Chesterton's
Think Responsibly!
Chesterton’s is the heart of community life at The Cloisters, the University of Mary's upperclassmen apartment complex. Serving as both a “campus pub” and a gathering space, it’s the perfect spot to study, unwind, catch a show, play pool or vintage video games, or just take in the view. The space offers complimentary coffee and popcorn, a variety of snacks and sodas, Wi-Fi, and printing.
Membership is open to all University of Mary students, and all members enjoy 24/7 access to the main floor of the community center.
Tap into the Community
Three nights a week, Chesterton’s transforms into an inviting campus pub. Members who are 21+ and have completed the University of Mary’s alcohol education class are welcome to enjoy a curated menu of food and drinks, including complimentary beer or wine. Featured on tap are two Tolkien-inspired craft brews—Lothlorien Lager and Barliman Bock—specially brewed for Chesterton’s!
Why does the University of Mary have a campus pub? Chesterton’s not only provides spaces for socializing and studying, but a campus environment in which students learn personal responsibility.
Our Commitment to a Healthy Environment
The University of Mary is committed to educating students on the responsible and moral use of alcohol. Student members participate in thorough training, which includes cultural, legal, and health perspectives. No alcohol is for sale. Rather, as a benefit of membership, members are provided with up to two drinks (beer or wine) per evening without charge. Consumption is tracked by the MCard, and no one is allowed more than two drinks per night. No liquor is available. Those who bring alcohol of any kind into Chesterton’s will have their membership revoked.
51Թ the Name
Chesterton’s is proudly named for (1874-1936), the English writer, literary critic, poet, and Catholic apologist. The design of Chesterton’s was inspired by The Eagle and the Child pub in Oxford, where J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the rest of the Inklings used to gather for good cheer and conversation.
All University of Mary students can be members of Chesterton’s. All student members are required to take the university’s alcohol seminar, regardless of age.
Membership is programmed to your MCard, which is how members gain entrance to the facility. Just tap your card at the front door.
There are two student levels of membership at the community center.
- Resident Membership: Residents of The Cloisters, Boyle, and Deichert halls.
- Associate Membership: University of Mary students who do not live in The Cloisters, Boyle, or Deichert halls are granted membership if they are enrolled in Commuter Block Plan 50, Block Plan 75, Block Plan 150, Block Plan 250, or Diamond meal plans.
University of Mary faculty and staff may also choose to become members by enrolling in an active meal plan. Additionally, Sisters of Annunciation Monastery are all granted membership to Chesterton’s. Limited guest passes are available to student members.
Fall & Spring
Thursday: 4:30 - 11 pm
Friday & Saturday: 7 - 11 pm
Last Call at 11 pm
Summer
Summer on the Deck
Thursday: 4 - 7 pm
Hours and offerings are subject to change.
Food
| Popcorn | Free |
| Personal Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni) | $7 |
| Nachos feeds one | $6 |
| Mozzarella Sticks four count | $5 |
| Pretzel Bites | $5 |
| Sharables | |
|---|---|
| Pizza (cheese, pepperoni, or supreme) 13-inch | $12 |
| Nachos (with cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa) | $10 |
Beverage
| Gourmet Non-Alcoholic Beverages | $2 |
| Lothlorien Larger & Barliman Bock on tap | |
| Athletic Brewing (N.A.) by the bottle | |
| Red & White Wine by the glass | |
| Monthly beer and wine specials |
Other Services
Campus organizations may also reserve the lower-level meeting room for meetings and events. The main level of Chesterton’s serves as the primary community space for the students who live in Boyle, Deichert, Monte Cassino, and Subiaco. Therefore, this space will generally not be available for meetings or events. Special events will be considered on a case-by-case basis and require the approval of the manager of Chesterton’s and the Events Office.