The week in brief
66 Manchester bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 17 of the signature cocktails. 62 venues also made a signature mocktail.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. Sexy Fish, Louis Restaurants and Cloud 23 came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
Louis Restaurants
Signature cocktail: Apricot Royale
Louis - amazing venue, great staff, fab atmosphere
Pip at Treehouse Hotel
Signature cocktail: Seasonal Strawberry Highball
Pip @ Treehouse, loved the cosy vibes
The Ivy
Signature cocktail: Manchester Club
The Ivy, fabulous place and super friendly staff, made us feel really welcome
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Coral MargaritaSexy FishCasamigos Blanco, Yuzushu, Lime Juice, watermelon, Mandarine Liqueur, Wasabi Tincture, Agave syrup
- Eastern BreezeTattuMeili Vodka, Ginger, Benedictine, Lychee, Jasmine, Hibiscus, Akashi Tai Sparkling Sake
- Espresso MintiniBlack Cat Clubvodka, Kahlua, Creme de Menthe, Demerera Syrup, Cold Brew coffee, Whipped Cream, After Eight
- Midland NoirThe MidlandSipsmith Sloe Gin, Calvados, Manzana Verde, apple cordial
- PeacockGrand PacificRum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple, Lime, Kiwi
- Kiwi MargaritaCosy ClubEl Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Agave, Lime Juice, Oggs
What people said
The best venue was Fenix. They always put a lot of effort in and the staff are really friendly
Australasia as the decor was so lovely as were the staff
Tattu - beautiful venue and excellent cocktail
Leven for its relaxing atmosphere and delicious Golden Peel cocktail
This is my third cocktail week and we always have a great time
I really enjoyed The Refuge. The cocktail was incredible, the food was amazing and the service was exceptional
What the venues said
We’re really happy with the whole Cocktail Week experience and the positive impact it has on the city. The Cocktail Week team are always incredibly supportive and there whenever you need them.
Manchester Cocktail Week is a brilliant way to celebrate the creativity and variety within the city’s hospitality industry. It gave Habbibi Manchester the opportunity to showcase our cocktails, welcome new guests and be part of an event that supports Manchester’s local bars, restaurants and hospitality teams.
A great way to promote creativity within venue, utilising the teams creative spark.
A very happy and fun week! We felt like the Manchester Bar scene came together as one and we were very proud to be part of this. Bring on 2027!
This year we really feel Manchester Cocktail week was bigger and better than ever, it really does take over the city!
Cosy Club loves Manchester Cocktail week it was an absolute privilege to be a part of it, it was a great way to showcase our venue to new guests. We look forward to being a part of next year's event.
The full line-up
All 66 bars and restaurants in Manchester Cocktail Week 2026, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
Australasia
1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3AP
AngelinoManchester raspberry gin, Cartron fraise de Boise, ODK watermelon, Lime juice, Apple juice, Vanilla
Mocktail: Crimson cooler vegan
Banyan
Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Manchester, M4 3TR
Peach Breezevodka, peach, grapefruit, cranberry, lemon
Mocktail: Passionate Breeze vegan
Be At One
80 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER
Ripe and RowdyAperitif, Ron Santiago 8yr, Lime, Sugar, Strawberry, Watermelon
Mocktail: Still Ripe, Still Rowdy vegan
Bill's
3 Hardman Sq, Manchester, M3 3EB
Elderflower & Bramble SpritzTanqueray London Dry, Elderflower & lemonade Syrup, Canal Grando Prosecco, Sparkling water, lemon, blackberry
Mocktail: Seedlip & Raspberry Spritz vegan
Black Cat Club
43a Brown Street, Manchester, M2 2JJ
Espresso Mintinivodka, Kahlua, Creme de Menthe, Demerera Syrup, Cold Brew coffee, Whipped Cream, After Eight
Mocktail: Virgin Espresso Mintini
Blue Palm Coffee
Spinningfields SQ, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3AE
Matcha Colada Mocktailmatcha, pineapple, coconut milk, coconut cream, Jamaican rum syrup (alcohol free)
