Liverpool has a reputation as one of the best student cities in not just the North West, but the whole country. With four universities, students are abundant, and with a cultural, musical, and sporting history like that of Liverpool, there’s never really a dull moment to be had.
It is the perfect place to try new things and experience Uni life to the fullest, with plenty of buzzing student areas, bars and clubs, gigs, raves, and club nights that leave you spoilt for choice during your time in Merseyside.
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The Best Student Nights in Liverpool
Mondays at Blue Angel (more commonly known as The Raz by students and locals) are belting. Entry is cheap and they regularly offer £1 drink deals including Fat Frogs (three WKD's mixed together) and Raz Bombs. Easily one of the best student nights in Liverpool, and one that has become a rite of passage for any of the Merseyside uni-goers.
SKINT will sort you out for Tuesday night madness. Two venues on St Peters Square, Moloko and The Peacock, join together across their indoor spaces and two outdoor terraces to, form a monster student venue. With £2 double mixers and an array of Tech House, Disco, and Hip-Hop blasting out the speakers, it’s an institution amongst the student population.
On Wednesdays, we go to LEVEL. Spread across six rooms over three floors, their We Love Wednesdays party is one of the biggest student nights in the city and has been going strong for over a decade. A hub for sports teams’ weekly socials, super cheap drinks, a diverse array of music throughout each room from Hip Hop to RnB to Cheesy Pop, and, oh yeah, did we mention the famous FREE toast? What’s not to love?
Heebie Jeebies, one of the best student clubs in Liverpool, pops off with Dirty Antics every Thursday. Heebie's has three areas: the Tech Tunnel Basement - Tech/Tech House; Ground - Hip Hop/RnB/Urban; and the Loft - Human Jukebox - All things Pop! So even if all your new uni mates have entirely different tastses, you can all be happy here. Oh, and it’s only £1entry with double being £2 before 12:30, and only £3.50 after!
Hugely popular with students, Electrik Warehouse hosts a brand new night Dead Good Rave on Fridays. This is the biggest and best weekly dance event right in the heart of the city. With four rooms of music featuring Rave Anthems, Tech House, Techno, Bass, UKG, Chart, Pop, Indie and more. It’s basically like a festival in a club, and there’ll be laser shows, giant smiley inflatables, wicked dancers, interactive performers, free face painters, clouds of CO2, and crazy confetti cannons waiting for the drop. THE place for a boogie as a student.
Electrik Warehouse is also the spot for students to be on Saturdays, for their epic night Pandamonium Saturdays. Or you could check out Heebie Jeebies for their Indie night. Or you can just wander around until you find something. Since it’s a Saturday, everywhere will be open and buzzing.
Sundays at Popworld is Industry Night. So if you pick up a job at a bar, this is a shout, giving you 50% off drinks (as long as you prove where you work). But even if you don't work in hospitality, they still offer two for £5 on certain drinks all night long.
Liverpool Freshers Week
So you’ve just found your way over to Liverpool and everything is new. Your surroundings are unfamiliar but this place will surely feel like home in good time. Don’t worry, we’re here to get you stuck into the nightlife of Liverpool and help you familiarise yourself with it.
Below is your ultimate guide to Liverpool as a fresher, and will show you the liveliest areas, the best bars, venues, clubs, and more that all make up the thriving city.
Plus, if you want to find specific events for your freshers week, then click the link below and grab your tickets now!
The Best Areas to go out in Liverpool
The Baltic Triangle is packed full of venues, bars and coffee shops that make this one of the busiest areas to go to on a night out in Liverpool. Often there’s multiple events going on at the same time. It’s a special place for ravers, with warehouse spaces being used to their full potential as places where huge beats are reverberated around the walls. There are also places like Camp and Furnace which hosts everything from bingo nights to open mic nights.
Concert Square is the hub of nightlife in Liverpool and it’s the place where you can expect to find the hottest charting tunes being played in the bars and clubs. It’s a bustling hub of activity on a Saturday night and is a place where people from all over the country come to get a taste of Liverpool. It’s always going to have a buzzing atmosphere on the weekend.
