Manchester · 3 — 12 July 2026

Manchester Cocktail Week

📅 3 — 12 July 2026

Manchester’s best bars and restaurants come together for ten days of exclusive cocktails, special menus and unforgettable nights out. Tailor-made for Manchester — celebrating the very best of the city’s hospitality scene.

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From £7.95 · Signature cocktails from £5

Limited discount tickets remainingEarly bird pricing ends soon — secure yours now
  • Signature cocktails from £5 at every participating venue in Manchester
  • Unlimited use across all 10 days of the event
  • Exclusive menus, special offers and experiences
  • Every wristband directly supports Manchester hospitality

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Participating Venues

Where to drink in Manchester

Forty of the best bars, hotels and restaurants in Manchester — each offering exclusive cocktails, special menus and a welcome to Cocktail Week attendees. Venue list refreshed as new partners sign up.

Signature Cocktails

Ten days. One city. A hundred cocktails.

Every venue crafts a signature cocktail just for Cocktail Week. Filter the list by full-strength or 0% mocktails to see what suits your night — all from £5 with your wristband.

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Wristband Deals

Manchester’s best offers, only with your wristband

Beyond the £5 signature serves, participating venues run wristband-only deals across all 10 days. Here’s a snapshot — more drop in the run-up to opening night.

2-for-1 cocktails before 7pm

Every weeknight across the ten days — order any signature cocktail, your second is on the house. Wristband on the door, please.

Hosted atCottonopolis

£5 signature serves all-day Sunday

Both Sundays of Cocktail Week — every cocktail on the bar list drops to £5 for wristband holders. No menu restrictions.

Hosted atSchofield’s Bar

Free welcome cocktail on entry

Show your wristband at the door any night of the week and the first signature serve is on the house. Rooftop views included.

Hosted at20 Stories

50% off bar food with any cocktail

Order any signature serve and unlock half-price bar snacks. Available all night, every night, for wristband holders only.

Hosted atThe Liars Club

Free tasting flight with first round

A complimentary three-spirit tasting flight when you order your first signature serve. One per wristband, all ten days.

Hosted atTattu

Buy one, get one mocktail free

Order any 0% signature serve, get a second one free. A first-of-its-kind deal designed for the sober-curious crowd.

Hosted atThe Refuge by Volta

The Manchester Guide

Your week, in your pocket.

The official Manchester Cocktail Week guide — every venue, every signature cocktail, every special offer, plus neighbourhood walking routes, opening hours and partner pages. Read it online, download the PDF or pick up a printed copy free in any participating venue.

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Frequently Asked

Got questions?

Everything you need to know about Manchester Cocktail Week 2026.

Cocktail Week is the UK and Ireland’s biggest cocktail celebration — 25+ cities, 700+ venues, 80,000+ attendees every year. For ten days in each city, the best bars come together to offer exclusive cocktails, special menus and unforgettable experiences to wristband holders.

Yes. Your wristband is what unlocks signature cocktails from £5 and exclusive offers at every participating venue across all 10 days. You only need one wristband for the whole event.

Manchester wristbands start from £7.95 (early bird), rising in tiers towards the event. Every wristband is valid for the full 10 days and at every venue, giving you signature cocktails from £5.

Yes. Many participating venues offer signature non-alcoholic (0.0) cocktails as part of Cocktail Week. Look for the NA badge on the signature cocktails section and in venue listings closer to the event.

After booking you’ll receive instructions by email. Wristbands can be collected from a designated Manchester pickup point on the opening day, or from any participating venue throughout the week.

Contact our team and we’ll do our best to help. Keep your booking confirmation safe so we can verify your order.

Manchester venues interested in taking part should register via the “For Venues” section. The team will be in touch with participation details, marketing support and sign-up timelines.

Accessibility varies by venue. Venue listings closer to the event will include accessibility information. For specific questions please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you plan your week.