- Bars:
- The Union Arms - Is on the main Kedleston Road Campus, and has recently been refurbished. The bar has a gothic style, a separate games room, sells fresh rolls for the peckish, and has an upper balcony surrounding the lower bar. Good warm up point for a night on the town.
Blends - Is a brand new cafe bar that sells speciality coffees, teas and beers. A trendy, stylish hangout from 8am to 8pm, touch pricey, located on Kedleston Road.
The Riverside Bar - Located close to the Halls of residence, an easy stumbling distance makes this a popular watering hole for all. Sky TV, pool tables, games machines and hot and cold food all day, makes this the starting point for a night out at the UDSU nightclub venues.
Woodlands - The student pub with an Irish Theme, and popular with those living out in the second and third years due to its location. Watch out for the barbeques in the summer and some good promotional nights.
Lonsdale Bar - Small relaxed bar characterised by Karaoke and Sports viewing.
Mickleover Bar - Provides a (much needed) respite from the nearby library in the form of a relaxing pint or two after lectures. On the other hand, pep yourself up in the morning with some of their teas and a sandwich.
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- Functions:
- Mondays - Uncut held in the Pink Coconut, and endorsed by the Derby Student's Union. Although banned in Saudi Arabia (haha - ed).
Tuesdays - Solid State held in the Union Two and the Late bar. A mix of Soul, Funk, from the sixties, seventies and a touch of the eighties. Free entry.
Wednesdays - Spank, £1 entry in Union One for live bands and special promotions.
Thurdays - Sweetie - this is only once a month and is a mix of everybody's favorites. £2 entry in Union Two.
Fridays - Cloud 9 in Union One, a dance party with the resident DJ's. DoubleDecker held in Union Two host DJs specialising alternative/indie music - The Who, The Smiths, Stone Roses, Beatles etc. As a result it is cheaper to get in than Cloud 9. (ed - risk of musical discrimination here!). The Late Bar sometimes also puts on Technique a happyland fest!
Saturdays - Lovebubble is chart and comercial dance, not too cheesy, more Ibiza-like.
Sunday - A day of rest (just as well after all that lot).
Bars open until 2am on pretty much all nights.
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- Major Social Events:
- The Student's Union runs a May Ball every year, there is also a large Sports and Societies Ball in March for prizes to be given in respect of various achievements.
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- Clubs & Societies:
- Societies are culturally orientated here, but a large section of the societies is devoted towards music and entertainment. Choose Grape and Grain for an especially good hangover - won Derby Uni Society of the Year.
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