50 feet from the Hilton – Chez Nous. Affordable & good dining (see separate thread). 50 feet further on from Chez Nous – Lovejoys. Tattoos, pool tables, homebrew, absolutely no frat boys. Open until 2.00 am. (14 replies, last updated by tom in austin July 30, 2007)

I don’t like their show either. My husband and I think they act alot like overgrown frat boys partying their way across the country. I like Paula Deen, but I don’t think her boys inherited the same on-camera charm.... (31 replies, last updated by creggster September 28, 2006)

Lefty O’Doul’s sounds like the perfect place for the college boys and for you too.. They have a piano bar, great food that is cheap and it’s the hangout for the baseball players..across from St. Francis Hotel in... (21 replies, last updated by BigE1967 January 4, 2009)

I welcome all suggestions. I’m looking for a full bar, not just wine. Things we don’t like: frat boys, big crowds and tourists. Things we do like: cool atmosphere/decor, fun/interesting drinks, a place to sit and talk... (0 replies, last updated by ilikepopcorn May 27, 2009)

It’s frat boy bar food. Don’t go out of your way for it, but to get drunk and chow down on the cheap...it is what it is. (2 replies, last updated by Nycer January 6, 2006)

"frat-boy-yuppie" Many thanks for any research suggestions. (1 reply, last updated by Suggestion August 11, 2003)

What do you mean “barbarians at the gates”? You mean rowdy frat-boy types? Or suits getting drunk? Thanks, PB (4 replies, last updated by Sheena December 1, 2004)

Any suggestions for a restaurant in Lincoln Park or Lakeview where I could get a table or bar seat for dinner on Thursday? I’d like to stay in the $30-40 range and am open to any cuisine. I’m not looking for a noisy,... (1 reply, last updated by ZkeriZ August 7, 2009)

I feel like a complete frat boy posting this here and it’s a bit embarrassing because this is not my style at all, but does anyone know of a keg delivery or pickup service in Midtown? I have absolutely no experience with... (3 replies, last updated by italianagambino December 5, 2008)

on the bandwagon.. but we still want to watch the game in a bar atmosphere but we are looking for a place where it wont be too rowdy and not have a frat boy type crowd. And of course its always great if they have decent beer and... (0 replies, last updated by cdkatuofc February 3, 2007)

If you like beer-swilling frat boys groping you while listening to cheesy cover bands, then it’s the place to be. Otherwise, there’s not much interesting to taste at Taste of Lincoln Ave. (2 replies, last updated by Julie July 23, 2003)

Hawaiian shirt donning fanny pack strapped tourists, and frat boys, will the Hard Rock Cafes, El Toritos, and twisted corona bottle shops be replaced with better restaurants and shops? Perhaps this is an opportunity for the... (1 reply, last updated by oerdin August 13, 2008)

Can anyone make a suggestion for a decent (non frat boy) wine bar to grab drink in the Murray Hill/Flatiron District? Many thanks. (4 replies, last updated by uitsmijter December 7, 2007)

I just remember Neighborhood being greasy. I think it’s definitely good for the frat boy college guy with a hangover that wants to eat ALOT of food for cheap. (1 reply, last updated by uman December 19, 2006)

Don’t know specifically, but Clam Broth has pretty much devolved into a frat boy bar doing business pretty much Thurs-Sat nights, so if you went by during the daytime, I wouldnt' be srprised to find it closed.... (3 replies, last updated by reese August 24, 2003)