Mahoney’s, 413 Park Ave, is not the typical Clark student scene. One might suggest we were the only Clark students, and that person would be right. The Clark student is greeted with an uncommon sight of pastels and backwards hats. There is a small dance floor in the corner, which is surprisingly filled, with two solid wood bars. Mahoney was definitely Irish, and his bar is eager to prove that, despite the bizarre mix of techno and country music.

The drinks are cheap though, with drafts sometimes at a dollar, and pitchers as low as four dollars. Despite the unfamiliar faces, the atmosphere is acceptable. People get pushy if it’s full, and you will get beer spilled on you. Strangers are much friendlier than you’d expect. Take that how you will.

On Thursdays, it’s rumored that there is a karaoke night. However, when we went to investigate, there was no karaoke, only an event to promote Bud Light, which kindly gave us a beach ball, a light up night stick, a koozie and sunglasses. I claimed the light up night stick and the beach ball, and quickly made myself a nuisance on the streets of worcester and in the Blarn.

Thursday’s atmosphere was aided by a four dollar pitcher of the in house beer, in a relatively uncrowded bar, still plenty of room to move around. By the time the pitcher was over, we were surrounded by Worcester State students, and the music had gotten more popular, the lights dimmer and the bar all together almost more crowded than it could stand.

There are specialty nights nearly every night of the week. Sundays features free pizza, Monday’s free wings, Tuesday night ladies night, Wednesday trivia and Thursday is Karaoke (maybe).

Mahoney’s most compelling features lie in its cheap drinks, and ability to see the world outside of the Clark bubble, but it can only be endearing for so long.

April’s Score- Four Stars

Bess’ Score- Four Stars- but better for pregaming than ending the night.

Drink Prices

Draft- $1-5

Pitcher- $4-7