Not satisfied being one of the best areas to go out in London, Soho is making sure you can live the Champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget. Around the neighbourhood you'll find a wealth of affordable bars and restaurants promising happy hour bargains and cocktail deals aplenty. Read on to find out the best places for cheap drinks in Soho.
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Last updated on 16th December 2024
Let's be honest - it's not easy finding cheap drinks in Soho. But Rupert Street are making sure you don't cough up an arm and a leg when it comes to their cocktail menu, with a bunch of affordable sips available throughout the week. You can even nab 2 for £15 tipples during happy hour.
Get the South American party vibe without the airfare when you head down to Barrio Soho. Their happy hours come soundtracked by the slickest Latin beats and are renowned for offering some of the best value cocktails in London... and we're talking taste as well as price.
This budget-friendly Soho bar is the perfect location for your next night out. Happy hour comes around often at this Greek Street haunt, as do their daily offers, where even more drink deals can be found, both here and at their Piccadilly venue.
If there's one bar that is known across London for its spectacular happy hours it's Simmons. Delivering cheap drinks in Soho by the bucketload, including on Greek Street, this is the perfect spot to enjoy some cute teapot cocktails, all while hanging out in its wildly kitsch bar. Yes, please.
Fronting drink deals on bottles of prosecco and beer, O'Neill's on Great Marlborough Street is a great shout, plus you can nab classic cocktails all-day starting from £8.75 each. Sip a sex on the beach for less and refresh with a mojito for under a tenner.
You can most definitely grab a bargain bev at The Roxy just off Tottenham Court Road. This elegant, neon-lit bar is well-known for its pitcher happy hour running from Tuesday to Saturday where £10 is knocked off the regular price. There's also two for £10 on cocktails, £3 beers and £11 bottles of house wine. It would be criminal to miss out.
Always a hotspot for cheap drinks and party antics, Village Soho is a late-night gay bar with a passion for cool cocktails. Grab your favourite sips for less than a tenner as their daily happy hour offers 50% off drinks, including margaritas, Long Island iced teas and refreshing mojitos.
With a 2 for 1 happy hour on house cocktails until 8pm Monday to Friday and between 4 and 6pm on Saturdays, Louche proves that it can be a destination for affordable nights out, as well as smooth jazz. That means you'll get two drinks for around £11 to £13 pounds, which for the quality, is an absolute steal.
A fun and very budget-friendly cocktail bar in Soho, The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus is a must if you're on the hunt for some cheap drinks. The daily happy hour here promises 2-for-£12 on all of their exceptional sips, from classic twists to signature delights.
Boasting a buzzing atmosphere every single day of the week, Compton's is a Soho institution that's been around since 1986. This lively gay bar offers everything from Thursday pub quizzes to lively nights out, with a cracking drinks menu to boot.
You can enjoy £20 bottles of wine and cheap beer or cider, alongside scrumptious British dishes such as bangers and mash or fish and chips.
Cheap drinks and top-notch entertainment collide at this fun Soho bar and restaurant. Settle into Zebrano's plush interiors for some after-work tipples with a side of feisty cabaret, or head over for dinner with friends, complete with international small plates and pocket-friendly cocktails.
If you're looking for a wild night out without the morning-after guilt, Salsa! Soho is the place to head. The South American-inspired bar and nightclub is known for its cheap drinks and lively late-night parties that have the whole room dancing.
With excellent deals on their delicious drinks, Cabana Brasil is a great place for cheap drinks near Soho. Sort yourself out with their five house cocktails for £5 each from 5pm 'til 7pm daily. Sip on a margarita picante or a classic caipirinha for less and soak them up with a selection of Latin American snacks.
When it comes to finding cheap drinks in Soho, we'd recommend a trip to Thirst. Not only do they have a classic happy hour with discounted prices on a range of great cocktails, but their second 'Stupid Hour' promises further deals on your favourite tipples.
One of the cheapest nightclubs in Soho, Bar Rumba is home to some of the most reasonably priced drinks in the area. Get yourselves down for their daily happy hour and nab bottles of beer plus glasses of wine for only £2.50, as well as £5 doubles with a mixer before hitting the dancefloor for a 3am finish.
