Within blocks of Loyola’s campus, The Boot is the ideal place to head for a night out with friends among a sea of familiar faces.

The bar’s convenience, drink specials, campus camaraderie and popularity make for unforgettable times. Voted “Best College Bar in America” by The Daily Meal, The Boot’s notoriety continues to grow among the New Orleans community.

Wondering where most college students are on Tuesday nights? That’s easy. 50 cents night at The Boot. You can swig down a shot with those two quarters you just scraped out from the bottom of your purse. The Boot’s reasonable prices make for an inexpensive, fun time.

And as an added bonus, The Dough Bowl is literally just feet away. Here, you can enjoy mouthwatering slices of pizza bigger than your head. Yum.

The Boot happy hour has become synonymous with the start to an eventful night out. The bar offers two happy hour options per week on Wednesday and Friday. Wednesday’s “Hump Day Happy Hour” offers specials on “Big Ass Draughts” and triple shot drinks from 4 p.m. until closing. Friday’s happy hour offers Wednesday’s specials in addition to 3 for 1 bottles of Miller Light, High Life and Coors Light from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Grab a drink and head to The Boot’s outdoor seating when the weather permits.

DRINK WITH FRIENDS RUNNERS-UP:

• The Columns Hotel
• 3811 St. Charles Ave.
• New Orleans, La. 70115
• 504-899-9308

• Bruno’s Tavern
• 7538 Maple St.
• New Orleans, La. 70118
• 504-861-7615

HAPPY HOUR RUNNERS-UP:

• Superior Grill
• 3636 St. Charles Ave.
• New Orleans, La. 70115
• 504-899-4200

• Phillip’s
• 733 Cherokee St.
• New Orleans, La. 70118
• 504-865-1155