Is there anything better than going for a beer? Well, maybe winning the lottery, but other than that we're stumped. Prices of pints can be pretty spenny nowadays, especially in the Big Smoke – even with plenty of affordable pubs and bars with budget-friendly drinks about. But don't worry, we've put together a roundup of the cheapest pints in London, so you don't need to think about re-mortgaging your house or uploading everything you own onto Vinted.
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Hackney Church Brew Co
Tucked away under the arches of Bohemia Place, you'll find Hackney Church Brew Co. This unique spot offers up an extensive craft beer list, as well as a whole host of seasonal specials. Better yet, they serve £3.50 pints every Thursday, all night. You can also gobble down a delicious Sunday roast made prepared by a MasterChef finalist (you heard that right) all for around £16.
The price of a pint in London can be ludicrous, that's why this Hackney haunt will help you save your pennies.
Spit & Sawdust
Hop off the Northern Line and venture down to Spit & Sawdust, one of SE1's finest watering holes. This picturesque pub boasts a sensational beer garden, Saturday night discos and a quality craft beer list. They even have some retro arcade and board games to try out too. Now for the good stuff - you can bag yourself a £3.50 pint between 7pm and 9pm every Thursday, and if you're feeling peckish, head down for £2.50 tacos on Wednesdays.
If you're looking for the best pints under £5 in London, Spit & Sawdust might be just the ticket.
Hawk's Nest
Located in the heart of Shepherd's Bush, The Hawk's Nest is a vibrant cocktail bar and kitchen that boasts both an indoor space and a spacious garden. You can nab £4 house pints here every single Sunday, available from 4pm until the end of the night. Why not pair these with one of their tasty pizzas, or check out their brilliant lineup of events for some added entertainment.
£4 pints might be rare, but not at The Hawk's Nest.
Arcade Food Hall Oxford Street
If you love diverse food and drink options, then Arcade Food Hall is for you. Choose from a range of smashed burgers, delicious Thai food, Middle Eastern delights and hearty pizzas (plus much more). Their standalone bar also offers up the goods, with cold, crisp pints for just £4 from Tuesday to Sunday between 4pm and 6pm.
Indulge in your favourite comfort food while enjoying a nice cheap pint.
The Five Points Brewery & Taproom
Head to The Five Points Brewery & Taproom - a seriously cool Hackney hotspot that's perfect for a pint. Take a tour of the brewhouse, barrel ageing project and even the packaging lines so you can see every detail that goes into the craft beer-making process. But if you're just looking for a cheeky pint, then pop down on a Thursday or Friday between 5pm and 7pm to nab a £3.99 bev.
This could be one of the cheapest pints in Central London.
The Golf Groove
Who says weekends should have all the fun? Swing by
The Golf Groove, a three-in-one
destination of delights complete with a golf course, bar and
restaurant to tee up some Tuesday fun with £5 pints and 2-for-1
deals on cocktails and Birra Moretti. Whether you're on the
sun-drenched rooftop terrace soaking up the rays or hitting the
putter after work, this mid-week pick-me-up will turn that frown
upside down.
Turn those Tuesday blues into Tuesday
brews at The Golf Groove.
Exale Brewery
If you find yourself on a bar crawl down the Blackhorse Beer Mile in Walthamstow, be sure to stop off at Exale Brewery. This fabulous spot in East London is a converted furniture factory that serves up tank fresh beers and cocktails. If you're planning on heading down on a Thursday (which is the new Friday btw) then definitely try out their £4 pints.
Enjoy affordable beer and cocktails at this East London hotspot.
Northwood
Fancy going down to the boozer to watch the footie? Northwood is the perfect place for that. This pub in Angel showcases all the biggest sporting events on the big screens while serving up some seriously delicious food and drink too. They also love a good deal, meaning pints are just £5 during their weekday happy hour between 4pm and 7pm. Why not pair this with their £5 unlimited nachos offer? It's a no-brainer.
Sip on pints while watching your favourite sports.
Belushi's And The Dugout
Situated on Borough High Street, Belushi's And The Dugout is a spacious, American-style sports bar complete with rock 'n' roll decor, regular live music and a number of large HD screens dotted around the venue. And if it's cheap drinks you're after? These guys are slinging out £5 pints all day every single Tuesday, alongside a fantastic bottomless wings offer on Wednesdays, for just £12 per person.
Nab pints and wings without breaking the bank at this London Bridge spot.
Megan's
With venues in Balham, Dulwich, Islington and many other locations, Megan's is a cute bar and restaurant with different, quirky decor at every destination. These guys are well worth visiting at any time, but if you join them between 4 and 7pm on weekdays or 9pm onwards every day, then you can take advantage of their £5 happy hour deals. For just a fiver, you can enjoy everything from frozen cocktails to draught beer, hard sodas and more.
It's not just pints here that you can get for a fiver.
