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Best Places to Go Before Payday in London

Last updated: 26/11/2021

Cash a bit tight, but you still want have fun? We've got you! Here's some of the most affordable venues to go to for both an amazing time and to not break the bank.
Roof East
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Roof East

When the Washington Post gives you props, you know you're doing something right 🙌 Stratford’s place to be ... the people behind Roof East have thought of everything The Washington Post Roof East has turned this unusual venue into one of the most comfortable and fun-loving in East London Evening Standard It’s the most fun you can ever hope to have in a multi- storey car park. Legally. Time Out...

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BookableThe Crown and Shuttle
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The Crown and Shuttle

Shoreditch’s erstwhile sordid, sleazy, shabby strip club has risen from the ashes of its seedy past as the East London boozer you’ve been praying for. There are loads (and we mean LOADS) of craft beers- cask to glass London ales, big brassy tanks of lager & crafty bottles, not to mention bloody good wines and harder tipples. The garden’s pretty special: huge and dazzlingly lovely.

Drinks Restaurants Pub Craft Beer

Rudy's Vegan Diner
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Rudy's Vegan Diner

The ultimate diner experience revisited for vegans. 100% vegan as f**k

Restaurants Cheap Eats Vegan Something Different

Belushi's London Bridge
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Belushi's London Bridge

Wherever you're from Belushi's lives to throw epic parties: serving up beers, bombs and burgers with a relentless Rock 'n' Roll attitude and the playlist to match.

Restaurants Vibes Drinks Beer Pong

Hagen & Hyde
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Hagen & Hyde

All you need from a pub. Good food & good booze. Monday night quiz, live sport - live music & DJ's every weekend.

Restaurants Drinks Cheap Eats Street Food

Eastcheap Records
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Eastcheap Records

Bringing live music, cocktails and good times to the City. Expect live performances every night, a bangin' list of cocktails and delicious food to keep you fuelled for the dance floor.

Drinks Restaurants Vibes After Work Drinks

Whipped London
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Whipped London

Whipped is a brand new dessert and coffee concept! We have reinvented cheesecake with a unique range of chilled and frozen whipped cheesecake.

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BookableMEATliquor Shoreditch
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MEATliquor Shoreditch

MEATLIQUOR SHOREDITCH IS WITHIN WOBBLING DISTANCE OF OLD STREET AND HOXTON STATIONS. IT USED TO BE AN OLD CHRISTIAN MISSION, NOW INSTEAD OF HAIL MARYS, WE SERVE BLOODY MARYS. CLOSE TO: XOYO / VILLAGE UNDERGROUND / BRICK LANE / BOXPARK SHOREDITCH / RICH MIX / ELECTRIC CINEMA

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Yorkshire Burrito
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Yorkshire Burrito

SUNDAY LUNCH IS OUR RELIGION. GRAVY.

Restaurants Cheap Eats Catch Up With Friends Something Different

BookableOrbit Slide
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Orbit Slide

At 114.5m high, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is the UK's tallest sculpture offering views of over 20 miles across London including The City and Canary Wharf.

Activities Adrenaline Outdoor Experiences

Old Street Records
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Old Street Records

Old St Records promises live music six nights a week, with an eclectic programme of soul, funk, jazz and rock to classic pop. Having won over the masses south of the river with their record store-inspired venues, Venn St. Records and Northcote Records, the vibe continues East side witth kick-ass cocktails and authentic Italian thin-crust pizza is served up with a variety of fresh toppings and dips...

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BookableThe Lot
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The Lot

THE LOT is our outdoor terrace providing refuge for party goers with the best street food, drinks & DJs. ° Right next to Hackney Wick station.

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The Grapes
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The Grapes

Whether you’re after a quick lunch, dinner by the river or just a friendly greeting in your local pub, we’d love to welcome you to The Grapes in Limehouse. We've been recommended by The Good Pub Guide since 1996, and you'll understand why when you visit. Overlooking the Thames, in a peaceful neighbourhood not that far from the bustle of Canary Wharf, The Grapes is one of the oldest pubs in London...

Drinks Pub Craft Beer

BOXPARK Shoreditch
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BOXPARK Shoreditch

BOXPARK launched the world's first pop-up shopping mall in Shoreditch back in 2011, and has since become a staple of the East London scene. The retail revolution built from shipping containers effortlessly fuses the concepts of the modern street food market and the pop-up shopping destination.

Vibes Outside

Upmarket
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Upmarket

With over 200 stalls selling specialised arts & crafts, a huge variety of international cuisine, pieces by young edgy designers, a wide selection of vintage fashion and many creations by London based artisans: these established markets offers every visitor the chance to experience the real charm of Brick Lane.

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BookableMaple Leaf
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Maple Leaf

Head into our traditional pub for a truly British experience. The ideal choice for those seeking a convenient, well-served pint of cask ale! A traditional high street pub delivering a truly British experience. Expect the hustle and bustle of after work drinks and the atmosphere to match. The ideal choice for anyone seeking a convenient, well-served pint of cask ale alongside a delicious British pu...

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Barbican Conservatory
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Barbican Conservatory

The Barbican Conservatory is the second largest conservatory in London, located at the Barbican Centre. It houses more than 2000 species of plants and trees, as well as terrapins and koi carp. The conservatory covers 23000sqft, and is located on top of the theatre's fly tower.

Activities Outdoor Experiences

WAVE
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WAVE

100% vegan cafe by Cupcakes and Shhht

Restaurants Cafes Chill Vegan

BookableSelfie Factory - The O2
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Selfie Factory - The O2

The UK’s First Instagram™ Inspired Funhouse For Selfies.

Activities Instagrammable Vibes

Tequila Mockingbird Tooting
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Tequila Mockingbird Tooting

Join us through the week for after work drinks, date nights or just to catch up with friends while enjoying 2-4-1 cocktails then party till late on the weekend while we play the biggest party tunes in town! Our mission is to serve you great drinks, accompanied by your favourite tunes and a whole load of fun… so if that sounds like your thing pop down and give us a try

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