Above Rooftop
Signature cocktail: Above the Clouds
Above. Fantastic views and general vibe. Great staff too
The week in brief
44 Newcastle bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 14 of the signature cocktails.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. Above Rooftop, The Alchemist and Banyan came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
Banyan
Signature cocktail: Pretty in Peach
The Botanist
Signature cocktail: Basil and Plum Caipirinha
Colonel Porter’s
Tickets Bar
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Pretty in PeachManahatta42 Below Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Strawberry Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice with a Vespucci Prosecco Shot
- Quick ReviveNQ64Absolut Vodka, Giffard Blue Curacao, House-made fresh lemon juice, Eager Pineapple Juice and BIB Blue Lemonade
- Above the CloudsAbove RooftopTanqueray gin, Maraschino liqueur, Bluecuracao, foamer & Lemonade, served with acloud
- Classic or Frozen MargaritasEl Guapo - Margarita BarCazcabel Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime and Agave
- Lychee and Passionfruit MartiniChaophrayaTanqueray London Dry Gin, Lime juice, Rubicon Lychee juice and Bristol Passionfruit syrup
- Call Me MaybeThe ExchangeAbsolut Vanilla Vodka, Beefeater Pink Gin, Strawberry Acid and Barr Cream Soda
What people said
The hooch , always wanted to try here and the cocktail was delicious. Lovely staff and the music was amazing. No faults
Pleased to meet you. Unreal cocktail and gorgeous atmosphere
What an amazing opportunity to visit new venues
I would recommend it to my friends. New venues and new experience.
Really enjoyed going into different place so of which I will definitely go back to.
It's a great opportunity for me to spend some fun, quality time with my grown up daughters and experience new places in the city!
What the venues said
Newcastle is a rising star in the UK cocktail scene so its great to have our very first cocktail week begin and be so so popular!
The Newcastle Cocktail week was a fantastic hit, it was great exposure for restaurants and local businesses and a chance for guests to visit new venues and try some delicious cocktails.
Cocktail week was a great way to show off how creative and talented smaller venues are at creating unique, fun and tasty drinks
Newcastle Cocktail Week was great for the city! Our venue welcomed plenty of cocktail enthusiasts over the week and it certainly enhanced footfall into our venue Leila Lily's. Great opportunity to celebrate Newcastle's best cocktail spots.
A well organised, exceptionally successful event for the city bringing multiple hospitality venues and establishments together to proudly showcase the vibrancy and diversity of Newcastle's famous nightlife industry. A triumph in its first year we're looking forward to taking part in many more in the years ahead.
It was refreshing seeing new and old faces, coming into the bar to experience the wonders of expertly made cocktails. Not just your standard run of the mill over popularized cocktails!
The full line-up
All 44 bars and restaurants in Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
3SIXTY Champagne Bar
27 Rutherford St, Hadrians Tower, NE4 5BJ
Spring CoolerHendricks Grand Cabaret, Chambord, Blackberry Monin, Apple Juice, Blackberriesand Cucumber Slices
Above Rooftop
Lower, Dean Street, NE1 3JE
Above the CloudsTanqueray gin, Maraschino liqueur, Bluecuracao, foamer & Lemonade, served with acloud
Ask Italian
Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, NE1 7XF
Pink SpritzRaspberry Lemonade, Newcastle Gin, Elderflower Cordial Belvoir and Ask Italian’svery own Prosecco
Aveika
0-15 Sandhill, Quayside, NE1 3AF
GodzillaKiwi fruit & Midori mixed with Rhubarb &Ginger Gin Liqueur
Banyan
3 Monument Hall, NE1 7AL
Pretty in Peach42 Below Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Strawberry Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice with a Vespucci Prosecco Shot
Be At One
39 Westgate Rd, NE1 5SG
Watermelon SugarAbsolut Vodka, Midori, Citric Syrup, Icely Done Watermelon & Strawberry Blend
Blackfriars Restaurant
Friars Street, NE1 4XN
Blackfriars Spiced ColadaSailor Jerry's, Apple Juice, Pumpkin Spice, Gomme, Coconut Gomme garnished with Cinnamon Dust
Castro's
3-5 Hood St, NE1 6JQ
Rum PunchBrugal Añejo, Brugal Blanco, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine
Cavavin
Railway Arch, 9 Westgate Rd, NE1 1SE
Fire and Ice FizzHibiscus Lemonade, Gin and Ice. Garnishedwith a Fresh lemon slice and a whole Red Bird’s Eye Chilli
Central Oven & Shaker
8 Neville St, NE1 5EN
LipsmackerBon Bon Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juiceand Lemon Juice
Chaophraya
15 Upper Level, Eldon Square, NE1 7AP
Lychee and Passionfruit MartiniTanqueray London Dry Gin, Lime juice, Rubicon Lychee juice and Bristol Passionfruit syrup