Zebrano
Pints for less than £5 in Soho? It's almost unbelievable. Party bar Zebrano is perfect for after work drinks and cracking club nights alike, and if you head there during happy hour then your bank account will definitely thank you. From Tuesday 'til Friday before 10pm, and up to 8pm on Saturdays, you can nab pints or bottles of both Asahi and Peroni for a whopping £3.75. Yes, you heard that right.
£3.75 beers in Central London - it doesn't get better than that.
Lord Napier & Star
This Hackney Wick boozer is a unique gem, priding itself on being the only pub in the area as well as boasting a captivating, graffiti-adorned exterior. Every week you can expect to find craft beer Wednesdays at Lord Napier & Star, where pints of Radical Pale Ale and Hoxton brews are only a fiver. Grab one to enjoy crisp sips on their sun-soaked terrace and thank us later.
Brew you want another one?
Pretty Decent Beer Co
Looking to enjoy a pint fresh from the source? Then check out Pretty Decent Beer Co, an independent brewery and taproom on the Blackhorse Beer Mile. They've got an impressive 20 taps to choose from here, including stouts, IPAs, sours and more, as well as tasty pizzas from kitchen residents It's Not Big Dough. And if you visit on a Thursday? You can try out their new weekly beer specials for just £4.
A £4 pint brewed on site? Sign us up.
Daffodil Mulligan
Head on over to the cheeky Irish restaurant and bar Daffodil Mulligan on Old Street to tuck into small plates from a flaming hot grill, then wash these tasty eats down with an ice-cold pint. Oh, and did we mention this gleaming gold beauties are only a fiver between Tuesday and Friday, 4pm 'til 6pm? Now there's really no excuse to hit up this sleek spot that prides itself on plenty of good craic.
Always one for a pretty pour, Daffodil Mulligan thrives in the pint department.
Fabal Beerhall
Every single Thursday from 5 to 7pm, Fabal Beerhall hosts community pint sessions where you can nab a beer for only £5. Part of the Bermondsey Beer Mile, this lively bar that's decked out in fairy lights serves a selection of their own lagers, to be enjoyed surrounded by friends, family and the local community.
For great local beer at an affordable price, head to Fabal Beerhall.
Peckham Riviera
If you're south of the river, head to Peckham Riviera for a pint that won't set you back too much. Nestled under the railway arches of Peckham Rye station, this greenhouse-inspired venue is filled with an oasis of greenery, promising resident DJs and lots of outdoor space.
They offer two for £8 pints from 3 to 5pm on weekdays, and from 1 to 3pm on weekends. Plus, you can pair these with new-York style pizza by the slice.
Nab two pints for less than a tenner here.
Pretty Decent Victoria Park Taproom
Pretty Decent Victoria Park Taproom is the newest venture from Pretty Decent Beer Co, located close to Mile End tube station. The relaxed space promises both a cosy bar at the front and a buzzing beer hall out the back, complete with long tables, foosball and retro arcade games.
They've got 12 taps of lagers, sours, pale ales and stouts. And if you visit on a Thursday? You can be the first to taste their newest beers, alongside old favourites, all at only £4 per pint.
Nab £4 pints in a relaxed space.
Nordic Bar
From 5 to 6pm between Monday and Friday, Scandinavian-themed live sports and party bar, Nordic Bar, has an amazing offer for cheap pints. Expect £1 pints of Brooklyn Pilsner to accompany your after-work drinks at this Fitzrovia location only moments from Oxford Street.
Combine an amazing deal and a Scandinavian theme at Nordic Bar.
Bobo Social Ealing
Brand-new development, Filmworks, in Ealing Broadway is home to many dazzling drinking spots and gorgeous restaurants. Bobo Social is no exception and their happy hour is definitely one to brag about. From Tuesday to Saturday between 5pm and 7pm, you can nab a pint of lager for just £3.95 - cocktails are also just £5 too.
Grab a pint for under £4, even on a Saturday.
The Stag
With one of the best beer gardens in North London, a cracking selection of homemade food, and a lineup of quality ales, The Stag offers that warm, welcoming atmosphere that only a true local can. But here’s where it gets even better - Mondays mean £3.50 pints. Their Kill The Cask deal kicks off at 5pm, meaning you can sip on top-quality ales at a steal while soaking up the vibes of a pub that knows exactly how to do things right.
Cosy interiors and cheap pints? Count us in.
Bat & Ball Stratford
Craving a cheap pint without compromising on the atmosphere? Bat & Ball Stratford offers an unbeatable £5 pint deal alongside an array of fun activities. This buzzing East London spot is perfect for those who want to enjoy a cold one while playing championship ping pong, hitting up a round of darts, or belting out tunes in the private karaoke booth.
You can also enjoy £8 pizza here too.
Have a read through this guide for more of London's best pubs.
