You're skint, you've spent all day at the library and you're craving a dance with your uni chums. Fear not, we've got just the thing for your night out hankerings. From four-floor party palaces spinning slick tunes to fun drinking dens that'll have you letting loose without breaking the bank, these are the student clubs in Leeds that you need to know about.
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It might not be the cheapest place for your student nights out in Leeds, but Mint Club is certainly worth it. Playing host to some of the best DJs in the country, this Harrison Street haunt is providing you with the ultimate in house, techno and underground.
Students of Leeds, your new midweek HQ is here. The Bootlegger isn't just a speakeasy for grown-up nights, it's also got the best student cocktail deal in town. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, flash your student ID and grab two cocktails for just £10, all night long.
Whether you're celebrating the end of deadlines or just fancy a more sophisticated vibe without the hefty price tag, The Bootlegger blends Prohibition-era style with student-budget deals. Add in vintage tunes, live DJs, and a dancefloor when the mood strikes, and you've got your new favourite place to unwind.
A club, it isn't, but a brilliant and buzzy party bar, it most definitely is. Head over to Millenium Square or Boar Lane's Be At One when the sun goes down and you'll find stylish interiors, banging beats and dancing mixologists ready and waiting to shake up some potent conktails.
Your one-stop shop for a guaranteed good time, Cuckoo is the neon-clad playground that's bringing fruity cocktails and dancefloor fillers to Call Lane. Spend your twilight hours shimmying to pop hits or venture up to the secret rooftop terrace for a breath of fresh air.
On the hunt for a student hub in Leeds? O'Neill's has got you sorted. Flaunting a ground floor and mezzanine space, alongside a crackin' drinks menu, this venue is ideal for wallet-friendly nights. On top of that, there's also live entertainment come Saturday night.
Meet The Wardrobe: one of Leeds' best student clubs. As well as being wonderfully wallet-friendly - offering a whole host of daily deals - it's also a haven for live music and alternative themed nights, which are guaranteed to keep you on your toes.
A staple on the city's clubbing scene, The Backroom is a firm favourite among students. Whether you're splashing that loan or keeping things cheap and cheerful, you're sure to have a blast at this two-floor speakeasy-style pad.
A comedy club and party palace in one, The HiFi Club have everything you need for a fun and carefree night on the tiles. Where you fancy hitting up a weekly soul event, a themed bash or you just want to watch some stand-up, this is the spot for you.
Trade in house hits for rock anthems at The Key Club, a live music venue that's putting its own alternative spin on the student nightlife scene. Hit up one of its three weekly events that'll see you raving to a soundtrack of punk pop, hardcore metal and guilty pleasures.
The price tag of Bar Fibre might not put it in the same calibre as other student clubs in Leeds, but hear us out. If you pay a little extra, you get four floors of partying, complete with plush drinking dens and neon-lit dancefloors. Not to mention the notorious courtyard parties.
Funktion One Dance Stacks towers, CO2 jets and laser lights are all on the menu at The Warehouse. What's more, these kings of Leeds student clubs are championing Underground tunes and showcasing a diverse array of DJs, both big and small.