Colonel Porter’s
Milburn House , Dean St, NE1 1LF
Dobson and Parnell
21 Queen Street, NE1 3UG
Chai Espresso MartiniRingtons Triple Impact Espresso, Baileys, Spent Coffee Liqueur, Stolicnaya Vodka, Chaisimple syrup, Cinnamon sugar and Star anise
El Guapo - Margarita Bar
8 Neville St, NE1 5EN
Classic or Frozen MargaritasCazcabel Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime and Agave
Gaucho
2-6 Market St, NE1 6JF
Watermelon SpritzAxia Aegean Spirit, Hepples Gin, Aperol, Watermelon Cordial, Gomme, Citrus Blend, Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon Tonic
Gusto Italian
106 Quayside, NE1 3DX
Peach and Apricot SourBriotette Apricot, Briotette Peach, Drambuie, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, Peach bitters
Hard Rock Cafe
The Guildhall, Sandhill, NE1 3AF
Bahama MamaBacardi Superior Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Banana liqueur, Orange & Pineapple juicewith a splash of grenadine
Horticulture
1-3 Market, NE1 6QQ
Espresso MartiniVodka, Speciality coffee liqueur, Espressoand Simple syrup
Hula Co
90 Side, NE1 1PR
Frozen Daquiri’sHavana 3 Rum, Monin Syrups, Lemon & Limejuice
Jalou
Neville St, NE1 5DH
ZombieWhite, Gold and Dark Rums mixed with oursecret zombie mix and shaken with Pineapple, Mango and Citrus juices
Las Iguanas
62-74 Grey St, NE1 6AF
CaipirinhaLas Iguanas Magnifica Cachaça, Lime and Sugar
Leila Lily’s
2-12 Grey St, NE1 6AE
Sweet LeilaTanqueray, Fraise de Bois, Strawberry Pureeand Schweppes
Liberty House
48 Westgate Rd, NE1 1TT
Livello
Lower Dean Street, 39 Side, NE1 3JE
CosmopolitanKetel One Citron, Cointreau and Cranberryjuice
Louie's Liquor Store
11 Bigg Market, NE1 1UN
Sweet Sweet TennesseeChambordluxurious raspberry liqueur
Malmaison
Allan House City Rd, 104 Quayside, NE1 3DX
Manahatta
1-17 Collingwood Street, NE1 1HE
Pretty in Peach42 Below Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Strawberry Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice with a Vespucci Prosecco Shot
Mojo
Unit G6, The Gate, Newgate Street, NE1 5TG
Motel Mexicana
36-38 Mosley Street, NE1 1DF
Espolòn Pineapple MargaritaEspolòn tequila, Triple sec and Pineapplejuice, served with a Tajin salted rim
NQ64
82 Pilgrim Street, NE1 6SG
Quick ReviveAbsolut Vodka, Giffard Blue Curacao, House-made fresh lemon juice, Eager Pineapple Juice and BIB Blue Lemonade
Offshore 44
44 Sandhill, NE1 3JF
Peach MelbaAmaretto, Havana 3, Peach Liqueur, Vanilla Syrup and Lemon Juice
Pitcher and Piano
108 Quayside, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX
Quayside MargaritaAperol, Olmeca Tequila, Lime and Agave Served on the rocks with a salted rim
Pleased To Meet You
8 Neville St, NE1 5EN
Jumpin JungleHavana 3yr, Blackberry-infused Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Elderflower Cordial, Blackberry Batch and Thyme
Prohibition Cabaret Bar
25-27 Pink Lane, NE1 5DW
Chambord RoyaleChambord raspberry liqueur, Award-winning Prosecco and a Frozen Raspberry Bomb
Revolucion de Cuba
1-3 Cloth Market, NE1 1EE
ManzanilloHavana 7, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Apple Juice and Mint Leaves
Shearer’s Sports Bar & Lounge
St James Park, Strawberry Place, NE1 4ST
The Number NineMalibu, Archers, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice and a drizzle of Grenadine
The Alchemist
Unit 5, Grey's Quarter, NE1 7AP
The Botanist
13 - 14 Unit Monument Mall, NE1 7Al
Basil and Plum CaipirinhaFresh Plum, Micro Thai Basil, Fresh Lime, Bristol Demerara Sugar and Velho Barriero Cachaca
The Exchange
Prudhoe Chare, Northumberland St, NE1 7AT
Call Me MaybeAbsolut Vanilla Vodka, Beefeater Pink Gin, Strawberry Acid and Barr Cream Soda
The Hooch
81 Quayside, NE1 3DE
The HoochSmirnoff Vodka OR Gordon's Gin, De Lucca Prosecco, Elderflower, Lemon juice, Apple Juice and Cucumber slices
The Hudson Restaurant & Bar
Neville St, NE1 5DF
The WonderBar
The Gate, Newgate St, NE1 5TG
Tickets Bar
Neville St, NE1 5DG
Tokyo
17 Westgate Rd, NE1 1SE
RokuBeefeater Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Yuzu Liqueur, Elderflower Cordial, Lemon and Peach Bitters
The line-up as it was during Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024?
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024 ran from 27 September to 6 October 2024.
How many bars took part in Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024?
44 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 Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked Above Rooftop, The Alchemist and Banyan as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Newcastle Cocktail Week 2024?
The favourite signature cocktails were Pretty in Peach at Manahatta, Quick Revive at NQ64 and Above the Clouds at Above Rooftop.
When is the next Newcastle Cocktail Week?
Dates, venues and wristbands for the next Newcastle Cocktail Week are on the Newcastle Cocktail Week page at cocktailweek.com/newcastle.