In these unstable economic times, it's good to know of the budget bars in London who take our financial woes into account. From the trusted establishments to those offering drinks deals, our guide to budget bars in London will help ensure a successful evening.
Very reasonable prices abound at this reliable venue at Butler's Wharf.
Butlers Wharf,
34 Shad Thames,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2YG
Happily, they appear to have taken into account the reduced expense accounts of the natives and the wide-reaching consequences of the crunch with its reasonable prices.
187 Marsh Wall,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 9SH
Cool bar in Peckham with affordable beverages across the drinks menu.
213 Blenheim Grove,
Peckham,
London,
SE15 4QL
Visit during Happy Hour (Sunday-Wednesday 17:00-20:00 and Thursday-Saturday 17:00-19:00) or stick with the trusted Bartender’s Choice and get 2-4-1 on selected cocktails all night from Sunday-Wednesday.
4 Clapham Common South Side,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7AA
At Champion, it is the same old stuff at excellent value with some beers slipping beneath the £2 mark.
11-12 Wells Street,
London,
W1T 3PA
Affordable drinks available for the pre club crowd in Clerkenwell.
38 Charterhouse Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1M 6JH
Too cool for school and with plenty of affordable beverages on offer, if the indie kids in the area aren’t attending classes at Kingston University, this is where you’ll find them on Mill Street.
16 Mill Street,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1 2RF
The drinks menu is divided into the mojitos and Cuban classics, Cubana specials, cocktail favourites, daiquiris, margaritas and caipirinhas, all at very reasonable prices.
48 Lower Marsh,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 7RG
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This Wetherspoons pub has some of the lowest prices in London - including 99p pints. It's also a decent example of the chain getting it right.
213-223 Mile End Road,
London,
E1 4AA
If you’re trying to pick fault with the Lincoln Lounge then you won’t have anything to complain about with the drink selection or the prices.
52 York Way,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9AB
This gay friendly, Stoke Newington DJ bar offers affordable drinks including favourable bottles of wine and champagne.
79 Green Lanes,
Newington Green,
London,
N16 9BU
Reasonably-priced tipples guaranteed at this branch of the Irish pub chain in Highgate.
87 Muswell Hill Broadway,
Highgate,
London,
N10 3HA
Affordable beverages across the board at this friendly Irish pub in Soho.
37-38 Great Marlborough Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7JF
Reasonably priced beer, wine and champagne available from this popular theatre bar near Embankment tube.
The Arches,
Villiers Street,
Embankment,
London,
WC2N 6NG
There aren't many bars in Fitzrovia where you can pay a couple of quid for a beer or just over a fiver for a cocktail. Potion fits the bill.
28 Maple Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 6HP
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The Revolution chain offers cheap cocktails and great happy hours, but doesn't skimp on quality.
95-97 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7TB
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With just a £3 cover charge to catch big movies and low food and drink prices, Roxy Bar and Screen is a good way to avoid the crunch whilst not sacrificing style and substance.
128-132 Borough High Street,
Borough,
London,
SE1 1LB
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The Stinging Nettle boasts its own private cinema and roof terrace and serves a range of affordable tipples in the Bush.
55 Goldhawk Road,
Shepherds Bush,
London,
W12 8QP
Enjoy cheap drinks, great music and DJs and a cool, urban feel with the legendary Vibe Bar on Brick Lane.
The Old Truman Brewery,
91-95 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL
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One of the cheaper Central London bars with low priced drinks and great happy hours.
14-16 Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6DD
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The Windmill Tavern is a theatrically themed pub, located near the London Studios and serving a variety of affordable tipples.
86 The Cut,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 8LW
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