South of Columbia, this lounge is a bit of downtown on Upper Broadway. A sparse, mod décor and live Latin and Reggae explain the attraction. There's also a secret, private room in the back for the occasional celebrity that might show up.

Relive your undergrad days at this totally yuppified Columbia watering hole. Once a pit, it is now the place to get that perfect goat cheese something or other. It might make you nostalgic, it might make you sick. But what the hell, the fries are good and the nachos are cheap.

An interesting mix of college kids and older folks (like in their thirties, even), this place really packs them in. Lots of seats, relaxing R&B music and great mixed drinks keep this spot popular.

A comfortable living room ambiance and a solid roster of jazz performers make this place a big draw. Among those who regularly play here are Winton Marsalis. Best of all, the cover charge/drink minimum is rarely over $25.

Some come here for the pleasant roof deck, others for the basic eats. Burritos and burgers are the mainstays and many swear by (and from) the margaritas. Always a crowd pleaser with students from near-by Columbia University.