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Pubs & bars for students in UK university cities

1209 pubs & bars for students across 40+ UK university cities, independents first. Last checked 6 November 2026.

Pubs and bars vary significantly between university cities: some have a strong independent pub culture, others are dominated by chains and nightlife venues. Independents are listed first here because they tend to offer better value and a less uniform experience.

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Pubs & bars by city

Newcastle upon Tyne41Leeds25Manchester25Nottingham25Glasgow25York33Bristol37Sheffield36Edinburgh25London25Leicester25Cardiff25Bath25Birmingham25Brighton33Norwich25Bournemouth25Liverpool25Exeter32Colchester25Southampton25Portsmouth25Reading25Coventry25Aberdeen25Belfast25Cambridge25Oxford25Lancaster25Dundee25Plymouth25Durham25Wolverhampton25Stoke-on-Trent25Canterbury25Guildford25Huddersfield25Sunderland25Kingston upon Hull25Chester25

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How many pubs & bars are listed?

Everything Student lists 1209 pubs & bars across UK university cities, independents first, last checked 6 November 2026.

Are these pubs & bars independent?

We list independent and owner-run businesses first. Where a listing belongs to a larger group or chain, it is shown as such.

Where are the best pubs & bars for students in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Everything Student lists 41 pubs & bars in Newcastle upon Tyne, independents first. Top independent listings include Akenside Traders, Alvinos and Angel’s Share.

Where are the best pubs & bars for students in Leeds?

Everything Student lists 25 pubs & bars in Leeds, independents first. Top independent listings include Black Cat Club, Brudenell Social Club and Bundobust.

Where are the best pubs & bars for students in Manchester?

Everything Student lists 25 pubs & bars in Manchester, independents first. Top independent listings include 7Sins, Arcane Bar and ARK.

Where are the best pubs & bars for students in Nottingham?

Everything Student lists 25 pubs & bars in Nottingham, independents first. Top independent listings include BOX, Bunkers Hill and Fellows Morton and Clayton.

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