The Bootlegger
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The week in brief
21 Cardiff bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Gin was the most used spirit, in 4 of the signature cocktails.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. The Bootlegger, NQ64 Cardiff and Flight Club Cardiff came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
NQ64 Cardiff
Signature cocktail: Party Iced Tea
NQ64 the venue was amazing along with the staff and drinks
Flight Club Cardiff
Signature cocktail: Bae Blush
Flight Club was my favourite venue because it had a good atmosphere and nice decor
The Sorting Room Bar
Signature cocktail: Y Ddinas Pinc - The Pink City
Be At One
Signature cocktail: Peach Caiprioska
Tonight Josephine Cardiff
Tonight Josephine's - there's room to dance and socialise with friends and the atmosphere is great.
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Party Iced TeaNQ64 CardiffA one off NQ64 cocktail exclusively available to those with a cocktail week wristband. It's fruity, it's nostalgic and it's the perfect drink for a night of gaming.
- Y Ddinas Pinc - The Pink CityThe Sorting Room Bar‘The Welsh Pink City’ Inspired by the romantic hues of a summer sunset over the Welsh capital, The Welsh Pink City is a vibrant gin cocktail blending the delicate sweetness of rose with a dash of sunshine lemon.…
- Cardiff SpritzVoco St David's Hotel CardiffHensol Castle strawberry gin, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Tonic, Angostura bitters
- Amaretto SourFizz n FlourAmaretto Sour, Signature Cocktail A timeless classic with a Fizz n Flour twist. This beauty blends rich almond liqueur with fresh lemon juice and a dash of sugar, shaken hard and served over ice. Silky, smooth and…
What people said
Brilliant. So happy with the experience.
Bring it back next year, so much fun!!!
Flight Club. The vibe and ambience were fantastic.
It was a great way to visit new places around Cardiff. A great night out
Really enjoyed this, something different and fun to do
What the venues said
Cardiff Cocktail Week really helped us get our name out there with a new crowd! It made a big difference and we're hoping it cements us as a daytime cocktail spot for people visiting Cardiff.
Taking part in cocktail week was a great opportunity for us and other businesses to introduce our menus to a new and wider audience. It's a great way of creating visibility of venues people might not have heard of and never thought to visit before.
It was a fantastic boost, not just for us but for the city as a whole as it created real excitement, brought in new faces, and gave local businesses a platform to showcase their creativity.
It was a great week, and finally great to see Cocktail Week launched in Cardiff! Wristband holders loved it!
A fantastic event showcasing Cardiff’s vibrant hospitality industry
The full line-up
All 21 bars and restaurants in Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
Ballers Pizza
Pepino SpritzerCool, crisp and dangerously refreshing. A delicate mix of Tanqueray Gin, Coconut Rum, cucumber, elderflower, apple juice and finally topped off with cava & soda. Served long over ice, Garnished with fresh cucumber…
Be At One
Peach CaiprioskaKetel One Citron, Velvet Falernum, Peach syrup, Lime, Lemon.
BOHO
Boho Like YouCreamy, bold and effortlessly cool. This is what your espresso martini wishes it tasted like.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay
Italian GreyhoundBright, bold and just a little bit boujee, the Italian Greyhound is a citrusy showstopper with Aperol, grapefruit and a twist of class. One sip and you’re practically on a Vespa through Venice.
Cosy Club Cardiff Central
Banana BirdA vibrant, bittersweet creation that sings with tropical flair. Discarded Banana Rum and Aperol form a bold duet, lifted by pineapple and cranberry juices for a juicy punch. The Banana Bird is a tropical escape with…
DNC Bar
DNC VIXI CocktailA blend of white vermouth, vanilla and tequila laced with lime gum, stired to silk, kissed by fire with a dash of tabasco and angostura. Served over clarity in an old fashioned glass, its rim dasted with sugar and…
Fizz n Flour
Amaretto SourAmaretto Sour, Signature Cocktail A timeless classic with a Fizz n Flour twist. This beauty blends rich almond liqueur with fresh lemon juice and a dash of sugar, shaken hard and served over ice. Silky, smooth and…
Flight Club Cardiff
Bae BlushElevate your summer sipping with Bae Blush, a vibrant spritz featuring Tanqueray Sevilla Gin, bursting with bold botanical flavours and mellow vibes. A crisp, citrusy, and lightly sparkling cocktail, it’s summer in a…
Neighbourhood Kitchen & Cocktails
Strawberry Spicy Margarita
NQ64 Cardiff
Party Iced TeaA one off NQ64 cocktail exclusively available to those with a cocktail week wristband. It's fruity, it's nostalgic and it's the perfect drink for a night of gaming.
Retro cardiff
Cherry ZombieCherry adds the perfect touch of fruit sweetness to this subtly spiced tropical cocktail. Enjoy this elevated version and discover why it's a classic
Revolucion de Cuba Cardiff
Chile Verde DaiquiriAn aromatic herbaceous yet spicy twist on a daiquiri.
Revolution
Blank CanvasA revs classic mix of vodka, lemon and sugar shaken then topped with soda and a choice of any our Revolution flavoured vodka.
Roxy Lanes, The Friary
Slug & Lettuce Cardiff and Slug & Lettuce Cardiff Central
The Bootlegger
The Queer Emporium CIC
The Sorting Room Bar
Y Ddinas Pinc - The Pink City‘The Welsh Pink City’ Inspired by the romantic hues of a summer sunset over the Welsh capital, The Welsh Pink City is a vibrant gin cocktail blending the delicate sweetness of rose with a dash of sunshine lemon.…
Thomas Bar & Restaurant at Future Inn Cardiff
Welsh Sunshine SpritzBask in a taste of summer with our Welsh Sunshine Spritz, a bright and zesty blend of Limoncello and bubbly Prosecco, served over ice and garnished with a twist of lemon. Inspired by the rare but glorious Welsh…
Tonight Josephine Cardiff
Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff SpritzHensol Castle strawberry gin, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Tonic, Angostura bitters
The line-up as it was during Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025?
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 ran from 22 to 31 August 2025.
How many bars took part in Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025?
21 bars and restaurants took part, each with its own signature cocktail. The full line-up is on this page.
What were the most popular bars at Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked The Bootlegger, NQ64 Cardiff and Flight Club Cardiff as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025?
The favourite signature cocktails were Party Iced Tea at NQ64 Cardiff, Y Ddinas Pinc - The Pink City at The Sorting Room Bar and Cardiff Spritz at Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff.
When is the next Cardiff Cocktail Week?
Dates, venues and wristbands for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are on the Cardiff Cocktail Week page at cocktailweek.com/cardiff.