<p>where are the best bars around campus? where do most students go to drink and or eat when they go out?</p>
<p>Pregame, then Traddies, then La Barca, then 9-0, then Chanos or Del Taco. Then gutter, most likely.</p>
<p>chanos>>>>>deltaco</p>
<p>la barca $2 margaritas are an awesome deal btw.</p>
<p>hollywood yee</p>
<p>I’m coming in to give a less “belligerent” point of view on nightlife and entertainment in the USC area. Contrary to the previous posters, many students never go to the 9-0, La Barca, Chanos, etc and “rage all night” and get “wasted” at the neighborhood restaurants. I’m actually quite proud (?) that I never went to La Barca or the 9-0 during my USC UG career!</p>
<p>In recent years, a lot of really nice, “classy” restaurants that serve alcohol have opened in the USC area, and they’re great places for 21+ students to eat, socialize and drink in a non-party environment. Yes, you can go out and drink/eat by USC without puking in the street at 1am like a responsible adult. Who knew!?</p>
<p>My personal favorite place is Bacaro, a small wine bar on Hoover and 23rd St. They serve small plates, too – but it can get crowded during peak hours since the place is very small.</p>
<p>The Lab is a USC-operated gastropub across from campus that’s also really nice. Good beer selection, OK food, a bit pricey – but you can use your USC card to pay from discresh.</p>
<p>Traddies (on campus pub) has reopened in the new student center. Can’t really tell you how the new version is – but I’m interested to check it out once the school year starts.</p>
<p>The 2-9 Cafe on 29th and Hoover is more laid back and casual, but has pretty decent food and a nice beer selection as well.</p>
<p>USC offers trams on the weekend to LA Live downtown, and there are lots of bars and restaurants there you should take advantage of. Downtown LA is also a really nice place to go out – lots of great restaurants, cool bars and generally great places to see. I recommend Wurstkuche! Downtown is really only fun if you’re 21, especially since many places close down to the younger crowds in the evenings.</p>
<p>^ Thank you :)</p>