Even though Exeter might not be known as a party town like Manchester or Glasgow, Exeter still gets pretty wild. In fact, Unifresher has determined which university party is the toughest, and Exeter University came in at number 15. So you can imagine how rowdy the student bars in Exeter can be…
If you’re heading to college, it’s important to know which student clubs and bars in Exeter are worth your time. We all know Turtle Bay and Spoons type places. And they’re great, but if you’re looking for something different with more character and lots of students, check out the bars and clubs below.
The terrace
Photo: The Terrace on Facebook
Where: Unit 19, Higher Market, Guildhall, Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3FB
As you sit back laughing and sipping craft botanical cocktails with DJs to follow your evening, it will become clear that The Terrace will be a big venue for years to come. The drinks menu is massive, and if you go overboard and declare you’re never drinking again, they have a selection of non-alcoholic bevs too. And with free admission on Fridays between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. and lovely outdoor spaces, it pretty much ticks all the boxes.
The old fire station
Photo: Exeter Old Fire Station on Facebook
Where: 50 New North Road, Exeter EX4 4EP
If you’re feeling a bit Brainiac, head to The Old Firehouse to test your knowledge on Monday nights. If your team wins, you’ll get boozy prizes and £100, sorting your next night out together. Even if you’re not the sharpest tool, it’s only a pound to grab, so might as well give it a try. But if that’s not you, there are plenty more, like cider festivals, live music, alt parties, and they even serve food.
The Vaults
Photo: Vaults Exeter on Facebook
Where: 8 Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
Open every night with two bars and DJs, The Vaults is Exeter’s favorite LGBT club. Choose from over 40 drinks and dance the night away on their club nights, including Tuesdays which is free entry BTW. Oh and the prices are great, with a bottle of wine for £12, pitchers for £12.50, bombs for £3.50 and shooters for £2.50
Show
Photo: Timepiece Nightclub & Wine Bar on Facebook
Where: Watch, Little Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PX
Before we start, know that Timepiece has been called “the easiest place to shoot in Europe”. Do with this information what you want. Timepiece is a cracking student club in Exeter with three floors, a beer garden, burger bar and student night on Wednesdays. Expect pop, RnB, Latin, indie, jazz, rock, funk, hip hop, punk, ska and more. And the drink promotions are crazy with Coors Light for £2.50 and Double Vodka Mixers for £3.50.
Henry’s Bar
Photo: Henry’s Bar on Facebook
Where: Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AB
Henry’s is a favorite of many locals and students in the area. This student bar in Exeter is known for its large and charming beer garden, but, more importantly, Henry’s has great drink deals. To pick up a few, you can get double mixers for £4, double premium and flavored vodkas for £5, double premium and flavored gins for £5 and double measure cocktails for five bucks too!
The cave
Photo: Exeter Cavern on Facebook
Where: 83-84 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RP
While The Cavern is primarily a live music venue, it’s also popular with fans of guitar music, with regular indie, emo, goth, alternative, punk, rock, metal and pop punk parties. It’s a fairly small venue, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for an intimate atmosphere, and the bands performing on stage often become some of the biggest in the world. And during the day, The Cavern is a vegetarian cafe!
Find tickets for events at The Cavern – here
Unit 1
Photo: Unit 1 Exeter on Facebook
Where: Summerland St, Exeter EX1 2AZ
Most students eventually hit the floor in Unit 1 at some point. Whether you’re there to rock Cheesy Tuesdays, enjoy RnB and hip hop on Fridays or go crazy on a Saturday, Unit 1 is one of the best student clubs in Exeter. There are also three bars around the dance floor so, given that it’s a very small club, you won’t have to wait long for a drink.
The Ram Bar
Photo: The Ram Bar on Facebook
Where: University of Exeter, Stocker Rd, Exeter EX4 4PZ
It would be kind of silly for us to list the best student bars in Exeter and not include a real student bar, wouldn’t it? Located on the University of Exeter campus, the Ram Bar is always packed with students. Sorry. So if you’re looking to make friends, it’s a solid choice. And as a student bar, the drinks are already cheap. But the bar still offers discounts from time to time, like 25% off, which they offered during the Women’s Six Nations.
Move
Photo: Move to Facebook
Where: 4 The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AP
Move has long been recognized as one of Exeter’s craziest student clubs. In fact, he probably took the crown. And there are always plenty of upcoming events, including those that see big names behind the decks. For example, Camelphat, Daniel Avery and Annie Mac have taken to the stage in the past. And the genres vary, with techno, trance, house and other electronic genres having their time to shine.
Find tickets for Move events – here
Exeter’s student bars and clubs are killer. No matter what kind of party animal you are, even if you’re not even one at all, there are plenty of venues to choose from, meaning you’ll effortlessly find your favorite watering hole in moments. .
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Header: Unit 1 Exeter on Facebook
