Despite the fact that most of them are hard-working and conscientious busy-bodies, View London have put together a recommended list of student nights in London clubs for those evenings when the coursework has been handed in and a celebratory tipple followed by a little partying is called for. Students nights in London clubs are popular affairs these days but our guide will be all you'll need for finding the best nights available and making the first semester begin with a successful bang.
The Buffalo BarThe Artrocker Club at The Buffalo Bar. Join the club and get in for free to see the future icons of rock play on this intimate stage every Tuesday night.
CatchMost nights attract a young, trendy and predominately under 30s crowd with eclectic musical styles ranging from unsigned indie to ragga.
GhettoEvery Wednesday, 'Nag Nag Nag' at the non-conformist Ghetto allows live bands to unleash the latest sounds in electro rock. £3/£4 before 23:30, £5 after.
Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen(Modern European)Hoxton plays host to various band and club nights every week. They run live bands and events from Monday to Thursday and Club nights from Friday to Sunday.
Industry(Modern European)Most weeknights Plum Music organises live music events with discount beer at the bar. Check website for details.
Metra Bar and ClubMonday Night Student Night with drinks from £1.50 every week. Boogie Nights at Metra Bar and Club gives you a combination of hot tunes mixed by a rotation of our favourite DJ’s and brilliant drinks prices. This is a great way to start the week with free entry till 11pm with Student or NUS Cards and only £3 for girls after, £5 for the guys.'
MotherEvery Saturday and Sunday, live bands will be playing 333 Mother until 22:00. £5 on the door.
DJs man the decks every week night playing a range of styles from cheesy to electro.
The Old Blue LastContinuing the great tradition of showcasing new artists (The Klaxons once performed here, dontcha know?), The Old Blue Last is a real and affordable experience in live music. Check out the website for full listings. We recommend catching the 'Upset the Rhythm' promotions which occur throughout the year.
Proud CamdenSerious indie vibe on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with live acts and top DJ sets.
PunkPunk is home to 'Smash and Grab', a new underground cabaret extravaganza which takes place every Thursday and provides a heady and tantalising mix of what they describe as 'suggestive songs'.
T BarSounds at T Bar range from early disco to modern electronica. Entrance is always free.
The Tea Building,
56 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6JJ
read our reviewLive bands on Thursdays and Fridays.
The WindmillCheck Windmill's website for a list of the latest musicians on the electro/indie scene and pop down for a reasonably priced gig or two.
22 Blenheim Gardens,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 5BZ