Southampton has an excellent nightlife and clubbing scene. However, it’s not every night you’re able to make the most of this, particularly if deadlines are looming or you’re stuck on a student budget. As a compromise, why not try some affordable and pleasant 241 cocktail options that’ll leave your thirst quenched and your wallet, well, not in tatters?
My 8 top places to go for 241 cocktails in Southampton
This list of bars includes all the student favourites as well as details on their happy hours, so you’ll know where to get your next drink deal easily.
1. Slug & Lettuce
The largest chain on the list, Slug & Lettuce have 70 locations around the UK. These modern, flowery bars are particularly attractive to students looking to save money through their 241 cocktail deal, available all day every day. They even offer DJs and cocktail-making classes, meaning you can save more money by making your own cocktails at home.
Address: 103-105 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7FG
2. Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay is a Caribbean restaurant and bar, but it is mostly known for its cocktails. It offers a happy hour every day from opening until 6:30pm, and then again from 9:30pm until closing time (1am on Friday and Saturday nights). Turtle Bay operates over 50 locations across the UK, and their Southampton location is in Guildhall Square in the centre of town, a perfect and accessible place for students.
Address: 1 Guildhall Sq, Southampton SO14 7FP
3. All Bar One
Perhaps a slightly lesser-known option is All Bar One. That being said, they have nearly 50 cocktail bars in landmark locations. Southampton is a particularly enticing one, owing to its impressive terrace running along West Quay. All Bar One’s offer is currently 2 for £13. Also, as with Slug & Lettuce, they are 1 of only 2 places on the list that teach you to make your own cocktails with their cocktail masterclass.
Address: West Quay, Unit 4 Level 3 Watermark, Southampton SO15 1QE
4. Revolution
Another popular chain is Revolution. For those wanting an earlier bedtime, Revolution’s happy hours are Sunday to Friday until 9pm. Revolution are perhaps a more premium option, as they have a restaurant and can be a party venue, too.
Address: 28a Bedford Pl, Southampton SO15 2DB
5. O’Neill’s
If you’d like more flexibility, O’Neill’s, a popular Irish pub chain, is the way to go. Their 40 locations across the UK, including in Southampton, offer 241 cocktails all day every day. While you’re there, why not try an Irish delicacy, such as Irish coffee?
If you’d rather go to a standard pub, check out our article on the 10 best student pubs in Southampton.
Address: 130-132 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU
6. Grumpy Monkey
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They regularly have incredible 241 cocktail deals, which last all night! So no need to grab them all quick – instead you can sip away knowing your next drinks deal is sorted. They’re generally a popular place for students too, with club nights, live performances and lots going on.
Address: 144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU
7. Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas is a popular Mexican and South American restaurant offering tasty food as well as a ‘legendary’ cocktail menu, offering a happy hour all day every day. Their 241 offer starts at just £11.50 in Southampton, 1 of over 40 different locations in the UK. It’s situated in the impressive Westquay shopping centre, home to a host of other food and drink offerings.
Address: West Quay Shopping Centre, 23 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1QF
8. Medbar
While many places offering 241 cocktails in Southampton have select days that you can get this offer, at Medbar, you can enjoy the drinks deal every day! That includes holidays like New Year’s Eve and Halloween. It takes place from 4pm – 8pm too, which is a good amount of time to get a few in. There’s classics like Sex on the Beach and Pina Colada, or specials you can try out.
Address: 50 Oxford Street, Southampton, United Kingdom
