Original Plough's cocktails are 2 for £11 between Sunday and Thursday, meaning you can get your hands on the classics, such as zombies, pornstar martinis and Long Island iced teas, at a knock-down price. What a bargain.

Whipping up two cocktails for £10 all day from Sunday to Thursday, The Bull Romford is a classic boozer worth visiting for a cheap drink. Not only that, but this friendly, traditional spot has cask ales and pub grub, with screens for live sports too.

This Brentwood happy hour runs all the time. That's right, it's always possible to get your hands on 2 for 1 cocktails at The Merchant. Fantastic for penny saving across a retro-inspired space, this boozer also has booths with their own TV screens for when a big game is on.

Happy hour in Essex doesn't get much better than The Centurion Colchester, where BOGOF cocktails are available all day throughout the week, alongside 2 shots for £6. And when you're not slurping discounted drinks? Get your lips around halloumi skewers, chicken wings and more while catching live sport.

Head to Slug and Lettuce for a Chelmsford or Colchester happy hour, as the bars are dishing out two cocktails for the price of one at all times. From blue Under The Sea concoctions to cherry bakewell martini serves and more, this menu has plenty of crowd-pleasing mixes. 

A staple in the area, Golden Fleece Chelmsford is a fantastic choice when you want to go out drinking without breaking the bank. There's 2 for 1 cocktails across the whole week, with brekkies, pizza, tacos and more to line your stomach.

If you're on the hunt for discounted bevvies in Essex, then check out Epping Roof Garden. Make your way to this spot every Friday or Saturday between 7pm and 10pm, where you'll get to try 2 cocktails for £20. On top of that? You'll also get plenty of 'Gram-worthy shots.

The Be At One Chelmsford happy hour sees you grabbing your affordable cocktails on a stunning rooftop space. From foliage to bright teal accents, this cool decor comes perfectly paired with 2 for 1 concoctions between 4.30 and 8pm on weekdays or 2 'til 7pm come weekends.

From 4pm 'til 7pm, Wednesday to Friday, Church Street Tavern offers up a whole host of cocktails for just £5.50. Whether you choose your own flavour sour or sup a martini and a Tom Collins, this place has you covered for discounted drinks.