The Alchemist
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The week in brief
47 Newcastle bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 16 of the signature cocktails.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. The Alchemist, The Botanist and Blackfriars Restaurant came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
Blackfriars Restaurant
Signature cocktail: Mai Friar
NQ64 Newcastle
Signature cocktail: Spill the Tea
Banyan
Signature cocktail: Peach Breeze
Colonel Porters
Signature cocktail: Mango & Vanilla Rumtini
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Strawberry MojitoThe BotanistBacardi Carta Blanca, Lime Juice, Caster Sugar, Giffard Fraise Syrup & Giffard Fraise Des Boise Liqueor
- Mai FriarBlackfriars RestaurantArber Gin, lime juice, Orgeat Syrup, Apple Juice, creme de Mure, Blackberry and Rosemary
- Lychee Passionfruit MartiniChaophrayaTanqueray London Dry Gin, Rubicon Lychee Juice & Bristol Passion Fruit Syrup
- Mango & Vanilla RumtiniColonel PortersMango vodka, Old J Spiced Gold, Vanilla Syrup, Mango puree, Pineapple, Lime Juice
- Jalou ZombieJalouPamphero Blanco, Havana Especial, Lime &Pineapple Juice, Mango Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Sugary Syrup & Goslings Black Seal
- Popstar MartiniBar+BlockAbsolut Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Bristol Co.Raspberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice & Prosecco
What people said
We had the best day talking to people we'd never met before and sharing cocktail experiences and bars to go to next. It brought us together with like minded people, love love loved it!
It was a fab experience all around, I went into bars that I wouldn't have gone into ordinarily. I had a fantastic night, it really was great and I think it's a great way of getting involved with Newcastle night life.
Prohibition because we were lucky enough to go on the night Rivkala was singing. It really made the night.
Victors on the quayside, lovely ambiance and food
Loved trying different places, really liked the Hooch as I'd never been.
Fab idea. I was coming for my birthday so I really enjoyed myself thank you
What the venues said
Fantastic for bringing new faces into the venue
Cocktail week is a great way of showing the power of cocktails, in making flavours shine
In the press
Where Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025 was featured.
- The return of Newcastle Cocktail Week this MarchGet Into Newcastle
The full line-up
All 47 bars and restaurants in Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
Ask Italian
Eldon Square Greys Quarter, NE1 7XF
Banyan
3 Monument Mall, NE1 7AL
Peach Breeze42Below Vodka, Peach, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon
Bar+Block
95 Newgate Street, NE1 5RF
Popstar MartiniAbsolut Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Bristol Co.Raspberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice & Prosecco
Be At One
39-47 Westgate Rd, NE1 5SG
Rhubarb HugoVinuva Prosecco, St Germain, Soda & Icely Done Strawberry Rhubarb Blend
Blackfriars Restaurant
Friars St, NE1 4XN
Mai FriarArber Gin, lime juice, Orgeat Syrup, Apple Juice, creme de Mure, Blackberry and Rosemary
Blues Underground
28B Nelson Street, NE1 5AN
Elderflower MartiniAbsolut Citron, St Germaine, Cloudy Apple Juice & Sugar Syrup
Castro's
3-5 Hood Street, NE1 6JQ
Cherry Roja-RitaOlmeca Tequila, Lime Juice, Cherry Gomme& Old J Cherry
Cavavin
Railway Arch 9 Westgate Road, NE1 1SE
Éire BreezeIrish Vodka, Lime & Cucumber Soda & Fresh Mint
Centurion Bar
Central Station, Neville Street, NE1 5DG
Espresso MartiniFresh Brewed Espresso, Absolut Vanilla, Khalua, Bols Cacao White & Monin Vanilla
Chaophraya
15 Upper Level, Greys Quarter, Eldon Square,NE1 7AP
Lychee Passionfruit MartiniTanqueray London Dry Gin, Rubicon Lychee Juice & Bristol Passion Fruit Syrup
Colonel Porters
Dean Street, NE1 1LF
Mango & Vanilla RumtiniMango vodka, Old J Spiced Gold, Vanilla Syrup, Mango puree, Pineapple, Lime Juice
Deep North
42 Dean St, NE1 1PG
Brown Butter Old FashionedBourbon, Banana Peel, Angostura Bitters &Brown Butter
Dobson & Parnell
21 Queen Street, NE1 3UG
Blood Orange Bee's KneesTanqueray Gin, Triple Sec, Honey, Blood Orange Purée, Lemon & Rosemary
El Guapo
86 Pilgrim Street, NE1 6SG
First Rule of Marg ClubEl Jimador Blanco, Chambord, Lime Juice, Bristol Syrups Raspberry & Ms Bettors Bitters Foamer
Gaucho
2-6 Market Street, NE1 6JF
Missionary’s Downfall No3Flor De Cana 7 Rum, Peach & Mint Cordial, Lemon, Clarified Pineapple
Geordie Star
79 Westgate Road, NE12 5XP
Gusto Italian
106 Quayside, NE1 3DX
Marmalade & Grapefruit SpritzMalfy Arancia Gin, Briottete Grapefruit Liqueur, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Gomme, Grenadine & Soda
