Southampton is a compact but good-sized city for students, offering a wide selection of nights out that are all fairly easy to get to. Whether you’re looking for a chilled Monday night in a bar, or a wild Saturday night in possibly the worst nightclub in the UK(!), Southampton has a bit of everything for every type of student. So, starting with Monday and ending with Saturday, let’s dive into the best student nights Southampton has to offer.
The best student nights in Southampton for each day
- Monday – The Stag’s Bar
- Tuesday – Sobar Nightclub
- Wednesday – Revolution Bar
- Thursday – Trilogy Nightclub
- Friday – Popworld
- Saturday – Jesters Nightclub
- Sunday – Chill at home to prepare for another week ahead
Read more about each student night below.
Monday – Happy Hour at The Stag’s
Where: The Stag’s Bar, University of Southampton Highfield Campus
Cost of entry: Free with University of Southampton Student ID
Drink specials: Thatchers Gold £2.99, San Miguel £3.75, Double Up House Spirits £1.00
Let’s kick things off slowly with the University of Southampton Student Union’s own bar. The Stag’s is right at the centre of Highfield Campus, the university’s main campus. On Mondays they run Happy Hour between 4pm and 7pm, which offers deals such as San Miguel for £3.75. After that, The Stag’s remains open until 11pm, offering a relaxed start to the week.
Tuesday – SO: CRAZY
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Where: Sobar Nightclub
Cost of entry: £6 (before 11pm)
Drink specials: £1 doubles and mixers, £1 shots and £1 cocktails all night
Sobar is arguably Southampton’s best night out for students. Located in the buzzing Portswood area, it boasts an electric and sociable atmosphere, whether you’re dancing inside or you’re outside in the smoking area. Whilst Tuesdays are student nights at Sobar, students from all universities are welcome at the doorstaff’s discretion.
Wednesday – WKD Wednesdays
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Where: Revolution Bar, Restaurant and Nightclub
Cost of entry: Free
Drink specials: £2.50 singles, £4.00 doubles, £6.00 shot sticks, £2.50 beers and 2-for-1 cocktails
Let’s take a break from clubbing to feature a late-night cocktail bar. Revolution have recently brought back an event they like to call ‘WKD Wednesdays’. As long as you’re 18+ and bring valid ID, you can enter completely for free. Revolution boasts a DJ playing party anthems all night, along with society meet-ups, initiations and £1.50 drinks. As well as being a bar and restaurant, Revolution is a full-blown nightclub, with their Wednesday nights running from 9pm to 3am. So, whether you’re just looking for cheap pres or a full night of fun, Revolution offers a little something for everyone.
Thursday: Glam
Where: Trilogy Nightclub
Cost of entry: £3 (£5 on the door before 23:30, £6 afterwards)
Drink specials: £1.50 bombs, £2.50 desperados, £2.50 VK bottles, free pizza
Trilogy is billed as Southampton’s biggest nightclub, opening its doors fairly recently in summer 2021. Trilogy offers two music rooms, with the upstairs playing RnB, house and dance music, and another made for pop music with its colour changing dance floor and disco balls. Trilogy is perhaps the cheapest and best value nightclub in Southampton, with £1.50 bombs and even free pizza on student nights, which are held every Thursday.
If you’re looking for the ultimate student party in Southampton, Glam Thursdays at Trilogy is where it’s at. Dubbed Southampton’s Biggest Student Night, Glam combines high-energy club vibes with wild giveaways, glowing décor, and an unbeatable atmosphere. Expect thousands of glow sticks, UV batons, confetti cannons, and even a meet-and-greet with the Glam cat mascot, George. Music spans two floors with top UK DJs spinning everything from D’n’B and R’n’B to student anthems and disco classics.
You’ll also find free snacks at the Glam Grotto (think toast, popcorn, candy floss), bargain drinks deals, and a huge lineup of weekly surprises. Tickets start at just £3, and with events selling out weekly, this is the go-to Thursday night for students wanting full-throttle fun in the heart of the city.
Friday – Rubix
Where: Popworld
Cost of entry: Free before 11pm, £3 before midnight, £4 before 2am
Drink specials: 2x bombs for £5, 4x Sourz for £6, 4x Sambuca/Tequila shots for £9
Kicking off at 9pm, Popworld host Rubix Fridays on a Friday night, offering great drinks deals, Rubik’s cube giveaways and even giant Rubik’s cube inflatables. On the soundtrack are remixes of Popworld, chart and dance anthems. The last entry is 2am, giving you plenty of time to get down there.
Saturday – Jesters
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Where: Jesters Nightclub
Cost of entry: usually around £5
Drink specials: £3 cocktails, £1.50 doubles, £1.50 bombs
Jesters, known for its reputation as one of the worst (or best, perhaps?) nights out in the UK. One of its main selling points is its playlist. It has everything from cheesy 80s music, 90s RnB, nostalgic 00s and even some from the 2010s. As well as great deals like £1.50 doubles, Jesters is known for its Jesticle cocktail, which consists of a shot each of vodka, white rum, malibu, blackcurrant squash, plus orange juice and lemonade. If you happen to find yourself in Jesters, don’t miss out on this classic beverage to crown you night out.
Southampton does not seem to have much of a reputation for nightlife, often being overshadowed by its noisy neighbour, London. However, with 6 nights of fun each week, every week, it really should do (speaking of, if you’d like even more choices of nightclubs, check out our article on the best student nightclubs in Southampton). Don’t sleep on it – unless, of course, you’ve just come back from the (best) worst night of your life at Jesters. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
