Bristol is getting a brand new cocktail festival that promises a weekend full of martinis, margaritas and more. Home to some of the best cocktail bars in the country, Bristol Cocktail Weekend is coming this autumn offering a selection of signature drinks at some of the city's 'world-class' bars.
The event - arriving on Thursday, September 28 until Sunday, October 1 - is hosted by events group Living For The Weekend with sponsorship and support from Bristol City Centre BID. After the concept saw success in the Midlands, the Bristol leg of the event will be a culmination of months of planning and is set to welcome many of the city’s key spots to feature as part of the weekend later this year.
Bristol Cocktail Weekend is the brainchild of Living For The Weekend founder and director, Alex Nicholson-Evans. Championing both hospitality and culture, Alex is working alongside giants of Bristol’s cocktail scene to bring the festival to life - including the owner of Her Majesty’s Secret Service and the award-winning Filthy XII, Ben Alcock, as well as international hospitality expert and owner of Loose Cannon, Akos Rabi.
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Alex said: "Whatever your favourite tipple is, this will be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Bristol’s cocktail bars are world-class and trying out some of the best creations they have to offer for just £6 each is a win for cocktail lovers near and far.
"Our aim with our events is to connect people and celebrate culture with simple pleasures - in this case, sipping a delicious cocktail in the fantastic city of Bristol. What could be better? See you in September!”
Head of Bristol City Centre BID, Vicky Lee, said: “Bristol is home to some of the best cocktail bars in the country - and Bristol Cocktail Weekend landing in the city centre will serve to champion these local hospitality heroes and their creations ever further. Mark your diaries and whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or a no/lo lover, prepare to taste some top tier tipples this September.”
Guests will spend four days across multiple venues in the city centre trying new and innovative cocktail flavours for just £6 per person. There will also be offers from to-go food outlets in the city centre.
Bristol Cocktail Weekend is part of an expanding family of festivals, including Birmingham Cocktail Weekend and Birmingham Restaurant Festival. You can follow the progress of this new event on Facebook and Instagram, as well as ticket information by signing up to the event’s e-news.
Thursday, September 28 until Sunday, October 1. Various venues
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