Ropewalks
Right next to Concert Square you’ll find Ropewalks district which is the place to be if you enjoy drinking in bars. Here you’ll find Heebie Jeebies, Baa Bar, Kazimier Garden, Aloha and many more places to get your drink on.
Matthew Street
This is one of the wildest parts of Liverpool that you will find. Think stag nights, hen party’s and much more going on. This is not a place for the quiet night out to happen. Of course, there’s the legendary Cavern Club where The Beatles mad a name for themselves but there are other places you should check out such as The Grapes, Flanagan’s Apple, Tube Bar and Flares.
The Best Student Clubs in Liverpool
Electrik Warehouse was formerly called The Krazyhouse and it’s a four-room nightclub that always has a big student following. There’s always so much going on behind these walls.
Thursdays are taken over by the Shit Indie Disco, whilst other rooms contain nights such as Throwback Thursday’s and Disco Inferno. So, whether its indie tunes, a bit of 00’s nostalgia or funk and soul classics they have something for you here.
The Invisible Wind Factory is one of the most distinctive venues in all of Liverpool and they always manage to get the set design spot on. With a huge capacity they’ve welcomed DJs such as Sam Divine, Jess Bays recently.
A city wide favourite, it’s not hard to see why as it has delivered some truly euphoric nights and memorable sets.
Blackstone Street Warehouse is absolutely huge with a capacity of 10,000 but don’t be intimidated by the size of it. This venue is still capable of delivering the very best clubbing experiences and it’s a place reserved for those truly iconic names.
These are events that are very much solidifying Liverpool on the map, they have a huge calendar of events coming up that you won't want to miss out on.
One of the best-loved Liverpool student clubs, Heebie’s is always bouncing and has one of the best student nights on Thursdays, and if you love indie tunes, head over on Saturdays - it's free entry.
There’s also the bars sister venue, EBGBS, with live music and club nights, which you can find in the basement of Heebie’s
The Best Student Bars in Liverpool
24 Kitchen is a little bit different to most venues, in the fact that it encompasses so much more than the music. It’s one of the most creative spaces in Liverpool where you’ll find art, poetry, gigs and club nights.
It has a constant flow of inspiring and independent artists coming through its doors and the genres are never limited, anything goes. You could just pick a random night and discover your new favourite artist.
An incredible venue for anyone who loves music, The Jacaranda is a late-night bar with a jukebox and cocktails (or coffee in the daytime) that hosts live music - both DJs and bands - and open mic nights. It’s also a shop with loads of crates of vinyl to dig through.
On the smaller side, The Jacaranda Club offers many intimate sets, album launch shows, signings and more with many names you'll most likely recognise.
This independent bar is a short walk from some of the University campuses and serves wallet-friendly craft beers, cocktails, and fresh food. It also shows live sports, has game consoles (with Mario Kart!), quiz nights, and generally has a lovely, vibe.
It’s straightforward, no-nonsense, and super cheap, what more do you want from a student spot?
Shipping Forecast is easily one of the best Liverpool student bars. There's free comedy on Tuesdays, 2-4-1 pizza deals, a three-hour happy hour, quiz nights, and live music on the weekends. It’s one of the cheaper bars and it has student deals (including £2 pints) so it’s perfect. It’s also dog-friendly. We probably should’ve said that first. That’s all you really need to know, isn’t it?
While you’re still getting to grips with the city, why not check out cheap things to do, free things to do, and cheap places to eat? You’ll definitely need them when you’re living off Pot Noodle with £3.43 in your bank account. Freshers FAQ’s
When is Liverpool freshers' week?
This year, Liverpool Freshers Week starts on Monday 16th September and ends on Sunday 22nd September.
Do I need to provide ID at events?
Yes, the law states all bars, pubs, clubs, and venues require some form of valid ID which proves you are at least 18 years old before letting you in. Accepted forms of ID include a driver’s license or passport.
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Liverpool has a reputation as one of the best student cities in not just the North West, but the whole country. With four universities, students are abundant, and with a cultural, musical, and sporting history like that of Liverpool, there’s never really a dull moment to be had. It is
