The week in brief
54 Newcastle bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 20 of the signature cocktails. 50 venues also made a signature mocktail.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. Vampire Rabbit, The Alchemist and Louie's Liquor Store came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
The Alchemist
The Alchemist. Great vibes inside and such cool other drinks on the menu
Louie's Liquor Store
Signature cocktail: Southern Passion
Louies liquor store- nice atmosphere and live music
The Botanist
Signature cocktail: Pink Poppy Club
Victors
Signature cocktail: 365 Days of Summer
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Mango MonarchVampire RabbitSatari Rum, Passionfruit Liqueur, Lime Juice, Vanilla Syrup, Mango & Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk
- Pink Poppy ClubThe BotanistBacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel
- Hugo SpritzBarlugaSt. Germain, Prosecco, Soda, Mint Leaves, Lime
- Toasted Coconut MargaritaBe At OneCasamigos Tequila, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Lime Juice
- Morello Cherry SourChachabuchiTitos Vodka, Cherry Puree, Lemon Puree, Lemonade
- Coconut Pina ColadaSTACK (Cazcabel Bar)Cazcabel Coconut, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut
What people said
Manahatta because the vibes are always so good and the best cocktail!!!
The Hooch. Great ambient atmosphere and a delicious signature cocktail
Colonel Porters, we love the live music and the ambience of the venue
Slug and lettuce. Served quickly and good atmosphere
What the venues said
I feel like cocktail week encourages people who don't normally go out to go and try new things and go to bars that they have not been to before.
Cocktail Week gave Newcastle’s hospitality scene a real boost, bringing more people into local bars and restaurants. It encouraged visitors to try new places and highlighted the quality of the city’s venues, helping strengthen Newcastle’s reputation as a great destination for food and drink.
For us, Newcastle Cocktail Week was about creating an atmosphere people could feel the moment they walked in — where cocktails, food and music come together to create something effortlessly indulgent. Guests didn’t just come in for a drink, they stayed for the mood, the energy and the experience
Great way to promote Restaurants and Bars in the city of Newcastle!
It was a fun week for us bringing together cocktails and our focus of craft beer
Cocktail Week definitely brings a feel-good factor to the city and an opportunity to visit great bars you wouldn't necessarily normally go to
In the press
Where Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026 was featured.
- Newcastle Cocktail Week is back this MarchLuxe Bible
- Every bar taking part in Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026NewcastleWorld
- Newcastle Cocktail Week a flying successGet Into Newcastle
The full line-up
All 54 bars and restaurants in Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
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Raspberry Bon BonAbsolut Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, Strawberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice
Mocktail: Non-Alc Raspberry Bon Bon
Above
Peach NectarArchers, Peach Purée, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cranberry & Lemonade
Mocktail: Strawberry Moon £5
Aveika
Date NightDisaronno Amaretto, Grenadine, Cranberry Juice, Midori Melon Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice
Mocktail: Pure Passion
Banyan
Peach Breeze42Below Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer
Mocktail: Passionate Breeze
Bar+Block
Popstar MartiniAbsolut Vanilla, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Prosecco, Freeze Dried Raspberry Dust
Mocktail: Virgin Popstar
Barluga
Hugo SpritzSt. Germain, Prosecco, Soda, Mint Leaves, Lime
Mocktail: Virgin Hugo Spritz
Be At One
Toasted Coconut MargaritaCasamigos Tequila, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Lime Juice
Mocktail: Non-Alc Toasted Coconut Margarita
Bealim House
Ruby CollinsNewcastle London Dry Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cane Sugar, Soda Water, Muddled Raspberries
Mocktail: Watermelon Wave
Centurion Bar
Peach CobblerPeach Puree, Bulliet Bourbon, Disaronno, Fresh Lemon Juice, Vanilla Syrup
Mocktail: Non-Alc Peach Cobbler
Chachabuchi
Morello Cherry SourTitos Vodka, Cherry Puree, Lemon Puree, Lemonade
Mocktail: Cherry Sour
Chaophraya
Siam SunsetGin, Cointreau, Grapefruit Juice, Ginger Syrup
Mocktail: Bangkok Spritz
Colonel Porters Emporium
Simply The ZestVanilla Vodka, Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Vanilla Syrup
Mocktail: Just The Zest
Fayre Play
Mocktail: Squeaky Clean
Flight Club
Beginners LuckCiroc, Sarti, Martini Ex Dry, Orange Bitters
Friki Tiki
Tiramisu MartiniShankys Whip, Absolut Vanilla, Double Espresso, Gomme
Mocktail: Cherry Chaser
Gaucho
Kiwi GimletRoku Gin, Kiwi Cordial, Citrus Blend
Mocktail: Kiwi Breeze
Holy Hobo
Morello Cherry SourTitos Vodka, Cherry Puree, Lemon Puree, Lemonade
Mocktail: Cherry Sour
Hooters
Hugo RitaDon Angel Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Elderflower Cordial, Cucumber, Mint
