Eat, shop, chill: student deals across Basingstoke and Deane.

New term, new timetable, new routine… student life has officially begun. From food and fashion to fitness and fun, Basingstoke and Deane has student-friendly deals that make life easier and way more exciting. Whether you’re heading to college or commuting to university from nearby, there’s plenty to explore and loads of ways to save while you do it.

Eat

Lunch breaks, post-class snacks or hanging out with friends, there’s something yummy (and budget friendly) for every craving. If you’re wondering where to eat without emptying your wallet, here are some local favourites that offer tasty food and student deals.

Afrizi serves up flavour packed dishes like jollof rice, while Ask Italian and Las Iguanas are great for sit-down meals and catching up with friends. If you’re craving something sweet, Shakeaway’s milkshakes are always a win and Café Giardino is perfect for a coffee and a chat. Just ask for student discount when you order and show your student ID.

Shop

Shopping on a student budget doesn’t mean missing out. Stocking up on essentials, grabbing a last-minute gift or treating yourself to something new, there are plenty of deals to be found.

Festival Place and The Malls are packed with retailers with student offers. You’ll find high street favourites like New Look, Superdry and Schuh offering discounts, and if skincare or wellness is your thing, The Body Shop, Boots and Superdrug have you covered. Into fragrances? The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop are worth a look.

Even Barnardo’s charity shop in Brighton Hill offers student discount, so you can hunt for hidden gems while saving a few pounds.

Chill

Of course, student life isn’t just about studying and spending, it’s about finding time to chill and luckily there are plenty of local spots that offer student deals to help you do just that.

Catch a show at The Anvil or The Haymarket, challenge your mates to an escape room at Escape Hunt or bounce off some stress at Flip Out. If you’re into history, Basing House, Whitchurch Silk Mill and Milestones Museum all offer student concession rates. The Bombay Sapphire Distillery gives student discount on tours, so you can explore something a little different. For a bit of friendly competition, Hollywood Bowl is a great shout and they do student deals too.

Gyms like The Gym Group, Village Gym and Basingstoke Sports Centre offer student memberships, so you can work out without working over your budget. When it’s time for a fresh trim, places like Arc Hairdressing, BOX hairdressing, Hair Lab and House of Handsome all offer student discounts.

If you really want to stretch your budget, don’t forget to check out student discount sites like UNiDAYS, Save the Student and StudentBeans. They’re packed with deals across fashion, food, tech, travel and more.

It’s always worth asking if a place offers student discount, even if it’s not advertised. A quick question and a flash of your ID could save you more than you think.

Have you got any other tips? Drop us an email hello@lovebasingstoke.co.uk and we'll include them.

Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. Although the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.

Last updated September 2025