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Published August 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. | Updated August 29, 2017 at 4:34 p.m.
Three Needs Brewery & Taproom
185 Pearl St. Burlington, facebook.com/threeneeds
The Needs is a cut (or two) above most college bars. It's got great beer, lively pool tables and an enormous outdoor patio. Swing by at 4 p.m. on weekdays for Duff Hour: a double dose of "The Simpsons" and dollar drafts. Pro tip: The pizza is way better than you'd think.
Akes' Place
134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111
This classic college-town bar — with pool, darts and sports — was your older brother's favorite when he was in school here. It might become yours, too.
Finnigan's Pub
205 College St., Burlington, finnigansvt.com
An upscale beer list, live music and DJs make this longtime BTV staple a solid weekend destination. Philadelphia Eagles fans flock here Sundays during football season.
Manhattan Pizza & Pub
167 Main St., Burlington, manhattanpizzaandpubvt.com
A usually low-key college hang, this corner joint is noted for a killer beer selection, good pub grub and local bands on the weekends.
McKee's Pub & Grill
19 E. Allen St., Winooski, mckeespubsvt.com
Grab a beer and sit outside to watch drivers royally misunderstand Winooski's traffic circle at this Saint Michael's College haunt. The weekly drink specials are crucial.
Rasputin's Bar
163 Church St., Burlington, facebook.com/rasputinsvt
DJs play this popular college hangout three nights a week. Pool and TVs entertain anyone who doesn't feel like dancing. 21+ on the weekend.
Ruben James
159 Main St., Burlington, rjsburlington.com
Lively sports bar by day, sweaty dance club by night, RJ's is especially popular on Sundays during NFL season. You'll find any game you want on one of several TVs. Try the food — there are 40-cent wings every day of the week. You'll be surprised. In a good way.
Related Locations
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Akes' Place
- 134 Church St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-864-8111
- www.facebook.com…
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Finnigan's Pub
- 205 College St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-864-8209
- www.finnigansvt.com…
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Manhattan Pizza & Pub
- 167 Main St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-658-6776
- www.manhattanpizzaandpubvt.com
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McKee's Pub & Grill
- 19 E. Allen St., Winooski Chittenden County VT 05404
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802-655-0048
- www.mckeespubsvt.com…
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Rasputin's Bar
- 163 Church St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-864-9324
- www.facebook.com…
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Ruben James
- 159 Main St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-864-0744
- rjsburlington.com
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Three Needs Taproom & Pizza Cube
- 185 Pearl St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-497-0119
- www.threeneeds.net…
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Dan Bolles is Seven Days' assistant arts editor and also edits What's Good, the annual city guide to Burlington. He has received numerous state, regional and national awards for his coverage of the arts, music, sports and culture. He loves dogs, dark beer and the Boston Red Sox.
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