it 
en 
en 
Introduction
Ipswich is an idyllic place to live and be a university student. Not only do you have the hustle and bustle of a thriving town centre, you also get to enjoy a beautiful waterfront – and all from the comfort of your student accommodation in Ipswich.
Athena Hall is perfectly placed in the heart of the town centre so it’s ideal to get to university in a flash, explore the town easily and get to the best student nights. Making the most of the Ipswich nightlife is a must while you’re at University of Suffolk. Whether you like to party into the early hours or prefer something a little more low key, we’ve got the perfect round up of student nights in Ipswich for you to explore.
When you’re ready to call it a night, you can head back to your own en-suite bedroom or the privacy of your own studio and sleep it off, ready to take on the next big student night in Ipswich. And with a beautiful social hub right in your student accommodation, it’s the perfect place to kick your evenings off in style.
Monday: New York Exchange Bar
A popular student night in Ipswich, the New York Exchange Bar is best-known for Reckless Mondays, but actually hosts club nights every day of the week. If you’re feeling adventurous (and there’s no 9am lecture on Tuesday) you can start off your week with some weird and wonderful cocktails such as a Flaming Zombie, Moonshine or a Tokyo Takeaway. They’ve also been known to throw themed nights like pillow fight, foam and bubble wrap parties, all until 3am with resident DJs playing a little bit of everything. Party into the early hours and enjoy a range of drinks discounts including 2 for 1 Happy Hour prices from 7-10pm and £1 shots.
Where: Falcon Street, IP1 1SL
Distance: Less than 15 minute walk*
Entry: Free entry – more details here
Collegiate Recommends: Best for free giveaways
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Tuesday: Isaac’s on the Quay
You’ll find no end of student-friendly deals on Tuesdays at Isaac’s On The Quay, the ideal place to start your evening in Ipswich. As well as showing live sport, this waterfront bar brings you a host of food and drinks deals including Chilli Tuesdays, where you can enjoy chilli with rice and nachos for just £5 until 9pm. Thanks to its central location, you’re well-placed to continue the evening onto a number of bars and club nights on the town’s lush waterfront area, which is less than a 10-minute walk from our Suffolk University accommodation.
Where: Wherry Quay, IP4 1AS
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk*
Collegiate Recommends: Best for pre-drink food
Entry: Free entry – more details here
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Wednesday: Press Start Gaming Lounge
If you’re after something a little more low key to break up your week, Press Start Gaming Lounge is a great spot in Ipswich. Don’t be fooled, it’s not just for hardcore gamers – they offer a range of PC, console and virtual reality games, as well as a retro area with old school consoles and pool tables. They’re open until late most evenings, have a selection of food and snacks, and start serving alcohol after 7pm.
Where: Princes Street, IP1 1QT
Distance: Less than 20 minute walk*
Entry: Game play starts from £3 – more details here
Collegiate Recommends: Best for a chilled evening
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Thursday: Cosy Club
Thursday is the official University of Suffolk student night in Ipswich, which means you get cheaper entry and drinks deals in selected venues in the town. Keep an eye on the Suffolk uni student union page for up to date info, but in the meantime check out Cosy Club and the ‘teatime tipple’ for a cocktail happy hour or two. Between 4-8pm from Sunday to Thursday you can enjoy two delicious cocktails for just £10.95, an ideal way to start a night in Ipswich.
Where: Buttermarket Shopping Centre, IP1 1DT
Distance: Less than 15 minute walk*
Entry: Free entry – book a table here
Collegiate Recommends: Best for cocktails
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Friday: Revolution
A student staple in most UK cities, Revolution hosts some of the best student nights and drinks deals. Every Friday night is Antics, a night packed with dance floor hits, chart toppers, hip hop, R&B and so much more. You can get on their guestlist to help ensure your place on the dancefloor and enjoy free entry before 11pm. Combine that with 2 for £10 cocktails and you’ve got yourself a great student-friendly night in Ipswich.
Where: Old Cattle Market, IP1 1AY
Distance: Less than 20 minute walk*
Entry: Free entry – book a table here
Collegiate Recommends: Best for dancing
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Saturday: Unit 17
Unit 17 promises the biggest party in Suffolk where you can join around 1400 other students and town residents at Lost every Saturday night. It’s like a festival experience with laser shows, confetti blasters, giant balloons and performers among many other highlights. Across two rooms you can take your pick between the best house, R&B and party anthems from the club’s resident DJ or head to the disco room where you can dance the night away to a mix of 90s, cheesy hits and the biggest throwbacks.
Where: Cardinal Park, IP1 1AX
Distance: Less than 20 minute walk*
Entry: Entry from £4.50 – more details here
Collegiate Recommends: Best for music variety
*Approximately from our student accommodation.
Athena Hall is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront alongside the main campus. Local shops and amenities are close by and the town centre is just a ten-minute walk away. From the well-designed and comfortable en-suite apartments or studio rooms to the entertaining social spaces, you will find everything you need and even more to experience the best moments of your study time.
Student Accommodation in Ipswich
One of the best things about our student accommodation in Ipswich is just how close you are to some of the town’s best nightlife. All of our favourite student nights are less than a 20-minute walk away from Athena Hall, so you’re never too far away from a good time with your friends, course mates and fellow residents. Best of all, whether you choose a room in a shared apartment or your own studio, when the fun is done for the evening you get to head back to a big, comfy bed, as well as the privacy of your own en-suite. If you aren’t ready to call it a night, you’ll also get to enjoy stylish communal spaces. As well as all the amenities you could need for exceptional student living in Ipswich. All bills and WiFi are included in your weekly rent, so you’ve got a few less things to think about while you’re studying.
10 Facts About Ipswich
January 14, 2022
The best outdoor dining spots in Ipswich
June 18, 2021
Best bottomless brunch in Ipswich
May 28, 2021