Downtown
140 North Main Street
Between exchange and cedar streets, there are a couple dozen different college oriented establishments, including bars, clubs, and lounges.
The Lockview
207 S. Main St.
(http://www.thelockview.com/). located in the heart of downtown right across from lock 3 live! park.
69 Taps
370 Orleans Ave
(http://www.69taps.com/akron/). located just south of aero's stadium. has a decent selection of beers on tap.
Highland Square
The "cultural" district, has a number of bars on west market street. guidance about what location would suit your needs is best dispensed by younger locals.
Kenmore Boulevard
Is accessible from i-76. has a number of unique establishments.
Liberty Street Brewing Co.
1238 Cromwell Drive
+1-330-865-0116