A brand new cocktail event shakes up the city’s bar scene.
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 City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Bristol Cocktail Weekend is back from Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 September 2025.
With a selection of the city’s world-class bars each serving up signature cocktails, you’re invited to raise a glass to Bristol’s vibrant hospitality scene. Bristol’s residents and visitors alike will spend Thursday ‘til Sunday trying new and innovative cocktail flavours in the city centre, all for a delicious £6 each.
Festival tickets are just £12 + booking fee. Once the festival begins, you can exchange your e-ticket for a wristband with unlocks specially created £6 signature cocktails or £5 mocktails at every participating venue.
You must be over the age of 18 to participate in Bristol Cocktail Weekend.
First things first, head over to Design My Night and buy yourself an e-ticket. You must be over the age of 18 to participate in Bristol Cocktail Weekend.
Festival Ticket: £12 + booking fee, available until the weekend before the festival begins
Festival Ticket – Last Chance: £15 + booking fee, available during the week the festival takes place
With a Bristol Cocktail Festival wristband, you have access to a £6 signature cocktail at every participating venue. Cocktails at these venues are normally priced at over £10 each, so you’re getting fantastic value! Simply show your wristband at the bar to gain access to their £6 signature cocktail (or £5 no alcohol alternative), available exclusively to festival go-ers.
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.
Bristol Cocktail Weekend is an 18+ event. Please drink responsibly.