Best Happy Hours In London

If you’re fed up of spending big and seeking a thrifty alternative, we’ve got just the guide for you. Check out our run down of the best happy hours in London and unearth the capital’s most wallet-friendly places to get a drink; from 2-4-1 on cocktails through to half price bottles of wine.

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Last updated on 20th November 2024




Smith's Bar & Grill

Sharing Roast for 2 & Unlimited Red Wine and 14 other offers

Located only a few moments from Paddington station, Smith's Bar and Grill is a top choice for cocktails, especially with a generous happy hour. If you visit between 5:30 and 6pm Monday to Thursday, or anytime from 3pm on Fridays, you can nab buy-one-get-one-free cocktails when you purchase two of the same drinks at this cosy spot. 

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2-4-1 Drinks At The Cocktail Club - Various Locations

With graffitied walls, grunge vibes, vintage wares and neon making up just some of the décor at London Cocktail Club's venues, you're in for a quirky treat for your eyes and taste buds. Cracking cocktails are the name of the game here, with 2 for £12 on the whole menu at happy hour.

2-4-1 Cocktails At Patch East

Match Your First Round For Free! and 4 other offers

Patch East may just be the coolest bar in East London, boasting several distinct areas like a Ski Lodge, Boudoir, and The Shinjuku, a Japanese-inspired room. But the cocktail haven has more than that up its sleeve: get there between 4 and 7pm each night and you'll receive some great discounts on their unique mixes.

£8 Spritzes Every Day Until 7pm At Dovetail Bar

Dovetail Bar is a charming spot located on Chatsworth Road, known for its inviting atmosphere and vibrant selection of cocktails.

Whether you're stopping by for a cosy evening or a lively weekend hangout, this hidden gem offers a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe perfect for catching up with friends over drinks. If you swing by before 7pm, you'll be able to delight in special £8 spritzes, like the Rhubarb & Custard, made with sparkling wine, every day. 

Happy Hour At Wild Heart Bar & Shokudo

@ Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel on Various dates from Saturday 23rd November 2024

Found inside the elegant Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, Wild Heart Bar & Shokudo is a vibrant bar full of cherry blossom trees, comfy velvet sofas and quirky artwork - serving delicious drinks from their marble-topped bar. If you head there between 5 and 8pm Tuesday to Saturday then you're in for a treat, as their signature cocktails are just £10 each - think pink marmalade gin sours, strawberry spiced margaritas and watermelon martinis.

Dirty Martini - Bars

From after-work drinks to weekend catch-ups, Dirty Martini is here to keep you in budget with half-price cocktails. Choose from their huge array of fruity concoctions or buy a round for your friends or colleagues without breaking the bank. 

The Little Violet Door

Not only is The Little Violet Door a visually stunning bar nestled in the heart of Carnaby, but it's also a prime place to nab a stellar happy hour deal. This fictional falt share-themed haunt invites you to hover around the disco kitchen, or take a seat in its eclectically decorated living room and sip on its signature cocktails at a bargain 2-4-1 price every weekday until 5pm. Get your lips around the likes of La La Land, served in a milk bottle with a rainbow strip, and the tequila-based Sex and the City to name a few. 

2 For 1 Cocktails At Be At One Bars In London

Ready to get your sip on? London's Be At One bars have got you covered for all your cocktail cravings. With prime locations all over the city, from Richmond to Covent Garden, they're serving up both the classics and some funky concoctions on 2 for 1 cocktail happy hours. From White Mocha-tinis to Singapore Slings and June Bugs, they've got the goods to shake up your night.

£7 Cocktails At Graveney Gin

Happy Hour £7 cocktails before 8pm and 1 other offer

Located in the bustling Tooting Market, Graveney Gin is a buzzing bar that's made up of intimate tables and bar stools. If you head here between 5 and 8pm Wednesday to Saturday, you can enjoy cocktails for just £7. They specialise in gin-based concoctions, with plenty of options to choose from, ideal for a quiet drink or the beginning of a lively night out.

104 Bar

Touting a fantastic daily happy hour, 104 Bar is the perfect stop-off for budget-friendly cocktails on Brick Lane. Whether you're after a fruity rum-laced strawberry daiquiri, a refreshing mojito or a French martini, all of the best-loved bevvies are on offer. Oh, yes.

