Not satisfied with being one of the best areas to go out in, London's Soho is making sure you can live the Champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget. Around the neighbourhood, from Old Compton Street to Wardour Street, you'll find a wealth of affordable rooftop bars, drinking dens and restaurants promising happy hour bargains and cocktail deals aplenty.
We've done the hard work for you (we promise, it is hard) and have picked some of our favourite spots for a real cocktail bargain. So, read on to find out the best places for cheap drinks in Soho.
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If there's one bar that is known across London for its spectacular happy hours it's Simmons. Delivering cheap drinks in Soho by the bucketload, including on Greek Street, this is the perfect spot to enjoy some cute teapot cocktails, all while hanging out in its wildly kitsch bar. Yes, please.
A fun and very budget-friendly cocktail bar in Soho, The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus is a must if you're on the hunt for some cheap drinks. The daily happy hour here promises 2-for-£12 on all of their exceptional sips, from classic twists to signature delights.
NQ64 Soho on Berwick Street can be found tucked beneath the pavement; this underground pixel paradise turns a budget night out into nostalgia, proving that affordable drinks don't have to look or feel cheap.
While it hits that crucial Soho sweet spot with excellent student deals, cheap daily drinks, and completely free-to-play classic consoles, it entirely ditches the tired dive-bar aesthetic in favour of neon graffiti, a heavy hip-hop soundtrack, and a killer menu of game-themed cocktails. For the price of a standard central London pint, you can grab a handful of game tokens and button-mash your way through Time Crisis, Mario Kart, and Guitar Hero.
One of the cheapest nightclubs in Soho, Bar Rumba is home to some of the most reasonably priced drinks in the area. Get yourselves down for their daily happy hour and nab bottles of beer plus glasses of wine for only £2.50, as well as £5 doubles with a mixer before hitting the dancefloor for a 3am finish.
Always a hotspot for cheap drinks and party antics, Village Soho is a late-night gay bar with a passion for cool cocktails. Grab your favourite sips for less than a tenner as their daily happy hour offers 50% off drinks, including margaritas, Long Island iced teas and refreshing mojitos.
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This budget-friendly Soho bar is the perfect location for your next night out. Happy hour comes around often at this Greek Street haunt, as do their daily offers, where even more drink deals can be found, both here and at their Piccadilly venue.
When it comes to finding cheap drinks in Soho, we'd recommend a trip to Thirst. Not only do they have a classic happy hour with discounted prices on a range of great cocktails, but their second 'Stupid Hour' promises further deals on your favourite tipples.
Cheap drinks and top-notch entertainment collide at this fun Soho bar and restaurant. Settle into Zebrano's plush interiors for some after-work tipples with a side of feisty cabaret, or head over for dinner with friends, complete with international small plates and pocket-friendly cocktails.
With excellent deals on their delicious drinks, Cabana Brasil is a great place for cheap drinks near Soho. Sort yourself out with their five house cocktails for £5 each from 5pm 'til 7pm daily. Sip on a margarita picante or a classic caipirinha for less and soak them up with a selection of Latin American snacks.
Fronting drink deals on bottles of prosecco and beer, O'Neill's on Great Marlborough Street is a great shout, plus you can nab classic cocktails all-day starting from £8.75 each. Sip a sex on the beach for less and refresh with a mojito for under a tenner.
Let's be honest - it's not easy finding cheap drinks in Soho. But Rupert Street are making sure you don't cough up an arm and a leg when it comes to their cocktail menu, with a bunch of affordable sips available throughout the week. You can even nab 2 for £15 tipples during happy hour.
You can most definitely grab a bargain bev at The Roxy just off Tottenham Court Road. This elegant, neon-lit bar is well-known for its pitcher happy hour running from Tuesday to Saturday where £10 is knocked off the regular price. There's also two for £10 on cocktails, £3 beers and £11 bottles of house wine. It would be criminal to miss out.
Boasting a buzzing atmosphere every single day of the week, Compton's is a Soho institution that's been around since 1986. This lively gay bar offers everything from Thursday pub quizzes to lively nights out, with a cracking drinks menu to boot.
You can enjoy £20 bottles of wine and cheap beer or cider, alongside scrumptious British dishes such as bangers and mash or fish and chips.
An affordable cocktail bar on Poland Street, La Familia is a vibrant, two-storey venue that's full of Latin American spirit. This space is split into an upstairs taqueria and a cool basement bar, with an eclectic mix of decor.
Expect late-night DJs downstairs, or head up for a wide range of tequilas and tasty plates. We're talking pork skin bites, birria beef tacos and warm churros.
Most Soho bars kick off their happy hour deals in the mid-to-late afternoon, usually from around 3pm–5pm, running through to 7pm–9pm depending on the venue.
Yes — though weekend deals can be more limited than weekday ones, they do exist. Several bars on the list run offers on Saturdays, including The Roxy (pitcher happy hour from 3pm on Saturdays) and Village Soho (daily 50% off during happy hour).
Generally, no — most Soho happy hours are walk-in friendly and don't require a reservation. However, popular spots can get very busy, especially from Thursday to Saturday evenings, so arriving early is the best strategy to guarantee a seat and catch the deal before it ends.
Yes — several venues on this list are well set up for groups on a budget. Simmons is a great shout, with shareable cocktail teapots designed for three to four people alongside its generous happy hour.