Mocktail: Hugo hold the Spritz
Hudson
Pineapple CrushHypnotiq, Midori, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime
Mocktail: English Garden Cooler
Jalou Newcastle
Jalou ZombieHavana Especial Rum, Bacardi Rum, Mantuano Rum, Gomme, Passionfruit Gomme, Fresh Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Pineapple Juice Jalou Special Zombie Mix
Mocktail: Non-Alc Zombie
Kiss
Koh-I-Noor BelliniProsecco, Raspberry, Cranberry
Mocktail: Non-Alc Koh-I-Noor Bellini
Livello
Strawberry BreezeSmirnoff, Chambord, Strawberry Puree, Cranberry Juice, Lime juice
Mocktail: Strawberry Cooler
Louie's Liquor Store
Southern PassionSouthern Comfort, Passionfruit Syrup, Passion Fruit Puree, Cranberry Juice
Mocktail: Sourthern Sipper
Malmaison
Manahatta
Cherry SourAmaretto Disaronno, Montzi Sour Cherry, 42Below Vodka, Cherry & Vanilla Syrup Lemon Juice, Foamer
Mocktail: Cranberry Sour
Mayfair Pub & Kitchen
Mocktail: Passion Fruit Mule
MOJO
Tijuana BananaOlmeca Altos Reposado, Margarita Blend, Honey-ginger, Banana Purée, Banana & Bergamot Bitters
Mocktail: Amaretti Sour
Motel Mexicana
Frozen Blueberry Lemon MargaritaTequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Blueberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Water
Mocktail: Very Berry Mocktail
NQ64
Passing Clouds
Midori SourMidori, Vodka, Lime, Aquafaba
Mocktail: Midori Mocktail
Pilgrim
Would I Lychee YouThirlings Gin, Kwai Fei Lychee Liquor, Chambord, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Lychee Puree
Mocktail: Lychee Ya Face
Pitcher & Piano
MargaritaEl Jimador Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Gomme
Mocktail: Virgin Margarita
Redhouse
Rhubarb & Rose SpritzNewcastle Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda
Mocktail: Pineapple & Coconut Spritz
Revolucion De Cuba
El ViajeroAppleton Estate Signature Jamaica Rum, Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Casks Rum, Lime, Mango Juice, Sugar Syrup, Angostura Bitters
Mocktail: El Viajero 0%
Revolution
Rio Steakhouse
CaipirinhaVelho Barreiro Cachaca, Lime, Sugar
Mocktail: Talk About Bruno 39
Sandhill Arms
Aperol SourAperol, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Foaming Bitters
Mocktail: Non-Alc Aperol Sour
Shark Club Gastro Bar
Marlins SourDisarano, lemons, sugar syrup, bitters, grenadine
Mocktail: BLACK PEARL
Slug And Lettuce
Strawberry Sprinkle
Mocktail: Designated Dolphin
STACK (Cazcabel Bar)
Coconut Pina ColadaCazcabel Coconut, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut
Mocktail: Virgin Colada
The Alchemist
Mocktail: Single Tap
The Botanist
Pink Poppy ClubBacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel
Mocktail: Homemade Berry Lemonade
The Bridge Tavern
HickeyritaCasamigos Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Wylam Hickey The Rake
Mocktail: No Largs No Margs
The Geordie Star
Yer Da Sells AvonElderflower Liqueur, Raspberry Gin, Lemon, Lemonade
Mocktail: Yer Ma Sells Avon
The Hooch
Strawberry Letter 23Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Strawberries, Tobasco (optional), Freeze Dried Strawberries
Mocktail: Non-Alc Strawberry Letter 23
The Town Wall
Pink Lane SourNewcastle London Dry Gin, Chambord, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Foaming Bitters
Mocktail: Ginless & Juice
The WonderBar
The Very Berry MargaritaEl Jimador Blanco Tequila, Strawberry Liqueur, Lime Juice, Raspberry Syrup
Mocktail: The Very Berry
Tickets Bar
Spicy MargaritaOlmeca Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Chilli Infused Agave, Ice
Mocktail: Rum Punch Mocktail
Twenty Twenty
Posh SpiceAbsolut Pear Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Cloudy Apple Juice, Lime, Demerara Reduction, Green Chilli, Ginger Beer
Mocktail: Baby Spice
Vampire Rabbit
Mango MonarchSatari Rum, Passionfruit Liqueur, Lime Juice, Vanilla Syrup, Mango & Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk
Mocktail: Non-Alc Mango Mockarch
Victors
365 Days of SummerTanqueray Gin, Lychee Liqueur, Rhubarb Liqueur, Elderflower Cordial, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice
Mocktail: 365 Days Of Summer AF
WC Gin Closet
Orange You TemptedGin, White Cacao, Orange Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Fresh Orange Juice.
Mocktail: Non-Alc Orange You Tempted
WC Newcastle
Forbidden WordVodka, Pear Syrup, Alpine Botanicals, Honeyed Benedictine, Citrus Snap
Mocktail: Forbidden Word Cocktail
Yolo Townhouse
Mocktail: Virgin Berry Collins
The line-up as it was during Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026?
Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026 ran from 20 to 29 March 2026.
How many bars took part in Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026?
54 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 2026?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked Vampire Rabbit, The Alchemist and Louie's Liquor Store as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Newcastle Cocktail Week March 2026?
The favourite signature cocktails were Mango Monarch at Vampire Rabbit, Pink Poppy Club at The Botanist and Hugo Spritz at Barluga.
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.