Partying, socialising, having FUN - it's an expensive business. Luckily we've scoured the Welsh capital to find the cheapest drinks out there to ensure you never have to miss out on a Friday night just because it's a week before pay day. From bargain beers to wonderfully cheap wine, check out our list of where to find cheap drinks in Cardiff.
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Last updated on 19th November 2024
With 2-for-1 cocktails and a light-up dance floor, you'll be shimmying to 90s tunes aaalll night long at Popworld. Boasting themed events like an emoji night and killer beach parties, there's always something fun going on at this disco dream. Let's get groovin'.
Cheap drinks, live sports on the biggest LED screen in Cardiff, and free private booth and a bottle of prosecco on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday? Sign us up. Head to Coyote Ugly Saloon for a rootin' tootin' wild night out in the heart of the city.
When it comes down to budget-friendly pours, The Live Lounge is sure to impress. At this music-fuelled venue, you'll get to catch some of the city's best entertainment, alongside top-notch drink offers. Think 2 for 1 cocktails and student deals galore.
Revolution in Cardiff city centre is a great go-to for cheap drinks. With a non-stop party vibe, fun-loving atmosphere and cracking happy hour, these guys will always be a favourite for pre-drinking, student events and saving pennies on a night out.
The World's Hottest Happy Hour, anyone? Offering 2-4-1 on everything on their lengthy cocktail menu seven days a week, from the Jam Jar Daiquiri to the Southside Royal, The Cocktail Club boasts the perfect night out without breaking the bank—brunch, munch, sip and party all night.
Get ready to get your drink on at Slug and Lettuce in the Friary Center. With killer cocktails, wine, beer and a bargain 2-4-1 deal, you wouldn't want to miss out on this spot. Plus, their outdoor garden is perfect for soaking up some sun while you sip. Plus, there's a second venue in Cardiff Central.
Looking for a pre-gig spot that's both steamy and satisfying? Head Of Steam on Church Street has got you covered. Cheap craft beer and cocktails, delicious vegan food including burgers and pizzas, a pool table and banging live music - what more could you want?
Boasting happy hour drinks in Cardiff city centre every day, Dirty Martini is as affordable as they come. Make your way over to the sophisticated watering hole to nab cracking deals, like half-price cocktails, £15 bottles of wine and £4 beers.
If you're on the hunt for budget-friendly sips, then head to Peppermint Cardiff. Located on Saint Mary Street, this glorious venue touts a top-notch happy hour offering 2 for £10 cocktails throughout the week, which can be enjoyed in its weather-friendly outdoor area or chic indoor space.
Best place to get loose in the city? Be At One, of course. A favourite among Cardiff's night owls thanks to their expertly crafted cocktails and talented team of bartenders, this boozer boasts killer happy hour deals every single day, so you can revel in all the fun without putting a dent in your wallet.
With three floors, an outdoor terrace, and plenty of stylish seating, Retro is the answer to all your throwback party dreams. P.S, Don't miss out on their happy hour deals with 2-4-1 cocktails, 25% off spirits, and £3.50 pints of Heineken, Inch's, and Amstel. Who says you can't have fun on a budget?
A cosy local boozer with great grub, tipples and banging deals, Church Inn in Llanishen will give you a very warm Welsh welcome. Choose from double-up offers on all spirits for just £1.50 to burger and drink offers starting at just £7.99 for a fab and wallet-friendly time in a traditional, historic building.
A night down the pub doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg, as O'Neill's on St Mary Street proves. Head on down to this city centre haunt for bargain bevs (and fabulous deals throughout the week), as well as live music nights, DJs on the weekend and sports screenings.
Alongside a city centre beer garden and a fantastic menu of pub grub, Pen & Wig also has a very reasonable drinks menu. Make your way over to the traditional boozer to knock back everything from pints to spirit mixers and more in a cosy space.
Located in Cardiff city centre, Henry's is a warm and welcoming bar, serving some of the cheapest drinks in town. The perfect spot for pre-drinks before a big night out, the chic bar offers all the classic cocktails you would expect, with group sharers too.
With massive student discounts and new drink deals every month, Mackintosh Hotel is a Cathay's classic. Catch the game on six plasma screens or a large projector, play some pool, and enjoy the area's most affordable jukebox until 5pm every day.
For a fun-filled night out in the heart of town, head on down to Marys - the gay cabaret bar famous for its swanky interiors and live shows. With a massive range of cocktails and premium spirits on offer, don't miss out on their happy hour deals every day from 4pm onwards.
While the drinks over at The Eli Jenkins are always on the cheap side (a long island iced tea will only set you back £6.25), it also offers all kinds of fabulous drinks deals. You can snap up two cocktails for £11 Sundays to Thursdays, gin and tonics at just £4 on Thursdays and so much more.
A traditional 18th century alehouse in the heart of Cardiff that's got it all and then some. Owain Glyndwr is an old-school boozer boasting live sports on 30 different screens, tasty nosh, and great drinks - including two-for-one cocktails all day, every day.
Any pub that bills itself as 'Cardiff's first why pay more pub' is in the serious business of cheap drinks in the city centre. But that's not all, as The Vulcan Lounge is also a brilliantly quirky music venue, fronting a stage that's regularly graced by some of the city's top emerging talent.
For live music and cheap drinks, head down to Porter's where bottles of beer and glasses of wine can be grabbed for low prices. Alongside these, the little bar hosts great live events such as open mic night and a good ol' fashioned pub quiz.
