Located on Route 1 in College Park, University of Maryland has some cool bars to check out. This guide includes all the best happy hours and deals around to take advantage of in this classic college town.
University of Maryland hotspots
The best places to eat, drink, and be merry near campus
By Chrisite Doyle
Special to MetromixMay 8, 2009
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Cornerstone Grill and Loft
7325 Baltimore Ave. - College Park301-779-7044
With tons of flat screen TVs, outdoor seating, and great specials, there's no better place to enjoy an after-class drink than Cornerstone! Every Monday through Thursday Cornerstone offers 25% off drinks, 10% off appetizers, and ½ price burgers, wings, and cajun chicken sandwiches at the bar from 3 p.m. till 8 p.m. And don’t forget to check out their incredibly cheap Friday happy hour menu with $1-$2 drinks and food specials to match!
RJ Bentley's
7323 Baltimore Ave. - College Park301-277-8898
If you’re looking for your classic college sports bar, look no further! Bentley’s is definitely what you’re looking for. The walls are adorned with license plates from all across the country and signed jerseys from all of UMD’s biggest names in sports. Come in from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and receive 20% off the already affordable drinks.
Thirsty Turtle
7416 Baltimore Ave. - College Park301-277-2003
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! That’s right; if you’re looking to get the most for your money in College Park go to the Turtle. On Tuesdays, Turtle throws the best party around with $1 pitchers of beer and $2 pitchers of mixed rail drinks. You cannot beat that! No more complaining about the economy with great deals like this; so grab some change and head to the Turtle!
Santa Fe Café
4410 Knox Road - College Park301-779-1345
If you're looking to get crazy on a Friday afternoon you're in luck. Head over to Santa Fe and you’ll be sipping a cheap drink while partying hard. Friday happy hours deals include; $1 Bud and Miller Light bottles, plus techno and house music. Even better...they have a huge outside patio and bar for quick access to alcohol.
Hard Times Café (College Park)
4738 Cherry Hill Road - College Park301-474-8880
Wing lovers listen up! Every Wednesday Hard Times Café serves up 45 cent wings. And we hope you like it hot because the wings are spicy and the waitresses are on fire! They’ve also got great happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. till 7p.m. with ½ priced drafts, $2 off appetizers, and $2 off wine.
Franklin's
5121 Baltimore Ave. - Hyattsville301-927-2740
If you're looking for a laid back way to enjoy happy hour then head to Franklin’s Brewer for $1 off beers and mixed drinks, $3 quesadillas, $3 pot stickers, and $5 crab quesadillas from 4 p.m. -6:30 p.m. The best part is that these specials are available everyday of the week! So even if it's Saturday or Sunday and you still want to enjoy happy hour when other bars aren’t, head to Franklin’s.
