Dance, drink and eat until morning hours at this Cardiff party bar great for students. Catch 2-for-1 cocktail deals, £5 plates and the best electro and commercial tunes.

Being a student doesn't exclude you from having fancier night out. At Dirty Martini in Cardiff, you can enjoy glamorous interiors, generous happy hours Monday-Saturday – more than five hours worth – or all day drinking at reduced prices on Sundays.

Whether you visit this Cardiff bar during the day or after dark, you're guaranteed an extensive selection of excellent cocktails, lively atmosphere and welcoming staff. Head down at night for a new and exciting vibe set with neon lights.

Nothing screams on-the-go student like a good slice of pizza and a cold drink to wash it all down. The Stable in Cardiff has delicious sourdough pizza and an impressive bar of more than 80 ciders locally sourced from the best producers of the South West.

With food and drink deals, a buzzy atmosphere and live sports screenings, Gassy's is a brilliant bar for students in Cardiff - and located just a stone's throw away from the campus. Whether you fancy a cheap dinnertime meal or a raucous bottomless brunch at the weekend, this is the place for you.

Seeking student discounts or happy hours galore? Head to The Live Lounge in the heart of the city centre. With deals running 7 days a week, such as 2 for 1 on cocktails, £1.50 glasses of wine and budget-friendly spirits, this is the ideal stop-off for low-cost pours.

Mackintosh Hotel in Cathays is adored by students for its charmingly traditional interiors with a contemporary twist. Topping it off? The affordable food menu, featuring burgers and wings, as well as its thirst-quenching lineup of ales, beers and other tipples.

Tiger Tiger is a venue that we all know and love, and thanks to Hashtag Parties Cardiff, students can grab tickets to their banging parties for as little as £5 from Wednesday to Sunday every week. Expect professional photographers to capture the fun, as well as drinks deals and brilliant DJs playing hip hop, house and club classics all night long.

Looking for an alternative night out? Metros is your place with its basement full of three bars and a dance floor for you to rock out to metal, pop and indie music. Dirty cheap drinks and a large 18-21 population make it an atmosphere for all Cardiff students looking to let off stress and take in a night of hot, boozy fun.

Students need more places to laugh than behind their professors' backs. The Glee Club in Cardiff is a comedy club that offers food, drink and laughs for discounted prices with student vouchers. Enjoy a show for £6 and get food and your first two drinks for £2 off each. You may also catch this venue on a special event night where you can watch burlesque shows or a live musical performance from a touring artists.

No expensive flight needed, this Cardiff bar takes you right to Cuba offering tasty burritos, classic Brazilian cocktails and Mojitos. Revolucion De Cuba is great for anyone looking for a sweet escape.