Lincoln’s night life has to be one of the best in the country. Considering it’s not the biggest of places, it’s certainly got plenty of pubs clubs and bars crammed in to it and there’s somewhere to suit everyone. From Rnb and dubstep to indie and electro, Lincoln’s got it all so here’s a quick round up of the hottest spots in town.
The Shed
Situated on the University Campus, just a five minute walk from the student village, The Shed is an essential for all students. Whether you just want a quiet drink or a first stop for a night out, there’s always a great atmosphere as students gather to take advantage of the bars signature £3 trebles and pool tables.
Spread across two floors, there’s plenty of room including a balcony seating area for you to chill out with your mates. You can get comfy on the sofas and sit down for a meal too.
The Shed also offers great food at great prices, two meals for £7 is one of the many deals on food with a great vareity to choose from, including vegetarian options. Into football? The big screen offers the perfect place to watch the match.
The Engine Shed
Home of the University’s student Union and Lincoln’s primary music venue. Having been host to the likes of The Stereophonics and The Ting Tings, with a capacity of 1500, the Engine Shed sets the scene for a great night out. On a gig night, the venue is perfectly sized to give a fantastic atmoshphere no matter who is playing.
An independent review said
“Brilliant sound system and the perfect size for a top atmosphere. Groove armada and kasabian were both outstanding”
The Engine Shed is also host to two of the biggest student nights the city has to offer, Fever Pitch and Essential. Every Wednesday you can expect the renowned Fever Pitch; in association with the Uni’s Athletic Union and the biggest student party of the week. With guest appearences from the likes of Big Brother’s Coolio and Toady from Negihbours, themed nights including a beach party, and all the latest tunes, it’s the perfect mid week bash.
Essential, the sister party to Fever Pitch and the only student night on Saturdays. You can party till the early hours to all the latest student anthems with drinks and entry at student prices. More celebrity guests and theme parties make for a good night out, good job you’ve got Sunday to recover!
Sakura
- Mustard Mondays @ Sakura
Lincoln’s newest and classiest club. Based on a modern Oriental theme, Sakura ensures you won’t be disappointed on a night out. With a massive selection of beats and great drink offers you’ll be hitting it hard all night long. You can bust a move on the illuminationg dance floor or just chill out in the VIP area, whatever night you want, you’ll find it here.
Hate Mondays? Not anymore, Mustard is one of the two student nights held at Sakura. With quality music guaranteed you’ll find it hard to leave the floor. Drink offers include two for one on all cocktails and shots and bottles from just a pound! Wednesdays is Pick ‘n’ Mix night. You choose the tunes and entry and drinks from a pound. Sorted.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays you can expect sets from some of the best Djs around. VIP booths can be booked in advance and you can enjoy table service all night.
To see what’s on and to take a virtual tour of the club, visit the website here
Ritzys
Pounded Lincoln - Superhero Night
Three Djs, Three clubs, Three floors.
One of Lincoln’s biggest and best known clubs, Ritzys, Pulse and JJ’s will fill your night with an eclectic selection of music from past to present. A mix of all the latest tunes, dance house and smooth R’n’B makes Ritzys one of the best places in town if you like to boogie.
Although it’s not Lincoln’s classiest venue, Pounded on Tuesdays fills JJ’s and Ritzys to maximum capacity as students once again flock to abuse the pound entry and pound drinks offers. The themed nights are massively popular and have included a UV party, pajama party and even cross dressing… Yeah that’s what I thought…
For more, visit the website here
The Cell
The Dancefloor
The ultimate venue for indie lovers. Every week, The Cell provides Linconians with a night to suit all tastes.
On Mondays you can expect a night of Hip hop and RnB at Bass Culture. Entry and drinks are just £1, so there’s no excuse not to go.
Tuesday’s Mellow Monkee promises to be the biggest student night of the week with a mix of all the latest indie and hip hop tunes with a bit of cheese on the side.
Wednesday brings live music back to The Cell, Indiependence. Five bands and the after party for just £3!
Thursdays is Lincoln’s most popular mid week indie night. After a recent facelift, renamed from Ctrl Alt Del, Neon Rave now brings all the indie tunes and new rave, brit pop and electro. Entry is no more than £2 and selected drinks are a pound. If you love Indie, you’ll love Neon Rave.
Dancefloor and seating area
Friday night is Club Night, with something different for every Friday of the month. Nights include some of the best names in clubland including Moda, Audiojak and Nouveaux. Entry from £5, don’t miss out.
Saturdays again has something different for every Saturday of the month. Wherehouse brings you some of the Uk’s best Djs playing dance house to crazy progressive beats that’ll blur you face AND entry is free every weekend!
Visit the site here for more.
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