First and foremost, let\u2019s start with the main event \u2013 the clubs. There are 4 of what I consider to be the main nightclubs in town \u2013 Labyrinth, Moles, Zero\/Zero, and Second Bridge.<\/p>\n
Starting with my personal favourite, Labyrinth has 3 bars and 2 clubrooms, which means there\u2019s something for everyone. Entry with pre-booked tickets is cheap, starting from around \u00a34. A bonus of Lab is that they often give out free t-shirts and Domino\u2019s pizza on the dance floor, which is always fun to re-energise with. Also, on the weekdays, drinks are super cheap \u2013 99p Jagerbombs are honestly a steal. Queue wait times can often exceed an hour on the weekends, so get there as early as you can!<\/p>\n
Next is Zero \/ Zero \u2013 usually called Zeroes by Bath students. Zeroes has one big dancefloor and is far underground, with a bar area elevated above the dancefloor. Zeroes often has deals where you get a free VK with every ticket, or on Latin Loco Thursdays \u2013 popular with some of my friends \u2013 Coronas, Jagers, and tequila shots are \u00a310 for 4. Zeroes is another popular club in Bath, with many sports societies having socials here.<\/p>\n
From my personal experience, Moles tends to be divisive. Some people like Moles whereas others avoid it. I guess it\u2019s down to a matter of personal taste \u2013 every Tuesday at Moles is Cheesy Tuesday, and some nights are more indie or rock music based. Drinks aren\u2019t the cheapest in Bath either, but they have a huge selection of flavoured shots. Like Zeroes, many societies have socials here, so expect a few trips to Moles during your time at Bath. Additionally, Moles also has bands and artists who play live music or gigs, so if you\u2019re into underground or indie music, there could be a good chance you\u2019ll catch one of your favourite musicians at a live concert here!<\/p>\n Last of the main nightclubs is Second Bridge. \u2018Monday Night Bridge\u2019 tends to be really popular amongst Bath students - \u00a31 entry with tickets, and 99p bombs and shots can\u2019t be beaten. Bridge also has a lot of themed nights on Mondays, and sometimes even give out free McDonald\u2019s! However, on the weekends, it does get expensive \u2013 I remember going on a Saturday night and paying \u00a37 entry and the drinks were quite overpriced (about \u00a34.50 for just one VK). Again, from personal experience, a polarising nightclub, but it depends on what day of the week you go on.<\/p>\n Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n Next, we\u2019ll move on to something a bit more chill than clubs. Bath has an impressive range of bars, each with its own flair and style. I\u2019m going to list a few bars that I think are worth attending at least once.<\/p>\n First up is Komedia \u2013 now, Komedia is technically a club, but during the week, the venue is more of a cabaret seating experience, with tables on a first-come-first-served basis. Bingo Lingo events at Komedia are wild fun with reasonable drinks (most are around \u00a33), and I remember one of my friends winning a pair of light-up sneakers which were honestly pretty cool. On the weekends though, Komedia turns into \u2018The Big Disco\u2019 and plays chart classics from the 80s-00s, which is great for cheesy and out-of-tune sing-alongs.<\/p>\n Revolution (often shortened to Revs) is a chain bar that serves a wide variety of cocktails. They are known for their 2 for 1 happy hour Monday-Friday evenings, and like Komedia, Revs turns into a small club on the weekends. There are two floors in Revolution so societies host socials there \u2013 such as the wintersports social. If you do go to Revs I\u2019d highly recommend downloading the app and signing up for the student discount \u2013 the shot tray with 6 fruit flavoured shots for \u00a36 is unbeatable. Proceed with caution!<\/p>\n Belushi\u2019s is a bar close to Pulteney Bridge that is on the smaller side, but Wednesday Karaoke night is always a blast. If you\u2019re looking for something more chill during the week, I\u2019d suggest Belushi\u2019s. They do four Jagerbombs for a tenner, or just skip the Red Bull and get four Jager shots for \u00a38. Alternatively, Framptons also do Ten Pound Tuesday where you can get a burger, fries, and a drink for just \u00a310. I\u2019ve said this before and I\u2019ll say it again \u2013 Framptons do the absolute best Espresso Martini in Bath.<\/p>\n I\u2019m sure most of you have heard of Turtle Bay \u2013 their bottomless brunch is a staple of student life. From just \u00a329.50 for 2 hours of unlimited cocktails, you can\u2019t go wrong. Of course, everyone has their own opinions of which drinks are the best, but the food at Turtle bay tends to be pretty solid. Tip: to get your cocktails faster, order the same drink for everyone at the table and take it in turns to choose which drink to order. That way the bartenders don\u2019t have to make different cocktails, and so you get your drinks faster!<\/p>\n The Earl is a bar just above Second Bridge, and it is by far the most expensive bar I\u2019ve been to in Bath. It\u2019s best saved for a special occasion, or when student loans finally arrive. It\u2019s by no means bad \u2013 the drinks are served in large glasses \u2013 but maybe your money is better off being spent elsewhere. Sub 13 and Slug & Lettuce are also popular chain bars with an assortment of drinks, perfect for birthdays or other celebrations. Be sure to line your stomach!<\/p>\n Pubs<\/strong><\/p>\n Ahhhhh, the humble British pub. Where would society be without them? First up is Wetherspoons \u2013 there\u2019s unfortunately only one in Bath, and it\u2019s called The King of Wessex. I honestly don\u2019t need to say much about Spoons. It\u2019s a classic.<\/p>\n The Cork is a pub in the centre of town that resembles a typical British pub. It\u2019s got outdoor seating and a selection of beers and ciders on tap. The food is expensive though \u2013 \u00a37.50 for halloumi fries and they weren't filling \u2013 so I\u2019d recommend eating beforehand. The Lamb & Lion is also quite similar, so there\u2019s some variety for students to choose from.<\/p>\n The Canon is popular amongst Bath students and is known for its 30p Wing Wednesdays. There are assorted flavours of sauces, and 10 wings are \u00a33 (which admittedly is cheaper than Spoons). Bath Brewhouse is probably my favourite out of the pubs though \u2013 the outside seating is great with music, and their food selection is worth the money. It\u2019s the perfect place for a quick pint after a long day and doesn\u2019t break the bank either.<\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n Bath offers several places to spend a night out, whether it\u2019s a more chilled atmosphere like a pub, or if you want to dance the night away. Try some of these spots out with great company, and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll have fun. And of course, drink responsibly. You don\u2019t want to have to ruin your friends\u2019 night out as well by them having to take you home early!<\/p>\n Also, if you don't get some cheesy chips from Jimmy's Kebab van after a night out, are you even a Bath student?<\/p>\n P.S.<\/strong> These are just my personal opinions and you may find they differ from yours! All prices listed here are correct at the time of writing (January 2022), and the post does take into consideration current government guidelines concerning the pandemic, which can be found here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bath isn\u2019t exactly well-known for its nightlife across the UK. Admittedly, when considering the best national party cities, Bath does pale in comparison to Manchester, Leeds, and London. 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