Just because pay day is a fair way off doesn't mean you have to slum it. Some of Time Out's favourite bars and pubs are totally affordable, too
We may have named them the best bars and pubs in London, but that doesn't mean that a trip to them is out of the realms of possibility when you're drinking on a budget. On our list below you'll find fun craft beer bars and pubs and real ale havens that are totally affordable and highly desirable boozing options.
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Where a glass of Spanish wine offers Bamboléo for your buck.
Old-school and unpretentious, with a wistful pride for its heritage as a writers’ drinking den.
Drinks are served in thirds, two-thirds or straight-up pint measurements, giving affordable access to imports or unusual microbrews.
Dependable, no-nonsense spot for a proper pint. Look elsewhere for ironic lampshades and bare floorboards.
An out-of-the-way old man pub that’s young at heart. Cask ales are well-chosen and all under £4 a pint.
A classic east London boozer turned into a hipster hangout with local ales and live music.
Cosy, welcoming beer bar with no frills or pretension. Explore the third-pint tasters for value for money.
Visit this pub for an atmospheric blast from the capital’s past with low London prices.
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