The best of Coventry Cocktail Week
The Coventry bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 28 minutes on foot from first to last.
Blush & Barrel
1Most popular bar 20261Favourite cocktail 2026About 3 min walk to Shin Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Shin Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 2 editions of Coventry Cocktail Week.
About 11 min walk to Mister Shenanigans
Mister Shenanigans
3Third most popular bar 20253Third favourite cocktail 2025
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
An evening around Broadgate and Cathedral Lanes4 stops · about 5 min walk · 4 partner bars around Broadgate and Cathedral Lanes, all a short walk apart.
An evening around the Precinct and Trinity Street4 stops · about 9 min walk · 4 partner bars around the Precinct and Trinity Street, all a short walk apart.
Live music route3 stops · about 12 min walk · 3 stops known for live music or DJs.
Games and groups route3 stops · about 8 min walk · 3 stops with something to do as well as a drink. Good for groups.
Drinks outside route5 stops · about 6 min walk · 5 stops with terraces or outdoor seating for the drier nights.
The short walk5 stops · about 4 min walk · 5 stops close together, so there's more time at the bar than between them.
Make your own trail
My Coventry cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 23 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 27 of Coventry's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Photo: 147 Nightclub on Google MapsStop 1: 147 Nightclub
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 10:30pm to 4am, Thu and Fri closed, Sat 11:30pm to 7am, Sun closed
Stop 2: Shin Japanese Restaurant & Bar
A Japanese kitchen at Priory Place with arty decor, ramen, sushi and a full bar.
“Shin Japanese was a hidden gem, nice to find somewhere different to go to, staff were very friendly.”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 3:30pm and 5pm to 9:30pm, Tue closed, Wed to Sun noon to 3:30pm and 5pm to 9:30pm
Stop 3: Hanul Domnesc @ Rosie Malone's
A Romanian restaurant at Rosie Malone's on Jordan Well.
Stop 4: The Yard
A bar on Earl Street with music and an outdoor area.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 10am to midnight, Thu 10am to 3am, Fri and Sat 10am to 4am, Sun 10am to midnight
Stop 5: The Castle Grounds
2Second favourite cocktail 2026An airy bar on Little Park Street with a beer terrace and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed noon to 1am, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 6: Earl of Mercia
A Wetherspoon pub on the High Street with an upstairs dining area.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to midnight, Fri and Sat 8am to 1am, Sun 8am to midnight
Stop 7: Tales of Tea
A tea room on Bayley Lane, close to the cathedral.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Sun 10am to 5pm
Photo: Emily Evans on Google MapsStop 8: Blush & Barrel
1Most popular bar 20261Favourite cocktail 2026Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun closed
Stop 9: Turtle Bay
1Most popular bar 20251Favourite cocktail 2025Turtle Bay in Cathedral Lanes, with Caribbean food and rum cocktails.
“Love the atmosphere and Caribbean food/drinks.”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to midnight, Sat 9am to 12:30am, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Stop 10: Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas in Cathedral Lanes, with Latin American food and cocktails.
“Las Iguanas because the food was great and the cocktail was a nice flavour.”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 9:30pm, Thu and Fri noon to 10:30pm, Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 11: Cosy Club
2Second most popular bar 2025The Cosy Club on Broadgate, with an all-day menu and cocktails.
“Great atmosphere, nice drinks and venue”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Photo: Boom Battle Bar Coventry on Google MapsStop 12: Boom Battle Bar
A games bar in Cathedral Lanes with crazy golf, darts and other games, with a full bar.
“Nice atmosphere & crazy golf good fun with friends”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 4pm to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 13: The Flying Standard
A large pub in a mock-Tudor building on Trinity Street, known for its beer selection.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to midnight, Fri and Sat 8am to 1am, Sun 8am to midnight
Stop 14: Star Pins West Orchards
Bowling with a bar at West Orchards.
West Orchard Way, Coventry, CV1 1QXDirections024 7541 6000WebsiteInstagram4.5 on Google (352 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri noon to 10:30pm, Sat 10am to 10:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 8pm
Photo: Rich Bishop on Google MapsStop 15: Belgrade Theatre
Stop 16: Bella Italia
Bella Italia at Belgrade Plaza, with pasta, pizza and grill dishes.
“Loved the cocktail and food”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 10pm
Stop 17: Putt Putt Social
Crazy golf with a bar in the Lower Precinct.
“Amazing drinks, staff and good activities to do.”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm
Stop 18: The Town Crier
A relaxed pub on Corporation Street with British pub food, open mic nights and live bands.
The Town Crier, Corporation St, Coventry, CV1 1PBDirections024 7663 23174.3 on Google (1,247 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 11:30am to 10pm, Thu and Fri 11:30am to midnight, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11:30am to 6pm
Stop 19: Mister Shenanigans
3Third most popular bar 20253Third favourite cocktail 2025An Irish pub on Spon Street with sport and music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 2am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 2am
Photo: The Old Windmill on Google MapsStop 20: The Old Windmill
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: The Lazy Monkey Bar & Kitchen on Google MapsStop 21: The Lazy Monkey
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to 10pm, Sat 4pm to 10pm, Sun closed
Stop 22: COGS Bar & Kitchen
2Second favourite cocktail 2025The bar and kitchen at Hotel Indigo in Friargate, by the station.
“Cogs, love the decor and atmosphere”Coventry Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 6:30am to 10pm
Further out
Stop 23: Phoenix
A bar on Gosford Street with exposed brick, banquettes, burgers and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to midnight, Wed noon to 4am, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 3am, Sat 11am to 3am, Sun noon to midnight
Also in Coventry
Built from the venues that have taken part in Coventry Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Coventry?
On our trail, the best of Coventry Cocktail Week is COGS Bar & Kitchen, The Castle Grounds, Cosy Club, Turtle Bay, Blush & Barrel, Shin Japanese Restaurant & Bar and Mister Shenanigans. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Coventry Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Coventry Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 28 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Coventry cocktail trail?
An evening around Broadgate and Cathedral Lanes (4 stops, about 5 minutes), An evening around the Precinct and Trinity Street (4 stops, about 9 minutes), Live music route (3 stops, about 12 minutes), Games and groups route (3 stops, about 8 minutes), Drinks outside route (5 stops, about 6 minutes) and The short walk (5 stops, about 4 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Coventry cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Coventry cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Coventry Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Coventry cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Coventry cocktail trail?
27 venues that have taken part in Coventry Cocktail Week, including 147 Nightclub, Shin Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Hanul Domnesc @ Rosie Malone's, The Yard, The Castle Grounds and Earl of Mercia. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
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