clubs in leicester

Leicester's nitelife is absolutely booming. There are loads of clubs all situated in the city, and there's definitely something for everyone, from Goth to uplifting beats and breaks, Leicester has it all! I've taken a look at the most popular ones here, take a look, but most importantly - get out there and try them out! Don't forget to check out what's happening 2nite!

branigan's

Gravel Street
Leicester
LE1 3AG
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 6373

Leicester's hotspot, nothing but the best R'n'B and soulful garage with top DJ's makes this a sleek and sexy (Thursday) nite. The main arena is bigger than most in Leicester, there's a great atmosphere and the place is always packed. There's even a chillout bar and a balcony to escape from the madness!

club soho

Halford Street
Leicester
LE1 1JA
Tickets/Info: 0116 225 0661

This place started off in my bad books, the decor was all black - too dark and dinghy. On my second visit though, the first thing that I noticed was the decoration. There's a life size UV picture painted on the wall of two pole dancers, they've even added flaming torches, which looks brilliant. The music is usually quite good and many club classics are played on Saturdays. This place is open until 6am, so you might be better off using it as an 'after-party', rather than staying here the whole nite.

creation

Churchgate
Leicester
LE1 3AN
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 3215

Recently refurbished, Creation (formerly Kudos) is a multi-scene venue, with a modern and contemporary look. Besides the main arena there's a smaller mezzanine room and a 'balcony room' upstairs too, which enables a diverse music policy! Creation really has something to entertain everyone. This place can hold 2000 of you and the atmosphere is always buzzing - they play host to what has to be considered the current best student night this year - 'Vodka'.

industria

57 Welford Road
Leicester
LE2 7AE
Tickets/Info: 0116 233 4788

Over £1.5 million was spent on transforming Industria into a venue with a capacity of 950, and it shows. The sound system is banging, the decor gives it a modern look, with psychedelic TV screens everywhere. Strictly no attitude allowed, whatever the nite, creating the perfect atmosphere and even the staff are bubbly and friendly! Industria also plays host to "Miss Moneypenny's" on Saturday nites, with big name house DJ's, definitely too good to miss!

junction 21

Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE1 3PH
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 1331

Junction 21 is quite underground, it's like a dark and dingy warehouse but has very ambient lighting and an amazing sound system, which is designed to make you jump up and down to the heavy bass! The main arena hosts a big dance floor and a balcony where you can sit down and escape for a while. There's also another bar/room in there and a chillout room with comfy leather sofas. Playing regular funky and hard house, there's always a nice crowd in here.

life

Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE1 3PH
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 1331

Life is quite a decent club, with good decor and sound, three bars and one chillout room. However, the place has been plagued by bad DJ's and unfriendly doormen. However, I've been assured by James (the co-manager) that the club will see massive changes as of January 2002, they're bringing in proper DJ's and nite's run by proper promoters who have their roots in quality proper house music. Not only that, "the door will be policed by our own clubber-on-the-door so as long as you look cool fashion trainers and decent denim will be getting in." Looks hopeful and I'll keep you posted of Life's revival!

oxygen

46 Abbey Street
Leicester
LE1 3TD
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 3215

This place is an Indie nightclub with a twist. It hosts an indoor skateboard ramp for those who fancy it! Always a laid back atmosphere, everyone's out to have a good time in here. There's no dress code and Wednesday is a diverse and excellent student nite. They've even got a great choice of cocktails! So be sure to check this one out.

po na na

24 Careys Close
Leicester
LE1 5NS
Tickets/Info: 0116 253 8190

With Po Na Na, you're bound to have a good nite any night of the week. It's an excellent venue, the bar staff are interesting and attentive, and the eclectic mix of music definitely 'does the trick'! The prices are quite varied and it's even free on Monday's, so if u want to have a really cheap night, make sure u get there before 11pm! The place is quite small and it can get a bit rammed. However, it's a fab place to be whether u just want to chill, dance or get hammered. I recommend it to everyone!

weavers

54 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RL
Tickets/Info: 0116 225 0661

This place takes it back to the basics of clubbing - people, music, glamour. It's a great place to sit and chill in comfort and whether you're gay, straight, bi, black, white, asian, girl, boy or tranny, you will have a seriously great night out at this 'let your hair down' venue. World class DJ's make this another essential nite!

zanzibar

Gravel Street
Leicester
LE1 3AG
Tickets/Info: 0116 251 6373

Zanzibar offers 3 rooms, 3 DJ's, 3 dance floors and 8 bars - all with free admission before 10.30pm! It hosts the largest dance floor in the Midlands. Whatever your taste in music - chart, cheese, 70's, 80's, the latest dance tunes or the best in commercial house, it will all be catered for in here. Only problem is there seems to be loads of 'teeny boppers' in here on the weekends, but that doesn't distract from the atmosphere which is always great.