Hard Rock Cafe
The Guildhall, Sandhill, NE1 3AF
Electric BluesVodka, Rum, Gin, Blue Curacao, Sour Mix &Lemonade
Horticulture
1-3 Market Lane, NE1 6QQ
Classic Espresso MartiniAbsolute Vodka, Kahlua, Cacao Blanc, Espresso, Gonme
Jalou
Neville Street, NE1 5DH
Jalou ZombiePamphero Blanco, Havana Especial, Lime &Pineapple Juice, Mango Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Sugary Syrup & Goslings Black Seal
Kabin
17 Carliol Square, NE1 6UQ
Lane7
80-90 St James' Blvd, NE1 4BN
Rum DmcBacardi Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Banana Syrup, Passion Fruit, &Lime
Las Iguanas
62-74 Grey Street, NE1 6AF
CaipirinhaLas Iguanas Magnifica Cachaça, Lime &Sugar
Leila Lily's
2-12 Grey St, NE1 6AE
Sweet LeilaTanqueray Gin, Fraise, Strawberry Lemonade
Liberty House
48 Westgate Road, NE1 1TT
Toon-TiniEristoff Vodka, Marie Brizard Triple Sec, Monin Lavender, Pineapple Juice, Gomme, Lime Juice & Vimto
Louie's Liquor Store
11 Bigg Market, NE1 1UN
Sweet Sweet TennesseeJack Daniels Honey, Chambord, William Fox Salted Caramel Syrup & Eager Cranberry Juice
Manahatta
1-17 Collingwood Street, NE1 1HE
Peach Breeze42Below Vodka, Peach, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon
Miso & Ōdio Bar
Unit 1 Ford Street, Ouseburn, NE6 1NW
Highball#43Toki Whiskey, Licor 43, Bristol Syrup Vanilla, Citric Acid & Top with Soda
Mojo
Unit G6, The Gate, NE1 5TG
Motel Mexicana
36-38 Mosley Street, NE1 1DF
Tesoro RosáEl Rayo Tequila, Psycopath Blood Orange Gin, Grapefruit juice Strawberry Puree & Dehydrated Dragonfruit
My Delhi
87A Clayton Street, NE1 5PY
Bollywood TwilightGordon's Sloe Gin, Creme De Violet, Creme De Mure, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice
NQ64 Newcastle
82 Pilgrim Street, NE1 6SG
Spill the TeaAbsolut Vodka, Giffard Fraise de Bois, Bristol Strawberry Shrub Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Strawberry Lemonade Iced Tea, Soda
Pitcher & Piano
108 Quayside, NE1 3DX
Blueberry RushStoli, Chambord, Blueberry Liquor, Vanilla, Cranberry Juice, Raspberries & Blueberries
Pleased To Meet You
41-45 High Bridge, NE1 1EW
Spicy Strawberry Margarita3 hour infused Red Chillies Tequila, Strawberry Liqueur, Citric Acid, Strawberry Sugar Syrup
Prohibition Cabaret Bar
25-27 Pink Lane, NE1 5DW
Chambord RoyaleChambord Raspberry Liqueur, Award-winning Prosecco and a Frozen Raspberry Bomb
Quayside Garden
Wesley Square, NE1 3DE
Passionfruit MartiniHepple Vodka, Absolut Vanilla, Supasawa, Rose, Monin Passionfruit, Monin Vanilla, Aperol & Foamer
Revolucion de Cuba
1-3 Cloth Market, NE1 1EE
Watermelon CoolerAbsolut Watermelon, Orgeat (Nut Allergen:Can substitute with Sugar Syrup), Lime Juice & Red Bull Watermelon
The Alchemist
5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, NE1 7AP
The Botanist
Monument Mall, NE1 7AL
Strawberry MojitoBacardi Carta Blanca, Lime Juice, Caster Sugar, Giffard Fraise Syrup & Giffard Fraise Des Boise Liqueor
The Exchange
Prudhoe, Denton Chare, Northumberland St,NE1 7AT
Flaming PalmDark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Hot Honey Syrup& Vegan Cream
The Hooch
81 Quayside, NE1 3DE
Sweet InspirationGordon's Pink Gin, Chambord & Red Berry Tea
The WonderBar
The Gate, NE1 5TG
Pineapple ExpressOld J Pineapple Rum, Monin Pineapple syrup, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Monin Falernum Syrup
Tickets Bar Newcastle
Neville Street, NE1 5DG
Spiced MargaritaTickets Margarita Mix, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice & Chilli Infused Agave
Tokyo
17 Westgate Road, NE1 1SE
JumanjiHavana Club Especial, Goslings Black Seal Rum, Amaro Montenegro, Lime & Pineapple Juice, Grapefruit Soda & Cinnamon
Twenty Twenty
5 Bigg Market, NE1 1UN
Victors
106 Quayside, NE1 3DX
I Carried a WatermelonRoku Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Briottet Rhubarb Liqueur, Briottet Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Monin Watermelon Syrup, Soda, Prosecco
Wafi Lounge
48 Clayton Street, NE1 4EX
SoundscapeOrange Gordon’s Gin, Aperol, Fresh Orange Juice, Lemon Juice & Gum Syrup
The line-up as it was during Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025?
Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025 ran from 21 to 30 March 2025.
How many bars took part in Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025?
47 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 March 2025?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked The Alchemist, The Botanist and Blackfriars Restaurant as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2025?
The favourite signature cocktails were Strawberry Mojito at The Botanist, Mai Friar at Blackfriars Restaurant and Lychee Passionfruit Martini at Chaophraya.
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.