Rathskeller. The Rathskeller (fondly referred to as the Rat) is a popular student meeting place that was built for the University of Miami students. The Rat serves great hamburgers, specialty foods, cold beverages and also is a venue for campus entertainment such as live bands, poetry slams and comedy acts. A campus institution since 1973. The new and improved Rat is open in its permanent location inside the new Student Activities Center.