Chotto Matte
No.1 St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester, M2 5WD
Flor de ManzanaEristoff Vodka, Junmai Sake, elderflower, passion fruit, mango
Mocktail: Flor De La Pasión vegan
Claude's Skyview Bar
No.1 St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester, M2 5WD
Spiced MangueritaEl Tequileño Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, mango purée, lime juice, agave syrup
Mocktail: Mango Mojito vegan
Cloud 23
303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ
Tommy's MargaritaPatron Silver, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, lime
Mocktail: Tommy's Margarita Mocktail vegan
Cosy Club
Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester, M4 3TR
Kiwi MargaritaEl Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Agave, Lime Juice, Oggs
Mocktail: Kiwi Margarita 0% vegan
Delhi House Cafe
Unit 10 Exchange Sq, Manchester, M4 3TR
Delhi CrushBombay Sapphire, Elderflower liquor, Lemon juice, Rose syrup
Mocktail: Sober Delhi Crush vegan
Dirty O'Sullivans
18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5WA
The Craic FloatGuinness, Double Cream, Baileys, Vanilla
Mocktail: The Craic Float 0%
Electric Shuffle
201 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW
The Compass SourSouthern Comfort, Shankys Whip, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit Puree, foaming bitters
Embankment Kitchen
16 Chapel St, Salford, Manchester, M3 7NH
Citrus BreezeOlmeca Tequila, Licor 43, Limoncello Luxardo, Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Kiwi Syrup
Mocktail: CottonNOpolis vegan
Fenix
Goods Yard St, Manchester, M3 3BG
Aphrodite's VeilFeta Fat washed Meili Vodka, Watermelon, Vermouth
Mocktail: Beneath the Veil
Flight Club
Ship Canal House, 98 King St, Manchester, M2 4WU
Cerulean BreezeAU Blue RasP, Apple Juice, Coconut, St. Germain, Apple Syrup, Lime Juice, Mint sprig, Dried Raspberries
Mocktail: Citrus Bliss vegan
Gaucho
2A St Mary's St, Manchester, M3 2LB
Pomegranate SpritzAxia Mastic Spirit, Renais gin, Dolce Vita Aperitivo, Pomegranate cordial, simple syrup, Citrus Blend, Cranberry & Ginger tonic
Mocktail: Pomegranate Smash vegan
Gorilla
54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester, M1 5WW
Golden Hour SpritzAperol, Chambord, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Simpatico DOC Prosecco, Orange Bitters, Soda
Mocktail: My Martini vegan
Grand Pacific
50 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EN
PeacockRum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple, Lime, Kiwi
Mocktail: Spring Bloom vegan
Gusto Italian
4 Lloyd St, Manchester, M2 5AB
Aperol SangriaAperol, Pecorino White Wine, L&G mix, Orange Juice, Gomme, simple syrup
Mocktail: Orange Spritz vegan
Habbibi
1 Hardman Boulevard, Manchester, M3 3AQ
Butterfly MartiniPeach & Rosemary Grey Goose, Mezcal, Dry Vermouth, Blue Curacao, Lychee Juice, Lemon, Lavender Syrup, Foamer
Mocktail: Butterfly Martini Mocktail vegan
Heathcote Brasserie & Bar
107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB
The Heathcote MagAbsolut Vodka, Blanco Tequila, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Bacardi white rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Mocktail: Apple Mojito vegan
Hula
11 Stevenson Sq, Manchester, M1 1DB
The Honey MonsterRum, Zombie Mix, Fire
Mocktail: The Honey Monster 0% vegan
impossible MCR
36 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
ImpossieBUCKSstoli vodka, Solo coffee concentrate, vanilla syrup, condensed milk
Mocktail: Virgin Mojito vegan
King Pins
Market St, New Cannon St Mall, Manchester, M4 3AQ
Spiced Mango MargaritaCoconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime
Mocktail: Spiced Mango Margarita 0% vegan
Lawn Club
Hardman Sq, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HG
Lawn and OrderPink Gin, Peach Schnapps, Absolut Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Foamers, lemonade
Mocktail: Summer Berry Spritz vegan
LEVEN
40 Chorlton St, Manchester, M1 3HW
The Golden PeelSpiced Rum, Banana Liqueur, Cinnamon Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, Banana Chip
