Students work hard year-round and deserve amazing nights out that don't cause as much stress as final exams. That's why we've taken it upon ourselves to compile all the best student bars in Cardiff, leaving you with the fun part – going out and enjoying them. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly drinks or bars with great atmosphere and service, you're guaranteed to find several terrific venues for you and your mates on our list.
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Last updated on 2nd July 2024
Seeking student discounts or happy hours galore? Head to The Live Lounge in the heart of the city centre. With deals running 7 days a week, such as 2 for 1 on cocktails, £1.50 glasses of wine and budget-friendly spirits, this is the ideal stop-off for low-cost pours.
Nothing screams on-the-go student like a good slice of pizza and a cold drink to wash it all down. The Stable in Cardiff has delicious sourdough pizza and an impressive bar of more than 80 ciders locally sourced from the best producers of the South West.
Whether you visit this Cardiff bar during the day or after dark, you're guaranteed an extensive selection of excellent cocktails, lively atmosphere and welcoming staff. Head down at night for a new and exciting vibe set with neon lights.
With Aussie-inspired vibes, great deals, affordable food and plenty of live sports, Walkabout Cardiff has all the elements of a fantastic student pub. Think £9.50 double burgers plus three for £15.99 on small plates spanning mini nachos, spicy wings, cheesy garlic bread and more. Plus, when you want to get up and dance, there are DJs playing commercial hits and club classics here on Fridays and Saturdays.
With food and drink deals, a buzzy atmosphere and live sports screenings, Gassy's is a brilliant bar for students in Cardiff - and located just a stone's throw away from the campus. Whether you fancy a cheap dinnertime meal or a raucous bottomless brunch at the weekend, this is the place for you.
Dance, drink and eat until morning hours at this Cardiff party bar great for students. Catch 2-for-1 cocktail deals, £5 plates and the best electro and commercial tunes.
Being a student doesn't exclude you from having fancier night out. At Dirty Martini in Cardiff, you can enjoy glamorous interiors, generous happy hours Monday-Saturday – more than five hours worth – or all day drinking at reduced prices on Sundays.
Mackintosh Hotel in Cathays is adored by students for its charmingly traditional interiors with a contemporary twist. Topping it off? The affordable food menu, featuring burgers and wings, as well as its thirst-quenching lineup of ales, beers and other tipples.
Students need more places to laugh than behind their professors' backs. The Glee Club in Cardiff is a comedy club that offers food, drink and laughs for discounted prices with student vouchers. Enjoy a show for £6 and get food and your first two drinks for £2 off each. You may also catch this venue on a special event night where you can watch burlesque shows or a live musical performance from a touring artists.
Looking for an alternative night out? Metros is your place with its basement full of three bars and a dance floor for you to rock out to metal, pop and indie music. Dirty cheap drinks and a large 18-21 population make it an atmosphere for all Cardiff students looking to let off stress and take in a night of hot, boozy fun.
No expensive flight needed, this Cardiff bar takes you right to Cuba offering tasty burritos, classic Brazilian cocktails and Mojitos. Revolucion De Cuba is great for anyone looking for a sweet escape.
