Twinkly lights at Rev, may well draw you in but you’ll stay for the good food and discounted drinks deals courtesy of nightly Happy Hours. Burgers and pizza start from £10 and strawberry waffle desserts will hit the sweet spot as  a treat for smashing your first week at uni.  Rev say there are drinks deals galore to explore on their app including £4 for a double vodka mixer, £3 pints of Amstel, 30% discount of food and more.  Address: 1 The Strand, Derby DE1 1BJplaceholder image
Twinkly lights at Rev, may well draw you in but you’ll stay for the good food and discounted drinks deals courtesy of nightly Happy Hours. Burgers and pizza start from £10 and strawberry waffle desserts will hit the sweet spot as a treat for smashing your first week at uni. Rev say there are drinks deals galore to explore on their app including £4 for a double vodka mixer, £3 pints of Amstel, 30% discount of food and more. Address: 1 The Strand, Derby DE1 1BJ | Google Street View

Five places to visit for a night out in Derby for Freshers Week includes cocktail happy hours at Bunk and more

From discount on food and drink, to seven-days-a-week Cocktail Happy Hours, there is something for everyone on our list of places to visit during Freshers Week

Derby is set to welcome students back for a new term, some who are about to enter Freshers Week for the first time.

There’s plenty going on in Derby, however if you’re new to the city, it may seem a little daunting.

Like being in any new place, it can be exciting, so embrace the adventure and have fun at Freshers Week in the city that is packed with fun things to do.

We’ve picked five places to visit during Freshers Week where you can enjoy food and drink deals and have boatloads of fun in the process.

Terms and conditions may apply to food and drink deals mentioned, so it may be worth checking with the venue before visiting.

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