Bizarre ingredients, striking colours and with names that could make even the most creative minds look twice, London's cocktail game couldn't be stronger. However, they don't always come cheap. Lucky for you, bars and pubs across the city have taken pity on us and helped lessen the burden with various drinks deals and happy hours available throughout the week. From classics such as espresso martinis and mojitos to some of the more original concoctions, check out our pick of the best places to enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails in London.
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Last updated on 8th November 2024
If the various weekday drinks deals and 2-4-1 cocktails don't win the City of London bar over for you, then Patch London's fabulously retro interiors and menu of light bites, sharing platters and set menus will definitely do the job. The mixology maestros also have a St Paul's outpost with an equally generous happy hour and chic decor.
Head to Shoreditch's well-loved The Star In Shoreditch for their fabulous happy hour. Enjoy sipping on cocktails with their 2-4-£12 drinks deal which runs Monday to Friday till 8 pm in their gorgeous neon-lit space.
Touting a fabulous happy hour between 4pm and 7pm nearly every day, you can rely on The Cocktail Club's plethora of venues including in Canary Wharf. Whether you're craving a mojito or pornstar martini, you can expect each drink to be lip-smacking and budget-friendly.
Craving some lip-smacking cocktails but don't want to break the bank? Then be sure to head to Market House. Make your way to the bar between 5pm and 7pm every day for 2 for 1 concoctions, followed by a plethora of live DJ sets or late-night dancing.
If you're a sucker for a good old fashioned 2-4-1 cocktail deal, this is the Clapham bar for you. Perfectly perched right on the High Street, this is a popular spot for after work tipples and date night drinks thanks to it's affordable concoctions throughout the week.
When Abby Met Claud hosts a crackin' happy hour in their Notting Hill restaurant bar. Head on over for 2-4-1 on all drinks on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and choose from classic concoctions from margaritas to mojitos. Need we say more?
With a 2 for 1 deal on daiquiris and margs every Friday from 6pm 'til midnight, The Street Easy is making sure you get your fix of their most popular cocktails. Better yet, there are strawberry, peach, lychee, peach and blackberry flavours for the former.
You've likely heard about Venn Street Records' weekly roster of banging live music and it's not-to-be-missed weekend blowouts, but what you probably don't know is that they're also brilliant for an evening tipple (or two). The Clapham party spot offers up three whole happy hours every day from 5pm-8pm.
From 4pm to 8pm every day, you can nab yourself 2 for 1 cocktails at The Queen Charlotte in Fitzrovia. Settle into these classic interiors with your tipple, grabbing some drinks from their selection of craft beers too. And for when you get hungry? Burgers and vegan junk food come out to play.
After-work drinks? Pop by The Rose Pub between 5-8pm from Monday to Thursday for a selection of 2-4-1 house favourites from the expert mixologists behind the bar. For the braver ones amongst you, head over on a Sunday where you can enjoy a whole night of economical sips.
Escape the bustling streets of Covent Garden with a trip to The Escapologist, a brilliantly wacky Victorian-themed basement bar. Ideal for those more intimate evenings, the secretive den also hosts a great happy hour that includes all of their premium and party time cocktails, as well as glasses of wine and prosecco.
Did somebody just say 2-4-1 cocktails? Tequila Mockingbird in Covent Garden just did. Not only is this awesome underground haunt serving some of the quirkiest concoctions made by expert mixologists, but they also offer happy hour every day of the week.
Everyone loves a deal, especially when it's wrapped up with sun-soaked lounging and tropical feasting. Amble over to Clapham High Street and Tropix will transport you to paradise with its range of exotic mojitos, small plates and cocktails.
Simmons are renowned for their wallet-friendly drinks and late-night blowouts. Bringing you 2-4-1 cocktails as part of their hefty happy hour deals, the Angel bar is a haven for cheap drinks, late night DJs and quirky decor.
Snap up 2-4-1 cocktails at TGI Fridays, the buzzing America-style diner, all day every day. Enjoy a top tipple with your friends in the heart of the city surrounded by theatres, shops and nightlife. Pick from an extensive menu featuring house favourites like an espresso martini or a bubblegum daiquiri, as well as the cranberry concoction #Instafamous.
For those thirst-quenching pours at a wallet-friendly price, venture to The Loose in Westminster. Take advantage of the 2 for 1 cocktails every Monday or Tuesday between 5pm and 8pm. On top of that, there's also 20% off selected bottles of wine every Wednesday.
Located along Notting Hill's Portobello Road, the fittingly named Portobello Star is serving up a host of signature sips including the spicy Walter White and tequila-filled Message From Mexico. Enjoy a lazy Sunday at the historic bar where 2-4-1s are available all day or check it out after work, where you can bag the deal till 9pm.
Blame Gloria is serving up some of the best drinks deals in London - and on a nearly everyday basis too. What can you expect? The Clapham bar will be knocking up 2-4-1 cocktails and providing you with party tunes in a seriously stylish setting.
From Monday to Thursday between 8pm and 10pm, Jim & Tonic at The Prince House is slinging out 2 for 1 cocktails. So, whether you fancy a spot inside the industrial-chic space or the canalside terrace, you can slurp a range of masterfully crafted tipples at a discounted price.
Whether you want to start your week with cocktails or end it with drinks, Mint Leaf Lounge is the place for you. Head over to the classy cocktail bar on Monday or Friday between 4.30pm and 6.30pm and pick from their extensive menu.
How could we not include Be At One, which has venues across Covent Garden, Spitalfields, Islington and more? The lively brand is renowned for its endless list of fruit-infused tipples, vibrant interiors and jam-packed 2 for 1 cocktail happy hours. Needless to say, if you're looking for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this has to be up there with the best.
Hit up the stunning rooftop bar, Golden Bee in Shoreditch, on Thursdays and Fridays to bag 2-4-1 on cocktails, as well as house spirits and mixers. Think pornstar martinis and bespoke tipples like the vodka-based Berry Blush for less. Grab your drink and head up top to soak in gorgeous views of the city and take a seat on one of the comfy sofas to relax.
Balham's Lost & Found doffs its cap to all things homely. Decorated more like a living room than a swanky cocktail bar, the bar's low-hanging lights and vintage furniture really gives the entire venue a charming vibe. Best of all, their cocktail list is mahoosive so you're sure to find something you love.
Gather the gang and start your night off with a bang over a very happy hour of cocktails, Peronis and prosecco at this neon-clad, Insta-famous party bar. Tonight Josephine's Waterloo location also means its perfectly situated for whatever direction your night takes you.
