Cheap Drinks In Manchester

Discounted drinks? 2 for 1 cocktails? These cheap bars in Manchester have it all, from great happy hours to just generally drinkonomical prices and pocket-friendly pints. Making sure your night out is affordable, this guide is your one-stop shop for pocket-friendly pubs, clubs and watering holes.

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Last updated on 4th July 2025



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The Brewers, Manchester

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☀️ Summer Spritz 🍹 2-4-1 on Aperol Spritz & Sarti Spritz 🍹

If you're after big nights on a budget, The Brewers Manchester is where it's at. This Central Manchester LGBTQ+ hotspot is all about fierce drag, dancefloor energy, and drinks that don't drain your wallet, and their summer spritz deal is the cherry on top.

From now until mid-September, you can sip in style with 2-4-1 Aperol and Sarti spritzes from 4pm 'til 8pm daily. Zesty, sparkling and dressed to impress, these are the perfect pre-party cocktails—served up in a space known for glitter, glamour and all-out good times.

Side Street

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Happy Hour - Tuesday - Friday - 4pm - All Cocktails £7/All Spritz £7/Bottle Prosecco £20

Located in Spinningfields, Side Street is a trendy bar and restaurant that acts as a social hub for the community. Decked out in checkered floors, plush velvet sofas and pretty greenery, the cool spot is known for a buzzing atmosphere and regular live music.

Secure a wide range of pints from £5.50, as well as spritz cocktails for a tenner. And if you're hungry, they cook up the likes of rotisserie chicken, macaroni cheese and squash salad here.

Simmons Manchester

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Early Bird Free Prosecco Reception and 7 other offers

Brace yourself for a wave of cocktail excitement and disco fever arriving in Manchester this October courtesy of Simmons Manchester. This beloved London hotspot is creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere perfect for cutting loose and having a blast, featuring top-tier tunes, fantastic cocktails, and irresistible drink specials.

Slug And Lettuce - Bars In Manchester

With 2 for 1 cocktails all day every day, cheap bottles of wine, and plenty of foodie deals along the way, there's no need to splash out at this Albert Square hangout. On a budget? This bar and other locations in Deansgate, Spinningfields, Piccadilly Gardens and Didsbury have you covered.

Get stuck into the likes of watermelon coolers, peach palomas and mojitos, starting at just £12.45 for two. Feeling peckish? Then tuck into the likes of Italian-style chicken burgers, loaded nachos or mac 'n' cheese.

Be At One Manchester

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🎵 Midweek Mixtape 🍹 £5 Margs & Playlists on Repeat 🎵 and 2 other offers

Manchester's got a new midweek MVP. Be At One's Midweek Mixtape is a total steal, serving up £5 margaritas in all your favourite flavours - from Tommy's to chilli mango. Add in £15 bottles of wine, £5 spirit & mixers, and £3 Casamigos shots, and suddenly Monday to Wednesday has real potential.

This Deansgate bar is all about big tunes and even bigger value. Grab your mates, pick your playlist, and sip your way through the week in style - without splashing too much cash.

Head here on Friday 11th July for a fantastic deal for one day only. Nab £5 mojitos until 3am - classic, mango, strawberry or passionfruit.