NOTE Indiana State Law prohibits alcohol sales after 3:00 AM Monday - Friday and after midnight on Saturday (though bars stay open until 3:00 AM on Saturday night into Sunday morning). No alcohol sales are permitted on Sunday (beginning at midnight until 7:00 AM Monday morning) or on Christmas, Easter, or New Year's Day. However, you can easily cross the state line into Michigan in mere minutes and purchase alcohol on Sunday before 2:00 AM.
Blarney Stone 113 E. Wayne St. 574-283-0452. Large bar with dance floor and drink specials.
Bleacher's Pub and Grub 4609 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN. 574-277-9332. Three-room bar featuring karaoke, free billiards, great food, and drink specials. Cash only.
Cheers 103 S Dixie Way (US 31/933) 574-277-8407. A small bar in Roseland (between South Bend and the Michigan line) with a second story loft that has karaoke and live local bands four nights a week.
C.J.'s Pub 417 N Michigan St., 574-233-5981. Small pub in downtown South Bend with great food. The C.J.'s Pub Burger is sold at the restaurant and at South Bend Silver Hawk's games.
Clay Pub 52170 Indiana State Route 933 (US 31/Dixie Way). 574-277-6982. A small pub in the Indian Village area (between Roseland and Michigan).
Club Fever 222 S Michigan St., 574-234-5200. Multi-level nightclub featuring DJs, a large dance floor (often full), and an upper-floor lounge. Has an urban club feel and has been visited by famous actors such as Will Smith. Open Thursday - Saturday, cover is generally $5 or $6.
Club Landing 1717 Lincoln Way East., 574-289-4122. Nightclub on the St. Joseph River near IU South Bend. Has a large dance floor, large deck, and drink specials.
Club LaSalle 115 West Colfax Ave. 574-288-1174. High-end dining and drinking club next to the Palais Royale/Morris Performing Arts Center. No cover or membership required.
Club Noma 119 N Michigan St, 574-233-4959. New Asian-fusion club downtown.
Corby's 441 E Lasalle Ave., Phone: 574-233-5326. Featured in the movie Rudy. A great place to grab a drink. Near Downtown and campus. Doesn't open until 3 PM. Features an outdoor patio and 5 pool tables. Expensive, and better in the summer as it is popular among Domers (ND students).
Fiddler's Hearth 127 N Main St, 574-232-2853. Irish pub with great food and an excellent beer and liquor selection. Live bands on weekends and a smoking patio in the rear. No cover.
Frank's Place 327 W Marion St, 574-232-2277.
Jay's Lounge 3025 S 11th St., Niles, MI, 269-684-8353. Great pizza and drink specials can be found at this small tavern (with outdoor patio) one block north of the state line in Niles, MI.
Library Irish Pub 113 E Wayne St, 574-283-0452. Downtown bar.
Linebacker Lounge 1631 South Bend Ave., 574-289-0186. Walking distance from Notre Dame. A tradition for 45 years. Go there to celebrate an Irish win or Friday and Saturday night. .
Madison Oyster Bar 129 N Main St, South Bend, IN. 574-288-3776. Three-story bar with great food, reasonable drink specials (except Fri & Sat), billiards on the top floor (which is the "party" floor, floors 1 & 2 are a restaurant with one pool table and a large bar) and a laid-back yet fun atmosphere. No cover.
Main Street Pub 2046 South Bend Ave. (SR 23), 574-271-9898. Bar and restaurant with a pool table, large bar, and good drink specials.
Marine Corps League 539 Parry St. U.S. military members can network with other service veterans at the St. Joseph Valley detachment (DET 095) of the Marine Corps League. Non-veterans and civilians may also purchase a social membership.
McCormick's 125 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN. 574-289-8031. Small bar with 2 pool tables and an air hockey table. No cover and good drink specials, especially on Thusrdays. Good place to wind down at the end of the night.
McKinley Pub 2930 McKinley Ave. 574-234-2616. Small bar with great drink specials.
Oscar's Billiard Club 1902 South Bend Ave. (SR 23), 574-277-6651. Pool hall with more than 10 professional-sized pool tables for free play. There is also a bar and lounge area.
Parkview/The View 515 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN. 574-288-8439. Small bar close to the St. Joseph River and downtown with good drink specials and great food. Great burger and beer specials on Tuesdays.
Rum Runners 236 S Michigan St., 574-288-5977. Offers a casual dining atmosphere and full-service bar featuring a mix of live entertainment and interactive customer participation in a tropical Caribbean-style setting.
Sean O'Casey's (at the Marriott) 123 N St Joseph St., 574-234-2000. Authentic Irish Pub, made to replicate the true Irish atmosphere of fun and excellent cuisine.
Simeri's Old Town Tap 1505 W Indiana Ave., 574-289-1361. Outdoor bar and grill featuring live bands.
Tailgaters Sports Bar 1516 N Ironwood Dr., 574-233-5319. New bar near Notre Dame with good drink specials.
Trio's Restaurant and Jazz Club 129 N Michigan St., 574-288-8746. "Trio´s opened in the fall of 2007 to begin a tradition of upscale casual dining and live jazz entertainment, with accommodations for banquets and private parties. Trio´s is proud to present American cuisine prepared by a culinary team led by Chef Brett Boomhower, whose career includes Executive Chef positions on the east coast and in the Midwest. Chef Brett jazzes up Trio´s American cuisine with selected fare associated with two well-known cities of jazz, New Orleans and Kansas City."
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