Best bars in town come together for Glasgow Cocktail Week 2025
Glasgow's best bars have come together once again to celebrate the return of the city's original and much-loved cocktail festival, Glasgow Cocktail Week!
Article Source: Glasgow Cocktail Week
Last Updated: 27 July 2025 11:14
Taking place from Friday, 26th September until Sunday, 5th October 2025, tickets are now on sale from www.glasgowcocktailweek.com
With a packed 10-day programme of immersive events, new experiences, fun masterclasses, interesting trade seminars and a city-wide cocktail takeover, Glasgow Cocktail Week 2025 is shaping up to be its biggest and most ambitious festival yet.
New for this year? Expect everything from coffee shop cocktail raves with Glasgow’s cool coffee haunt, Pineapple Espresso, who will create a menu full of matcha cocktails, espresso martinis, and innovative coffee creations. There will also be two daytime parties at secret locations on Saturday, 27th September and Saturday, 4th October that are all free to attend with your wristband, plus cocktail-fuelled masterclasses and pop-up parties in unexpected places.
The city’s biggest cocktail festival brings together over 50 of the city’s top cocktail bars, with venues including House of Gods, Sebb’s, Champagne Central, Absent Ear, Cornershop, The Gate, Devil of Brooklyn, Kelvingrove Cafe, Last Bookstore, The Locale, The Marlborough, VEGA, West Side Tavern, and many more to be announced (full list below).
Each participating venue will serve three exclusive signature cocktails as part of the Glasgow Cocktail Week menu, with ticket holders enjoying £2 off every drink. For example, if a cocktail is priced at £9, guests pay just £7; if it’s £10 or £11, they’ll enjoy it for £8 or £9 respectively.
Established in 2018, Glasgow Cocktail Week has grown year on year to spotlight the very best of the city’s hospitality scene, with a diverse programme of events and carefully curated, handpicked venues. Tickets are now available, with the full 2025 festival lineup set to be revealed soon. As always, Glasgow Cocktail Week champions quality cocktail experiences created by the city’s best bartenders and venues.
For the first time, Glasgow Cocktail Week will also host insightful seminars tailored to the hospitality industry on Monday, September 29th.
Glasgow Cocktail Week organiser, Nicola Gemmell-Moir, said: “Glasgow Cocktail Week is Glasgow’s original city-wide cocktail festival, established in 2018. We have proudly grown this event in partnership with the city’s best bars, working with over 50 venues this year, including Kelvingrove Café, Absent Ear, The Gate, Sebb’s, Locale, Devil of Brooklyn, Champagne Central and many more.
“We know our guests love great drinks with great experiences, so we’ve pulled together a programme of creative events, including your Glasgow Cocktail Week ticket and some exciting standalone ones too.
“With over 50 brilliant bars on board, the quality and creativity on show this year is incredible. Thank you to Glasgow’s bar community and our guests for continuing to support and shape this festival into something special.”
Ticket holders can look forward to unlocking exclusive discounted menus, immersive events, and early access to festival announcements simply by flashing their GCW wristband in any participating bar.
Tickets for Glasgow Cocktail Week are now on sale. Wristbands are £5 and masterclasses £10, which include a wristband. They can be purchased from www.glasgowcocktailweek.com. Glasgow Cocktail Week recommends booking in advance at participating bars.
What’s NEW for 2025?
Glasgow Cocktail Week is serving up our biggest ever festival this September with:
• 50+ premium venues taking part across Glasgow. Everyone from House of Gods, Devil of Brooklyn, The Last Bookstore, Kelvingrove Cafe, The Locale, Absent Ear, Sebb's, Rioja, VEGA, Tiki, The Gate, Champagne Central, Cornershop, Tabac, The Marlborough and more.
• 4 epic Cocktail Trails to explore!
• Exclusive drink discounts for ticket holders at participating bars (£2 off every cocktail on exclusive cocktail week menus). If a cocktail is priced at £8, festival guests will get it for £6, if it's priced at £9, this will be £7 and so on. Wristbands can be used across the full 10 days with unlimited use.
• Two-day parties - free entry with your wristband on Saturday, 27th September at VEGA and Saturday, 4th October at West Side Tavern.
• A coffee shop cocktail rave featuring Matcha cocktails, live DJs & surprises (free entry with wristband) on Sunday, 28th September from 12 - 4pm at Pineapple Espresso.
Sponsored Links
Latest Glasgow News
BBC River City star Stephen Purdon joins the Go Radio Breakfast Show
Popular Scottish actor Stephen Purdon, best known for his long-standing role as Bob O'Hara in BBC soap River City, is joining The Go Radio Breakfast Show.
READ MORE
Kilmacolm mum to take on Off the Beatson Track once again while undergoing cancer treatment
Eilidh Wilson, 49, from Kilmacolm, is preparing to take part in Off the Beatson Track again on Sunday 24th August while continuing treatment for secondary breast cancer.
READ MORE
Best bars in town come together for Glasgow Cocktail Week 2025
Glasgow's best bars have come together once again to celebrate the return of the city's original and much-loved cocktail festival, Glasgow Cocktail Week!
READ MORE
Dobbies unveils spellbinding lineup of Autumn events
This October and November, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to its trio of enchanting autumn events that are lined up across the country, helping kick-start the season.
READ MORE
Rollers Forever announces cast for tartan clad musical celebrating Bay City Rollers fans
The full cast has been revealed for Rollers Forever - the brand-new musical featuring the songs of the legendary Bay City Rollers - opening at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow next month.
