drinks

Central London is not short of drinking spots but finding affordable pubs/bars in the heart of London can be challenging. Here are a few gems which are guaranteed to be full of other fellow students and good drink deals/prices!

vaulty towers

A fun and quirky pub with whimsical and unique decor, each seating area has a theme. You could never be bored in this spot, there's too much to look at!

Cocktails and vast drinks menu, they also offer food.
There's a quiz on Mondays and DJs every weekend.
Ambience is versatile can be appropriate for both a casual drink and for more of an energetic party vibe.
Average pricing but not hugely overpriced, £6 for a cider/wine.
Nearest station = Waterloo.

the lord nelson

A hip and quirky bar right on Southwark's doorstep. This bar is a staple for KCL students staying in Stamford Street Accommodation.

Vast drink and food menu, often offer a special, experimental shot.
Outdoor and indoor seating.
Ambience is lively and this bar tends to be dominated by student customers!
Student deals = Vodka and mixer is £4 for a single, £6.40 for a double. Must bring student ID to use these deals.
Nearest station = Southwark.

temple simmons

Simmons is a chain of bars, with branches all over London, one of the cheapest bars for students to get drinks.

Drinks vary from cocktails to shots to beers.
Atmosphere is loud, energetic and dancing should be expected - not so much the place for a chill drink.
Temple Simmons is one of the select Simmons locations that has 24/7 student happy hour which prices a glass of wine at £3, a beer at £2.50 and 2 for 1 cocktails. Make sure to have student ID for these deals.
This Simmons is also on Dusk, an app which has drink deals for bars across London.
Nearest station = Temple.

the court

A definite student favourite, particularly for UCL students as it is right on Tottenham Court Road, near the UCL campus.

Range of food and drink options + deals
Screens sports, has a pub quiz and often has a super lively and busy atmosphere.
Student deals = £3.25 for a Vodka and mixer and £2.50 for shots - make sure to have student ID for these deals.
Nearest stations = Euston Square, Warren Street and Goodge Street.

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