Save your pennies: Here’s the five best student deals to know about in London

It’s that time of year again. A-Level results day has been and gone and by now this years incoming freshers have secured their place at King’s. Congrats, btw!

While going to King’s may seem like a dream, you have definitely heard a thing or two about living costs in London. As the city can be incredibly expensive at times, we’ve found a few ways to help you save a few pennies here and there.

Whether you’re looking to have a nice dinner out with your flatmates or to spend your maintenance loan on a shopping trip at Westfield, we’ve got you. Here’s a list of all the best student deals in London!

Black Sheep Coffee

If you’re the kind of person that loves a café study session, Black Sheep Coffee is the place to go. Dotted around the city, Black Sheep Coffee offers a variety of food and drink including everything from your regular iced vanilla latte to an açai bowl.

With UNiDAYS, you can claim a £2 drink every single Monday, which is perfect for making those 9ams more bearable. Not a big fan of coffee? Don’t worry, the deal includes some of their matchas too.

Not only does this set your week off to a great start, but Black Sheep Coffee offers a 20 per cent student discount on their full food menu throughout the entire week! Simply download UNiDAYS and you’re all set.

Tate Collective

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When studying in London, you have to go and see the culture the city offers. Sign up to the Tate Collective (if you’re 16-25) to get discounted £5 tickets to the Tate exhibitions. Staying at Atlas? Well, you’re in luck as it’s just a short walk across the river to Tate Britain where you can enjoy 20 per cent off at the café, wander around, and take in the art. If you’re looking for something livelier, maybe stop by one of the Tate Lates and join one of the events.

Simmons

Whilst taking advantage of a happy hour is not unheard of, Simmons has some of the best deals out there. From 4-9pm (or 3-8pm, depending on the location) Sunday to Friday, you can cash in on a bottle of beer for just £3, two for one cocktails, and even a £15 cocktail teapot.

Now, it may not compare to the prices in spoons, but for the drinks you’re getting, I’d say it’s definitely worth it. Simmons doesn’t just offer your average mojito either; it has exclusive drinks like the ‘Gummy bear’ and the ‘Last mango in Paris’ – perfect if you don’t love the taste of alcohol, but a little dangerous if you ask me.

Amazon

Although this isn’t a London exclusive, it’s an essential for university students all year round. With your King’s email address, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for students, get a six month free trial and then have continued use for just under £5 a month. From moving in essentials, to last minute impulse buys on Prime day, you’ll get access to Prime delivery and exclusive deals. Not to mention access to Prime Video, so you can keep up with popular shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty.

StudentBeans and UNiDAYS

Although UNiDAYS already got their mention, both UNiDAYS and StudentBeans have plenty of student discounts for you to use right now, including clothing brands such as Hollister and Urban Outfitters, as well as shoe companies like Dr. Martens and JD. These deals are available both in-store and online, so make sure to keep your eye out for these 10-20 per cent student discounts. Here’s a tip: You can often stack them with seasonal sales, meaning it can be worth waiting for those!

So, what are you waiting for? Now’s the perfect time to sign up for and take advantage of your student discount. With the right deals, student life in London doesn’t have to cause an overdraft.

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