“Party” listings
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RÍ RÁ
St. Patty's Day or not, Rí Rá is a pot of gold for Queen City pub-crawlers. Happy hour means $2 bottles on Fridays while 20-ounce pints of Guinness are $3.50 on Sundays. You'll find live music most weekends. (03/2009)
123 Church St
802-860-9401
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RADIO BEAN
Whether you get jazzed by java, microbrews or new bands, this eight-year-old coffeehouse is one of Burlington's funkiest and coziest spots for live music. (02/2009)
8 N Winooski Ave
802-660-9346
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CHURCH STREET TAVERN
Centrally located in pedestrian-only Church Street Marketplace, this pub earns devotees for its casual atmosphere, wide beer selection and excellent people-watching perches. (01/2009)
103 Church St
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DAILY PLANET
The bar area of this lively restaurant hosts a lively mix of college students, professionals and artists. Order one of the Vermont brews on tap or attend one of the regular beer dinners. (12/2008)
15 Center St
802-862-9647
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1/2 LOUNGE
Burlington residents love the martinis and the local musicians at this über-hip (yet friendly) nightclub that feels like it belongs in a much bigger city. Don't miss the hidden, cave-like hangout downstairs. (11/2008)
136 1/2 Church St
802-865-0012
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HIGHER GROUND
A music hall with three separate venues under one roof, Higher Ground hosts acts as diverse as Old 97's, The Black Crowes and Lee "Scratch" Perry this month. (10/2008)
1214 Williston Rd, South Burlington
802-652-0777
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CLUB METRONOME
This second-floor dance club thumps with live music several nights a week; G. Love, Ben Harper and The Black Crowes have all played here. Saturday's "Retronome" brings DJ Fattie B playing '70s and '80s tracks. (09/2008)
188 Main St
802-658-4771
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MADERA'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO AND CANTINA
One of Vermont's few full-service Mexican restaurants, Madera's serves 14 types of margaritas, including the potent Purple Haze. Warm-weather evenings often see live music on the patio, making it a fun, low-key spot to savor a Vermont summer. (08/2008)
3 Main St
802-657-3377 -
BREAKWATER CAFÉ & GRILL
On summer nights, boats pull up to this dockside bar for live music and plenty of refreshing libations. Grab a table outside and soak up views of the lake. (07/2008)
At King Street Ferry Dock
802-658-6276
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VERMONT PUB & BREWERY
Open until 2am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this friendly, award-winning brewpub serves a refreshing Grand Slam Baseball Beer in the summer. It also has an outdoor deck for alfresco amusement. (06/2008)
144 College St
802-865-0500
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RED SQUARE
Warm weather means live bands play in the alley next to this hip bar. In cooler weather, step inside and enjoy work from local artists and Vermont brews on tap. (05/2008)
136 Church St
802-859-8909
www.redsquarevt.com
