This year’s event sees a new ‘festival hub’ and 25 venues are already on the list taking part
Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns for 2025(Image: Julian Preece)
Bristol Cocktail Weekend will be back this year for what will be its third instalment in the city.
Returning this autumn between Thursday, September 25, and Sunday, September 28, the event will once again be shining a spotlight on the city’s best bars, cocktail venues and restaurants.
Wristband holders will be able to access £6 signature cocktails and mocktails, as well as limited edition creations and concoctions, food and even cocktail-themed events across the four days.
The festival’s organisers have this week announced the first 25 venues taking part in this year’s event. Here’s the list so far, as well as everything you need to know about Bristol Cocktail Weekend 2025…
Stay tuned as we’ll update this page as more announcements are made.
When is Bristol Cocktail Weekend? And what is it?
Bristol Cocktail Weekend will take place between September 25 to 28 this year.
The popular festival enables cocktail connoisseurs to dip in and out of festivities, or enjoy the entire weekend non-stop.
What’s more, you can vote for your favourite cocktail of the weekend. The winning venue will get a coveted trophy and title if they are voted the people’s favourite after the event.
Last year’s winner was Her Majesty’s Secret Service, being crowned ‘Cocktail of the Year 2024’, with its ‘Custard Cream Colada’.
Her Majesty’s Secret Service produced last year’s winning cocktail for Bristol Cocktail Weekend
Cocktail lovers will be able to enjoy £6 signature cocktails, £5 alcohol-free alternatives, and unique experiences – in previous years there’s been everything from cocktail classes to exclusive dining experiences, and more.
In 2024, 87 per cent of attendees said they visited a venue they hadn’t been to before and 99.5 per cent tried something new – all part of this Cocktail Weekend extravaganza.
Where – the list of participating venues announced so far
Venues currently confirmed to take part in the third edition of Bristol Cocktail Weekend include:
- Bambalan
- 6 O’Clock Gin at The Glass Boat
- Be At One
- Blame Gloria
- Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery
- Bristol Harbour Hotel: The Harbour Bar & Restaurant
- Clayton Hotel
- Crying Wolf
- Death Disco
- Dirty Martini
- Flight Club
- Filthy XIII
- Golden Crane
- Harbour House
- Harvey Nichols Second Floor Bar
- Her Majesty’s Secret Service
- Milk Thistle
- No.1 Harbourside
- Rick’s Bar
- The Cocktail Club (Corn Street)
- The Granary Club
- The Library
- The Lost & Found
- The Raven
- Jaded Dragon
Bristol Cocktail Weekend invites cocktail lovers to vote for their favourite cocktail over the event too(Image: Julian Preece)What’s new this year?
This year’s Bristol Cocktail Weekend also sees the launch of The Los Arcos Hub at Bambalan.
It’s described as a “vibrant festival base where wristband holders can collect their guides and wristbands while sampling Los Arcos Blue Weber Agave Spirit with brand experts from the world of Tequila, Mezcal and other agave-based spirits”.
How can I get tickets for Bristol Cocktail Weekend?
Early Access tickets are on sale now for a discounted rate of £10 (plus booking fee) via Design My Night.
Ticket holders can access all food and drink offers as part of the festival, and will also receive a copy of the festival guide, get an opportunity to book onto a special programme of cocktail events and experiences, plus entry to the Los Arcos Hub.