Cheap place to drink in the West End?

DancingQueen

I know that this is probably a contradiction in terms, but I'm looking for a cheap place to drink in the West End. It's my friend's 40th birthday soon and I'm treating her. I've taken advantage of the 2 for 1 theatre ticket offer (kindly posted by one of the moneysavers) and I know a good place for a pre-theatre meal. All I need now is somewhere where I can afford to pay for the drinks...

al_london

Latenightlondon bars ( https://www.latenightlondon.co.uk )- there are about 10 of them across the West End - all have happy hours from 5pm to 7pm (or 7:30) with bottles of wine for around £6, and c0cktails at about £3.
Depending on the size of your group, and which night of the week it is, you might be able to book a table or booth, as the bars can get totally crushed especially between 6:30 and 7...
Have fun!

DancingQueen

Thanks for that, al_london. I've looked at the website and like the look and location of Sugar Reef.

EvilMonkey

They might not be your cup of tea, and the london ones are a little more expensive than their country cousins, but weatherspoons pubs are still the best value for a cheap place to drink. (a bit souless though....)

That said, some bars do specials. One local to my work does BOGOF on bottles of beer 5-7 every day.

DancingQueen

Thanks, EvilMonkey. Probably not suitable for my friend's 40th, but I'll bear them in mind for other occasions.

Since posting above that I was happy to settle with Sugar Reef, I've read some less than complimentary online reviews for them, so I'm still looking for somewhere nice!

Minxz

The Bar One near Lecsister sq is great for cocktails!
usually before 8pm you can get a jug for £5-7.. and prettty potent some are too!
Good downstairs dancing area too.