Looking to party all week long in Leicester? Despite not making it on the list of the top 25 hardest partying unis in the UK, Leicester puts on some of the best student nights. Before your move to Leicester, do your research and see where you could be spending your nights. Sunday sesh? Some Monday Madness? Whatever day takes your fancy, there’s a place to get dancey…
MONDAY
Where: Monsta Monday’s at Club Republic
Cost of entry: £5
Drink specials: £1 drinks, changes weekly.
Party vibe: Bringing both DMU and Leicester uni together, Club Republic’s Monsta Monday’s are always YUGE. Lucky the £1 drinks are always flowing because it’ll quickly become your favourite ‘big’ night of the week. The drinks are cheap and so is entry, so this could be your next night out.
TUESDAY
Where: Mosh
Cost of entry: From £5 before 11:30pm
Drink deals: £2.50 jagerbombs
Party vibe: It’s called Mosh for a reason; they play bangers. Be careful of your toes if Rage & The Machine comes on towards the end of the night. You might recognise the name of this club from the viral memes, but this club is so much more than that! Check out their website to see what they have going on.
WEDNESDAY
Where: LETSDISKO at the O2 Academy
Cost of entry: From £6
Drink deals: £2 vodka & mixer
Party vibe: With free buses delivering you to and from the O2, LETSDISKO is always a chilled, easy and fun night out. Most nights will be themed so if you have any costumes you want to wear, keep your eye out on their events. Their events sell out quickly, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets!
Thursday
Where: Quarter 25
Cost of entry: Early bird £6
Drink deals: Variable
Party vibe: Quarter 25 refer to themselves as “chicest hotspot” in Leicester. They promise all the best underground music, with the best vibe. Check out their website to see the different events that they are putting on.
THURSDAY
Where:** r/bar
Cost of entry: Early bird £3
Drink deals: Drinks start from £1.50
Party vibe: If you love a big, sweaty dancefloor, r/bar is by far the best place for pulling out your superb dance moves. The drinks are cheap, so if you don’t want to wake up the next morning with hangxiety over your previous night’s spending, check this option out!
SUNDAY
Where:** Firebug
Drink deals: Two double shots for £8.50
Cost of entry: Ticket prices vary depending on the live act.
Party vibe: Live music, stand-up comedy, good food and happy hour. It may start off as a chilled way to spend a Sunday, but the energetic atmosphere and friendly staff at Firebug are so contagious, the next thing you know you’re there til close (2am).
Hopefully, you’ll have plenty more night out ideas after this article. You are spoiled for choice in Leicester. If you’re not a fan of one club, you’ll invariably find another one that’s more your vibe. Enjoy one of these clubs without breaking the bank!
FAQs
What are the cheapest nightclubs in Leicester?
Answer: R/Bar has cheap entry fee and drinks!
Where can I go for live music?
Answer: Firebug hosts different live acts. You sure to find an act that you’ll want to see!
Where can I go for indie music?
Answer: Firebug plays all the underground music your heart could desire.
Last Updated on June 23, 2025
Published on January 15, 2020
