I am a proud grad of BSU from the mid-80's, and loved going to The Chug back in the day. My buddies and I get together annually for a BSU weekend and The Chug is a must stop. I've seen studies that show a majority of high school seniors choose BSU knowing that in a few years they'll be able to go to The Chug someday. Cheap drinks and a wonderful atmosphere. Beneficence, Greek's pizza, and The Chug--The 3 wonders of Ball State! read more

Came here after my cousins briss, as I needed a really strong G&T after all the excitement. One of the patrons told me that this bar was known to have the best maraschino cherrie in all of Indiana. Fun fact Muncie and South Bend have been battling for the Cherry Popper crown since 1932. So I said drop the G&T and make me a Shirley Temple with a double shot of Bombay Sapphire. And let me tell you, this luscious concoction settled this classic Indiana rivalry once and for all. Muncie has the best maraschino cherries and if you want ya cherry popped then come to The Chug. read more

I have only been to this place once. I moved to Muncie after my college years (I'm only 30 now, but still) and don't go out drinking a lot so I don't know all the good places to go. I was kind of worried about going to a place on campus to drink, but it really wasn't too bad. I didn't feel like the "old" person in a crowd. As another reviewer said, it's not full of sorority girls or what I would call "woo girls" for those HIMYM fans. This was a bar with a laid back vibe. The drinks were reasonably priced and they had a large selection of games that could potentially be harmful if playing while drunk (foosball, air hockey, skeeball, basketball, etc). The drink I tried was their "Chug Juice" which is on tap. I was expecting a watered-down version of a hairy buffalo, but to my suprise it was a tasty drink that packed a punch. Though I will say, many men would not bother carring around the bright pink fizzy concoction. I was pleasantly surprised with this bar and wouldn't mind visiting again. read more

This place is a lot of fun! It's such a relief from the puking, fumbling idiots that crowd Brothers. It has a really down to earth atmosphere, they always have live music, the waits at the bar aren't long, they have pool arcade games etc. I love going with a group of friends. Word of wisdom, don't go in the bathroom. If hepatitis was airborne it would start there....just go outside... read more

I have been going to the Chug as long as it has existed. Believe it or not this place is known worldwide - I have met people there from as far away as Japan and Australia who went out of their way while on business in Indiana to visit "the famous" Chug. While stationed in Okinawa during the last years of Vietnam I met several bar girls who were fascinated that I was a regular there. At 67 years old (me, not the Chug) it is still my favorite bar. read more

Ah The Chug, my favorite little hole in the wall college bar. This place is never as jam packed as other campus places but the atmosphere is great for lounging around with friends and having a good time. $1 pitchers is definitely the best deal around. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's gritty in a good way and I love it. read more

Ohhh how I love and miss The Chug! Two things are certain if you attend my Alma Mater, Ball State University in Muncie, IN; 1. You probably went to school with my brother, he was there for 9 years and B. You will get plastered at the dive of all dives, known simply as the Chug. You will not find a plethora of half naked sorority girls, fancy pants martinis, or any food (unless the popcorn machines working, which I don't think it worked once in my 4 years at BSU). Ney, you will find cheap drink specials, SERIOUS drinkers, a glory hole up by the beer pong table, a sticky floor covered in who-knows-what, and a trough for peeing...if you make it to the bathroom (I had more than a few friends that didn't make it). They have ski-ball, air hockey, pool, and above all else foosball and beer pong. No one is better than or above the Chug, but you will have a hard time getting your girlfriend there...if she does go, and she loves it as much as you do, then marry that woman for she is a keeper. It's a tradition, a right of passage, you might get shot...it's the CHUG! read more

This place used to be the drinkers bar. Luckily, it still is. Fairly legit specials and always a whole cooler full of cheap beers (Pabst, Schaeffer, Hamm's, Schlitz, et al). I've seen some cool fights, falls, bare tits, and the like, all while double fisting pitchers in this dive. I don't care at all for the TVs and lame games. The place used to have a huge back room open (where that rocknroll mural stops) where all the pool tables were, and instead of whatever douchey shit, there'd be bands on that stage, but those salad days have wilted. Still a fun place to get schnockered with linecooks and drop-outs. read more

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those that like Brothers, and those that like The Chug. You will either love this place, or wonder how the hell it's even open. If you're the latter, we probably don't want you there anyways. In all seriousness, The Chug manages to bring some great regional bands in for FREE shows that most bars in the area would charge a $20 cover for. The drinks are strong, service is great, and the crowds are diverse. It's not the kind of place I would go on a first date, but if you're ever on a date and she says "want to go have a drink at The Chug?" Never say no. In conclusion, you can either look past the less than pristine but supremely nostalgic griminess and have a great time, or go home. The "we're just here to party" atmosphere is what really makes it shine. They genuinely don't try to be anything they aren't, and I wouldn't have it any other way. read more

This place is so effin' gross, it's wonderful! Throw your shit on the floor, drink for cheap, sing the trashiest karaoke songs on thursday nites, and slip a quarter or 10 into the skeeeball machine, and it's a nite you'll probably forget. read more

I don't think I can give the Chug any rating but five stars. It is the oldest bar in the Village and it is a quintessential dive bar. You aren't going there for the watery drinks in plastic cups, and you aren't going there for the fact that it has the ambience of your Uncle Jim's basement (including the black and white checkered floor), and you aren't even going there for the classic bar games. You are going there because you will be united in purpose with everyone else you meet there-- the purpose being to get loaded and forget how civilized people behave. read more

The drinks specials here are great. Look at the name. This place is one of the older college drinking holes for everyone. Skee ball and pool, foosball, and karaoke, beer pong and unmatched ordinary decor. This is truly the haven for cheap beer drinking, mixed drink mayhem and a fun place to run into friends for some late night fun or pre drinking rallies. Don't be dressing up unless you're going somewhere later, and don't trip on the stairs on the way to the door. And guys, this is the true Indiana experience, you can even pee in a trough! haha, this place will always be THE CHUG. read more

I went to BSU from 1986 to 1989 and this was the place to be on Thursday night for, I think, quarter beers. It may have been fifty cents. From what I can remember the place was a dump. The bathrooms always overflowed out into the bar area so it always stunk like pee and we would go outside and pee in the bushes. And I'm a girl.;.....girls don't normally do that....but in my college days I was obnoxious. Regardless, me and my friends loved going there every Thursday night and a crisis would have to happen in order to keep us away. I can't imagine doing this now but it was a blast then! read more

The Chug is a classic. I'm so thankful that they have kept all of the fun of being at a bar without the glamour, sometimes you just want to drink beer. The Chug is an awesome place to drink, sing your heart out, and have a great time. read more

Love the place but please get the mens room updated it's such a nasty bathroom. Idk how they stay open with that bathroom

Karaoke on thursdays. Great drink deals all the time. Just a great environment. Even thought Brothers opened up still the Chugg tops all in my opinion of course. You can always go there and get fast great service. Also no minimum charge on your card. Which is always a great feature. read more

Wanted to thank everyone for all the kind words about our little bar. I've been a bartender at The Chug for over three years now and I have been drinking there even longer. You can always count on us to worry about the important things: cheap drinks, cheap entertainment, and good company. ;) read more

I went here a couple months ago for the first time....This is a true college bar. It could be something great if they played music instead of making you pay at the jukebox. Cheap drinks,cool crowd.very laid back....If it had a little more hype and a larger crowd it would get a 5 but it is a great place to pre-game read more