Partying, socialising, having FUN - it's an expensive business. Luckily we've scoured the Welsh capital to find the cheapest drinks out there to ensure you never have to miss out on a Friday night just because it's a week before pay day. From bargain beers to wonderfully cheap wine, check out our list of where to find cheap drinks in Cardiff.
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Last updated on 13th November 2025
Located in Cardiff city centre, Henry's is a warm and welcoming bar, serving some of the cheapest drinks in town. The perfect spot for pre-drinks before a big night out, the chic bar offers all the classic cocktails you would expect, with group sharers too.
If you're on the hunt for budget-friendly sips, then head to Peppermint Cardiff. Located on Saint Mary Street, this glorious venue touts a top-notch happy hour offering 2 for £10 cocktails throughout the week, which can be enjoyed in its weather-friendly outdoor area or chic indoor space.
Looking for a cheap night out in Cardiff? Popworld Cardiff has got you covered with their amazing four drinks for £12.50 offer. Head down on Sunday the 25th of May to grab your wristband and four drink tokens that can be redeemed for house spirits, wine, pints of house lager, or prosecco - perfect for a group night out. The offer is only available for the first 200 guests, so be quick. Whether you're enjoying a few drinks with friends or kicking off your night out, Popworld's drink deals are too good to miss.
With massive student discounts and new drink deals every month, Mackintosh Hotel is a Cathay's classic. Catch the game on six plasma screens or a large projector, play some pool, and enjoy the area's most affordable jukebox until 5pm every day.
Looking for a pre-gig spot that's both steamy and satisfying? Head Of Steam on Church Street has got you covered. Cheap craft beer and cocktails, delicious vegan food including burgers and pizzas, a pool table and banging live music - what more could you want?
Cheap drinks, live sports on the biggest LED screen in Cardiff, and free private booth and a bottle of prosecco on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday? Sign us up. Head to Coyote Ugly Saloon for a rootin' tootin' wild night out in the heart of the city.
The World's Hottest Happy Hour, anyone? Offering 2-4-1 on everything on their lengthy cocktail menu seven days a week, from the Jam Jar Daiquiri to the Southside Royal, The Cocktail Club boasts the perfect night out without breaking the bank—brunch, munch, sip and party all night.
Alongside a city centre beer garden and a fantastic menu of pub grub, Pen & Wig also has a very reasonable drinks menu. Make your way over to the traditional boozer to knock back everything from pints to spirit mixers and more in a cosy space.
HAPPY HOUR 🍸| £8 Cocktails | £4 Bottles of beer | £18 Bottles of wine | £20 Bottles of prosecco
Situated on Womanby Street, The Bootlegger is a quirky, Prohibition-inspired bar that's known for great drinks and live music. Step into the speakeasy-style venue to groove to jazz and blues, while sipping on one of their carefully curated cocktails.
You can secure all kinds of affordable drinks deals here, with a happy hour that runs from Tuesday to Saturday. Think £8 cocktails and £4 bottles of beer during this time, while students can also nab two cocktails for £10 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Best place to get loose in the city? Be At One, of course. A favourite among Cardiff's night owls thanks to their expertly crafted cocktails and talented team of bartenders, this boozer boasts killer happy hour deals every single day, so you can revel in all the fun without putting a dent in your wallet.
CrBe At One Cardiff also serves up £5 margaritas in every flavour - from classic to spicy, frozen to passionfruit - plus £5 spirit and mixers, £15 wine, £20 prosecco, and £3 Casamigos shots. All this, paired with nonstop playlists, means you can enjoy big flavours without the big spend.
Revolution in Cardiff city centre is a great go-to for cheap drinks. With a non-stop party vibe, fun-loving atmosphere and cracking happy hour, these guys will always be a favourite for pre-drinking, student events and saving pennies on a night out.
With three floors, an outdoor terrace, and plenty of stylish seating, Retro is the answer to all your throwback party dreams. P.S, Don't miss out on their happy hour deals with 2-4-1 cocktails, 25% off spirits, and £3.50 pints of Heineken, Inch's, and Amstel. Who says you can't have fun on a budget?
A traditional 18th century alehouse in the heart of Cardiff that's got it all and then some. Owain Glyndwr is an old-school boozer boasting live sports on 30 different screens, tasty nosh, and great drinks - including two-for-one cocktails all day, every day.
Get ready to get your drink on at Slug and Lettuce in the Friary Center. With killer cocktails, wine, beer and a bargain 2-4-1 deal, you wouldn't want to miss out on this spot. Plus, their outdoor garden is perfect for soaking up some sun while you sip. Plus, there's a second venue in Cardiff Central.
These guys are well known for cracking bottomless brunches too, which can even be enjoyed outside. Think hearty breakfast plates galore, washed down with two hours of unlimited cocktails.
A night down the pub doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg, as O'Neill's on St Mary Street proves. Head on down to this city centre haunt for bargain bevs (and fabulous deals throughout the week), as well as live music nights, DJs on the weekend and sports screenings.
When it comes down to budget-friendly pours, The Live Lounge is sure to impress. At this music-fuelled venue, you'll get to catch some of the city's best entertainment, alongside top-notch drink offers. Think 2 for 1 cocktails and student deals galore.
While the drinks over at The Eli Jenkins are always on the cheap side (a long island iced tea will only set you back £6.25), it also offers all kinds of fabulous drinks deals. You can snap up two cocktails for £11 Sundays to Thursdays, gin and tonics at just £4 on Thursdays and so much more.
For live music and cheap drinks, head down to Porter's where bottles of beer and glasses of wine can be grabbed for low prices. Alongside these, the little bar hosts great live events such as open mic night and a good ol' fashioned pub quiz.
Any pub that bills itself as 'Cardiff's first why pay more pub' is in the serious business of cheap drinks in the city centre. But that's not all, as The Vulcan Lounge is also a brilliantly quirky music venue, fronting a stage that's regularly graced by some of the city's top emerging talent.
