Have a busy social calendar but not the budget to fund it all? Story of our life. We're sorting you 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.
Check out our recommendations for the best places to get cheap drinks in Birmingham without a financial hangover the next morning.
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Last updated on 12th January 2026
With budget-friendly tipples between 4pm and 6pm on weekdays, Sixes is the ideal activity. Enjoy playing social cricket while getting stuck into quirky 2 for 1 cocktails, discounted bubbly from £5 and bottles of beer that'll only set you back £3.50 each.
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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.
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.
Walkabout may have VIP booths and Champagne buckets, but they're also offering some seriously affordable tipples. From cocktails for as low as £6.95 to discounted cocktail pitchers and deals on shots, it's the place to really save the pennies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
