The week in brief
56 Newcastle bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 15 of the signature cocktails. Every venue also made a signature mocktail.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. The Botanist, Vampire Rabbit and Above came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- Bahama MamaTwenty TwentyBacardi Coconut Rum, Cranberry, Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberry, Angostura Bitters
- Belta BerryThe Green RoomArchers, Spiced Berry Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice
- Lychee & Passionfruit MartiniChaophrayaGin, Lime Juice, Passionfruit Syrup, Lychee Juice
- Autumn on the TyneVampire RabbitRum, Xante, Lime, Pumpkin Spice, Pineapple
What people said
Friki Tiki - iconic setting and vibe
Sandhill Arms - loved their cocktail and friendly staff
Flight club, never been before, great comfortable interior. Staff were efficient and friendly
Gaucho - cocktail and service were both great
Chaophraya-love the ambience of this place. Lovely warm welcome and really comfy bar area
Love the concept of cocktail week and its great to try new places.
The full line-up
All 56 bars and restaurants in Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
3Sixty
27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle, NE4 5BJ
The 3SixtyGrey Goose, Passoa, Passion Syrup, Rubicon Guava, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: The 3Sixty Mocktail
Above
Lower Dean St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
Mocktail: Strawberry Fizz
Aveika
10-15 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3AF
Aveika ColadaMalibu, Captain Morgan, Coco Syrup, Mango Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Mocktail: Apple and Mango Cooler
Bally's Casino
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Storm CloudBacardi White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, Gomme Syrup, Lemonade Post Mix
Mocktail: Light Cloud
Banyan
3 Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL
Peach Breeze42 Below Vodka, Paixao Peach, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer
Mocktail: Passionate Breeze vegan
Barluga
35 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE
Aperol SpritzAperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange Slice
Mocktail: Aperitif Mocktail vegan
Be At One
39-47 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SG
SnapshotCiroc Red Berry Vodka, Passionfruit Liqueur, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Emotivo Prosecco
Mocktail: Not Reel vegan
Bealim House
17-25 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG
Rhubarb & Ginger SourNewcastle Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Lemon Juice, Gingerbread Syrup, Foaming Bitters
Mocktail: Spiced Apple Fizz vegan
Blackfriars Restaurant
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN
The Friars FrothMoonshine Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Spiced Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Apple Juice, Foaming Bitters
Mocktail: The Friars First vegan
Centurion Bar
Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DG
Lychee BlushSmirnoff, Giffard Lychee, Fresh Lemon, Raspberry Syrup, Lychee Juice, Coconut Puree
Mocktail: Lychee Light
Chaophraya
15 Upper Level, Greys Quarter, Eldon Sq, Newcastle, NE1 7AP
Lychee & Passionfruit MartiniGin, Lime Juice, Passionfruit Syrup, Lychee Juice
Mocktail: Lychee & Passionfruit Mocktail
Dobson & Parnell
21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG
Harvest HugoElderflower Liqueur, Foraged Plum Cordial, NV Stelle D'Italia Prosecco Brut, Soda, Mint
Mocktail: Harvest Spritz 0% vegan
Fayre Play
Unit F6, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
Playing FayreBeefeater Gin, Sarti Rosa, Monin Strawberry Syrup, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Refresher Bar, Lime Wheel
Mocktail: Playing It Safe vegan
Flight Club
22 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AP
Autumn BreezeCiroc, Ciroc Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Lemon Juice, Passion Puree
Mocktail: Fall For Me vegan
Friki Tiki
Ground Floor, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
Hibiscus Mai TaiHavana 3 Rum, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Alkimi Orgeat, Home-made Hibiscus & Lemongrass Syrup, Butterfly Pea Tea Infused Beefeater Gin
Mocktail: Hibiscus Mai-less Tai
Gaucho
2, 6 Market St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JF
Mocha Espresso MartiniBelvedere Organic Vodka, Belvedere Dirty Brew, Coffee Chocolate Liqueur, Espresso Batch, Cocoa Powder Garnish
Mocktail: Virgin Passion Fruit Royale vegan
Geordie Star
79 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SQ
Lemon SherbetGordon's Lemon, JJ Vodka, Lemon Juice, Gomme, Apple Juice, Lemonade, Lemon
Mocktail: Virgy-Sherby vegan
Grey Owl
94-96 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AG
Spring in KyotoMancino Sakura Vermouth, Beefeater Gin, Fresh Lemon, Housemade Orange Cordial, Orange Bitters
