Sophia's is not the ideal pub

Nestled far and away from the main attraction around Fenway, Sophia's may take a while to find and may not be worth all of your troubles. While most bars are located on and around Lansdowne St., Sophia's is a bit further away from the action, located on 1270 Boylston St., behind first base.

The separation in from other bars may be due to Sophia's classier nature compared to the likes of Cask n'Flagoon and Jillian's. The excitement of the senior class, which scheduled a recent pub night there, may have stemmed from assumptions that Sophia's would provide the same type of entertainment as these other bars, but it seems we were wrong. While it was humorous to see many people who don sweat pants to class decked out in heels and skirts or slacks and button downs, it was a bit too upscale for a pub night event.

Part of our skepticism may be attributed to our trips to the pub. One of us arrived in all the decadence that a school bus can provide. Meanwhile, the other poor soul wandered around between Best Buy and Bed Bath and Beyond trying to follow the "easy" directions from the T that the bar hostess had provided. One of us is also writing this review with a memory similar to that of co-worker and news editor, the Hawaiian sensation Bridget Behling, who claims: "I had a good time from what other people tell me."

If you decide to find this place, just look for the golden arches as this place is located to the left of McDonalds and across the street from the Howard Johnson.

Once you arrive inside this hidden location, you'll soon find that beverages are a bit pricey. Expect to pay $5.50 for a single Bud Light and nearly $7 for a mixed drink. While this may not be so troublesome for the black-pants wearing professional crowd that frequents this location, it is a bit above most second semester seniors' college budgets.

This club/bar is arranged in three levels, with the coat check located in the basement along with a bar and several cushy couches. This is where many start the night or end it snuggled with someone resembling the man of your dreams, whose looks are improved by beer goggles.

The line at this bar is the shortest though so take the opportunity to buy your drinks here soon after you've checked your coat. Also, if you feel the need to relieve your bladder, do it here as the lines at the bars upstairs correlate with the lines at the stalls.

Movement up to the main floor will provide patrons with a Latin flavor, and we're not talking about the sugar-coated stuff of Ricky Martin. The second floor also houses a large and extensive bar, often crowded by the line waiting to enter the realms of the top floor. Towards the middle of senior pub night, a herd of Jumbos were caught between the ropes, unable to get up to the raucous third floor.

When they finally stampeded upstairs, they were met by the majority of their classmates who had migrated towards the larger dance floor. Here you will find a larger selection of pop-music, ranging from hip-hop to Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. You will also find another large bar as you enter, along with another nestled against the back wall for those preferring the basic menu.

If you're into showing off your moves, the dance-floor upstairs features a small platform where you and your friends could scout out the crowds. Watch out, though, as there is a hidden space between this platform and the back wall where your boots may get stuck and cause you to grab at whatever body part is closest, which could create an uncomfortable situation. Be sure to use this perch to scout the crowd for the bouncer that looks like Taye Digs.

Perhaps if you frequent the location on a night other than senior pub night, you will have a different experience. However, the ambiance of the location leads us to believe it may not measure up. Yet for those of you on the search for a European sugar daddy or a reason to show off your new salsa moves, Sophia's may be the place for you.