Old Town Pub Co has got your big night out in Edinburgh's Old Town covered. With pubs and clubs located in underground vaults, old churches and hidden down narrow alleys – all thumping with music and flowing with booze – there's truly something for every kind of evening.

Keeping it cheap and cheerful at Bar Salsa

She may be small, but she is mighty should be the catchphrase for Bar Salsa. This wee bar pulses with good times, and you won't find a cheaper pint anywhere else in the centre of Edinburgh. Shots from £1, cocktails from £4 and pitchers from £10 make this the ideal hangout for the cash-strapped, and the smiles across the room prove you don't have to splash the cash to have a good night.

Experience clubbing's rock alternative at Opium

Edinburgh's only dedicated 24/7 rock club has been bucking the trend for almost 30 years. You won't find anything but rock and metal here: It's all guitars, throwing devil horns and everything played loud. There's free entry every night at this counter-cultural institution, and plenty of drinks deals for students too.

Enjoy dirt-cheap clubbing and cocktails at Subway Cowgate

The massive mural by the dancefloor lets you know this isn't your average Edinburgh club. Open until 3am, Subway Cowgate is where the party starts and ends. Super-cheap cocktails and alcoholic slushies for grown-ups add a bit of flare to the drinks menu, and with some truly cheap tipples and pounding DJ sets on offer, why go anywhere else?

See big bands on your big night out at Stramash

Housed in an old church, Stramash has managed to retain some Celtic charm with its wood-carved motif, like a Viking hall of old. A huge stage sees a steady roster of big-name bands play live. It's also home to the biggest sports screen in the city, so there's no chance of missing a minute of the game. There are cheeky drinks deals from Monday to Thursday too.

Enjoy international acts at the legendary La Belle Angele

Hidden down an alleyway off the Cowgate, La Belle Angele is is a 650 capacity dedicated music venue. This place is run by music lovers, for music lovers, so bands cover all genres and the sound system is top-notch. For a gig space, the drinks are pretty wallet-friendly too.

Catch the game at The Globe

This underground sports bar is decked out in flags and, true to its name, offers beers from all over the globe. All nationalities are welcome to cheer on their team at whatever major sporting event is happening that evening. Pub-style events take place throughout the week, like quiz and karaoke nights, and DJ sets get the place jumping at the weekend.

Discover underground music scenes at Mash House

Squished between the Cowgate and Chambers Street, the Mash House – whose discreet location gives it a secretive vibe – plays host to some of the best live music and DJ sets around. Three floors feature an intimate gig space, dance floor and three bars. Everything from club nights, dance classes and poetry readings are held here, so there's a constant buzz of creative energy.

Discover late night live music at Whistlebinkies

Live music every night of the week means it's not just the affordable drinks coaxing folk into this underground bar. Located in the South Bridge vaults, the arched ceiling of Binkies makes for great acoustics. There's an open mic night on Mondays and it's one of the few bars open until 3am every night. Entry is free every day.