As curated by London Cocktail Week founders Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne
This yr marks yr 16 of London Cocktail Week. And so in celebration of this “candy sixteenth” celebration of London’s sensible cocktail scene, listed here are sixteen issues to not miss this London Cocktail Week! Don’t neglect, you’ll want a wristband to take advantage of it – which you’ll be able to purchase on-line or at any of the 200 bars collaborating (they usually maintain 100% of the income!)
1. The Cocktail Excursions!
Discover 200 venues on the Curated Cocktail Excursions, every serving a £9 Signature Cocktail for wristband wearers. The bars are cherry-picked for his or her dedication to scrumptious drinks and give attention to impeccable service – with an additional give attention to impartial operators!
09-19 October | 200 of London’s greatest cocktail bars
2. £6 Tiny Cocktails
New for this yr! Pattern artistic mini cocktails at choose bars along with your wristband – the proper likelihood to pattern town’s creativity with out committing to a full measurement drink.
09-19 October
3. A Journey with The Savoy
Step into cocktail historical past at The Savoy. As a part of The Connoisseur’s Assortment, the American Bar presents a tasting tracing the evolution of its most iconic cocktails – from golden-age classics to fashionable creations.
09-19 October | 12pm-11pm | The American Bar, The Savoy, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
4. Tasting at Vesper
A martini flight with canapés at Vesper Bar at The Dorchester, mixing heritage and innovation. Discover traditional strategies and new twists from one in all London’s most luxurious cocktail locations.
09–19 October | 4pm-12am | Vesper Bar at The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
5. Strive the brand new Ladydragón Tequila
A primary likelihood to strive Ladydragón Tequila – a model new, female-founded spirit – at their glamorous social gathering at MR PORTER to have fun Frieze Competition and London Cocktail Week.
15 October | 8pm-12am | MR PORTER, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE
6. The Finest Means To See Soho – Ramsbury Martini Tour
Seize a specifically created Ramsbury Passport and discover the award-winning Dram on Denmark Road, hidden speakeasy Archive & Delusion, elegant Muse at RSA Home, and trendy Soho favorite Bantof. There’s a specifically created Martini in every of them plus seize a polaroid pic to your passport to recollect the night.
9-19 October Dram, 7 Denmark Road, London, WC2H 8LZ
7. The Takeover To not Miss – Schweppes Pioneers
4 of the world’s prime bartenders – Iain McPherson, Millie Tang, Vasilis Kyritsis, and Simone Caporale – take over GONG for a Schweppes highball showcase.
14 October | 6pm–10pm | GONG, Degree 52, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas Road, London SE1 9QU
8. The Different Takeover To not Miss – SIPS at Lyaness
SIPS Barcelona joins forces with Lyaness London (the world’s solely 3 PIN bar) for a particular collaboration serving Johnnie Walker Black Ruby cocktails.
16 October | 6pm–11pm | Lyaness, Sea Containers, 20 Higher Floor, London SE1 9PD
9. The Closing Get together To not Miss
Junior Jackson (Manchester) and Residence Bar London staff up for a Tequila Ocho home social gathering to shut out London Cocktail Week.
18 October | 10pm–3am | 9 Lives, 8 Holyrood Road, London SE1 2EL
10. Drink Champagne cocktails
Sip glowing cocktails at a curated assortment of bars serving £12 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cocktails throughout London Cocktail Week – again by very talked-about demand.
09–19 October | Verify particular person bars | Numerous London venues
11. Bartender Information Alternate (Bartenders Solely)
Curated by competition Co-Founders, Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhán Payne, these classes provide unrivalled alternatives to go behind the scenes at a number of the world’s greatest venues.
09–19 October | Numerous occasions | Numerous London venues
12. The social gathering to not miss – Highball Home Get together
Woven Whisky takes over Float Espresso for a one-night-only celebration of the highball. Take pleasure in whisky-forward cocktails, pizza, music, and the unique launch of Woven’s new home mix.
16 October | 5pm–10pm | Float Espresso, 129 Bethnal Inexperienced Street, London E2 7DG
13. Expertise NYC’s Dante at Claridge’s with Martinis and Caviar
A Gray Goose Altius martini paired with caviar on the legendary Dante and Claridge’s collaboration. A part of The Connoisseur’s Assortment, this expertise combines a New York cocktail legend with London glamour.
09–19 October | Verify occasion particulars | Claridge’s, 49 Brook Road, London W1K 4HR
14. Expertise The Pinnacle Information
The Pinnacle Information is a worldwide 1, 2 & 3 PIN recognition system for the world’s greatest cocktail bars – and with 25 of the 30 London bars concerned in London Cocktail Week that is your likelihood to expertise why they’ve been recognised.
09–19 October | Verify particular person bars | Numerous London venues
15. Have fun 30 Years of Del Maguey
Mark three a long time of Del Maguey with £6 Mini Mezcalitas at choose bars, and a closing social gathering hosted by Coa (Hong Kong) x Viajante87 London – and the chance to attend tastings with Founder Steve Olson!
09–19 October | Verify particular person occasions | Numerous London venues
16. Meet a Grasp Distiller
Embark on a journey by way of the wealthy heritage of Guyana’s Demerara rums with El Dorado Grasp Distiller Shaun Caleb. Take pleasure in guided tastings at The Final Talisman and Burlock Rum Bar, every providing distinctive insights into El Dorado’s craftsmanship.
14-17 October | Numerous occasions | Numerous London venues
London Cocktail Week 9-19 October 2025. For particulars see londoncocktailweek.com