The best student bars and clubs in Bath

Heading to Bath for your University experience? Well, then you need to know all the best Bath student bars and clubs for you and your newfound pals to go hard in.

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 9th Sep 2024

While you might not know Bath to be a party city like Manchester or London, and instead think of it as a picturesque city in the countryside, you may be surprised to hear that in between the historic housing, the city plays host to a range of packed-out student events, bouncing bars, and spectacular boozers.

So if you’re headed off to Uni there, it’s important to know which of Bath's student clubs and bars are worth your time. We’re all familiar with the Spoons and Greene King-type places, and they’re always a reliable spot, but if you’re looking for something different with more character and lots of students, check out the bars and clubs below.

Bath student bars

The Bath Brew House

Image: The Bath Brew House on Facebook

Where: 14 James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BX

A veritable icon of a pub amongst the Bath student population, The Bath Brew House is a chic pub that provides a spot to drink in aesthetic surroundings, and tip-top offers seven days a week on all food and drinks. Offers that can be reduced even further when you add their 10% Student discount on top.

With one of the best beer gardens in Bath, an on-site microbrewery for you beer nuts, and frequent special events to keep you coming back for something different; there's a reason students flock here, go see why for yourself!

Find tickets to events at The Bath Brew House - HERE

The Cork

Image: The Cork on Facebook

Where: 11 – 12 Westgate Buildings, Bath, BA1 1EB

Situated right in the heart of Bath, The Cork is one of the go-to haunts for student drinking. Boasting two bars, two vaulted Karaoke pods, The Vault event space, and a very large alfresco garden area, there's always something happening here. Whether it be their regular DJ nights, Pub Quiz, or Drag Queen Bingoyou'll never be bored at The Cork.

Plus, an extra incentive for you students to head here is that they have offers seven days a week on all food and drinks. Offers that can be reduced by 10% more with the flash of a student card. if you're a Bath student, it's almost a guarantee you'll be spending a fair amount of time here.

The Canon

Image: The Canon on Facebook

Where: 1 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HQ

Popular amongst Bath students on Wednesdays thanks to being able to secure a wing for 30p, and also being a prime spot to watch the footy, The Canon is a bar that is always packed and always a good time.

Plus with, discounted food & drink, and (more importantly) discounted bottomless brunch for students on Sunday to Friday (£25 a head for 90 minutes of nonstop boozing) it's quite obvious as to why it's a firm favourite.

The Bell

Image: The Bell on Facebook

Where: 103 Walcot St, Bath, BA1 5BW

If you're a student who doesn't necessarily enjoy your stereotypical student haunts, then where Bath is concerned, The Bell is a spot that you have to check out. A pub co-operatively by around 600 of its customers, fans, and workers, The Bell has live music three times a week ranging from jazz to blues to folk to other things, open mic nights on Thursday, plus DJ nights at the weekend. The best part? It's always free!

A local institution and a place you feel cool by association when inside, The Bell is one of Bath's best pubs full stop. So why shouldn't students be able to soak that up too?

Find tickets to events at The Bell - HERE

Bath student clubs

The Plug and Tub

Image: The Plug and Tub on Facebook

Where: The SU, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY

Where better to start with a list of the best student bars and clubs in Bath than The Plug and Tub in Bath Student Union? A bar and club found in the University Accommodation, The Plug and Tub is the go-to campus spot to meet with friends, have a few drinks, play pool, chill with a coffee, or dance the night away.

From their infamous 15-year-old Wednesday night, Score, where the Uni sports societies pile in; to their Plug Quiz on Tuesdays, which is only £1.50 to enter with amazing prizes to be won; or their variety of other events and DJ nights, this is one of the go-to spots for Bath students.

Komedia

Image: Komedia on Facebook

Where: 22-23 Westgate Street Bath BA1 1EP

Komedia is Bath’s first community-owned venue dedicated solely to live entertainment. Hosting over 400 events a year in the beautifully restored Grade II listed former Beau Nash cinema, their programme of comedy, music, cabaret, kids’ events, club nights and just about everything in between, is near unrivalled in the city, and a necessary venture for anyone who calls Bath home.

For Students, in particular, there are few better spots when it comes to the weekend. FAME Fridays, where guilty pleasures reign supreme, have a range of drink deals; The Big Disco on Saturdays has some of the best Saturday drink deals you will find, and features a range of throwback favs; and they also have live comedy on Saturday nights if you fancy something a bit different. An institution when it comes to Bath student clubs.

Find tickets to events at Komedia - HERE

Mandalyns

Image: Mandalyns on Facebook

Where: Fountain Buildings, 13 Lansdown Rd, Bath BA1 5DX

If you are a queer student coming to Bath, then don't worry, as the city's favourite gay bar, Mandalyns, has you covered for all of your theme nights, cabaret, and late-night happenings in the scene. An accepting safe space for any and all, once you step beyond Mandalyns unassuming exterior, you will be treated to a neon-soaked night of pure fun.

Plus, on Wednesday nights, the bar opens up for its exclusive student night, where you can boogie along with the queens and kings and drink for prices as low as £2 for shots, £5 for doubles, and pints for £4.50 until 3 in the morning. What's not to love?

Second Bridge

Image: Second Bridge on Facebook

Where: 10 Manvers St, Bath, BA1 1JQ

Bath’s biggest club and party venue, and a vital part of the city’s vibrant nightlife, Second Bridge is a spot that many a student will pass through on their University escapades; with four dynamic spaces, delivering some of the best clubbing in the city, there's no surprise as to why.

Where you students are concerned, their Monday Night Bridge nights are the one. With free entry, cheap drinks, and a variety of special guests and themed nights, it's always a good laugh.

Find tickets to events at The Second Bridge - HERE

Labyrinth

Image: Labyrinth on Facebook

Where: 8/9 North Parade, Bath, BA2 4AL

Arguably one of the most popular Bath student clubs in the whole city, Labyrinth is one of the go-to spots for Bath's students who want to let loose whilst not making too big a dent in their bank account. With four areas, three bars, two clubrooms, and several dedicated nights out throughout the week, if you just want to get drunk, dance, and sing along, there are few spots better.

For students, Skint Mondays (where entry is 99p, and drinks start from 99p), GLAM Tuesdays (with 99p Bombs, £2 VK/Hooch/Bud, £3.50 Double Spirit Mixers, £1.50 Shots, and more), and WOW Thursdays (drinks from 99p) are the nights you should be targeting.

Find tickets to events at Labyrinth - HERE

Bath student bars and clubs are killer. No matter what kind of partier you are, even if you aren’t even one at all, there are plenty of venues to choose from meaning you’ll effortlessly find your favourite watering hole in moments.

Headed to Bath for Uni this year? Do freshers properly by hitting the town hard, making mates, and having a laugh. Click of tap here to secure tickets for the amazing events going down in Bath.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.