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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Spring weather brings out all kinds of spirits. Bryce Lunde and Gordon Zeniseck enjoy a pitcher of beer on the Zephyr Pub patio Wednesday afternoon April 5, 2017.

Best of Bars and Specialty Drinks

William Kovach August 7, 2017

Every Thursday through Saturday night, residents and students flock to Downtown Kent to kick back and blow off stress from the prior week. Each bar has something different to offer, whether it's a specialty...

Customers eat and drink inside downtown Kents new Franklin Hotel Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. Aside from booths, tables and a bar, the establishment also has a lounge area, complete with armchairs placed around an artificial fireplace. 

Franklin Hotel Bar aims to add new vibe to Kent bar scene

Benjamin VanHoose December 29, 2016

Students may have a new checkpoint on their local bar crawl routines when they return to Kent for the spring semester. That is, as long as they are up for a decidedly different type of bar atmosphere.Filling...

Happy hour loses allure for KSU students

Samantha Ickes November 9, 2016

For the stereotypical broke college student, Friday night drinks with friends can put a dent in a student’s wallet. With mixed drinks ranging between $5 and $8, it can be easy to rack up a tab.Many local...

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UFC champ to visit Water Street Tavern

Lauren Rathmell September 21, 2016

Water Street Tavern is once again bringing a famous personality to the Kent community.UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will visit Water Street on Sunday to sign autographs, watch the Cleveland Browns...

Customers sit at the bar of Water Street Tavern on Friday, April 15, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Bar

Angelo Angel April 18, 2016

First Place - Water Street TavernCombining the atmosphere of a sports bar with the appearance of a tried-and-true college bar, Water Street Tavern finds a way to harmonize these qualities and become one...

A Long Island Iced Tea from Ray’s Place on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Cocktail

Angelo Angel April 18, 2016

First Place - Ray’s Place Long Island Iced TeaTaking an iconic cocktail and making it their own, Ray’s Place’s Long Island Iced Tea is a favorite within the establishment, boasting a price tag of...

Max McCarty / The Kent Stater Kent State students Joe and Mike Sullivan and Sky Buller sit and watch the first night of the NHL playoffs at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Watch the Game

Alexis Amato April 18, 2016

1st Place: Buffalo Wild WingsBuffalo Wild Wings might seem like an average chain restaurant, but it has local ties. The first one opened in Colum- bus, Ohio in 1982 and has since been a place synonymous...

50 Cent was in Chicago promoting his new cologne, Power by 50 Cent.

50 Cent visits Water Street Tavern

Jacob Ruffo March 5, 2016

Hip-hop artist 50 Cent promoted EFFEN Vodka at Water Street Tavern in Kent Friday night. The event started at 9:30 p.m. as people lined up around the building were allowed inside. 50 Cent, coming straight...

50 Cent was in Chicago promoting his new cologne, Power by 50 Cent.

50 Cent to visit Water Street Tavern

Taylor Kerns, Angelo Angel February 17, 2016

Hip-hop star Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, will make an appearance at Kent’s Water Street Tavern on March 4.The 40-year-old rapper, famous for such hits as “In Da Club” and “Candy...

50 Cent to visit Water Street Tavern

Taylor Kerns, Angelo Angel February 15, 2016

Hip hop star Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, will make an appearance at Kent’s Water Street Tavern on March 4.The 40-year-old rapper, famous for such hits as “In Da Club” and “Candy...

Kent to host Reggae festival Friday

Bailey Purpura Downtown Reporter November 9, 2015

Downtown Kent is set to host Kent’s reggae, Island and Jam Band Music Festival this Friday at various locations in the area.Hosted by Main Street Kent and Crooked River Arts Council, 15 participating...

The Browns Backers, a local non-profit organization centered around the Browns franchise, open up the NFL season at Water Street Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015

Kent Browns Backers move into Water Street Tavern

Dan Armelli September 15, 2015

The Kent Browns Backers gathered in its new location at Water Street Tavern Sunday afternoon to watch the Cleveland Browns take on the New York Jets.While the Browns lost, the first day at its new location...

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