All in all the social life at Essex is OK, but don't expect a huge amount of choice. Nights tend to repeat themselves and the punters often have a real sense of 'deja vu'. The bars are as follows:
Level 2 - Yes you've guessed, on the second floor (you don't have to be an Essex student to work that one out). Opens in the evenings from Monday to Sunday, clubby atmosphere. Comedy and live bands can also be found here.
The Union Bar - Open all day, just your regular bar really (as the default name indicates) with juke box, big screen. Serves great greasy breakfasts! We think that the layout is a bit impersonal, and found that it wasn't good for mixing. It has just been refurbished, but unfortunately drinks prices have been raised to pay for it!
Mondo - Mondo is the newest bar on campus open until 2am Monday - Saturday, and midnight on Sundays. It has a chilled out atmosphere, good food, and is a more peaceful alternative to the usual hustle and bustle of the other bars on campus.
The Underground - Has a capacity of 1000 and is the main venue for the Unions Entertainments division.
All the above are in the same building - not far to go for something different.
Games Zone - Situated next to the Union Bar, it has pool tables, the latest games machines and tempting vending machines (crisps, chocolate, videos) that will certainly break your diet.
Top Bar - Not run by the Students Union, it doesn't have the usual SU promos, but does have a few of its own. Not much more to say that its place to drink.
