College Scene
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
Hit the books, and then hit the town. Find San Francisco and Berkeley bars, clubs and restaurants that attract a college crowd.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Students splurge on gourmet pizzas and imported brews to enjoy the live music and bustling outdoor patio. -
Triple Rock Brewery
1920 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Tuesday- and Thursday-night drink specials pack in the college crowd at this downtown Berkeley brew house. -
Blakes on Telegraph
2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
Cal coeds rub elbows with Berkeley locals at this three-tiered bar with notable pub grub and eclectic live entertainment. -
Shattuck Avenue Spats
1974 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Low-key bookworms curl up on velvet sofas to sip giant fruity cocktails from funky glassware. -
Raleigh's
2438 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
Grad students down house brews and nosh on pub grub alongside East Bay punk rockers in the backyard beer garden. -
The Bear's Lair Pub
2475 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Cal's student body, professors and alums unite to root for the Bears and nibble bar bites at this on-campus pub. -
Henry's Publick House & Grille
2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA
Rowdy students take over this professors' safe haven once a week for "Twofer Tuesdays," when two well drinks cost just $5. -
Beckett's Irish Pub
2271 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Charming pub serves Irish beers, ales and food to a neighborhood and college crowd.
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Bursa Kebab
60 W Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Bright, inviting surroundings and tasty Turkish fare for penny-wise prices make this a popular haunt with SFSU folks. -
Chou Chou
400 Dewey Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Adorable French bistro makes for a perfect date spot for those looking to venture off campus. -
Java Beach Cafe
1396 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA
When coeds want to hit the beach, they swing by this sweet spot for coffee drinks, huge sandwiches and a brew or two. -
Durty Nellie's
2328 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
Wooden booths, a crackling fire and Guinness on tap lure SFSU students out to the Sunset District. -
Fresca
24 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA
This mini-chain's stylish ambience and affordable Peruvian small plates make this a West Portal fixture.
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Pig and Whistle
2801 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Just a stone's throw from school, this British-style pub is the ideal post-class watering hole. -
Citrus Club
1790 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Haight standby dishes up delicious noodle dishes at student-friendly prices. -
Assab Eritrean
2845 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Delicious African cuisine served up in homey surroundings makes this spot popular with students.
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Tu Lan
8 Sixth St, San Francisco, CA
Coeds who find themselves downtown can fuel up on tasty, cheap Vietnamese fare here. -
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
545 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Hot dogs from all over the world grace the griddle at this no-frills Lower Haight sausage shack. -
Rogue Ales Public House
673 Union St, San Francisco, CA
Students on the search for good suds will find them at this North Beach brewpub.

