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**Review Disclaimer - I am the lead singer of the band "Walk of Shame" and the band recently played a show at Cafe 210**

When I first thought about playing at State College, Cafe 210 was one of the three bars that I circled on my list to really work on to get Walk of Shame in there. The bar has an amazing reputation as one of, if not the premier live music venue in State College.

Let me ramble on here a bit: Barsmart is based out of Pittsburgh, PA, which has a VASTLY different attitude on live entertainment. State College has ALWAYS embraced live bands, and quite frankly does it better than any other college town that I've played in. Walk of Shame has played at just about every college within 150 miles of Pittsburgh.

The venue has one of the nicest patios in State College, and when the weather is nice, it's usually filled with PSU's "beautiful people". The drink prices are standard college-bar - Cheap beer (Miller and Coors) pitchers around $5.50 each, Jagerbombs were only 4 bucks, Bacardi pitchers were $6 bucks.

Just about every bar at PSU charges a cover, so it's never an issue. We've played at schools where patrons seriously complain about paying a 3 dollar cover. As such, bar owners then get uneasy about charging one. I'd say for insane drink specials and consistently good entertainment - both of which Cafe 210 provides, it's a no brainer.

Bathrooms weren't great, but it's a college bar at the heart of it all, so the expectations weren't high. Great ambiance with all of the "bar tour" graffiti on the walls make you realize the history that Cafe 210 has. Great pictures of other great bands that have played at Cafe 210 are on the walls. The food was pretty good - I had a Philly Cheesesteak (which they actually offered the right way, "wit" and all) which was solid.

We had a pretty good show there. The fine folks from Barsmart.com were in the house, and had some awesome beer koozie's to pass out to the crowd. They went through 200 of them in about 30 minutes. The energy never really left during the night - the crowd was easy to work, very receptive and interactive with the music, and partied right.

Like I said - you've got three bars up there that as someone who has live entertainment at the top of my agenda have to be checked out: Cafe 210, The Saloon, and The Skeller. The Skeller is a dungeon, and Cafe 210 offers a great stage, amazing in-house sound, and a great environment to party.

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The rathskeller isn't exactly my scene but if you wanna go somewhere that there is some penn state history, i would go to the rathskeller. Its sort of in a basement and it is huge. There are different areas in the bar. When you first walk in there is a bar and some tables. Then there are some bathrooms and pool tables while in the back has a stage with room to dance and a band usually. The drink specials are very good and the drinks are good. I would suggest going there just to say you have been there---and who knows you might love it!!!

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The deli--- is the resturant of the Zbar. It has absolutely delicious food. They have potato skins to die for! I love the dinners and the waitress staff is usually pretty good. A few times I had to wait a long time for service but it eventually happened. The long island iced tea pitchers are a great deal and are very strong. The Zbar has a great happy hour. The deals are incredible. They have the best daquiris that I have ever tested (frozen that is!). I would highly suggest going there if your looking for a great dinner and some drinks!!

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Recently I attended champs for the State College Young Professionals SIPS event and I have to say they had wonderful service.

This evening I tried the on tap Barley Wine, and it is a very flavoral change from regular beers.

Even with the large gathering the staff was able to keep up,the food refreshments were excellent buffalo chicken, veggie platters and chips.

If you are planning a small gathering I would suggest stopping in.

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The Autoport is another excellent location in State College where you can enjoy both a full bar and the sitdown meal with friends.

I prefer beers to mixed drinks myself, and they have an excellent selection Try the Late Harvest that is on tap right now. (If you read my reviews I like flavorful beers).

There is both inside and outside seating available with plenty of space.

With a happy hour that ends at 7 and rotating half price food specials all day it is a great place to meet up for both social and business event.

Try both their signature burgers and pizza you can't go wrong.

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Cafe 210 is awesome. The front patio of the Cafe is the best place to sit outside for drinks in State College and the first part of the place to fill up in nice weather. The Cafe seemed to big a huge hit last weekend since the weather was so nice. I am hoping the weather stays nice all week so I can sit out on the porch and have some more the their infamous Long Island Iced Teas.

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Bar Blue is a pretty solid bar. Last Friday (8/27) was a great time from what I remember. The Blue lights started bothering my eyes at one point but when you have enough to drink you tend to forget about it. I will definitly try and go there again on Thursday or Friday of this week.

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Pickle's is a great bar if you like beer. During Syllabus week me and my roommates would stop at this bar on our way home from class and try a couple different beers each day. This bar is great when the weather is nice because they will open the place up and it look really cool.

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The Skeller is my favorite bar around and has been around forever. Last saturday (8/28) was the best night I have ever had at the skeller and the band was awesome. The bartenders were very quick at making drinks and made them with just the right amount of alcohol. The food there is also very delicious and would recommend it. I look forward to another great weekend at the Skeller on Saturday during the Football game.

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Mad Mex is one of the top bars in State College because it has a great atmosphere, good drink specials and the best food.

If you haven't been there yet I would recommend it. They have a nice bar and restaurant seating inside as well as tables outside on nice days.

It could get a little pricey but the drinks actually have liquor in them and the food is much better than at other bars in the area.

Monday is their best night, $5 all you can eat burritos and $5 big azz margaritas.