Nottingham’s best happy hour deals: Where to find cheap cocktails - from Be At One to Coco Tang

There is nothing more indulgent than standing on a busy balcony, sipping a cocktail while you people-watch. However, cocktails can be expensive and, while you may want to look like a local celebrity, you may not have the bank balance to match.

If you love an Espresso martini or a partial to a Pina Colada, check out the best cocktail deals and happy hours you can take advantage of in Nottingham.

The long weekend starts now, after all!

1. Be At One Nottingham

20A Victoria St, Nottingham Nottingham, NG1 2EX

What could be better than one cocktail? Two cocktails of course and where better to enjoy them than Be At One in Nottingham. This local hotspot is a firm favourite with cocktail lovers. You can expect great service, an unbeatable party atmosphere as well as delicious shaken and stirred drinks.

This Nottingham bar has a late licence, so you will be able to keep partying late into the night. Enjoy two for one cocktails during happy hour which runs from 4:30pm until 7pm on Sunday-Thursday and then on Saturday from 2pm until 5pm.

With delicious cocktails on the menu including pina coladas, frozen fruit daiquiris and a variety of rum and gin-based delights, the options are endless. The best thing is you won’t be left with a hefty receipt as well as a hangover the next day.

Visit Be At One Nottingham website for more information

2. Revolucion De Cuba

26-28 Market Street, NG1 6HW

This Cuban themed bar is the offspring of Revolution Bars so you can expect a similar atmosphere with a Tropicana twist. Their cocktails are also influenced by the Caribbean country so expect plenty of rum. Alongside a party atmosphere, you can also enjoy their happy hour, where you can get two delicious cocktails for just £10. This runs from Monday to Friday from 3pm until 7pm. Cuba is home to some of history’s most iconic cocktails including the Mojito and the Daiquiri so you are sure to find something delicious to sip on. They even run cocktail masterclasses. Learn the tricks of the trade as you shake, muddle & stir your way through a 90-minute class including a welcome cocktail, fiesta games and plenty of shots.

Visit the Revolucion De Cuba website for more information

3. Pepper Rocks

Pepper Rocks, 12 Pepper Street, Nottingham, NG1 2GH

Hidden in the heart of the city, Pepper Rocks in Nottingham is a cosy cocktail bar unlike any other. Step into their tropical living room and immerse yourself in three floors of comfy sofas, quirky jungle decor and an extensive menu of unique cocktails.

Enjoy Happy Hour prices (£6) everyday from opening until 10pm. They also sell delicious hot dogs topped with fried onions, remoulade and sweet mustard - veggie options available for plant-based diet fans.

Visit Pepper Rocks website for more information

4. DASKINO

22 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2FZ

This bar is perfect for a drink after work, a meet up with friends or even just a casual game of ping pong. It also offers great prices on cocktails and other drink deals too. Two for one on selected cocktails on Tuesdays, two selected premium gins and a mixer for £6.50 on Thursdays and on Saturdays from 12pm until 2pm you can get a bottle of Prosecco for just £12.

If you like the sound of these savings you will love their infamous bottomless brunch that takes place on Saturday afternoons. You can expect delicious food, live entertainment, free flowing prosecco/disco cocktails and even drag queen bingo. With unlimited sourdough pizza to munch on you couldn’t really ask for anything more.

Check out DASKINO website to book your place

5. Las Iguanas

4, Chapel Quarter Chapel Bar, Chapel Bar, Nottingham NG1 6JS

If you love the Latino lifestyle then you must head to Las Iguanas in Nottingham where you can discover all the sizzling Latin American favourites and more. It’s cocktail o’clock all day every day with two for one on Happy Hour cocktails and coolers. With options such as Into the Sunset and Caip of Passion included there is something for everyone.

Nottingham Las Iguanas is perfect for big parties, cosy corners, family time, lunch or cocktails at the bar for celebrating in style. If you are feeling peckish, they offer a delicious selection of nibbles, starters, mains and more. Explore the region’s remarkable dishes, enjoy our favourite recipes cooked from scratch by their skilled chefs and pair them perfectly with tropical coolers or premium cocktails mixed by their expert bartenders.

Check out Las Iguanas website to book your place

6. The Bodega

23 Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2ED

If you want to go somewhere a little edgy and love live music as much as you love a cocktail, then head to The Bodega. This trendy bar on Pelham Street prides themselves on booking live music that creates a fantastic atmosphere.

You can check out their impressive gig guide on their website to pine over the bands you’ve missed and get your tickets for the ones you want to go and see. Their famous Happy Hour takes place every Monday to Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Pints start from a mere £2.50 and there are plenty of other deals for you to take advantage of too.

Cocktails are just £5, a bottle of wine is a mere £12.50 and, if you are celebrating, just pop open a bottle of Prosecco for £14. This venue has everything you need for a great night out with friends that won’t leave you with a credit card bill that makes you weep.

Head to The Bodega website for more information

7. Coco Tang

45 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GN

Coco Tang is a quirky bar and restaurant serving Asian cuisine and delicious cocktails. A slim doorway leads downstairs to an underground bar. Hidden away behind an old-style Hong Kong alley is a full on cocktail bar with club-style ambiance. All their food is cooked fresh and follows authentic recipes mostly from Southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.

You can expect tofu and vietnamese spring rolls, soft shell crab, lemongrass chicken and lots of brews and cakes for after your feast.  It’s Happy Hour from 8pm to 10pm every night and with delicious cocktails using an array of the finest spirits and liquors, natural botanical infusions and fresh cold pressed juices in many of their recipes. It is no surprise that they’ve developed a genuine following in Nottingham.

Check out Coco Tang website to for more information