By Maia Day

With the haunting hour upon us, the students of Glasgow are ready to hit the town in their witch hats and cat ears. With the multitudes of bars and restaurants attempting to draw you into their spooky venues, how should you decide which party to haunt?

From pumpkin trails to block parties, Glasgow’s venues have pulled out all the stops this year. The various offerings cater to all ages and price ranges, but the student budget doesn’t always stretch to vampire themed cocktails.

Certain venues are offering discounts to students, so the party doesn’t have to end with the boos. Here are just a few options to choose from when deciding where to take your corpses this year.

All events listed below are scheduled for the 31st of October.

If you are looking for something different this Halloween, The Glee Club on Glasgow’s Renfrew Street is hosting a spooky comedy night. Featuring comedians John Fothergill, Chris Thorburn and Amanda Hursy, the event promises to creep it real. Offering Halloween themed cocktails and various food options, the 18+ event starts at 7:30pm. Students can book discounted tickets at https://booking.glee.co.uk/22207 and can expect to save up to £6.50.

Vibes, a nightclub on Sauchiehall Street, is hosting a hellish Halloween party. With shots for £1.50 and a £50 bar tab for the best dressed guest, this is an ideal event for students. A discounted ticket price of £7 is available for students with a valid form of ID. When pints and cocktails are being sold for £5, why would you go anywhere else? Use the following link to book tickets - https://www.fatsoma.com/e/z73ieitw/vibes-halloween-vol-1

Ashton Lane is well known for throwing the grooviest block parties in town, and this Halloween is no exception. Free entry is offered to ‘Nightmare on Ashton Lane's Block Party’, featuring fire dancers, face painters and live music.

While entry to the party is free, students will have to refer to the websites of the various bars to check for student discounts. Ashton Lane is easily accessible from the city centre via the subway, and when the party has free entry, get your broomsticks ready.

The Ark bar on North Frederick Street is offering a frightening twist on their Boozy Brunch with the ‘Spooktober Edition’. This frightening offering includes a two-hour time limit which includes one brunch dish and six creepy cocktails. They have added seasonal cocktails to their menu which include ‘Bite Me’ and ‘Ghost with the Most”.

Guests can expect haunting music and decorations at an event that you could seriously sink your fangs into. Students can save by clicking the student option when booking a table. Use the following link to book - https://www.socialpubandkitchen.co.uk/ark-glasgow/boozy-brunch

Students must provide valid student ID to redeem any of the above offers.

Spooky Student Deals – Where to go in Glasgow this Halloween