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For all its academic prowess, Durham has long had an Achilles heel, an issue that has seen our fair city mocked by students at the larger and louder universities. The issue in question is our nightlife, a problem that has traditionally been seen as the major drawback of living in Durham. However, despite its size, I believe that Durham has a thriving and underrated nightlife, and one that is worthy of any student town.
Firstly, Durham is able to offer what most universities are not, a wide variety of college bars, each with their own unique drink and challenge. College bars provide students with places to pre-drink and meet friends before a night out, while also being perfect setting for pub golf, potentially the world’s most lethal drinking game. Moreover, college bars have the advantage of being personal to Durham. Other university towns may have a wider range of big anonymous clubs, but until you’ve squeezed into Mary’s bar and ‘enjoyed’ a shot of filth you have not had the authentic Durham experience. College bars are also perfect for a chilled night, or when it’s too cold to face the walk to Studio or Loveshack. They also embody the sense of community that is so integral to life at Durham and are where all the bops are held, where a combination of cheap drinks and no need to pay for a cab home ensures a seriously messy night. College bars are almost always the place where freshers experience their first taste of Durham nightlife, and in my opinion, are the perfect substitute for what we may lack in traditional nightlife options.

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