Umeå

KÃ¥rhuset Origo
Barrskogsgränd
090-7869299
30 SEK entry fee

A student pub/club close to IKSU sport centre. Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Shows big sport events on two projector screens. Club on Fridays and Saturdays with the occasional concert with local bands every month or so.

O'Learys Bar and Restaurant
Västra Norrlandsgatan 5
090-135830
100 SEK entry fee, 50 SEK for students

The local franchise of a nation-wide sports bar dedicated to the NHL team Boston Bruins. A perfect spot if you want to enjoy a well done burger and watch your favourite football team on one of the 30 plus widescreen tv's. Minimum age limit is 19 to 21 years.

E-Puben
Universum
090-7867679
30 SEK entry fee

This recently renovated student pub is located straight on the campus. Driven by the Business and Economics students, this pub gets crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. You will need a valid ISIC or national student card to gain entrance here.

Allstars
Kungsgatan 50 A
090145200
100 SEK

Another sportsbar in addition to O'Learys. This place turns to a club on weekend and offers a typical pub menu with burgers and barbecued chicken wings.

Pipes of Scotland
Norrlandsgatan 17
090-134100
Free entrance

A laid back scottish style pub with a wide sortiment of draught and bottled stouts, porters and ales. A great place for a afterwork beer and some buffet style food. Popular on weekends by people who aren't into clubbing.

Corona
Johan Bures Väg 8-10
090-7869032
50-100 kr entry fee

A two-story, two-dance floors club located on campus. Minimum age is 20 18 for students. Usually the top choice of the students of Umeå university as it can take over 1000 people when full. Corona is located on campus, in the back of the Universum building.

Rex Bar & Grill Umeå
RÃ¥dhustorget
090-706050
100 SEK entry fee

An upscale nightclub and restaurant located in the City Hall building. Usually open only on Fridays, Saturdays. 3 bars, 2 dance floors, minimum age 21 on Fridays and 27 on Saturdays. A popular summer hang out due to its outdoor serving area.

Krogen Krogen
Ålidhems Centrum
090-713300
50-70 SEK entry fee

Recently refurbished, this classic night club in the heart of the student district of Ålidhem has regained some of its former glory. Popular among international students, Krogen Krogen offers stand up comedy Tuesday and karaoke Thursday as well as night club on Fridays and Saturdays.

Downtown:

NH
Johan Bures väg 8-10
090-774099
30 SEK entry fee

Right next door to its rival Corona, this cosy little student pub is a breath of fresh air compared to its usually crowded neighbour. Recently refurbished it offers a huge choice of bottled beers. Admittance strictly for students possesing valid ISIC or national student card only. Club on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a tremendously popular late afternoon pub EPP on Fridays.

Club 5ive/Cover Club
Västra Norrlandsgatan 8
090-132380
100 SEK entry fee, 50 SEK if student

A very popular and large club located in the heart of dowtown. Mostly playing mainstream popular music on its largest dance floor but there is also a hard rock section and two karaoke clubs. Minimum age is 18 except on Saturdays, when it is 21.

Teatercaféet
Vasaplan
090-156321
80 SEK entry fee

This two story bar and restaurant is located close by the public library in central Umeå. It has a large outdoor sitting area during summer but the indoor part gets easily crowded, especially during weekends. TC represents a modern white decor bar and nightclub and is popular among house music fans.

Nightlife is relatively good. Clubs and pubs are located either on campus or in a cluster downtown. The campus clubs are either student-only admittance based on student-card or offer entry fees discounts, whereas downtown clubs and pubs usually have a higher age limit for admittance. All pubs and nightclubs close at 2 AM on weekends and usually at 1 AM on weekdays.Admittance ranges between 25 and 100 SEK for a regular night 100 and up for concerts etc..

On campus pubs:

KÃ¥rhuset Villan
Klintvägen 55
090-135135
30 SEK entry fee

Another student pub, belonging to the Medicine Students' Union, located next to the hospital.

Scharinska Villan
Storgatan 65
070-3414365

The best club in town when it comes to music events. Extremely popular among alternative music crowd. Houses in a huge heritage villa close to Döbelns park in downtown.

Additionally, a number of events, such as Klubb Pingvin (http://www.klubbpingvin.se/) occur on a regular basis, with a traditional venue being the Plaza, Universum on campus or Norrlands Operan the Opera House.