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This guide to Bath's nightlife will hopefully (hint hint) grow.

Boater, The - Located just off Pulteney Bridge, this pub has steps down to a cellar and a massive beer garden near the river. Great in the summer and for going on to Playground Club. A favourite haunt of sportsmen and women.

Lamb and Lion - A typical pub with beer garden, pool table, and TV screens. Cheapest pint in town (allegedly).

Moles - Located at the top of baths main street (milsom street) this underground club is small and dingy. absolutely perfect then for experiencing many up and coming bands on the UK circuit. A hotspot for international talent looking for a UK break, Moles club has a huge list (which it is proud to show off) of artists who have gone on to greater things. The club also offers an eclectic mix of DJ nights. An experience in itself, moles is worth at least a visit (as is the website: [1])

Parade Bar - The classier of the two campus bars, there's always something going on in The Parade. More expensive than The Plug - but also serving reasonable food. Grolsh for £2.20 a pint.

Playground (formerly T's) - this club is located under Pulteney Bridge, in what seems like an old air-raid shelter. Music varies from rock to "cheese" - good fun for a night out, but slightly unhealthy atmosphere with several hundred people in a small metal room.

Plug Bar - The students union bar. Various weekly events (including Karaoke), this bar also has a large pool area, and various other games (itbox, video games, slot machines, etc). Giant TV screen for football matches etc. Grolsch for £2.10 a pint, Snakebite £2.10, Strongbow £1.85, etc.

Porter-Butt, The - Another small gig venue that attracts the alterantive youth of bath on a weekly basis. A 5 minute walk heading out of Bath is best avoided at weekends to avoid 14 yr old girls in black. Not as prevelent as moles but if you are into your underground music, keep an eye on their listings for local bands.

Porter Cellar Bar, The - Of no affiliation to The Porter-Butt this alt/trendy bar offers a vegatarian menu during the day and decently priced booze in the evening. Located above Moles, it has a large downstairs Cellar which is quite accomodating. Has a rustic charm to its dingyness.

Prince of Wessex - A Wetherspoons pub, serving good food cheap, and good beer at a reasonable price. Only place in Bath doing Leffe on tap!! Right next door to The Odeon (so ideal for before/after a film). More of a restaurant than a pub. Not particularly student oriented. Full of town folk on the weekend.

Rat and Parrot - Located in the centre of town, near Subway. A "student pub" offering great discounts on just about everything. Gets really busy at times (esp. thursday nights).

Revolutions (AKA Vodka Revs / Revs) - Located on George Street at the top of town. Close to RSVP and The Litten Tree. A rather expensive but very trendy bar / club specialising in vodka. Cocktails are a speciality as are 'racks' of flavoured vodka shots. Serves food during the day. Dance floor upstairs.

The Litten Tree - Located at the top of town. Near Revs / RSVP. A very nice, recently refurbished pub with a wide range of beers, and comfortable seating areas. Great place to meet friends for a drink before going on somewhere. Also serves food.

Wetherspoons (AKA Spoon's) - See "Prince of Wessex"