- Bars:
- There are three bars in the Students' Union building, and at least one in most of the Halls of Residence. To add to this, the surrounding area is full of pubs, bars and clubs…so you will have plenty to distract you.
Old Bar - Situated in the SU, and with a capacity of around 1000, this bar is simply vast!! Its popularity means that it is often hot and you might need to wait a while to quell that thirst at the bar. Also, we would recommend that you do not arrange to meet people in here; you might spend all night trying to find them.
The popular Harvey Milk Bar is no longer open, but there's a brand new bar called The Terrace (with, surprise surprise, its own outdoor terrace!) which has a
capacity of about 600. To add to this there's a new club venue, Stylus with a capacity of over
1,000 with Bar Coda attached to it. Stylus doesn't seem to be that busy according to some students we talked to but it'll probably take a little while to get the reputation and popularity it certainly deserves. For those long gaps between lectures there's a large games room with pool and arcade machines to while away your time and 50p's.
The main refectory is also in the same building. As studnet food goes there's at least a silver star to be awarded here with 2 or 3 hot choices and a gourmet sandwich bar.
What's really nice to see is that given the huge and varied social scene in the city the union doesn't shy away from competing. Where some unis will give in and moan about the cost and difficulty encountered in matching a city's nightlife, Leeds simply yanks the balls of fear and churns out top notch, well priced entertainment. Jolly good show.
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- Functions:
- Club nights in Stylus from Wed-Sat and live music gigs in the Refectory. Planned for the coming term are Faithless, Ash, Softcell, Stereo MC's and Super Furry
Animals. Leeds has a good reputation for its clubby functions but live music seems to be holding its own. If there isn't anything on at the union to suit then don't worry. Leeds has such a huge student population that you will find people into the same things as you. The city is culturally diverse which has, as any news watcher will know, caused problems but on the flip side this makes it easy for the city to satisfy all comers when it comes to music and functions.
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- Major Social Events:
- The first large event of the year is the Fresher’s Ball, which takes place in October of every year. All we can say is prepare to drink…a lot! In June, there is the Graduation Ball, which is the largest event of the year where over 4000 students come together with the sole aim of getting plastered! Last year's took place in the grounds of Bretton Hall, now a subsidiary college of Leeds Uni and previous balls have been set in the grounds of Lotherton Hall. Notable acts have included Divine Comedy and The Gatecrasher team.
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- Clubs & Societies:
- There are well over 150 societies, including numerous religious organisations and the country’s largest Jewish community outside of Manchester. There are also national societies, to reflect the diverse ethnic nature of the university. Other general societies cover virtually all interests. The theological society, named LUST, and Lemsip, a satirical publication, always attract attention at the Freshers Fayre where all these groups can be joined. The traditional sports clubs are all strong as you might expect and the rugby club has some of the most consciencious thugs around. After damaging a Blackpool hotel during a trip they clubbed together and sent the hotel a cheque for £400 and now exchange photos and letters! Other groups that get plenty of attention are the Ski and Snowboard Club and the political societies.
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