At some point in every person's college career, you need to graduate. Not from school (though, hopefully you do that too), but from the college bar scene. Here are five "anti-college bars" that don't fit the college-bar mold, yet their proximity to campus makes them attractive to students.

KITTY CAT KLUB

  • It's for: Dinkytown fashionistas with a taste for eclectic live music.
  • Why it's anti: The dreamy, vintage look of the place is unlike any college bar around. And its owners are booking more music than ever, from live indie rock to popular DJ nights, such as Hotel and Menergy. The diversity of entertainment continues tonight with Twilight, a monthly lesbian night that fills the place.

ACADIA CAFE

  • It's for: Music fans who like to gulp down the sounds of singer-songwriters with a craft beer.
  • Why it's anti: Located in the heart of Cedar-Riverside, this bar matches the attitude of its musicians with a bold craft-beer list. The friendly and comfy atmosphere will get a shot in the arm when the sixth-annual Zombie Pub Crawl rolls through on Oct. 9.

GROVELAND TAP

  • It's for: Fans of the classic neighborhood bar.
  • Why it's anti: There are plenty of bars in the Macalester-St. Thomas area to quench your thirst. Groveland might be more relaxed, but it has you covered when it comes to beer. It features 30-plus taps and a killer happy hour (11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close daily).

NOMAD WORLD PUB

  • It's for: Anyone who wants to try something at least once.
  • Why it's anti: This West Bank bar and music venue just can't be categorized. Its entertainment calender is all over the place: Rated-R trivia, dog parties, bocce ball leagues, reggae nights. On Sept. 18, it'll host Dubuque Fest (as in: Dubuque, Iowa). You name it, Nomad's done it.

THE BLUE NILE

  • It's for: Adventurous eaters, beer drinkers and music lovers.
  • Why it's anti: The food is Ethiopian, the beer is crafty savvy, and the music is a mix of Afro-Caribbean, hip-hop and spoken-word. Definitely not a college bar, but college kids are definitely welcome.