As a Swansea student this really was one of my favourite nightclubs. Split over two floors the venue itself is big, but unlike Play and Oceania not so big that you loose your friends.
The atmosphere is usually very good, and the place in my experience is generally packed. If you fancy a break and a sit down, I'd recommend upstairs, which is much quieter and has some table and chairs.
From a students point of view what's really good about idols is that it hosts plenty of special events (many hosted by the SU), and they have regular Dj's. The drinks aren't your cheap student fare (though they often have plenty of cheap offers), but they're not too expensive either.
Finally, what I particularly love about Idols is the building it's housed in, which is a beautiful period building, which really adds some grandeur to the place, and there is almost a weird juxtaposition, between the old and new. read more