Watford is known for having eclectic night out options, with plenty of bars, pubs and clubs in the town.

Although some establishments have shut in recent times, such as Marcel's, Barrio and Colombia Press, there are still plenty of options available.

Check out five great places which have been rated highly on Tripadvisor.

The White Lion

This pub was rated the number one spot in the nightlife category on Tripadvisor and has a rating of 4.5 out of five.

It is in St Albans Road and is open from 11am to 11pm every day except Sunday, when it closes at 10:30pm.

Watford Observer: The exterior of The White Lion.The exterior of The White Lion. (Image: The White Lion)

It serves food and drinks as well as offering live music occasionally.

Address: 79 St. Albans Road, Watford WD17 1SJ

Shots Watford

This is a bar which has a range of pool and snooker tables as well as a fully stocked bar.

It has 10 English pool tables, eight American pool tables, 5 snooker tables and three darts lanes.

It is open seven days a week, 12pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 12am Friday, 11am to 12am Saturdays and 12pm to 11pm on Sundays.

Address: 65-73 The Parade, Watford WD17 1LJ

The Moon Under Water

This is a Wetherspoon pub and has reasonably priced drinks and food, as well as it being located in High Street.

Watford Observer:

It has a 3.5 out of five ranking on TripAdvisor.

Address: 44 High St, Watford WD17 2BS

Cother Arms

A pub located in St Albans Road which serves a variety of drinks.

It has a function room available to hire, live music, DJs and quiz nights.

Watford Observer:

It is rated a 3.5 out of five on TripAdvisor.

Address: 188/196 St. Albans Road, Watford WD24 4AT

The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre

This is not a place you think of when planning a night out, but has been added to Tripadvisor’s list.

It hosts a variety of shows in its small theatre and will be part of Watford Fringe in the next few weeks.

Watford Observer:

The Pump House also has a fully stocked bar and is rated a 4.5 out of five on Tripadvisor.

Address: 5 Local Board Road, Watford WD17 2JP