We hate referring to the cliche of ‘it’s 5pm somewhere’ but in the instance of happy hours, it seems rather fitting. Because after all, who doesn’t love a cocktail to help you cool off after a stressful day at the office?
If you’re looking to expand your bar horizon and explore some of the best happy hours in London, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up a few of our favourites. 2-4-1 cocktails pending…
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Simmons Bar
If there’s one bar that’s at the top of every happy hour roundup, it’s Simmons. With 26 venues spread across London, the bar group is hard to miss thanks to their renowned neon signs, fluorescent interiors and endless cocktail options. There’s currently a 2-4-1 offer on all cocktails from 4pm to 9pm (3pm to 8pm for the West End venues), plus you can get your hands on cocktail teapots for £15.
At Bottomless Saturdays, enjoy two hours of free-flowing cocktail teapots or prosecco for £25. You also get access to happy hour all night long if you book this package.
Where: Various Locations Across London
Website: www.simmonsbar.co.uk
Smith’s Bar and Grill’s
Smith’s is your go-to destination for great drinks and fab deals in Central London. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day, celebrate the start of the weekend, or just unwind with friends, the 2-for-1 cocktail offer makes a great choice. Available Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 6.30pm and Friday to Saturday from 3pm to close, this one’s the perfect post-work stressbuster.
where: 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EP
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk/hidden-gems/dj
Eastway Brasserie
The perfect stop-off before commuting home after a busy day, Eastway Brasserie has happy hour every weekday between 5pm and 7pm. Get 2-4-1 cocktails here as well, with espresso martinis, bellinis and mojitos available for £12, two pints of Amstel for £12 and two drinks plus nibbles for £20.
The perfect stop-off before commuting home after a busy day, Eastway Brasserie has happy hour every weekday.
Where: Andaz London Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN
Website: www.eastwaybrasserie.com
UBA Hoxton Hour
Shoreditch’s cool pan-Asian spot UBA has launched a new happy hour in partnership with local spirit brand Hoxton Spirits, so you can expect some delicious cocktails on the menu like the Hoxton Picante, Hoxton Spritz, UBA Colada and Mexican Forest. In the lobby bar you’ll get happy hours on weekdays from 5 to 8pm where you can enjoy £8 cocktails.
️ where: 61-67 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3HU
website: www.ubarestaurant.com/
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Birdies
Put your putting to the test and challenge your friends to a game of mini golf at Birdies. Home to endless fun, you’ll find them serving up two cocktails for £12 every day from 3- to 7 pm at their Angel venue and 3 to 7pm Sunday to Friday at their Battersea branch.
Once you’ve had a game or two around the court, battling with the rolling hills and uneven surfaces, take full advantage of their deals and sip on the Birdies Margarita; limey Daiquiri; or the Long Island Iced Tea.
You’ll find them serving up two cocktails for £12 every day from 3-7pm.
Where: Battersea & Angel
Website: www.playbirdies.com
The Bar at The Athenaeum
An intimate setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, The Bar at The Athenaeum has lovely small nooks, plush sofas and leather chairs, plus a prized whisky collection on display alongside their favourite collectibles from around the world. But what’s even more attractive is the happy hours here – between 5 and 7pm on Sundays to Thursdays you can choose between the signature garden party cocktails for £12, Hayman’s gin and tonic for £10 or Gusbourne for £12.
where: 116 Piccadilly
Mayfair
London W1J 7BJ
website: www.athenaeumhotel.com
The Last Talisman
This buzzing spot on Bermondsey Street is a great place to head to for after-work tipples, especially with the two-for-one offer on cocktails. Happy hours runs from Sunday to Friday, from 5pm to 8pm, where you get 2-4-1 on all cocktails.
Get two-for-one on all cocktails, Sunday to Friday, from 5pm to 8pm at this buzzy bar.
Where: 171 – 173 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW
Website: www.thelasttalisman.com
Daffodil Mulligan
For an Irish experience, it’s got to be Daffodil Mulligan. Brought to you by Richard Corrigan, the restaurant-cum-bar serves up some excellent options to beat the heat. Available all day every day, you can grab a frozen rum cocktail, takeaway iced coffee or soft serve for just £5.
Or, head down Tuesday to Friday between 4 to 6pm and you can enjoy an ice-cold pint for just £5 – a real deal for London!
Available all day every day, you can grab a frozen rum cocktail, takeaway iced coffee or soft serve for just £5.
Where: 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ
Website: www.daffodilmulligan.com
Hithe + Seek
With views overlooking the Thames, Hithe + Seek is arguably our favourite spot for happy hour in London. It’s home to a mouth-watering wine pairing menu and you can enjoy 20% off happy hour every day from 5 to 7pm – that just screams after-work drinks!
With views overlooking the Thames, Hithe + Seek is arguably our favourite spot for happy hour in London.
WHERE: 60 UPPER THAMES ST., EC4V 3AD
WEBSITE: WWW.HITHEANDSEEK.COM
The MAINE Mayfair
The MAINE’s iconic outdoor terrace offers a stunning Mediterranean vibe in the heart of Mayfair, perfect for enjoying warm summer evenings. The menu features a selection of fresh seafood and seasonal dishes, paired with expertly crafted cocktails. Happy hours here is 2-4-1 cocktails, chosen from their signature menu.
where: 6 Medici Court London
website: themainemayfair.com
Lucky Voice
Your next karaoke night just got a whole lot better. Karaoke maestros, Lucky Voice, always have a good offer on the table and this one looks like the perfect way to inspire some great singing! At Lucky Voice’s Islington venue, you can get 2-4-1 drinks on cocktails, mocktails, glasses of wine and beers from Sunday through to Friday before 9pm.
Your next karaoke night just got a whole lot better.
Where Islington
Website: www.luckyvoice.com
El Ta’Koy
Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, El Ta’Koy, has an offer you won’t be able to resist this summer. Say hello to unlimited tacos and margaritas, served between 1pm and 6.30pm from Sunday to Thursday. Choose from a range of tacos including kalua pork, chicken annatto, lamb barbacoa, pickled red cabbage and more.
Where: 3 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8LU
Website: www.el-takoy.com
TH@51
This is a great spot to head to for some theatrical cuisine, best enjoyed while you dig into your food and drink beside the live kitchen and Robata grill. But the real showstopper these days is happy hours – available Monday to Thursday, from 4 to 6pm, making it a great spot for after-work catchups.
This is a great spot to head to for some theatrical cuisine, best enjoyed while you dig into your food and drink beside the live kitchen and Robata grill.
where: 51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
website: www.th51.co.uk
London Cocktail Club
For party vibes, good times and endless cocktails, a trip to London Cocktail Club is a no-brainer. Especially when they serve up cocktail deals every single day.
Don’t expect any menu exemptions either – their infamous cocktail hour runs across the whole cocktail menu. Sip into the night on mojitos, espresso martinis, brambles or leave it up to the experts and enjoy the bartender’s choice. What’s the deal? Get any two cocktails for £14 – every day of the week!
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.thecocktailclub.com
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The Little Door
The Little Blue Door, Fulham and Clapham have two-for-one drinks till 9pm from Wednesday to Thursday, and till 9pm on Friday, while at the Notting Hill branch, you’ll get £5 picantes till 8pm from Wednesday to Friday. Soho serves £5 Picantes till 6pm Monday to Thursday and till 5pm on Fridays, plus you get two-for-one drinks till 5pm from Monday to Friday.
where: across London
website: thelittledoorandco.com