2-4-1 Cocktails At Venn St. Records

Happy Hour and 1 other offer

Based in the heart of Clapham, Venn St Records is a venue that takes its love of music to the next level. Covered in tour posters, old NME covers and with walls lined with vintage records, the bar staff keep the mood light by serving flavoursome cocktails all throughout the night. Head down between 5-8pm and enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails during their happy hour. 

£8 Cocktails At Electric Shuffle

Happy Hour!

With sites in both Canary Wharf and London Bridge, Electric Shuffle is a fun activity bar that's filled with interactive shuffleboard tables. You can challenge your friends to all sorts of fun minigames here, and they add up all the scores for you.

Their happy hour runs from 3pm until 7pm every single weekday, promising pints of Amstel for £5, a select cocktail of the month for £8 and bottles of Prosecco for £25.

2-4-1 Cocktails At Golden Bee

HAPPY HOUR

Golden Bee is located in the heart of Shoreditch, with a stunning roof terrace offering views of the capital that can be soaked up with a tipple in hand. It's adorned with comfy sofas and neon lights, plus it boasts a well-stocked bar with all your favourite drinks, some of which happen to be available for less thanks to its 2-4-1 deal on Thursdays and Fridays. So, enjoy an Aperol spritz, pornstar martini or the house cocktail made with passion fruit puree at the end of the week because you deserve it. 

Studio48 Bar & Kitchen

Happy Hour 🍹🍸 Enjoy 50% on all cocktails, house spirits, wines and beers! and 4 other offers

Near and Far Camden is throwing out some amazing drinks deals on selected cocktails, beer, wine and single house mixers. Their happy hour runs from 5 to 7 on Sundays through to Thursdays, starting from 4pm on Fridays, alongside a second late-night offer with half price bevs from 10 'til 11. 

The Four Thieves

Midweek Meal Deal and 1 other offer

There's no denying that The Four Thieves in Clapham has some of the best entertainment when it comes to activity bars, but did you know it also boasts some stellar happy hours too? Head down on a Monday to enjoy 2-4-1 on selected cocktails such as spicy margaritas and strawberry bellinis, as well as the same deal on its VR experiences, Moonshine Raceway, karaoke and game credit cards. Plus, every Monday to Thursday you can enjoy £4 Amstel's and £4.50 Orchard Thieves. Fab. 

2 Cocktails For £12 & Pints For £4 At Nordic Bar

Happy Hour

Head to Nordic Bar to indulge in Scandinavian food and drink and week-round happy hours, including 50% off wine, beers and spirits 5-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If that isn't enough to entice you, there's also a ping pong table, with regular tournaments taking place for dab hands, all accompanied by DJs spinning the freshest new tunes around.

2 for 1 Tuesdays: Ballie Ballerson

Ballie Ballerson Shoreditch is not just a pretty face, it also offers some budget-friendly serves. Head inside on a Tuesday, where you'll be met with thousands of balls, alongside crackin' deals. Think 2 for 1 on both its nostalgic cocktails and pizza. You don't need to ask us twice.

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

The Lucky Voice collective are the biggest and best Karaoke bars you'll set your singing voice on. If you take to their sessions, get behind the mic with your mates and enjoy some of their night of the week offers including Facebook Fridays where if you check in, you can enjoy 1 hour of free singing. Ahhhhh! 

Belushi's Bars in London

Looking for cheap drinks and classic American eats? Head to your nearest Belushi's where they're running one of London's best happy hours throughout the week. Get 2-for-1 on cocktails and beers, as well as bottles of prosecco for less than £20.

Grillshack Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar: £5.50 Cocktails

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

Located in Angel, Grillshack is a fantastic bar and restaurant with one of the most extensive cocktail lists around. Think classic and elevated margaritas alongside signature blends like the tropical Bahama Mama, which are all available for just £5.50 between 5 and 7pm on weekdays, or as pitchers for £16.95, when purchased with a main meal. As for the food here, expect 28 day-aged steaks, juiy burgers, loaded tacos and more.

2 for £12 Frosé At Megan's

Every day, except for Saturday, Megan's various sites across the capital are slinging out 2 for £12 frosés and glasses of rosé between 4pm and 7pm. But that's not all, as you can also bag Mirabeau magnums for just £55.