Well folks, that time of year is upon us again; green leaves are turning a light shade of burnt orange, the new autumn collections are making their way onto the high street and Sheffield University is about to open its welcoming arms to a plethora of fresh and eager new faces. The most important time for a fresher is obviously ‘Fresher’s Week’. This is where they find their feet in a new city, form friendships that will see them through the next few years and learn to drink better than Phil Mitchell after a hard day at the ‘office’. And there is no better way to embark upon this new journey than to head down to the Students Union and take full advantage of what it has to offer. There is no need to go on about all the different student events as information packs have been sent out to everyone. But what the Fresher’s guide does not make clear is the amazing drink prices on offer at certain pre-club night venues.
Why not head down to Bar One before a few of the main union nights, as they too boast their own amazing drink offers as a welcome home present to all students. On Monday to Saturday you can drink all day if you wish starting at 11am and finishing at 9pm (if you last that long) with Fosters, Carlsberg & Tetleys at £1.65, Bulmers and Koppaburg at £2.50 and all other bottles priced at £2.00 and spirits £1.25. Plus on Sundays you can get a 4 pint jug of Carlsberg, Fosters or Tetleys for £5.50 and bottles of wine for £6.50, with spirits at just £1.25.
But for those of you who prefer a quieter atmosphere then Interval bar is just across the court yard. They have their own drinks promotions during the afternoon session every day from 4pm-8pm. You will find Kronenbourg at £1.70, Moonshine £1.70, all International bottle beers at £1.95 and Hoegaarden at £2.35. Now for you ladies who enjoy the odd bottle of wine . . . or five, the house wine is priced at £6.50 and provides a great escape form work after those brain numbing lectures. And for those of you who are looking for a softer choice of drink for the day there are J20s priced at £1.25 and all teas and coffees are 75p each.
Now for the local bars you may not have heard of yet!! The Caverndish is located just down the street from the back entrance of Bar One. The cheapest night to go one is a Monday, or as the local students like to call it, ‘pound night’! For cheaper drinks during the week you are best to invest in a yellow card, or better yet, get your mate to and then just use there’s for free!! However, if you are looking for a more up-market bar then just across the road in West One is Vodka Revolution. They boast the widest varieties of Vodka on offer ranging from ‘Very Cherry’ through to ‘Chilli’ – guaranteed to put a few hairs on your chest! Forget diamonds, in this bar cocktails are a girl’s best friend. You can even book to go and learn how to make them yourself, which would be another great way to meet people. If you buy a privilege card from behind the bar then a whole new world of offers will open up before your very eyes, such as 6 shots for £5 and two for one meals after 3pm.
With all the deals listed above, as well as the drinks promotions at the union nights, old and new students alike will be spoilt for choice as to where to start and finish their party. A quick word of advice from a student who has been there and who should by now know better; the earlier you start the more drinking there is to be done!
Sophie Donnelly
March 16th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I like the theme of your blog! Job well done