann Arbor
Sports bar with outdoor patio

Bar Louie 401 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
(Age restrictions only on weekends and holidays)

Bistro Sports Bar & Grill 4735 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor
Beer Pong available on Wednesdays,
Karaoke on Thursdays and DJs on various nights

The Blind Pig 208 S. First, Ann Arbor
(Age restrictions vary- call ahead)
Offers live music almost every night

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery 207 E. Washington, Ann Arbor
Open Mic Nights

BTB Cantina 1140 S. University, Ann Arbor
Music on South U.- Weekly concerts
Usually a DJ on the weekends

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 205 S. State St., Ann Arbor,
Sport bar and grill

Cavern Club 210 S. First St., Ann Arbor
Live music and dancing

Gotham City and Millennium Club 210 S. First, Ann Arbor
DJ and music videos on the weekends

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company 120 W. Washington, Ann Arbor
(Age restrictions only on weekends in the den)
Grill and bar

Guy Hollerin's Restaurant & Bar 3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Sports bar that offers Local Blues and Local Brews
Dance floor

The Necto 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
(No age restraints on Thursday)
Thursday night is college night; ladies get in free with ID

Rathskeller 215 N. Main, Ann Arbor
(Age restrictions only on weekends)
Great selection of beer and German dishes

Red Hawk Bar & Grill 316 S. State, Ann Arbor
Various beers available

Vinology 110 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
Daily specials available, especially on Sundays