IN ASSOCIATION WITH EAT & DRINK
Louise Stoddart has boldly gone where many students have gone before: to the bar. Here, we've rounded up some of the best watering holes in Edinburgh and Glasgow, whether you're after alcoholic ice-cream or just a half-decent pint
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HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB NICE’N’SLEAZY
Cocktails here are an absolute steal at around six quid a pop, and if there’s a few of you, tuck into a punch-filled gramophone for £18. There are also retro computer games and ping pong tables upstairs. 17 Vinicombe Street, hillheadbookclub.co.uk Known for their mighty fine White Russians, a diverse lineup of live music and screening the odd film, Nice’n’Sleazy isn’t the naff joint its name suggests. They serve a wonderful Indian hangover brekkie too. 421 Sauchiehall Street, nicensleazy.com
THE FLYING DUCK THE RUM SHACK
This bar-club has everything you could want from a night out, from food and drink to clubs, gigs and events, as well as a weekly alternative pub quiz. Look out for small batch gins, a strong wine selection and, of course, beer. 142 Renfield Street, flyingduckclub.com With tempting BBQ aromas filling the room, popping in here just for a swift half is tricky. But why the rush? Sit in the colourful beer garden, order some jerk chicken and try their classic Red Leg and apple. 657–659 Pollokshaws Road, rumshackglasgow.com
BANK STREET BAR BLOC+
Just over the road from the University of Glasgow, Bank Street is a popular choice for drinks after lectures, breakfast before lectures and lunch in between. Most cocktails and pizzas are £5, so Bank won’t break the bank. 52–54 Bank Street, bankst.co.uk At lunchtime, Bloc+ caters to hordes of hungry office workers, and a few hours later they start dispensing tipples to the late-night revellers. It’s affordable, lively and has fantastic food deals from Monday to Friday. 117 Bath Street, bloc.ru
1 Sep–3 Nov 2016 THE LIST 101