Mocktail: The Fruity One vegan
Lock 91
9 Century St, Manchester, M3 4QL
Velvet BloomJJ Whitley Gin, Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Sugar syrup, Parma Violet sugar
Mocktail: Coconut Paradise vegan
Louis Restaurants
3 Hardman Sq, Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3EB
Apricot RoyaleMeili vodka, Briottet Apricot, Framboise, Lemon
Mocktail: Orchard Sour vegan
Lucky Cat
100 King St, Manchester, M2 4WU
Shiasu NamiShiso infused Ki No Bi Gin, Crème de Mure, Cocchi Vermouth, Sencha Tea Soda
Mocktail: Shiso Fresh vegan
Malmaison Deansgate
23 Princess St, Manchester, M2 4ER
Yuzu and Raspberry CollinsRoku Japanese gin, Akashi Tai yuzushu, raspberry puree, lemon, Sugar, soda water
Mocktail: Yuzu and Raspberry Collins 0% vegan
Malmaison Piccadilly
1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AQ
Bad Boy Good GirlAbsolut Vodka, Lemon Juice, Rhubarb Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Strawberry Puree, Basil Leaves, House Champagne, Basil Leaf
Mocktail: CosNOpolitan vegan
Manahatta
188-192 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3ND
Cherry Sourvodka, Disaronno amaretto, Montzi sour cherry, cherry, vanilla, cranberry, lemon
Mocktail: Cranberry Sour vegan
MNKY HSE
Lloyd House, 20 Lloyd St, Manchester, M2 5WA
Frozen Watermelon & Lychee MargaritaDon Julio, El Sueno Watermelon 20ml, Lime Juice, Lyche & Watermelon Shrub, Watermelon Juice
Motley
2 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6JP
Aperol SourAperol, lemon juice, bitter drops
Mocktail: Sunset Orange Sour vegan
NQ64 Northern Quarter
12 Tib St, Manchester, M4 1SH
Grapefruit Gauntlet
Mocktail: Crimson cooler vegan
NQ64 Peter Street
23 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
Vimto DefenderAltos tequila, cherry, dragon fruit & papaya, lime juice, Vimto
Mocktail: Vimto Defender 0% vegan
Ocasa
1 The Avenue, Manchester, M3 3AP
LargaritaCasamigos blanco, Corona draught, peach syrup, Lime juice
Mocktail: Captains punch vegan
Peter Street Kitchen
Peter Street Kitchen, Free Trade Hall, Peter St, M2 5GP
Natsu Highballvodka infused with mango & strawberry tea, Strawberry liqueur, Sugar syrup, Lime juice, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Strawberry Bitters, Grapefruit Soda
Mocktail: Natsu Marine vegan
Pip at Treehouse Hotel
Blackfriars St, Manchester, M3 2EQ
Seasonal Strawberry HighballBeefeater Strawberry, house strawberry cordial, Chambéryzette strawberry aperitif Top, soda
Mocktail: Seasonal Cobbler 0% vegan
Pitch
6 Goods Yard Street, Manchester, M3 3BG
Spicy Margaritaeljimador tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, sugar syrup, chilli flakes, tabasco
Mocktail: Virgin Spicy Margarita vegan
Podium Bar & Restaurant
303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ
Tommy's MargaritaPatron Silver, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, lime
Mocktail: Tommy's Margarita Mocktail vegan
Pong & Puck
235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN
Vimto MargaritaOlmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Cartron Triple Sec, Vimto Cordial, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Mocktail: Vimto Margarita Mocktail
Roxy Ball Room Arndale
Withy Grove, New Cannon St Mall, Manchester, M4 3AQ
She's ElectricCoconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime Wheel
Mocktail: She's Electric 0%
Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
76-78 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FW
She's ElectricCoconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime Wheel
Mocktail: She's Electric 0%
Sexy Fish
1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3AP
Coral MargaritaCasamigos Blanco, Yuzushu, Lime Juice, watermelon, Mandarine Liqueur, Wasabi Tincture, Agave syrup
Mocktail: B-Light vegan
Side Street
ABC Building, Lower Byrom St, Manchester, M3 4AE
Ash & GingerNaked Malt, Spiced burnt lemon stock, gomme, Ginger ale, lemon
Mocktail: Ash & Ginger 0% vegan
Sticks'n'Sushi
14-15 The Avenue, Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3HF
Yuzu Seltzer
Mocktail: Mori Mojito vegan
Studio IV at Mollie's
Quay Street, Manchester, M60 9EA
