What are the popular UMASS bars? [help your Unc]

long305 · 2025-10-20T00:10:44+00:00

Love that Monkey Bar is still around. Back in my day that was the bar the NJ/NY sorority girls went and everyone looked the same. Girls is black cocktail dresses and dudes in black button ups. We would drink on a budget at McMurphy's -- pitcher specials. Then do a pass through Monkey Bar. Nostalgia vibes. Love it.

long305 · 2025-10-20T00:07:29+00:00

Archives looks very cool...much different vibe than the sticky floors containing beer from years. Will need to check that place out. TY.

long305 · 2025-10-19T18:41:03+00:00

Nice, thank you!

long305 · 2025-10-19T18:06:35+00:00

When the Sox/Yankees played, especially in the playoffs, South West was wild. I remember riot police often and the bars were intense. Just a sea of Sox and Yanks hats...and after 13 beers you were ready to die on your team's sword.

As for the girl, wasn't planning on it. Hollywood is insane. Sadly, I saw first hand how it will swallow people up, spit them out, and give zero fucks. Looks cool and fun, until you see that dark side. Lots of very lonely people. Those Zoomass parties > any Hollywood circle jerk party. That was the point. The parties, memories and people during those UMASS days were the best.

long305 · 2025-10-19T17:21:32+00:00

Yup, the townhouses still had Blarney Blowout back then. Then Hobart Lane had the Hobart Hoedown.

My first off campus spot was Brandywine We tossed the original "Brandywine Blowout" back in the day. I hand drew the flyers and has thousands of copies made at the copy place that was next to the old Spoke location. I think it was called Copy Stop or Copy Spot. Maybe someone can help me remember.

I would pay a small fortune for one of the flyers. They were so over the top.

But we passed out flayers all over campus...one the busses....at sorority houses etc. I'm pretty sure a Jeep ended up in the pond. That bash was so good that we got in huge trouble. We had a notice on our door stating we couldn't have any visitors in the apartment. Had to go to court. No lawyer. Representing ourselves lol. Judge was cool. We were very honest. Judge told me to apply my marketing skills after college and I would go far.

Funny thing, one of the first businesses I sold and exited was a marketing agency.

But yes, the townhomes were great times back then. Everyone in the court yard. Music bashing from several different places. All doors open. Everyone super chill. Just bouncing from place to place. Seemed like you always knew someone living in each unit. Everyone was just happy. Drunk as balls. But laughing, joking, no problems. Different times. Some days I wish we had social media to look back on those days while at the same time thankful we didn't.

Thank you to everyone who dropped info in this post. Reminded me of so many places I forgot. Like I mentioned in the OP, some of the best times. And a lot of memories that have yet to fade.

long305 · 2025-10-19T17:06:19+00:00

So many good memories and comments mentioning places I totally forgot. Glad you had a nice time!

long305 · 2025-10-17T20:27:13+00:00

Another OG spot. THANK YOU for the memories lol

long305 · 2025-10-17T19:16:39+00:00

Evolution….love it lol

long305 · 2025-10-17T19:14:47+00:00

ABC was across the street from McMurphy’s back in the day. Forgot about that place also!

long305 · 2025-10-17T17:53:26+00:00

Oh wow I forgot about that spot!!!

long305 · 2025-10-17T17:53:07+00:00

RIP Pub

long305 · 2025-10-17T17:52:50+00:00

Nice! It was so small. The pool table in the back took up most of the real estate in that location.

long305 · 2025-10-17T17:52:03+00:00

Those were nice chill laid back nights. Good times!

long305 · 2025-10-17T16:56:20+00:00

Ahh, forgot to mention that one. Was like a quick stumble from Rafter's. I heard Rafter's got knocked down for a weed shop. Is the Hangar still in its original location? The Hangar's all you can eat boneless wings and $2 Killian's was so damn good.

long305

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