Have a busy social calendar but not the budget to fund it all? Story of our life. Check out our recommendations for the best places to get cheap drinks in Birmingham without a financial hangover the next morning.
We're sorting you out with all the affordable drinking dens you'll need, from sleek bars to casual pubs and amazing 2-4-1 happy hour deals so you can get more bang for your buck.
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Known for bottomless brunches and themed events, Tonight Josephine also fronts a super happy hour deal every Thursday to Sunday, 5pm 'til 8pm. Not only can you bag 2-4-1 on all cocktails (both cocktails must be the same), £25 bottles of Prosecco, £4.50 bottles of beer and £4 shots of Tequila Rose.
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Hands down one of the best student bars in Birmingham, this pub really knows a thing or two about good vibes and even better drink deals. With a casual ambience, Bristol Pear in Selly Oak boasts cheap cocktails and jagerbombs - perfect for a weekend out.
Every Tuesday, expect all craft pints and cocktails to be £4.50 as well.
Don't want to break the bank or sacrifice flavour? You're going to want to head to The Cocktail Club in Birmingham. This city centre gem is touting a 2 for £14 discount on everything on the menu every day from open until 8pm - or 7pm on Saturdays.
Searching for a cheap weekend plan? Dirty Martini in Birmingham is a great spot for half-priced drinks, from cosmopolitans to frozen margaritas and gorgeous martinis. Happy hour here is 4 to 8pm on weekdays and 6 to 8pm on weekends, so prime time. Expect £7 cocktails, £25 bottles of prosecco, and £4.50 bottles of beer.
You'll be spoilt for choice with cheap drinks in Birmingham at The Royal. Expect drinks starting at £3 from Monday to Friday, between 5 and 8pm.
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Slug and Lettuce is definitely a destination of choice for those strapped for cash. Every day, it offers 2-4-1 cocktails in Birmingham, from classics like Aperol spritzes to the signature Peach Perfect. You can even bag a pornstar martini tree, including nine cocktails for just £55.
You'll be hard-pressed to find a place that serves cheaper drinks than O'Neill's Harborne. The bustling boozer slings out all manner of tasty tipples, from pints and cocktails to spirit mixers, at affordable prices that won't break the bank.
Catering to a crowd of young party goers and students, it's hardly surprising that The Sun On The Hill have some of the cheapest cocktails in town. Right in the city centre, the hotspot is ideal for after-work sips or pre-drinks during the week.
For cheap cocktails in Birmingham, the article highlights The Cocktail Club (2 for £14 on the full menu daily until 8pm), Slug and Lettuce (2-for-1 cocktails every day, including classics like Aperol spritz and Peach Perfect), and The Sun On The Hill, which is known for some of the cheapest cocktails in the city centre — ideal for after-work drinks or pre-drinks during the week.
Yes — the article features several venues with 2-for-1 cocktail deals. Slug and Lettuce offers 2-for-1 cocktails every single day, making it one of the most reliable options in the city. The Cocktail Club runs a 2 for £14 deal on everything from open until 8pm (7pm on Saturdays), and Tonight Josephine has 2-for-1 cocktails as part of its happy hour deal every Thursday to Sunday from 5pm to 8pm.
For cheap drinks in Birmingham city centre, the article points to The Cocktail Club (2 for £14 daily until 8pm), The Sun On The Hill (some of the cheapest cocktails in the centre, great for pre-drinks), and Dirty Martini (half-price drinks during happy hour). Slug and Lettuce is another reliable city centre option with daily 2-for-1 cocktails.
For pre-drinks on a budget, the article has several strong options. The Cocktail Club's 2 for £14 deal runs daily until 8pm (7pm Saturdays), making it ideal for getting the night started without overspending. Dirty Martini's happy hour runs until 8pm on weekdays, and Tonight Josephine's deal also runs until 8pm Thursday to Sunday — all prime pre-night-out windows.
Finding cheap drinks in Birmingham at the weekend can be trickier, but the article has solid options. Slug and Lettuce's 2-for-1 cocktail deal runs every day of the week, including weekends. Tonight Josephine's happy hour deal covers Thursday to Sunday from 5pm to 8pm, and Dirty Martini offers half-price drinks from 6 to 8pm on weekends — including £7 cocktails and £4.50 bottles of beer.
