The Rescue Rooms is a warm venue with a decidedly laidback ambience - all that's missing amongst the back catalogues of LP's lining the walls and the purple velvet ceiling is the scent of opium joss sticks.

For those with no desire for the bohemian, Bar None is recommended for its cosy basement and funky soul music.

Revolution is a livelier affair for all vodka lovers, who can sample the countless flavours ranging from Dime Bar to Rhubarb and Custard.

Some bars require you to set up camp the night before to gain entry; one such bar is the slick all-rounder Dogma. (Congratulations to those who locate the concealed toilet door unaided amid the mirrored walls).

This theme continues in the sophisticated Brass Monkey, where patrons can - somewhat disturbingly - catch a potentially unfortunate glance of themselves using the facilities in mirrored cubicles (?!) Don't be disheartened; happy hour here (and all day Wednesday) means that the fantastic cocktails are within the reach of mere students.

Market Bar and Lizard Lounge are chic as (Vegas) chips, but be warned - these bars are definitely the territory of Nottingham's most beauteous folk. Just check out the bar staff.

For something a little more quirky, visit Tantra - the humble sofa has been replaced with gloriously decadent beds.

Don't be fooled into thinking that The Living Room will allow you in wearing slippers, as this uber-chic bar has a white grand piano and very glam clientele.

The Pitcher and Piano is another venue that will have fast lane socialites going weak at the knees. The insides of the enormous converted church is breathtaking - so long as you overcome the guilt of getting wrecked in a holy place.

And finally, goodbye Glasshouse - hello funky Quilted Llama - roll a dice the right way after 11 o'clock and you could be well on your way to a free shot. Nice.