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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...

Ray's bartender Angelo Cataldo, then junior exercise science major, pours a draft in Downtown Kent, Tuesday April 8, 2014.

Best Drink Selection: Ray’s Place

Mark Oprea April 7, 2015

Ray’s PlaceIt’s no secret to Kent bar-hoppers that Ray’s Place is a hub for a beer lover’s palate with 64 beers on tap that cycle daily, along with standard domestics and imported ales.Yet what...

Mike Haney is a bartender at Water Street Tavern.

Best Bartender: Michael Haney, Water Street Tavern and Jesika Smigel, Venice Cafe

Madeleine Winer April 7, 2015

Michael Haney, Water Street TavernMichael Haney greets customers behind the bar with his wide grin as an added flair while pouring Water Street Tavern’s wide selection of specialty drinks, including...

The Zephyr on April 6, 2015. The Zephyr was voted as the best bar in Kent, Ohio. 

Best Bar: Zephyr Pub

Mark Oprea April 7, 2015

Zephyr PubShedding its niche, cultish image in recent years, Zephyr Pub has grown into a hotspot outside of any Hipster classifications.After 14 years in business as a bar, the “Zeph” is bigger than...

Kent State alumni Kat Kasee, Erika Knopsnider and Erin Duffy enjoy the $2 happy hour in Water Street Tavern on April 9, 2014.

Best Happy Hour: Water Street Tavern

Mark Oprea April 7, 2015

Water Street TavernIt’s hard to think of Happy Hour at the Water Street Tavern without a big number two in front of it — as the Tavern runs a seven-days-a-week special on liquor, bottled and draft...

Vohn Murphy outside of Water Street Tavern in downtown Kent on St. Patricks day, March 17, 2015.

Fake St. Paddy’s Day, the other Irish holiday

Mark Oprea March 17, 2015

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Aren’t they?On Tuesday, Kent hosted its downtown St. Paddy’s Day celebration, preceded by the Fake Paddy’s Day imitation the Saturday before. With shamrock...

How Kent law enforcement prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Kyleigh Jarosinski March 14, 2015

Law enforcement preparing for St. Patrick's Day weekend from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Mr. Zub’s moves into downtown

Lexxi Gillies May 2, 2014

A new sandwich shop has made its way into downtown Kent. Mr. Zub’s Deli has replaced the vacancy left by Cajun Dave’s at Water Street Tavern.Mr. Zub’s had its soft opening Thursday night, and deli...

Contact Katy Coduto at kcoduto@kent.edu.  

Do you fit the Kent Bar Stereotypes?

Katy Coduto April 16, 2014

A night out in downtown Kent means hitting one of the city’s 18 bars — and, if we’re being honest, hitting more than one (and hitting at least one probably pretty hard). As you navigate the drinking...

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Best Bartender

Katy Coduto April 9, 2014

Daniela, Water Street TavernIf you’re looking for a new drink or an unexpected mix, Water Street Tavern’s Daniela is your girl — and her creativity makes her Kent’s best bartender.“When I make...

Kent State alumni Kat Kasee, Erika Knopsnider and Erin Duffy enjoy the $2 happy hour in Water Street Tavern on April 9, 2014.

Best Happy Hour

Katy Coduto Lindsay Miller April 9, 2014

Water Street TavernA happy hour that lasts until nine every night and includes over 40 items — like bottled and draft beers and plenty of cocktails — for just $2? It’s not hard to see why students...