Glasgow Cocktail Festival

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Get ready for Glasgow's ULTIMATE city-wide cocktail extravaganza from Friday 29th August to Sunday 7th September!

About Glasgow Cocktail Festival

Listed Under Food and Drink Events / Nights Out Events

Join us for 10 days of mixology magic at the Glasgow Cocktail Festival, where you can sip on sensational cocktails, mocktails, exclusive cocktail menus while discovering new hotspots, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Scotland’s cocktail capital.

Grab your festival wristband to unlock UNLIMITED discounts on signature cocktails starting from just £5 at some of Glasgow’s finest bars and restaurants. Whether you’re a regular at your local or itching to explore new venues, this is your chance to shake up your night out!

OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNER: DIAGEO
Enjoy stunning exclusive cocktails made from spirits from the extensive portfolio of Diageo as part of Glasgow Cocktail Festival..

Including: Smirnoff Red Label, Smirnoff Vanilla, Smirnoff Miami Peach, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold, Captain Morgan White, Captain Morgan Tiki, Baileys, Tanqueray London Dry, Ciroc Blue Dot, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Guinness, Casamigos Blanco, Reposado and Anejo.

Mocktail partners: Tanqueray 0.0%, Captain Morgan’s Spiced Gold 0.0%, Seedlip

WHY YOU NEED A WRISTBAND
Your Glasgow Cocktail Festival wristband is your key to unlock the exclusive offers across the city:

Signature cocktails from £5 at participating venues.
Unlimited discounts throughout the festival – sip as many as you like!
Support Glasgow’s incredible hospitality scene while enjoying these unbeatable deals.
Pre-order your wristband online at glasgowcocktailfest.co.uk and collect from at our pick-up point during the event.

PARTICIPATING VENUES: MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Our curated lineup features Glasgow’s best-loved bars, trendy new openings, and hidden gems. From the chic vibes of the West End to the buzzing energy of the Merchant City, there’s something for every cocktail lover!

CONFIRMED VENUES INCLUDE The Spiritualist, Lucky Strike, Bar Soba, Trumans, Cask & Clyde Restaurant & Bar, The LAB, Crescent, Sloans Bar & Restaurant, Maggies Rock n Rodeo, Brel, Gael & Grain, Van Winkle, The Raven, Church on the Hill, The Smokin Fox, Mharsanta, Lebowskis, Chaophraya, The Alchemist, Flight Club + MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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