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London offers a wide variety of bars and pubs for students to quench their thirst, socialize and do what it is they came to college for. It can be difficult to plan exactly where it is you want to go. Here is your map to the booziest London week you can enjoy without breaking the bank.

Sunday

CALL THE OFFICE

(216 York St | calltheoffice.com)

$2 COVER, $3.50 BEERS, MIXED DRINKS UNTIL 11 P.M., $12.75 PITCHERS ALL NIGHT

The original dance party in London, Call the Office offers up the absolute best in ‘80s and ‘90s dance music for anybody who longs for the good old days of music, and there’s a spacious floor to enjoy it on. This is a pure and simple dance party, perfect for anybody who still has leftover energy from the nights before, or for those looking to squeeze in a last little bit of fun before a new school week starts.

Monday

JACK’s

(539 Richmond St. | facebook.com/JacksLdn)

NO COVER, $1 BEERS, $2.50 SHOTS

This is one of the most consistently crowded parties in the city. A Monday night at Jack’s offers two totally different experiences: each of the bar ’s two levels offers a unique playlist with a great dance floor to get down on. Students can let loose and chase away the Monday doldrums in a flood of two-dollar beers. No cover and cheap drinks mean that come midnight, this bar is full and lively week in, week out – a great place to bring a group of friends to dance all your cares away.

Tuesday

MOLLY BLOOM’S

(700 Richmond St. | mollyblooms.ca)

NO COVER, 30-CENT WINGS, LIVE MUSIC

Located in the heart of downtown, Molly Bloom’s offers a cozy faux- Irish pub experience that offers a perfect opportunity for students and their friends to wind down with a couple of pints and classic pub food. A multitude of drinks and an extensive menu make this the perfect place for a more relaxing evening when compared to what else is on offer. Live music helps to authenticate the experience and create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

Wednesday

THE OUT BACK SHACK

(Student Union Building | fsu.ca/obs)

EVENT NIGHT PRICES VARY

Located right on campus and serving students great food and drinks every day of the week, The Out Back Shack really comes to life on Wednesday nights, when the FSU hosts weekly, varied events that are always guaranteed to be a fantastic way to spend a midweek evening with your friends. Open Mic, Sex-Toy Bingo and Trivia Nights are just some of the confirmed events that are coming students’ way, with many more to be announced weekly throughout the school year. More information and a full list of events can be found online and in the Interrobang year-round.

Thursday

McCABE’S

(739 Richmond St.)

$6.99 SCHOONERS, VARYING NIGHTLY SPECIALS

After reaching a year McCabe’s has expanded to London bringing a wide beer selection, a classic, sit-down decor and an expansive rooftop patio that is perfect for a sunny day with a few pints. A full menu compliments the wide selection of beer and liquor, and an ever-changing specials menu guarantees to keep everything fresh. One constant, however, is the availability of a domestic schooner for just $6.99, a perfect way to cap off a long day at work with the biggest glass of beer you can buy.

Friday

TOBOGGAN BREWING COMPANY

(585 Richmond St. | tobogganbrewing.com)

CRAFT BREWERY PRICES WILL VARY

London staple Jim Bob Ray’s shut its doors this summer after decades drinking and dancing on Richmond Row, with owner Mike Smith making the decision to rebrand and enter the ever-growing craft brewery industry. Entertainment co-ordinator Drew Hopeson voicing the staff’s hope that the new restaurant will be “a new entertainment beacon in the city.” With nine in-house beers on tap and more upcoming, Toboggan offers something for even the most discerning of beer tasting palettes. The new establishment will provide entertainment in the form of live music and open mics, with the latter having already attracted the attention of local talent, such as Fanshawe grad Pat Maloney.

Saturday

THE HIDEAWAY

(545 Richmond St. | hideawaylondon.com)

$5 COVER, $3 BEER UNTIL 11 P.M.

Occupying the former home of The London Taphouse, The Hideaway has stumbled through a couple of different identities before finally settling on what the space was built to do in the first place, deliver a kickass dance party. Offering three-dollar party cups of beer until 11 p.m., the two-floored bar can give the space the illusion of a particularly crowded frat party, that somehow always has a place for you to go and catch your breath, including the spacious – and now smoke-free – back patio.