READ MORE
Bombay cafe Dishoom confirms first Glasgow location ahead of opening next month
One of the UK's best-loved restaurants is finally opening in Glasgow next month with plans to bring their iconic dishes to the city centre.
READ MORE
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition has officially opened its doors at SEC Glasgow, following a sell out 14 week run in London
This award-winning exhibition welcomes visitors for an extraordinary journey through Ancient Egypt, exploring the myths and mysteries surrounding Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
READ MORE
Renowned wellness expert brings spiritual guidance to Glasgow as part of exclusive residency at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and Spa
One of the UK's most sought-after wellness and healing experts is bringing her modern approach to traditional spiritual practices to Glasgow city centre.
READ MORE
Five fascinating historic facts about Scone Palace... the crowning place of kings
Scone Palace isn't just a beautiful day out, it's one of Scotland's most iconic historic sites, steeped in royal tradition, political intrigue and centuries of national significance.
READ MORE
Sam Ryder puts live music on tap with the Biggest Pub Gig Ever
Greene King Pubs has appointed Sam Ryder as its 'Head of Gigs' in a bid to get the UK rocking, by increasing access to live music and finding the country's best grassroots talent this summer.
READ MORE
Glasgow invited to celebrate as Citizens Theatre reopens with Homecoming Festival
A community procession in the Gorbals on Saturday 23rd August will officially reopen the Citizens Theatre, launching a season of Homecoming celebrations!
READ MORE
The Sweetest Berry Spots in Scotland this Summer
For those looking for something to fill their summer days, couples, kids, and everyone in between, these spots are perfect for picking Scotland’s most delicious berries.
READ MORE
Over three thousand people visited the annual Alexandra Park Festival Day
There was a great turnout in the sunshine and showers at this year's Alexandra Park Festival Day at the weekend!
READ MORE
GO Radio Football Show returns with major exclusive
The GO Radio Football Show returns today, from 5–7pm, with a blockbuster exclusive: Barry Ferguson breaks his silence for the first time on his three-month spell in charge at Rangers.
READ MORE
Common Tongue returns to Scottish stages with autumn tour
Common Tongue by Fraser Scott is to tour Scotland this autumn with a fourteen date tour in September and October.
READ MORE
Nintendo themed pottery night comes to Glasgow arcade
Level up your midweek plans: The Craft Pottery is hosting a Nintendo-themed pottery night at Glasgow arcade bar, Game Over on Wednesday 23 July from 7–9pm.
READ MORE
Ride your way to a free BBQ feast!
For one day only on Thursday 24th July, Maggie's Rock n Rodeo is calling on Glasgow's bravest diners to saddle up and ride their way to a free BBQ feast.
READ MORE
Foodies Festival, the biggest touring celebrity food & music festival in the UK, returns to Scotland next month
The UK's biggest touring celebrity food & music festival celebrates its 20th year - announcing star-studded line-ups and exciting new features in Edinburgh and Glasgow!
READ MORE
New opening: The Delphine is set to launch in Princes Square
The Delphine, an all-day bistro, cafè and bar is due to open this August, in Glasgow's iconic Princes Square.
READ MORE
Outlander actor to star as Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile at the Theatre Royal Glasgow
Mark Hadfield will star as Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey's new production of Death on the Nile coming to the Theatre Royal in February!
READ MORE
Glasgow and Lanarkshire charities to receive funding to help put a stop to child poverty in Scotland
Three Glasgow and Lanarkshire based children's charities have been named among 11 Scottish organisations as partners of STV Children's Appeal's newly launched Ignite Fund.
READ MORE
First look: SiSi teases scene stealing mural and striking skyline views with opening on the horizon
SíSí Rooftop, a new restaurant and bar, has unveiled a first look inside its stunning eighth-floor space ahead of its opening in Glasgow's Merchant City on Friday, 1 August.
READ MORE
Grow Your Own flowers, fruits, and veg at Dobbies Garden Centres
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free Grow Your Own workshop this August, where attendees will learn top tips for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers at home.
READ MORE
Glastonbury Stars heading for Milngavie Street Party
Iconic drum and base duo Fabio and Grooverider, actor and DJ Craig Charles and Mercury Music Prize nominees Corto Alto will all be performing at the biggest Milngavie Street Party yet!
READ MORE
Bringing American southern soul to the Southside of Glasgow... Birds launches Brunch
'Brunch at Birds' will be available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am–3pm, bringing a dose of laid-back, American-style indulgence to the Southside.
READ MORE
Gnoss release stirring new single Emily ahead of international festival run
Acclaimed Scottish folk four-piece Gnoss are back with a brand-new single ‘Emily’ set for release on Friday 25th July!
READ MORE
Local treasures revealed ahead of Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life
Treasure Trove Scotland are inviting members of the public to bring their finds to be assessed as part of a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life.
READ MORE
Can you fling a piece oot a 20 storey flat... this Glasgow business wants to find out
To mark its 150th anniversary, Dunns Food and Drinks is launching The Great Dunns Piece Fling, a search for a high-rise flat to test the lyric 'ye cannae fling pieces oot a twenty-storey flat'!
READ MORE
Summer offers from the Kings and Theatre Royal Glasgow
ATG Entertainment launches their Summer Saver campaign with discounted tickets to over 100 shows including several at the King's Theatre and Theatre Royal in Glasgow!
READ MORE
Matthew Algie and Tinderbox launch limited edition menu in support of Beatson Cancer Charity
Tinderbox and Glasgow roaster Matthew Algie have teamed up with Beatson Cancer Charity for the second year running – and this time, the menu’s three times bigger.
READ MORESponsored Links
Sponsored Links