The Live Lounge
Need a break from uni? The Live Lounge is a more than suitable choice. The Cardiff venue not only slings out live music throughout the day, but it also has amazing happy hour deals and a dancefloor so you can throw shapes until 4am.
Student Clubs in Cardiff
By Scarlett Welch
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Editor, DesignMyNight
Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others.
Fresh-faced and new to the Welsh capital? A seen-it-all-before final year? Wherever you're at in your university career, Cardiff's student clubs are well worth missing that 9am lecture for. From pop-tastic, multi-level venues to hard-rocking basement clubs, whatever kind of night you're after find it on our list of the best cheap nights out in Cardiff.
Popworld Cardiff
For a cheesy, fun-filled night head to Popworld in the city centre. This classic student club in Cardiff comes decked out with a light-up dancefloor and DJs pumping nothing but the biggest pop songs from past and present, meaning there is nothing standing between you and a boogie.
Revolution Cardiff
Perfect for anyone on a budget, Revs has got the goods when it comes to cheap drinks, tunes and a big atmosphere. Alongside DJs spinning tracks throughout the night, the venue's talented team of bartenders use an arsenal of ingredients to shake up some of the most creative cocktails in town - and they won't make a dent in your loan either.
Metros
VKs at the ready kids because Metros is serving up nothing but the best in cheap drinks and excellent tunes. Bringing you the biggest throwback pop parties and alternative student club nights, you're always in for a good time at this Bakers Row haunt.
Clwb Ifor Bach
A favourite amongst Cardiff's creative student crowd, Womanby Street's Clwb Ifor Bach is a go-to for DJ nights as much as live music. Whether you're getting down at classic pop, funk and soul soirees or dirty old rock, they've got a mix of genres across three floors.
Y Plas
Probably the most popular student club in the city, Y Plas is the Cardiff University union hotspot that offers a range of pocket-friendly nights out. Head over for themed bashes, live music and society socials, safe in the knowledge that you're within stumbling distance from your halls.
