Vampire Rabbit
Vampire Rabbit. It’s a cool venue with live music and great drinks
The week in brief
48 Newcastle bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 12 of the signature cocktails. 43 venues also made a signature mocktail.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. Vampire Rabbit, Colonel Porters Emporium and The Botanist came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
Colonel Porters Emporium
Signature cocktail: The Cherry Bakewell
The Botanist
Signature cocktail: Strawberry Shrub & Elderflower Mojito
Manahatta
Signature cocktail: Tropic Like It's Hot
Banyan
Signature cocktail: Peach Breeze
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- The Cherry BakewellColonel Porters EmporiumDisaronno, Monin Cherry Syrup, Monin AlmondSyrup, Funkin Lemon Juice, Fee brothers CherryBitters
- French MartiniBarlugaKetel One Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, Raspberry Dust
- Honeycrisp MargaritaCenturionCascabel Honey, Jose Cuervo Especial, Triple Sec, Vanilla Syrup, Honeycomb Syrup, Lime Juice, Cloudy Apple Juice
- Popcorn Pina ColadaBar + BlockDead Mans Fingers Rum, Pineapple Juice, BSCCoconut Syrup, Sweetbird Popcorn Syrup, Whipping Cream, Popcorn
- Strawberry Shrub & Elderflower MojitoThe BotanistBacardi Superior, Fresh Lime Juice, ElderflowerCordial, Homemade Strawberry Shrub, Soda, FreshMint
- Peach BreezeBanyan42Below Vodka, Peach, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon
What people said
Chaophraya in Eldon Square- I had no idea it existed. Beautiful views and really friendly staff.
Great experience, got us all around Newcastle trying new places.
Blackfriars - lovely cocktail, bar atmosphere and very friendly bar staff. I’ve never been before but it’s made me definitely want to go back!
I really enjoyed visiting bars that I'd never been in before. I will definitely return to most.
3Sixty, great service and fabulous view
Blackfriars as it was the most beautiful and interesting venue
What the venues said
Wonderful Week making great cocktails to wonderful guests.
The plus side for us was it brought alot of new clientel into our venue. Faces we hadn't seen before who loved what we do and can't wait to come back.
A great week bringing new people to the business that may not of known we were here
Definitely Some:Ting we would participate in again!
Great opportunity for our small venue The Grey Owl featuring our cocktail week signature permanently - Reverie
newcastle cocktail week october allowed us to showcase our venue and of course one of our customer favourites 'candy pants' cocktail. we had the pleasure of welcoming our new customers to our hidden gem and truly embracing our motto. you only live once!
In the press
Where Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025 was featured.
- The full list of venues taking partLuxe Bible
The full line-up
All 48 bars and restaurants in Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
3sixty
Black Cherry TippleKraken Black Cherry & Vanilla, Havana Dark Rum, Chery Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Mocktail: Non-Alc Cherry Tipple
Above Rooftop
Above the CloudsTanqueray Sevilla, Passoa, Blue Curacao, Lemonade
Mocktail: Virgin Bramble
Ask Italian
Aveika
GodzillaEdinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liquor, Kiwi Syrup, Midori Melon Liquor, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: Apple & Mango Cooler
Banyan
Peach Breeze42Below Vodka, Peach, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon
Mocktail: Passionate Breeze
Bar + Block
Popcorn Pina ColadaDead Mans Fingers Rum, Pineapple Juice, BSCCoconut Syrup, Sweetbird Popcorn Syrup, Whipping Cream, Popcorn
Mocktail: Virgin Popcorn Colada
Barluga
French MartiniKetel One Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, Raspberry Dust
Mocktail: French Mocktini
Bealim House
Some:Ting About NewcastleNewcastle Pink Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, Honey Syrup, Ting Grapefruit Soda, Fresh Basil and Grapefruit
Mocktail: Some: Ting Less
Blackfriars
The Friars' PassionArber Gin, Passionfruit Syrup, Lemon, PineappleJuice
Mocktail: Non-Alc the Friars' Passion
Centurion
Honeycrisp MargaritaCascabel Honey, Jose Cuervo Especial, Triple Sec, Vanilla Syrup, Honeycomb Syrup, Lime Juice, Cloudy Apple Juice
Mocktail: Virgin Honeycrisp
Chaophraya
Tropical BreezeArlu Mango Rum, Banana Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Coconut Syrup
Mocktail: Tropical Breeze
Colonel Porters Emporium
The Cherry BakewellDisaronno, Monin Cherry Syrup, Monin AlmondSyrup, Funkin Lemon Juice, Fee brothers CherryBitters
Mocktail: The Cherry Fakewell
Dobson & Parnell
Mocktail: Non-Alc White Chocolate & Passionfruit Sours
Golf Fang
