Best Happy Hours In London
Why beat around the bush - getting the rounds in when you’re out drinking in London usually hits those pockets hard. 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.
Last updated on 13th December 2021
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.
Based on Islington's Upper Street, Dirty Martini is a fun-loving cocktail bar that offers Londoners a mad night on the town. The clue is in the title with this one, as bartenders mix up all sorts of twists on the martini; what's more they have one of the longest happy hours in London, taking place for at least 8 hours daily.
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.
Fusing a Latin American feel-good factor with a local community feel, Barrio's Amigo Hour specials offer great savings on all drinks throughout the week. There for you Monday to Thursday 4-8pm (until 7pm on Friday and Saturday), head here straight after work and cash in on beer, wine and cocktail deals. Check in at their Angel and Soho outposts for some similar Amigo Hour antics.
Head to Salvador and Amanda near Leicester Square between 5 and 8pm, Monday to Friday when the fiesta is fuelled by great happy hours. Choose from four bottles of beer, a bottle of wine or a litre of Sangria for under £15 whilst chowing down on some authentic tapas dishes at this lively basement tapas restaurant and bar.
Kicking off from 4.30pm every day of the week, Be At One's master bartenders get busy whipping up all sorts of creative mixes on offer at very competitive rates. Get your lips around favourites like the Aperol Spritz and the Bangkok Garden Party, available until at least 7pm and setting you up for a big night of partying that continues until 3am.
Famous for fusing South American flavours with classic brunches and other European favourites, Tupi at Boxpark also isn't shy on the drinks front. Join them for happy hour on weekdays, from 4pm to 8pm, where all cocktails are just £5. If Croydon isn't your neck of the woods, then you can also pop into Tupi in Peckham and Elephant & Castle.
Putney's cool three-floored cocktail bar Tequila Mockingbird boasts one of the best happy hours around. Forget all of that 'one night of the week only' rubbish, this spot offers bargain bevs every night. What's more DesignMyNight users get their own happy hour which lasts all night Sunday - Thursday with 2-4-1 cocktails until close.
If you're looking for a great pub in Hackney, this East End spot should be on your radar. You'll find vegan burgers, veggie dishes and slap-up roast dinners come the weekend. Plus, local craft beers and enticing drinks deals make it one that won't break the bank, including buy one get one half price on beer.
A great place for happy hour in Camden, The Lock Tavern offers a discount on selected beers every Monday to Thursday. Head down between 5pm and 7pm and get stuck into £3 and a range of delicious eats off their menu.
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!