Nights Out

When studying at UCLan, every night is student night! With so many bars, pubs and clubs on offer in this city, you’re bound to have a memorable night out wherever you choose. Did you know? Preston ranks as one of the most affordable cities in the UK to buy a beer, with an average pint costing only £3.50!

Bars

If you’re a lover of cocktails, take a trip to ReView, the home of Preston’s famous 360-degrees bar and one of the most popular venues in the city. Kuckoo is another fabulous indie rock and roll venue popular with students. This edgy bar has an abundance of cocktails and loud alternative music, what’s not to love? For cocktails, we’d recommend the Cara-Mac and the Rainbow Road for your sweetie fix.

Pubs

To start your night off right with pre-drinks, Ships and Giggles at UCLan is a great cosy pub with a buzzing atmosphere and very reasonable drinks prices. If you feel like a dance, Evoqdue is the largest nightclub in Preston, blasting all the latest chart music from EDM, to urban, to classic pop. If you class yourself as more of a craft ale lover, The Continental and The Ferret are great places to have a taste test!

Live Entertainment

If you want to see top bands perform, 53 Degrees at the university have hosted popular musicians like The Pigeon Detectives and Professor Green. Mad Ferret just opposite 53 Degrees also host regular live bands as well as an open mic night, so get those vocal chords warmed up! Roper Hall is another fabulous nightclub you’ll fall in love with, a firm favourite amongst students and regulars. Roper is a cheap and cheerful venue and a great place to meet your new university friends.

Clubs

Into bass music & sound system culture? Exit, just off Friargate, is home to some buzzing club nights for students. Keep your eye out for DROP and more regular Friday nights with plenty of special guests from the world of dubstep, UK bass, jungle, D&B and beyond! Just at the top of Friargate is the Adelphi, another large and busy student pub with a cosy heated beer garden.

Wine Bar

Everyone loves a nice refreshing glass of wine, which is why you need to visit Winedown on Lancaster Road, Preston’s unique underground wine bar & deli counter. Just a hop skip and a jump away from The Guild Hall and The Harris Museum, their constantly changing wine list is home to over a whopping 250 different wines. They have over 20 wines by the glass, over 30 sherries, ports, and sweet wines. Pair that with some tasty British and continental cheeses, pork pies, hummus, olives and homemade chutneys and you’re in for the best time!

Alternative Places

The best part about the nightlife in Preston, is the fact that there’s something for every night of the week, so you’ll never find yourself twiddling your thumbs! If you’re in the mood for a more alternative late-night drinking session, try out The Warehouse. They’ve had super cool bands play there such as Joy Division and The Stone Roses with a three-room venue and a strong Indie ethic. Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, it’s based in the city centre just a short walk from Evoque.

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