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Cardiff, a vibrant city known for its lively student scene, offers a variety of exciting student nights to cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you’re into themed nights, live music, or simply looking to dance the night away, Cardiff has something for everyone.
Take a look at our list of dedicated student nights in Cardiff
Monday
Base Camp Mondays at Barbara’s
Win £150 bar tab for your society. Every Monday, sign up, compete and represent your society in our unique Apre Races! Who will be the winner this week?
Wednesday
Pistetake Wednesdays! At Barbara’s
A night filled with heart-pounding beats, gnarly drink deals, and an unforgettable piste-take party atmosphere!
YOLO Club nights at Y Plas Cardiff Student Union
The biggest student night in the city that takes place every Wednesday night until the early hours of Thursday, with 4 rooms over 2 floors to explore, each with a different theme from club night bangers and total cheese to, well, anything goes.
Wonky Wednesdays at Retro
Cardiff’s Wackiest Student Wednesday event! One of Cardiff’s Cheapest Student Nights! Get wild on Wonky Wednesdays! With drinks and shots from £1 and epic nights like Foam parties, UV parties & Bucking Broncos. Unmissable!
Half time at Revolution
Half Time is Cardiff Met’s Official Sports Night, held every Wednesday at Revolution. Enjoy 2-4-1 Half Time WKDs weekly along with a silent disco and complimentary pizza!
Thursday
Off-peak Thursdays at Barbara’s
Join us for an after-work apre’ pint, cocktail or quick bite with your friends or colleagues. Expect live music, good food and great drinks throughout! Every Thursday, from 5pm!
Friday
2B41 Fridays at Pulse
£2 on select drinks and free entry until 1am! Join Cardiff’s longest running LGBTQ+ student club, open ‘till 5am!
Philly Fridays at The Philharmonic
Five bars, one venue! Open until 3am. Happy hour 4pm – 9pm. Live music 7pm – 9pm. Multiple resident DJs from 9pm – close.
Circuit Fridays
Get ready for Cardiff’s biggest Friday Night. 2 Rooms of essential music, unique concepts and sick experiences. Expect £5 doubles, 3 VKs for £10 and 6 shots for £10. Every Weekend.
Bingo Lingo
Born and bred in Cardiff, the brand boasts completely sold out tours in over 50 locations, bringing its much loved chaotic events to your doorstep all year round. Led by their hilarious hosts and stage performers, you’ll be playing for amazing and equally awful prizes whilst uncontrollably dancing the night away to all your favourite nostalgic hits! If there’s a double call, prepare yourself or cheer on others as they battle it out on stage to take home the spoils!
Saturday
Philly Saturdays at The Philharmonic
ONE VENUE. FIVE BARS. Welcome to Philly Saturdays at The Capital’s No.1 Venue. Home to 5 spaces each with their own unique identity: Three Sixty, Philly Bar, The Cwtch, Gold Lounge and The Atrium. Open until 3am. Happy hour 4pm – 7pm. Live music 5pm – 7pm. Multiple resident DJs from 7pm – close.
Circuit Saturdays
Get ready for Cardiff’s biggest Saturday Night. 2 Rooms of essential music, unique concepts and sick experiences. Expect £5 doubles, 3 VKs for £10 and 6 shots for £10. Every Weekend.
Sunday
Barbara’s Ski Sundays
Ski Sunday, expect: Happy Hour (4pm – 8pm) , coverage of winter sports/highlights (4pm-late) and interactive competitions & races (8pm till late) as well as apre-ski food, crazy cocktails and gnarly drinks! (served all-day!)
Live Lounge
Live cover music 7 days a week from midday until midnight, before DJs blast top hits and your favourite classic sing-a-longs until 4am.
Happy Hours: 2 for 1 cocktails and select spirits, Thurs-Sun, 4:30-10:00pm.
Happy Hours Reloaded: 2 for 1 on selected drinks, Sun-Wed, 10:00pm-4:00am.
Double Up Spirits from £2.30 during Happy Hours.
Loyalty: https://thelivelounge.com/app/
Retro
Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on selected drinks, £4.00 spirits, £3.75 pints; Wed+Thurs 9-11pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 2-9pm.
Loyalty: http://www.retrocardiff.co.uk/loyalty
The Dock
Live Music, Sports screenings every day.
2 for 1 on selected drinks 4-8pm every day.
Loyalty: https://thedockcdf.co.uk/loyalty/
Blue Bell
Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on selected drinks, selected £4 pints and £5 house doubles; Sun-Thurs 5-8pm, Fri+Sat 5-7pm.
Live Music: Fridays 9pm-Late
The Discovery
Live music and sport daily!
Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on selected drinks 3-6pm every day.
Revolution
£3 Amstel, 241 cocktails and 40% off food (with app).
Loyalty: https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/revolution-app/
Las Iguanas
2 for £13 cocktails.
WEDNESDAYS: Copacabana Curry Club: Any curry + a pint, 175ml glass of wine, or soft drink for £15.
THURSDAYS: Bottles of house wine, prosecco and 4 pint pitchers for £15.
Loyalty: https://www.iguanas.co.uk/app/
Barbaras Bier Haus
Happy Hour: 50% off selected drinks; Sun-Fri 4-8pm, Sat 12-6pm.
Bonnie Rogues
Happy Hour: From 3pm til 8pm Sunday to Friday, join Bonnie for £3 drinks, £15 bottles of wine and £20 bottles of Prosecco. Plus, you can enjoy sharing our Rogues Platter with friends!
Coyote Ugly Saloon
£3 HAPPY HOUR AVAILABLE SUNDAY – FRIDAY ‘TIL 10PM (select drinks).
Discover the diverse student nightlife in Cardiff, where each night promises entertainment and excitement
Remember to check out the event calendars and student night hot spots in the city to stay updated on upcoming gigs, club nights, and concerts. Cardiff’s nightlife scene is sure to keep you entertained throughout your student journey.