FreefallKoko Kanu Rum, Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur, Raspberry Coulis, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Coconut Syrup, clarified full fat milk
Mocktail: Ki' & T vegan
Tattu
3 Hardman Sq, Gartside St, Manchester, M3 3EB
Eastern BreezeMeili Vodka, Ginger, Benedictine, Lychee, Jasmine, Hibiscus, Akashi Tai Sparkling Sake
Mocktail: Momentary Bliss vegan
Thaikhun
The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HF
Muay Thai KickThai whiskey rum, grenadine, Orgeat syrup, lime juice, tropical juice
Mocktail: Muay Thai Kick Mocktail
The Alchemist Spinningfields
3 Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3HF
Irish ExitJameson's Whiskey, Mozart Chocolate, Licor 43, Monin Salted Caramel, Nitro Cold Brew, Bailey's Foam
Mocktail: Bubbly Gum vegan
The Anthologist
One St Peter's Sq, Manchester, M2 3DE
Elderflower MargaritaPatron Silver, St Germain, elderflower cordial, lime juice
Mocktail: Elderflower Ginger Fizz vegan
The Black Friar
41-43 Blackfriars Rd, Salford, M3 7DB
Mocktail: Immaculate Conception vegan
The Fitzgerald
11 Stevenson Sq, Manchester, M1 1DB
The Basil InstinctRum, Pineapple Syrup, Soda Water, Basil
Mocktail: The Basil Instinct 0% vegan
The Ivy
The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester, M3 3HG
Manchester ClubManchester Gin Blackberry Infused, Briottet Mure Liqueur, The Ivy Dry Vermouth, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar syrup, Foamer
Mocktail: Manchester Club Mocktail vegan
The Liquor Store
40 Blackfriars St, Manchester, M3 2EG
The Midland
16 Peter St, Manchester, M60 2DS
Midland NoirSipsmith Sloe Gin, Calvados, Manzana Verde, apple cordial
Mocktail: Garden Zero vegan
The Refuge
Oxford St, Manchester, M60 7HA
Cotton ExchangeTahini-infused rum, demerara sugar, cardamom bitters
Mocktail: West Coast Cooler vegan
The Rex Hotel
100 King St, Manchester, M2 4WU
Passion Driftgin, Aperol, passion fruit syrup, fresh lime juice, Soda water, Ice
Mocktail: Tropical Bloom vegan
The Wharf
6 Slate Wharf, Manchester, M15 4ST
Manchester Mojitocreme de cassis, absolut raspberry, chamboard, vimto, mojito mix, Mint, soda
Mocktail: Manchester No-jito
Turtle Bay Oldham St
46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE
Pasion AztecaOlmeca Tequila, Triple sec, Lime Juice, Passionfruit, Passionfruit Martini Mix, Mango Juice, Spice Mix
Mocktail: Pasion Azteca Cero vegan
Turtle Bay Oxford Street
33-35 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 4WB
BaklatiniCrushed Walnuts, Soiree Amaretto, Fris Vodka, Frsh Lime Juice, Yuzu Sherbert Syrup, Vegan Foamer
Mocktail: Bosnia Blue vegan
Wynwood Lanes
57 Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5WW
Club TropicanaHavana Club Especial rum, falernum, peach, blue curacao, pineapple, orange, lime
Mocktail: Club Tropicana 0% vegan
Zizzi
The Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester, M4 3TR
Sunset Mango MargaritaTequila, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Persian lime, Smoked paprika
Mocktail: Mango & Lime Cooler vegan
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Chester St, Manchester, M1 5QS
Petal & VineBlossom gin, Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, lemon juice, rose water
Mocktail: Pina Colada Mocktail
The line-up as it was during Manchester Cocktail Week 2026. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Manchester Cocktail Week 2026?
Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 ran from 3 to 12 July 2026.
How many bars took part in Manchester Cocktail Week 2026?
66 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 Manchester Cocktail Week 2026?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked Sexy Fish, Louis Restaurants and Cloud 23 as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Manchester Cocktail Week 2026?
The favourite signature cocktails were Coral Margarita at Sexy Fish, Eastern Breeze at Tattu and Espresso Mintini at Black Cat Club.
When is the next Manchester Cocktail Week?
Dates, venues and wristbands for the next Manchester Cocktail Week are on the Manchester Cocktail Week page at cocktailweek.com/manchester.