Pitt & PuttHavana Especial Rum, Giffard Peach Liqueur, Giffard Cherry Brandy, Giffard Vanilla Syrup, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice
Mocktail: Designated Putter
Grey Owl
ReverieLillet Blanc, Elderflower Liquor, Apple Juice, LemonJuice, Terre del Noce Merlot, Maraschino cherry
Mocktail: Strawberry & ElderflowerSpritz
Hooters
The Wing WomanBeefeater Pink Gin, Chambord, Lime Juice, SugarSyrup, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water
Mocktail: Pink Hooter
Jalou
Jalou ZombieHavana Especia, Bacardi, Diplomatico Mantuano, Eager Pineapple, Finest Call Mango, Lime Juice, Captain Morgan Spiced, Midori, Monin Gomme, Monin Passionfruit
Mocktail: Jalou Zombie AF
Kabin
Cherry BangCartron Amaretto, Cartron Melon Vert, EagerCranberry Juice, Mixologi Lime Juice, William FoxBlack Cherry
Mocktail: Non-Alc Cherry Bang
Las Iguanas
CaipirinhaLas Iguanas Magnifica Cachaca, Lime Wedges, Spoons of Sugar
Mocktail: Tropical Cooler £5
Liberty House
Pumpkin Spiced Espresso MartiniEristoff Vodka, Kahlua, Monin Pumpkin SpicedSyrup, Espresso
Mocktail: Pumpkin Spiced Espressono-tini
Livello
Aperol SpritzAperol, Prosecco, Soda, Slice of Orange
Mocktail: Summer Spritz
Malmaison
Mezcal CarajilloLicor 43, Rosaluna, Espresso, Orange Zest, Ice
Mocktail: Por-No Star
Manahatta
Tropic Like It's HotSailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Mango, Pear, Apple, Lemon
Mocktail: Tropic Like It's Not
MOJO
Cherry ChapstickBlack Cherry Gin, Mure, Lemon, Fiyah Crush, AppleJuice
Mocktail: Amaretti Sour
Motel Mexicana
Hot Mango MargaritaTequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Mango Agave Purée, Lime, Chilli
Mocktail: Very Berry
NQ64
Passing Clouds
Cherry BlossomAmaretto, Prosecco, Cherry Vanilla, Cranberry, Lemon
Mocktail: Raspberry Gin Sour
Pho
PhojitoRum, Sugar, Limes, Mint, Soda, Ice
Mocktail: Nojito
Pitcher and Piano
Blueberry RushStoli Vodka, Chambord, Blueberry Liquor, Raspberry Puree, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: Non-Alc Blueberry Rush
Pizza Punks
Mocktail: Broken Hearts
Point Blank
Quayside Garden
The Strawberry & Lychee MargaritaPueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, AgaveSyrup, Strawberry Syrup, Briottet Lychee Liqueur
Mocktail: The Raspberry Ade
Redhouse
Raspberry & Rose SpritzSmirnoff Raspberry Crush, Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda, Fresh Lemon Slice & Raspberry
Mocktail: 0% Raspberry & Rose Spritz
Revolucion de Cuba
Mono LocoAppleton Signature, Creme de Banane, OrangeJuice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Orgeat Syrup, Angostura Bitters Miracle Foamer
Mocktail: Mono Loco 0%
Revolution
Blank CanvasSmirnoff Vodka, Lemon, Sugar Syrup, Soda, VodkaRev's Flavour
Mocktail: Blank Canvas 0%
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse
CaipirinhaVelho Barreiro Cachaca, Fresh Lime, Sugar, Ice, Lime Wheel
Mocktail: Talk About Bruno 39
Slug & Lettuce
Movie NightSmirnoff Raspberry Crush, Big Blue, Funkin Lemon, Schweppes Lemonade
Mocktail: Designated Dolphin
The Alchemist
Mocktail: Mule Kick Mocktail
The Botanist
Strawberry Shrub & Elderflower MojitoBacardi Superior, Fresh Lime Juice, ElderflowerCordial, Homemade Strawberry Shrub, Soda, FreshMint
Mocktail: Shrubbery ElderflowerMojito
The Geordie Star
Who's Dean Like?Whitley Neill Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, Midori, Gomme, Lemon Juice, Lemonade Dash
Mocktail: Hou-Dean-I
The Hooch
Crispy Funk PunchGordon's Gin, Cointreau, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Raspberry Syrup
Mocktail: Crispy Funk Punch(Mocktail)
The Hudson
Mocktail: Apple & Cinnamon Cooler
The WonderBar
The Flying Scotsman MargaritaEl Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, House-made IRN BRU Syrup
Mocktail: The Driving Scotsman
Tickets Bar
Spicy MargaritaOlmeca Tequila, Cointreau, Lime and Lemon Juicewith Chilli Infused Agave Syrup
Mocktail: Cherry Mai Tai
Town Wall
Wallflower MargaritaCasamigos Tequila, Kwai Feh, Lime Juice, SugarSyrup, Ice
Mocktail: Mocktail
Vampire Rabbit
Victors
Yolo Townhouse
Mocktail: Virgin Berry Collins
The line-up as it was during Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025?
Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025 ran from 3 to 12 October 2025.
How many bars took part in Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025?
48 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 October 2025?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked Vampire Rabbit, Colonel Porters Emporium and The Botanist as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2025?
The favourite signature cocktails were The Cherry Bakewell at Colonel Porters Emporium, French Martini at Barluga and Honeycrisp Margarita at Centurion.
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.