Save those pennies: The top spots in Bristol to use your student discount

You don’t have to spend long in Bristol to know there is an abundance of things to eat, drink, and do. However, with prices that seem to be constantly rising, it’s nice to fall back on some trusty discounts that you can claim by being a student.

Here’s a list of the best pubs, restaurants, cafes, and activities offering student discounts – just remember to have your UCard or Unidays app on hand when you use these. 

Food

1. Pizza on the Park

You’ll struggle to find yummier pizza around, and with 20 per cent off for students from Monday to Friday, this restaurant at the top of Park Street won’t break the bank. They do great starters as well as pizzas, like burrata and arancini. You also have not lived without trying their parmesan aioli – perfect for those extra doughy crusts.

2. Eat a Pitta  

Health is wealth, especially when you can save some money on the most gorgeous falafel around. Eat a Pitta has locations all over Bristol, so you can get your hummus fix whether you’re in Clifton, City Centre, or on Gloucester Road. They offer a 10 per cent student discount, as well as a loyalty scheme.

3. Mocha Mocha 

Mocha Mocha’s great location at the top of St. Michael’s Hill, tasty food, loyalty card, and 15 per cent student discount make it ideal for a cosy catch-up. The sandwiches and focaccia always look and smell so delicious in here. I can confirm they taste as good as they look.

4. Rosa’s Thai 

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Rosa’s Thai in City Centre is a new entry into the Bristol food scene, being a popular choice in other cities. It offers a warm atmosphere, great Thai food, and 20 per cent off food every single day. 

2. Yakinori 

If you’re a fan of Japanese food, Yakinori on Park Street offers a 10 per cent student discount. Some particularly good dishes that they serve include the donburi and bento boxes.

Pubs

1. Channings 

As a Greene King pub, Channings gives students 20 per cent off all food and drink. This spot in Clifton is perfect for when the sun is out, and you’re guaranteed to bump into every person you’ve ever met.

2. The White Harte 

Park Row’s popular student pub offers a huge range of student discounts if you download the free Mixr app, such as pints starting at £3.25, as well as £6 pizzas.

3. The Whitmore Tap  

If you’re tired of every pub trip being to a different iteration of spoons, The Whitmore Tap offers a different atmosphere and sits conveniently opposite Clifton Down Sainsbury’s. With slightly pricier pints, their 15 per cent student discount on drinks from Monday to Thursday can really help out.

4. Cotham Porter Stores 

This pub is a great local option if you’re around Cotham or Kingsdown. It has a great quiz every Thursday, with a £60 cash prize for first place as well as pint prizes for runner-ups. With a student discount as well, Cotham Porter Stores makes for a slightly cosier pub night out. 

5. The Cider Press 

Similarly to the White Harte, this pub on Gloucester Road uses the app Mixr to give students a selection of discounts. This is a great choice if you’re living slightly further out or are just getting bored of the usual triangle pubs, but want to keep the prices low.

6. King Street Brewhouse

King Street is an iconic city centre spot for a (day) drink, especially in the warmer months. Many long summer hours can be spent catching up on the rows of street benches, and King Street Brewhouse’s 10 per cent student discount off all food and drink only adds to this. 

7. The Social 

Whether it’s for a mocha or a martini, this cafe-going-on-bar on Cheltenham Road offers a 15 per cent student discount on drinks on weekdays. It’s really versatile, being quiet and comfy in the mornings, with an elegant buzz going into the night. 

Activities

1. Wake the Tiger 

This surrealist “amazement park” offers £10 tickets to students. It’s a really unique place to spend a day out, with interactive aspects and cool visuals. Located near Temple Meads Station, this absurd exhibition is perfect for a flat day out or date night.

2. Watershed

Bristol’s independent cinema overlooks the Harbourside and shows the best films around. It offers £5 screening tickets for people under the age of 24, as well as concession prices for older full-time students. If you haven’t been yet, the atmosphere inside is lovely, especially after the screening finishes. 

3. Whistle Punks Axe Throwing  

If you’re a Student Beans member, you can enjoy 20 per cent off your Whistle Punks booking on Sunday to Thursday. Located right in City Centre, this axe-throwing spot is perfect if you’re looking to release some pent-up rage with your friends.