"While a casual creperie first, Pauley’s is undeniably one of the most popular student bars. Not just because of their walls decked with photos of people who tried 100 different beers here. It’s mostly because of their Happy Hour, which includes easy-sipping $5 martinis on Thursdays and half-off wine and $1-off draft beer Monday-Thursday. And the food is valid too—like sweet crepes with berries and cream and a savory, cheesy caprese sandwich, which both hit the same on a quiet weekday lunch as they do four drinks in during a much livelier Saturday night. Open for lunch until late-night, Pauley’s has perfected the transition from downtown dining to debauchery. photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Delaney Tarr