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If you’ve just joined a local Uni, or you live locally, you might want to make a few new friends and have a little bit of fun on the way. It can be a bit daunting trying to meet new people when you’re the new guy in town, and nobody wants to be ‘Billy no mates’, drinking on their own. The Shoreditch pub crawl is an organised but informal trip around the town’s pubs and clubs, with discounted drinks included in the price of the ticket. But it’s more than just a gratuitous booze-up: The idea is to have fun, see the sights, and meet new people along the way.

Shoreditch itself is a diverse and modern multicultural area, with Liverpool Street and the finance district to the west, and the Spitalfields market in the centre. Shoreditch's night life serves a vibrant cross section of society, from trendy bars, popular with up-and coming business people, to traditional pubs for the local cockneys. Shoreditch also has a plethora of curry houses and fast food joints for those feeling the need for a post-drinking snack.

The pub crawl takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. There will be a time and a place to meet up, where you will meet Nico, your host for the night. From there, you will take the tour of some of the hottest Shoreditch bars, such as the Bedroom Bar, The Macbeth, the Hoxton Pony and The Drunken Monkey. This London pub crawls are more than your average student night in London, avoiding the usual touristy bars, with Nico in his role as a highly entertaining host helping to break the ice. The emphasis is on socializing and fun rather than getting legless.

The tickets are available online at a cost of £12 if you pay when you get to the first venue, or £10 if you book in advance, which can be done easily online.The dates of each pub crawl are also displayed , alongside the time and place to meet up.

This is the best way to enjoy a wild night out without breaking the bank. For the price of a ticket, you get discounted drinks all night, as well as a free shot at each venue. This usually involves three free shots a night. As well as this, you benefit from free entry at four of Shoreditch's best clubs and bars, typically saving you up to £10 per venue. Plus, the events are so popular, you're bound to meet some new people and enjoy a great atmosphere all night. Not only that, you’ll be given free photo’s of your drunken exploits as a reminder of your night!

Apart from yourself and your wallet, the only thing you need to bring with you is some form of photographic ID, such as a driving licence, Portman card or passport, just in case you're asked for proof of age at any venue. As alcohol plays a large part of the pub crawl, it goes without saying that you must be 18 years of age to take part.