The iconic campus hub, a longtime favorite spot for studying, meeting friends and simply hanging out, has regained its warm, welcoming energy.
With new sound isolation and refreshed design, the space can now host informal performances, pop-up events and other gatherings with ease. A new bar adds to the vibrancy, offering a place to enjoy drinks, pre-show conversations and more.
Top of the Hop Bar Hours
The regular hours for the Top of the Hop Bar Wednesday-Friday from 5-7 pm, but please check the specific info below. The bar will be open for drink sales (credit cards accepted). Hop Members, Dartmouth employees and students enjoy a complimentary drink. Not a Member? Become one today>
Top of the Hop Happenings
Fri, Nov 6
Bar Open 5-7 pm
Join OPAL for a pre-show mixer before Jane Shoenbron's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (7 pm, Loew) as part of Trans History month. Or swing by for a drink before the opening night of The Cherry Orchard (7:30 pm, Daryl Roth Studio Theater).
Wed, Nov 11
Bar Open 5-7 pm
We're in the final stretch of Fall term. Come take a break with us at the Top of the Hop Bar!
Thu, Nov 12 Student "Five to Seven" Night
Student Artist: Dog Day | Street Soul
Bar Open 5-7 pm
Come pre-game Briston Maroney (7:30 pm, Spaulding) with improv from Dog Day Players and dance from Street Soul and live music. Please join us for a toast to celebrate all the amazing work student artists have done this term!
Fri, Nov 13
Bar Open 5-7 pm
The last Top of the Hop bar this fall! Swing by for a drink before The Cherry Orchard (7:30 pm, Roth Studio Theater) or Tom Cruise's wild performance in the film Digger (7 pm, Loew).
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 am-4 pm Terroir at the Table
A symposium dedicated to continuing the conversation about food, community & sustainability.
9:30-10:30 am "The Art and Science of Food/Community & Sustainability"
Hop Exec. Director Mary Lou Aleskie, Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Director Filippo Ciabatti, Professor Meredith Kelly and Professor Matteo Gilebbi will engage in conversation, followed by a 15-minute performance by members of the DSO.
Tue, Nov 17, 7:30 pm Handel Society Community Sing in Top of the Hop!
Come sing with us! Join the Handel Society and fellow community members for a joyful gathering of music and song, featuring highlights from Handel's Messiah. Handel Society members will also give a special preview performance of their winter concert with Ave Maria from Rachmaninoff's Vespers. Printed sheet music will be provided. Stay after for light refreshments. RSVP here.
