Glasgow is home to around 160,000 students, so you can bet the nightlife is a force to be reckoned with. From funky themed bars on Bath Street to cheap cocktails in the West End, there are numerous student bars to keep you young'uns watered. Just make sure the library and essays come first... ah, never mind, who are we kidding?
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Last updated on 1st April 2025
This party bar near Sauchiehall Street is inspired by Australia, decorated in surfboards and graffiti. They boast huge screens showing all the big sporting events, as well as a tasty menu of burgers and small plates. But once day turns to night, expect fantastic DJ sets and a lively atmosphere on the dancefloor, as this place keeps the tunes going until 3am on Saturdays. Check out their affordable cocktails and beers while you're here as well.
Noted as one of the most popular student bars in Glasgow, there's a party atmosphere at Revolution that simply cannot be denied. While you can enjoy food during the day and a top happy hour come the evening, it's late on into the night with DJs and dancing that make this party venue shine.
For students and sports fans looking for a laid-back spot to catch the game in Glasgow, Rum Bongo is the place to be. This Caribbean-inspired bar on Byres Road offers a vibrant, tropical atmosphere combined with a variety of games, from pool and darts to an arcade machine.
You can enjoy a strong cocktail or two while watching your favourite football, rugby, or boxing match. With tasty food like jerk chicken and the Big Kahuna burger on the menu, Rum Bongo serves up more than just the action on the screen.
Nice 'n' Sleazy is a laid-back bar, perfect for when Fresher's Week fun is all a bit too much and you're tired of hearing the same cheesy tunes in every nightclub you visit. A must for arty types looking for a cool and quirky student bar to become their new home.
Bloc is something a little different on Bath Street, serving up an innovative menu that gives new meaning to pub food with prices as low as they can go without scrimping on quality. Add in free entry before midnight for all gigs and cheap drinks and you've got yourself one cracking student night out.
Record Factory is an ever growing favourite among the student bars in Glasgow. Choose a cocktail from their impressive drinks menu, chill out in their fabulous beer garden and stick around for one of their student club nights or join the post-lecture crowd looking for a boozy lunch.
