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About The Davis Graduate
The Davis Graduate was a well-known, multi-faceted venue located at 805 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616, in the University Mall area across from UC Davis. While the site underwent redevelopment planning to become University Commons, the space remains a reference point for community gatherings, daytime sports viewing, and nighttime clubbing in Davis. The venue historically featured a large dance floor, two bars, and varied seating areas, making it suitable for everything from salsa nights to sports watch parties and fundraiser events. This page provides practical details about parking, transit, seating, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan visits in the Davis area.
To secure your plans, we can help you find available tickets or entry options for events hosted in the space or at nearby venues within the University Mall footprint. While the original Davis Graduate space has undergone redevelopment discussions, the surrounding area—often still referred to in casual conversation as the Davis nightlife corridor—continues to be a hub for community events and social gatherings. For travel planning, consider nearby hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown and Residence Inn Sacramento-Davis for convenient stays near UC Davis. Transit riders can rely on Unitrans and local Davis routes, with multiple stops near the University Mall area. If you’re looking for a dependable connection to access events in this area, you’ve got a guy. We’ll help you navigate parking, venues, and nearby amenities with straightforward, no-fuss guidance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 805 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616 (University Mall, across from UC Davis campus).
- Venue type: daytime sports bar/restaurant; nighttime dance club with a large dance floor.
- Status: permanently closed in 2019; the University Mall site is planned for redevelopment into University Commons.
- Capacity: exact capacity isn’t publicly published; described as a large space with a big dance floor and multiple components (two bars, seating, etc.).
- Parking: described by locals as having plenty of free parking.
- Transit: served by Unitrans and other Davis transit routes around the UC Davis campus; multiple lines stop near the University Mall area.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown and Residence Inn Sacramento-Davis (near UC Davis).
- Notable events: salsa and country dancing nights, sports watch events, fundraisers and community gatherings.
- Demolished/renamed: The Grad closed; University Mall is slated for redevelopment as University Commons, effectively renaming the area rather than the venue itself.