3 Best Bars Near TTU

By Chelsea Gilmore on July 25, 2017

Anyone who attends Texas Tech University knows that Lubbock isn’t exactly the most exciting town to live in. Believe me, I grew up in Lubbock.

So when asked what there is to do when in Lubbock, most reply with: Drink. The one word that college students understand most (besides canceled).

Across from the TTU campus, there is a street by the name of Broadway. This street contains bars easily accessible to Texas Tech students — those of age of course. Some brave the Broadway shuffle (going to each bar in one night) and others are regulars to their favorite bar. I have ranked each bar, in my opinion, by most popular.

Crickets

Crickets Draft House was the first bar I ever went to. They have plenty of beers on tap and usually have great specials. Sunday is the ideal day to go because of their $2 Rumple, Jager, and Fireball shots and free pool. They also offer brunch on Sundays, which is perfect because who doesn’t love brunch?

I prefer to go on Whiskey Wednesday’s when whiskey is on special, but they are reasonably priced and it’s always a good time. Crickets offers a wide variety of drink options (not just beer) and fun activities, such as Giant Jenga, shuffleboard, and PacMan.

Score: 10/10

Sidenote: I think I’m biased because I got my s/o’s number at this particular bar.

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Chimy’s

This bar really should be #1 if you asked another Tech student. However, a good quantity of people black out at this bar because of how strong their margaritas are (such as myself).  If you’re looking for a strong rita and a crazy night, this is the place for you.

They also have great food! Best time to go to Chimy’s is Monday and Tuesday for all day happy hour; they offer $1 tacos, house margarita specials, and really cheap wells. Ask for a half & half margarita — you won’t regret it!

Chimy’s is a must on game days, but be warned: you could end up waiting in line for at least two hours. The only disadvantage about Chimy’s would be that they close at 12 a.m. instead of 2 a.m.

Score: 8/10

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Mesquite’s

I used to frequent Mesquite’s because of their specials on buckets of beer. While they may have gotten rid of that special, I still love the atmosphere. They also have reasonable drink prices, especially on their wells. You can smoke in this bar, which I like, and they have nightly drink specials.

Mesquite’s has two upstairs areas and is a very casual bar. This is a fun bar if you are feeling especially risky. They offer shot roulette, which is a wheel they spin to determine what shot you’ll get if you’re having trouble deciding. The only downside I would say is sometimes waiting for a drink can take a while.

Score: 7/10

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These are just my three favorites. Broadway has other bars if you find yourself not particularly liking one of these that I have suggested. I could give you all the recommendations in the world, but the only way to determine which bar is your favorite is by going there.

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