Overview
- The study assessed 43 UK cities using nightclubs, bars and pubs per 100,000 people, average pint prices, and average two-night hotel costs for two adults.
- Brighton led the ranking on the strength of its high concentration and variety of venues, including seafront spots and a well-known inclusive scene.
- Newcastle placed second, narrowly ahead of third-placed Manchester, with Newcastle’s compact, walkable nightlife highlighted as a factor.
- Belfast ranked fourth and Aberdeen fifth, with Aberdeen also the top Scottish city, finishing ahead of Edinburgh in eighth and Glasgow in 38th.
- Price gaps were notable, with Gloucester’s average pint at £2.75, Aberdeen around £4, and Brighton about £6.