The 14 best pubs & bars to get a cheap pint in Birmingham
Joe Forte
·5-min read
The Old Royal is a traditional boozer and is an ideal location if you fancy a few cheap beers in the city centre. One customer wrote on Google: “Cheap beer for Brum City Centre with the atmosphere and feel of a good local.” During happy between 5pm and 8pm, a pint of Madri is £3. Carling also costs £4.35
It’s a question that many ask themselves after a long day at work or during the weekend, where can we get a nice, cheap pint?
To make life a little easier, we’ve had a look at the cheapest pubs and bars to get a pint in Birmingham - with one venue charging £2 a pint.
The average price of a pint has been on the rise during the last year as pubs have been forced to hike their prices up as a result of inflation and the war in Ukraine.
Located on Broad Street, whether you’re after a relaxed drink or a proper night out - this sports bar has some great deals on for drinks to enjoy. (Photo - Google Maps). The sports bar even has £2 drink offers on ‘Manic Mondays’
Beer prices have increased by more than 70% since the 2008 financial crash and pub-goers are now having to fork out more than £7 in some venues in the UK.
To help keep your costs down, we’ve compiled a list of bars and pubs offering cheap drinks in the city. We’ve taken a look on Google reviews, Trip Advisor and online to see the other pubs and bars where you can get some of the cheapest pints in the city. Please remember to drink responsibly.
These are 12 of the cheapest bars and pubs you can visit for a refreshing pint in and around Birmingham.
This traditional pub on the outskirts of Birmingham is known for serving real ales, beers, and ciders at great prices. One recent customer said: “Lovely old pub with cheap prices and friendly service.” A pint of Carling is £3.60
You can always rely on Wetherspoons for a pint and food for good prices. And it’s no different at the Figure of Eight chain on Broad Street. The cheapest pints on offer are around £3/4 for Budweiser and Carling Light
This student pub in Selly Oak is very popular with students and is well known for its reasonable beer prices and good food. Carling £4.30 Amstel for £4.50
This canalside pub offers a great selection of real ales and pub food. One customer wrote on Google reviews: “Good service great selection of drinks including wine and cocktails.”The cheapest pints depend on the time of day, but can be around £5
This lively and charming pub is very popular with locals. According to customers on Google, you can get a pint of Guinness at the Queen’s Arms for £4.75 - the “cheapest around.”
Broad Street brewery The Brasshouse is renowned as being one of Birmingham’s best traditional pubs. The pubs has a great atmosphere and does a cracking Sunday roast. It also has good ‘cheap beer’ according to customers on Google. The cheapest pints can range between £4 and £5.
O’Neill’s on Broad Street is a great venue to gather with friends and enjoy pints. The bar recently underwent a makeover and has new offers, including lunch and an alcoholic drink from £7. One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: “Great pints of Guinness as per usual. Was pretty surprised how cheap it was for a city centre pub.”
This iconic Birmingham pub tucked away on Temple Street is a great drinking spot for all occasions and is said to be cheap and cheerful, according to regular customers. It serves three regular beers as well as craft beer and cider. Posting on TripAdvisor, one person said: “Met with colleagues for a few drinks after a meeting. Cheap and cheerful. Good selection of drinks and sport on tv. Worth a visit.” Cheapest pints can ranTheir cheapest pints include Carling, which is £4.55 And Strongbow is £4.75
Tucked away on Cannon Street, The Windsor is a cosy local pub serving affordable food and drink. They currently offer pizza and a drink, with the option of a crisp pint of Guinness for £8.75. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Decent bar, decent location, decent staff. Nice food and cheap and cheerful, nice location for work drinks.”
The Sacks of Potatoes is a traditional pub set in the heart of the Aston University campus. They have a wide cask ale range with six real ales and three ciders available on the hand pulls, as well as two craft ales, all for excellent prices, with a deal on for a free cask ale pint after any six are purchased. One reviewer wrote: “They have excellent prices for all beer, ale, gin, brandy cocktails; the list is endless. It’s cheap for all drinks and they have amazing games every night of the week. It’s not about the price of beer, it’s the amazing atmosphere and friendly staff, and it’s spotlessly clean.”
Subside is a dedicated rock and alternative music bar in the heart of Birmingham on High Street. The bar has a great selection of lagers, traditional ales, and ciders, which it serves at “wallet-friendly prices
The rock bar Scruffy Murphy’s has welcomed the likes of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Noddy Holder and Lemy of Motorhead as customers over the years.The venue is also highly recommended for serving beers at reasonable prices
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