10 reasons why pubbing in Edinburgh is better than clubbing

There comes a point in your university career when you grow up and realise the truth – a pub is just plain better than a club and if you’re not convinced, allow me to give you all the reasons why.

1. It’s safer

One of the major benefits of not drinking in a club is the aspect of safety. Unless you’re looking to be feral, you’re less likely to be blackout drunk due to the types of drinks you’re drinking. Not to mention pubs shut earlier than clubs and I refuse to believe anyone is choosing to get blackout at 9pm (I say choosing to ignore that I have been in that position myself). The environment of pubs is generally a lot safer, the music isn’t as loud so I can communicate with my friends better, it’s not as dark so I feel less disorientated.

2. No hangover

Fun fact – Guinness is the lowest calorie beer

One of the main sellers for me is the fact that I am less likely to have a crippling hangover after a night at the pub. We’re all about saving time and the pub is perfect for that. When drinking at a pub instead of a club, you’re likely to go to bed earlier and have more of an opportunity to sleep off your pints. The only downfall in this is knowing that I can’t pull a sicky the next day at work.

3. Frequency

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Going to the pub is way more casual than a trip to the clubs. Whilst it is nice every once in a while to make the trip to the bustling streets of Cowgate, a drink at the local pub is easy and can happen on a whim of notice. As an alcohol-loving Scot, this is very appalling to me x

4. It’s cheaper

Cheaper drink means more drink

I highlight the lack of entrance fees for pubs – let us compare a free Tron visit to a £10 visit to WhyNot. If that isn’t appealing enough, let me phrase it this way: £7 for a venom or £3 for a pint? Need I say more?

5. There are more options

There are far more pubs than there are clubs in Edinburgh and that provides the chance to have lots more options on a night out. Whether you want a pub with live music, board games or just a place with a lot of cosy booths – pick wisely because each pub will guarantee you a different experience. Just don’t pick the sofa beds at Brass Monkey… I don’t want to know what deeds have been committed there.

6. Actual conversation

You can tell these three have just overshared to the max x

If you’ve ever been to the Caley Picture House you can appreciate the appeal of a spacious pub – appropriate volume to hold and enjoy a conversation (my age might be showing through that statement). There is enough space to give all of your mates a seat and ample people watching opportunities.

7. More variety

More drinks equals more serotonin

You’re not getting the choice of six IPAs at a club or even a cocktail list and let’s be honest that’s what you want. No more house vodka shots for me, bring over the Inches please x

8. Atmosphere

I feel as if pubs are better at having a more consistent vibe. Clubbing on the other hand is like playing a game of Russian roulette. Sometimes I’ve gone out clubbing and loved it but I have also gone out and come straight home. Whether the clubs were too empty (never been a problem for Scottish pubs on the other hand), the music was bad, or the people in the clubs were just not the vibe, these are problems that rarely occur in the pub.

9. Food

The possibility of food is an elite selling point for pubs. Not only are you getting scran, but pub grub can be some of the most comforting dishes (Wetherspoons chicken tikka masala I’m looking at you). Let’s face it, the scran you’ll get at the pub may be a tad bit more expensive than a post-club kebab, but I would happily pay more for food I can actually remember having x

10. Entertainment

I mean if this isn’t entertaining I don’t know what is

You’re telling me I could have a pub quiz or listen to Radiohead in Hive? Pub quiz, please.

I would like to point out that I like clubbing and have had many good club nights but it’s just factual that I’ve had more frequent, better pub nights. Leave the clubs for Freshers’, it’s time for pubs to have their moment. Get away with the clubbing 2000’s and say hello to the pubbing 20’s.