A Fresher's Guide to clubbing in Sheffield

But don’t worry, in Freshers Week this is the time to go out with them and truly get to know them. This guide includes the best student nights happening in Sheffield.

The Leadmill is well known for its killer gigs and club nights, a favourite being Club Tropica that frequents here. However, Gaga is the answer to what to do on a Friday night, with two rooms covering indie anthems, chart toppers, R&B and house, Gaga caters to the masses (with the main focus being indie). These club nights are often themed, get down early or you might miss out on a burrito before the £2 vodka mixers start flowing. Leadmill is only five minutes from the train station and a stone’s throw away from Leadmill Point accommodation.

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What to expect: Everything

Opening Times: 10pm – 3am

Situated near Devonshire Green, Skool Disco is central for both Uni Of and Hallam students. If you don’t find yourself there most Wednesday’s, you have not done student life right in the Steel City. With three different rooms showcasing a variety of genres from emo throwbacks to house; Skool Disco has something for everyone. Oh, and do not forget to wear your school shirt and tie.

What to expect: Alternative Indie

Opening Times: 8pm – 2am

Near the shopping areas of Sheffield lies Café Totem; the perfect place if you’re looking for an alternative night out. With different events running through the month, there’s always something diverse going on at Café Totem; be that a gig, an afterparty or themed club night. The venue has a 2 for £5 deal on cans of Red Stripe and a newly introduced £5 pizza meal deal menu, what more could you want? 

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What to expect: Chart Toppers

Opening Times: 11pm – 3:30am

Just around the corner from Café Totem is Code on Eyre Street. Code is the biggest student club in Sheffield with multiple student-tailored events but the best is Jump Around on a Thursday night. With special DJ sets and guests and £1.50 drinks all night long it is hard to decline a night out here.

What to expect: House, Tech & Bass

Opening Times: 11pm – 4:30am

If you prefer pure House and Bass all night long, Tank is the place to be. Sunken Mondays neighbours the O2 Academy and Sheffield Hallam’s City Campus. With limited £1 entry tickets, it is definitely something you have to experience at least once. Sunken plays host to some of the best bookings as well as resident DJ’s.

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What to expect: Nostalgic Pop

Opening Times: 11:30pm – 3:30am

Pop Tarts is a sing-a-long club, with retro-pop tracks from The Jackson 5 through to Spice Girls. Foundry is located at University of Sheffield’s student union. This venue hosts a lot of gigs and club nights that are tailored to Uni Of students (so remember to take off your Team Hallam hat). Pop Tarts requires a £5 entry.