Where is the cheapest pint in Benidorm?

The cheapest pints are on The Strip (Calle Gerona, Rincón de Loix) and around the Square, where bars run €1 and €1.50 pint happy hours from about 4pm to 8pm. Outside happy hour, expect €2 to €3 for a draught San Miguel or Amstel.

How much is a pint in Benidorm in 2026?

Standard pints run €2 to €4. The Strip and Square sit at the lower end (€2 to €3), Levante seafront and cocktail bars at the higher end (€3.50 to €4.50). Happy-hour pints drop as low as €1.

Which bars do €1 pints in Benidorm?

Several bars on The Strip and around the Square run €1 pint happy hours — usually advertised on chalkboards out front. Deals change weekly, so look at the boards as you walk down Calle Gerona, the Square and the lower end of Avenida Mediterráneo.

Is it cheaper to drink in Benidorm Old Town or The Strip?

The Strip is cheaper for British lagers (San Miguel, Amstel, Carling). The Old Town is cheaper for Spanish caña (small draught) and tapas combos — a caña and a free tapa often comes in under €3.

What is the cheapest beer in Benidorm called?

Ask for a 'caña' — a small Spanish draught beer of about 200ml that usually costs €1.50 to €2. It's the cheapest beer measure on almost every menu, especially in the Old Town.

What time is happy hour in Benidorm?

Most happy hours run 4pm to 8pm, with some Square bars running all-day happy hour. A few Strip bars push a second happy hour from 11pm to midnight to pull walk-ins between shows.

Are drinks cheaper in Benidorm than Magaluf?

Benidorm and Magaluf sit in the same low price band, but Benidorm runs more bars with €1 to €1.50 happy hours, while Magaluf typically sits closer to €2 to €3 happy-hour pints.

Is tap water free in Benidorm bars?

Tap water is safe but not always free — Spanish bars often charge a small fee (€0.50 to €1) for jug water or only serve bottled. Ask for 'agua del grifo' if you want tap.

How much should I budget for drinks per day in Benidorm?

A reasonable daily drinks budget is €15 to €25 per person for a steady day of pints and the odd cocktail, or €30 to €45 for a full night out including post-midnight cocktails and a couple of shots.

Cheapest Pint in Benidorm 2026 — €1 Pint Bars Guide

Cheapest place for a pint in Benidorm

The cheapest pints in Benidorm sit at €1 to €2 during happy hour on The Strip and around the Square, with standard pint prices of €2 to €3 outside happy hour across most British-style bars in Rincón de Loix.

Benidorm has some of the lowest bar prices on the Spanish coast — €1 pints are still easy to find in 2026 if you know where to look. Below is a zone-by-zone breakdown, typical lager prices, and the live ranked list of best-rated bars.

The cheapest zones for pints

The Strip — Calle Gerona, Rincón de Loix

Highest density of €1 to €1.50 happy-hour pints in Benidorm. Most bars run a 4pm–8pm deal; some extend a second slot before the headline tribute. Chalkboards outside show the live price.

The Square (English Square)

Sports bars and karaoke rooms with €2 pints all day in most months. Several do all-day happy hour, with bundled combos (e.g. pint + shot for €3.50).

Levante seafront

Slightly higher prices (€2.50 to €4) but still cheaper than equivalent promenade bars in other Costa Blanca resorts.

Old Town (Casco Antiguo)

For Spanish-style cañas: €1.50 to €2 with a free tapa. Excellent value if a smaller measure works for you.

How to spot the best deals

Read the chalkboards outside — that's where the live offer lives.
Happy hours are usually 4pm–8pm; some Square bars run all-day.
Two-for-one cocktail offers after 9pm often beat the pint price per round.
Flyer touts on The Strip frequently stack extra deals on top of free shows.
Hotel poolside bars are the most expensive — leave the hotel for cheap drinks.

Typical 2026 pint prices in Benidorm

San Miguel / Amstel pint: €2.50–€3.50
Carling / Stella pint: €3–€4
Guinness pint: €4–€5.50
Spanish caña (small draught): €1.50–€2
Happy-hour pint: €1–€2
Hotel bar pint: €4.50–€6

Spanish ordering basics

Una caña — small draught (~200ml).
Una jarra — pint glass (~500ml).
Un tercio — 330ml bottle.
Por favor at the end keeps it polite.

Frequently asked questions