Top Five: Student Nights

In a city packed with top nights out Mark Tilley guides you through the unmissable places you just have to try...

Kaos
Monday Nights

Lets start with Kaos, of course - the best in student entertainment. Monday Nights are very popular with students and this is obvious by the massive, snaking queues outside. There’s a compromise between getting in early and waiting for it to liven up or risking going later and finding the queue to be too long. But with the cheap drinks, varying music and electric atmosphere, it is definitely worth the wait. You’ll meet familiar people and by the end of the night you’ll feel part of the Kaos family.

Rhino
Tuesday Nights

Tuesdays at Rhino are the famous Let’s Kill Disco nights, showcasing the finest in indie, electronica and funk music. With some of the finest DJs on the South Coast, the music never gets old and the night becomes a heavy dance floor experience. With entry reduced to just £3, you’ll also find the beverages are served cheap. Tuesdays at Rhino features some of the best drink deals in the city so be sure to take advantage and have a great night for an even better price.

Kaos
Wednesday Nights

Back to Kaos again; most students have trouble staying away. Wednesday nights are similar to Mondays in terms of popularity but the difference is the sports clubs from Solent University have their Kaos socials on this night. So the atmosphere is even more intense and the queues can be even longer. But this night is definitely worth checking out. The drinks are staggeringly cheap and the entry fee is reduced to just nothing if you have a Kaos card and get in before 10pm. This student heaven keeps on delivering and Wednesday nights are no different.

Ocean & Collins
Thursday Nights

The OC plays host to The Big Cheese on a Thursday, which focuses on, you’ve guessed it, good, old-fashioned cheese music. The drinks are very cost efficient and it’s possible to have a good night for very little money. For those lucky enough to be Facebook friends with The OC, a special password is given before Thursdays - repeating this word at the door will gain you free entry. This night is aimed heavily at students, from the prices to the music - they rely heavily on requests so if you want something weird or wonderful played, you can bet you will get it.

Junk
Sunday Nights

You wouldn’t normally associate Sundays with clubbing, but at Junk this is one of their best nights. Named Vodka City, this night focuses on R’n’B and party music and has a great feel to it. It’s not difficult to get in yet, when your inside, the place seems filled to the brim and it all combines to serve up an excellent atmosphere. Although Junk is normally associated with high price drinks, it is the opposite tonight with beverages at an affordable price for all and a good time is ensured. Junk is already one of the more popular clubs in the city - this night trumps the lot so be sure to check it out.

Mark Tilley, MyVillage, 10th September

(article for www.myvillage.com/southampton)