Fallowfield’s ultimate pub crawl: Eight stops for £20

A tour of Fallowfield’s finest without breaking the bank

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Welcome to the Fallowfield pub crawl – the ultimate survival guide for those whose bank accounts are still recovering from Christmas but still refuse to miss a night out. We’ve done the legwork (AKA drank a lot) to bring you the ultimate budget-friendly pub crawl. Our guide includes a couple of different drink options but, with savvy choices, you can hit up all eight spots for under £20—Who’d have thought it possible in this economy?

Stop one: Squirrels

There’s no better way to kick off the crawl than with the legendary four Jäger shots for a fiver. Alternatively, if the thought of Jäger makes you retch, grab a pint of Fosters for £2.40 or a double vodka mixer for £3.50. Cheap, lively and loud, Squirrels is the perfect warm-up spot to ease into the night.

Stop two: Handlebar

Next up is Handlebar, a quirky spot with vinyl sessions from 7–9 pm and happy hour until 8:15 pm. Grab a house lager or cider for just £2.50, or treat yourself to two cocktails for £8.50. Fancy something stronger? Two doubles for £9.50 or three shots for £8 should do the trick.

Stop three: Haus

With spirits high, it’s time for a stop at Haus. The pre-8 pm deals are a lifesaver here, with two pilsners and ciders going for just £8 and two doubles for £9. With its laid-back atmosphere and regular events, Haus is the perfect midpoint to split a deal with a friend during your crawl.

Stop four: Studio

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Halfway through, and it’s time for a proper pint at Studio to make use of its outdoor seating and pool table. Treat yourself to an Amstel for £2.95, or go for two pints of Dock for a fiver.

Stop five: 256

No Fallowfield pub crawl is complete without a visit to 256 where cheap drinks meet chart hits. With cocktails/bombs from £3 and £1 shots, you’ll wonder why you don’t do this every week (spoiler: It’s because your liver can’t hack it).

Stop six: Great Central

Now, it’s time for a detour to everyone’s favourite budget beacon: Wetherspoons. Great Central serves up classic cheap drinks like Carling for £2.63 and Strongbow for £2.25. For those wanting their pennies to stretch a bit further, the 3 for £5.90 deal on bottles/shots might just be your new best friend. It’s cheap, it’s cheerful, and there’s always a couple of blokes loudly debating football in the corner to set the mood.

Stop seven: Friendship Inn

At this point, you’re probably questioning how much of your £20 you’ve spent and whether you can still make it to the end. Don’t panic, you’re nearly there. If you’re crawling early on a weekday, Friendships 12pm–6pm deals are unbeatable, with pints like Tetley, Carlsberg, and Strongbow going from just £2.50. Got a group? Share a bottle of wine for £9.95, or split two bottles for £7.50.

Stop eight: Nest

Finally, end your journey at Nest for their pre-9pm deals. Two pints of pilsner or cider for £6 will keep the beer drinkers happy, while spirit lovers can grab two doubles for £8. If you’re still standing, celebrate your stamina with three Baby Guinness for £8 or Jaegers for £9. You’ve survived, you’ve thrived, and now it’s time to wobble home like the budget-conscious legend you are. Cheers!

Bryony Jien | Guides