Bristol Cocktail Weekend 2026
Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns in 2026, shining a light on the city’s bar scene.
Date
24-27 September 2025
Sabrina Shutter
Senior Events Project Manager
Bristol Cocktail Weekend is the city’s annual showcase of mixology, celebrating the incredible cocktail venues that Bristol has to offer. Brought to you by drink and dining connoisseurs, Living For The Weekend, and supported by the Bristol Business Improvement District (BID), Bristol Cocktail Weekend is returning from Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September 2026 at venues across the city.
Tickets are on sale now, with a special Early Access price of just £10 (plus booking fee) available until Sunday 31st May.
The Spirit of Bristol Hub at Bambalan will act as the central meeting point, where guests collect wristbands and guides before heading out across the city. Spirit of Bristol, the headline supporter of this year’s festival, will be offering visitors to the hub the chance to sample their locally-made gin – an independent, locally founded spirit created by Bristol-based distiller, Pete Lumber.
You must be over the age of 18 to participate in Bristol Cocktail Weekend.
Sip £7 signature cocktails
With a Bristol Cocktail Festival wristband, attendees have access to a £7 signature cocktail at every participating venue. Cocktails at these venues are normally priced at over £10 each, making it fantastic value!
Venues will also be offering £6 alcohol-free alternatives.
Served alongside a curated lineup of signature cocktails, festivalgoers can also expect a programme of special events and food experiences set to be revealed in the lead-up to Septembe
2026 venues
Every year, a handpicked selection of Bristol’s top venues is curated for you to explore, from cosy speakeasies to vibrant bars, there’s something for every cocktail lover to enjoy.
The first wave of this year’s line-up of venues sees returning favourites such as The Milk Thistle, Filthy XIII, Jaded Dragon, Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery, Blame Gloria, Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Harbour Kitchen & Bar, The Granary Club, Dirty Martini, The Glassboat, Hotel du Vin, Rick’s Bar, Clayton Hotel, Cosy Club, Golden Crane, Harvey Nichols Second Floor Bar, No.1 Harbourside, Spirited, Flight Club and The Juke Box, winners of Cocktail of the Year 2025. Alongside these are some new additions involved for the first time, including Ritorno Lounge, Brown’s Brasserie & Bar and Bristol Beacon’s Colonnade.
Bristol Cocktail Weekend is an 18+ event. Please drink responsibly.