My Weekend Went Something Like This...

April 15th, 2017: The Finale

By far the most sophisticated nightclub I have ventured to thus far. Mosaic Ultra Lounge, located in the heart of Kansas City, at Power & Light District. One of the premier destinations in the downtown area. They have an outdoor balcony that overlooks the entire P&L District. The cover charge is $20 a person but with special passes they will only charge $5. The music is provided by local DJs that leave you wanting more. They have a long list of bottle service but be prepared to spend a pretty penny as none of the “specials” are cheap. Mosaic is more for a special occasion as opposed to an every weekend type of deal. If you can experience it at least once, you will have a night you won’t forget. 

April 6, 2017: Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill

April 6, 2017 I found myself at El Mezcal for their dollar margaritas. However, they close at 10 p.m. so Skinny’s Sports Bar & Grill is where I was headed for karaoke night. Skinny’s offers a different type of atmosphere than what I am accustomed to. This crowd is an older generation, but nothing short of a good time. They enjoy having a couple of drinks at a reasonable price, singing songs they grew up to, and shooting some pool. They have over 30 flat-screen televisions so you won’t miss a piece of the action, whatever your favorite sport is. Definitely the bar to get a bang for your buck. Thursday’s Skinny’s offer a variety of beers for $2 a can and well drinks for only $2.50. If you are looking to have a cold beverage and not spend very much money, I highly recommend Skinny’s Sports Bar and Grill.

                               

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April 1, 2017: 23rd Street Brewery

On April 1, 2017, I made my way to 23^rd Street Brewery for the Oregon vs. North Carolina game. This was the game to head to the championship. Normally known for a KU atmosphere, but there was a hint of North Carolina applauds because of Roy Williams. Saturdays their drinks consist of specialty drinks for $7 and their wine bottles are discounted for $5 off. 23^rd Street Brewery prides themselves in creating and offering craft beers of outstanding quality. Crimson Phog, Rock Chalk Raspberry Wheat, The Bitter Professor, and Wave The Wheat are just some of the beers that they brew themselves. Some of the beers that they brew are also located in other restaurants throughout Kansas. Their food is nothing short of excellent as well. They have everything from the Bill Self Pasta to crafting your very own calzone. Their craft beer might be a little pricey but combined with their exquisite cuisine, the price is fairly reasonable and affordable.

March 29, 2017: Wild Horse Saloon

Wednesday's, also known as Hump Day, are some of my favorite in Topeka. Wild Horse Wednesday means that it is college night at the Wild Horse Saloon. Show the staff working the door, you are a college student, and you won't have to pay a cover charge. Not only free cover but the drinks are a dollar until 11 p.m. Not my personal favorite scene but still a good time nevertheless. It is a country bar, so the music style is mainly country. There are plenty of line dances and some of them are easy to learn. Me personally, I love to dance, so I have no issue going out there and making a fool myself when I am trying to learn the dance routines. Just about every Wednesday, they have different contests and the winner takes home a check, some worth up to $200. Just make sure you make it to class the next morning!

March 26, 2017: Quinton's Bar & Deli

This week my blog adventures took me to Quinton's Bar & Deli. Now I know what you are thinking; I have already visited this bar. This Quinton's happens to be located in Lawrence, Kansas. The one in Topeka and Lawrence are both owned by the same people.  The bar that is located on Massachusetts St. not only has a front bar but also has a patio and upstairs bar. The patio bar just like the outside bar at the Topeka location, it is for those warm nights when it is enjoyable to be outside. The upstairs bar is where they have their dance floor. The two locations share the same menu when it comes to their cuisine. Not to be bias but the Lawrence location has a much better venue.

March 19, 2017: Quinton's Bar & Deli

During this week, I went to one of the local bars in Topeka, Quinton's Bar & Deli. A tinier venue then what I am used to but definitely more suitable for college wages. They have an outside bar that during the warm months which in turn makes up for the dance floor that they lack. Quinton's food during afternoon hours can really hit the spot while you are cheering on your sports team. They are locally owned and have a great feel for the community. Some Thursdays they offer beer pong tournaments and the winner gets $100.

March 12, 2017: Johnny Kaws

The weekend of March 12, 2017 took me to a place called Johnny Kaws. Now this is special because it was in a foreign place. That place happened to be Manhattan, Kansas. It is foreign to me because of my unwavering loyalty to the Jayhawks. Anyways, the reason for my adventure to Wildcat territory, was for the event they throw every year called Fake Patties Day. Typically drink prices are fairly reasonable as they are accustomed to college students. However, on this day they raise them a little bit, because they can and they know people will pay the extra price. Not terribly on the high side but a noticeable increase nonetheless. On this day, you see nothing but green. You see everything from green beer cans to green queso dip. Which I might add is quite disgusting. They have about 4 or 5 different bars located inside so if one is too crowed you can just simply hop over to the next.

For my next stop, I checked out Brothers Bar & Grill. Also located on Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence, KS, Brothers, or Bro's for short, is known for it hip-hop themed music setting. It plays the latest and current music of the hip-hop genre. Music that gets you out of your seat and on to your feet. If you love to dance this is a great place to be. Normally, Friday nights can be blast but for some reason the flow was off and their drinks weren't accommodating for college students. Possibly just an off night for the staff, but still a fun place to hang with your friends.

My first stop for A Night Out in Kansas, took me to Tonic Lounge. Located on Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Tonic was celebrating its 7^th birthday. With $7 champagne bottles, $4 margarita bowls, and $1 Tequila shots it was a place where you could have a good time with friends without breaking the bank. The DJ was playing old school jams that set the perfect mood. With the cheap drink specials and the right choice in music, Tonic had the night pretty lit!

Welcome all, to the introduction of A Night Out in Kansas. Here I will be discussing some of the bars and nightclubs that I believe college students can have a good time at and still be able to save some money. Places I plan on visiting are Lawrence, Manhattan and Kansas City. Somethings I will make note of are drink specials, type of music they play, size of attendance, and what each place has to offer. Some of these venues require you to be 21+ so I apologize in advance for those of you who cannot attend. I can't wait to see where this blog takes me and remember, please drink responsibly!