Bilagan
Don't get fooled by their glitzy homepage, this open-scene karaoke dive bar mostly attracts people looking to get drunk cheaply. However, from time to time great karaoke singers appears on the stage.
Goya
If you are looking for more upscale discotheque atmosphere, Goya is most definitely the best nightclub in Gävle.
Interpool
The place for playing a game of billard in town. Open until 2 AM everyday.
Heartbreak Hotel
Just a few meters away from the city square is the largest nightclub in town. Most action are on the weekends, the younger crowd usually hangs around in the basement. 100 SEK or more for entrance on weekends.
Olles
A sport pub that transforms itself into a nightclub on weekends afterhours with a bar and dance floor in the basement.
Most bars/clubs are within walking distance, so follow the crowds. There are several bars clustered in Söder along Södra Kungsgatan, most with a relaxed atmosphere.
If you are a student at the university or manage to befriend one you should try out the student pubs at the campus. You must be either a registered student or get one to sign you up for the guest list. The main venue is KÃ¥ren, usually open twice a month and associated with dirt-cheap beer around 20 SEK and students going wild.