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Bar & Grill

WashU’s Bar & Grill The Bar & Grill, a new dining and hang out location on campus, will provide students with a safe haven to socialize and relax, adding balance to the academic and social aspects of Washington University in St. Louis. Utilizing the former Subway location in Umrath, the Bar & Grill will provide an accessible and dynamic venue for a laid-back student dining and social experience.

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Concept Hours • Open late, this space

will provide students living on opposite ends of the campus and those living off campus with a central meeting space (as of yet there is no location on main campus that is open past midnight with a primary function other than studying).

• During the day and during times when events are not planned, the Bar & Grill could serve as an informal meeting space and hangout spot for students.

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• Monday - Wednesday: 8PM – 12AM

• Thursday - Friday: 5PM - 2AM

• Saturday: open for lunch and evening hours are available for student group reservations

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Need on Campus Creating a space to build community

Safe Drinking The Bar & Grill could reduce unsafe, off campus drinking. Due to the location of off campus bars, off campus drinking is not always a safe option. Some parties disturb both students and residents who live in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. Close location to where students live could reduce the potential for drunk driving and provide a more convenient location for students to get to.

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Inclusive Environment The Bar & Grill will create an inclusive atmosphere and serve as an alternative to Greek Life sponsored social events at the fraternity houses. Often Greek life sponsored social events are not open to all students. With no student center on campus, there is a need for a safe and central location where students can socialize and meet.

With tasty nonalcoholic beverages and appealing food options, the Bar & Grill will be a great dining location for students who wish to drink and those who wish not to.

Late Night Programming

The Bar & Grill will encourage informal social interactions and late night programming on campus. Without programming geared towards the residence halls, upperclassmen find it difficult to meet new students outside of their established social groups. Those who live off campus find it more difficult to attend on campus parties and social events. Flat screen televisions, dart boards, and dancing will attract and appeal to all students.

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Activities and Programming

The Bar & Grill fills the gap created by an absence of late night programming Bar Nights

The sale of alcohol will be permitted during these set times for those over 21 years of age (students must present id to receive alcohol). Food station may provide specials or a different menu for these times. Lounge seating will be cleared to allow students space to mingle and dance. Flat screen TVs to watch sports games or television events will be available.

After Parties

Bar & Grill can host after parties for other events on campus (WuSlam competition, Black Anthology, Gargoyle concert). Bar & Grill will coordinate with other venues and events to host after parties possible in a non-residential location. The location of the Bar & Grill, very close to the DUC, Edison, and the Gargoyle makes it an ideal location to host after parties. The atmosphere of the Bar & Grill will encourage students to continue to hang out and discuss events after they are over.

Special Events

Student Union and other student groups can sponsor special events and theme nights.

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Governance and Employees • The Bar & Grill will be managed by Bon Appétit. • The Bar & Grill will employ students as cashiers,

hostesses, and bartenders. • The Bar & Grill Committee will serve as a steering

committee for its operation.

Steering Committee • Co-chaired by the SU VP of Administration and Bon

Appétit staff member. • Student Union will appoint 5 voting students. • Ex-officio representation from the Washington University

Administration. • Ex-officio representation from WUPD. • Ex-officio representation from Bon Appetite.

Functionality The design of the space will be

• Student focused. • A committee formed by Student Union will work closely

with the contractors to design the space. • The space will be designed to be versatile and easily

transformed for different types of events. • The walls will be available for flyers and student

expressions of creativity. Seating and Space The space will specifically have three sections:

• The first section will be a serving station for food and alcohol.

• The second section will contain a small to medium size stage, that can host a D.J., speakers, or performers.

• The third section will be a lounge area with tables and comfortable seating.

• The furniture will be easily transportable in to create larger open spaces for dancing and other events.

Logistics Running and maintaining the success of the Bar & Grill

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Dining and Operation

Operation

The Bar & Grill should be an open and inviting space for all students to hang out, meet, and have fun.

• Events will be open to the whole student body

• The space will be reserved through Event Management

• The South 40 has nightlife programming at Ursa’s but there is no similar location for upperclassmen

Food and Beverages • Wine and Beer will be served. • Non-alcoholic special drinks will

also be served. (Virgin Margaritas etc)

• Authentic Grill food will be served and simple sandwiches: Hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken wings, chicken salad sandwiches, French fries, onion rings, wraps, chips and dip, potato skins, Kosher items, Hummus, salads.

• Have a frozen yogurt bar with different flavor and topping options.

Sustainability Using sustainable resources will always be a priority through the planning, design, implementation, and operation of the Bar & Grill.

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Bar & Grill

Current Student Alcohol Use

Students have shown that they can responsibly consume alcohol on campus through events like CPC’s Happy Hour, Greek Prom, and other events.

Ibby’s currently serves beer and wine to students who are over 21 years old who really enjoy the opportunity and behave responsibly.

WashU has given us the autonomy to self-regulate with RedFlag and trusting the students and letting them be responsible with their alcohol consumption on campus has become a well-established program.