Mocktail: Raspberry Mint Fizz vegan
Hooters
18-20 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
Hot Honey MargaritaCazcabel Honey Tequila, Funkin Margarita Mix, Tabasco
Mocktail: Elderflower Spritz
Hudson
Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5DF
Peach Bees KneesGordon's Gin, Honey Syrup, Archers Peach, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: English Garden Cooler vegan
Kiss
Unit G7, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
Toon Love AffairCranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Triple Sec, Ciroc Mango
Mocktail: Toon Love Affair 0%
Lane7
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Blood Orange Mai TaiHavana 3 Year Old, Havana 7 Year Old, Blood Orange Syrup, Orgeat Syrup, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Mocktail: Blood Orange Sly Tai vegan
Livello
Lower Dean St, 39 Side, Newcastle, NE1 3JE
Cherry IceSmirnoff Vodka, Cherry Syrup, Grenadine, Lime Juice, Lemonade
Mocktail: Cherry Punch vegan
Louie's Liquor Store
11 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UN
Sweet Sweet TennesseeJack Daniel's Honey, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Salted Caramel Syrup, Raspberries
Mocktail: Berry Sober
Manahatta
9, 17 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1HE
Cherry Sour42 Below Vodka, Amaretto Disaronno, Montzi Sour Cherry, Cherry & Vanilla Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer
Mocktail: Cranberry Sour vegan
Mojo
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Mocktail: Amaretti Sour vegan
Moku
90 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PR
Sweet SummerBacardi Spiced Rum, Teichenne Peach Liqueur, Hibiscus, Lychee, Lime, Foamer
Mocktail: Non-Alc Sweet Summer
Motel Mexicana
36-38 Mosley St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1AZ
CarajilloCazcabel Coffee Tequila, Licor 43, Gomme, Espresso Mix
Mocktail: Very Berry
Mowgli Street Food
8 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AW
Passion Fruit MartiniRespirited British Made Vodka, Vanilla Syrup, Passion Fruit Puree, Passion Fruit Liqueur
Mocktail: Passiomowgli Mango Tonic
No. 28
First Floor, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
Lychee BlushBeefeater Gin, Rose Liqueur, Lychee Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Hibiscus Syrup
Mocktail: 0% Lychee Blush vegan
NQ64
82 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SG
Sweet FighterBeefeater Blood Orange, Giffard Rhubarb, Candied Strawberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lemon, KA Strawberry Soda
Mocktail: Sweet Fighter Zero vegan
Passing Clouds
3-4 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
Blue Skies AheadBlanco Tequila, Orgeat, Rose, Lemon, Blue Curacao
Mocktail: No Blue Skies Ahead
Pilgrim
54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6SF
WayfarerBlack Bee Rum, Disaronno, Monin Orgeat, Lemon Juice, Cloudy Apple, Rhubarb Bitters, Foaming Agent, Saline
Mocktail: Wayfinder
Rebel Yell
Basement, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
Evan's AppletiniEvan Williams Apple Bourbon, Apple Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Mocktail: 0% Appletini
Redhouse
32 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF
Raspberry CollinsNewcastle London Dry Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Soda, Raspberry, Lemon Slice
Mocktail: Pi-No Colada vegan
Redwood Bar, Vermont Hotel
Castle Garth, Vermont Hotel, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ
Autumn's KissWoodford Reserve Bourbon, Thatchers Cider, Gingerbread Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: Spiced Orchard Sour vegan
Revolución de Cuba
1-3 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EE
Hot in HavanaMalibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Cocktail Mixer
Mocktail: Kiwi in Havana
Revolution
Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1JF
Blue CrushCiroc Pineapple, Volare Blue Curacao, Lemonade, Funkin Lemon Cocktail Mixer, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Wedge
Mocktail: Pineapple Crush vegan
Sanco
Newgate Street, Unit G4, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
All Things Berry & CherryAbsolut Raspberri, Chambord, Strawberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice
Mocktail: Berry Fresh vegan
Sandhill Arms
44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF
Sarti SourSarti Rosa, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup Gomme, Foaming Bitters
Mocktail: Hu-No Spritz vegan
Slug & Lettuce
30 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JG
Lychee LimoncelloHendrick's Another, De Capri Limoncello, Lychee Syrup, Lime Juice, Tropical Soda, Blueberry Boba
Mocktail: Zombie Zero vegan
Stack
Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St, Newcastle, NE1 6QF
Tommy's MargaritaCazcabel Reposado, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Triple Sec
Mocktail: Virgin Berry Collins
The Alchemist
5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle, NE1 7AP
Mocktail: Bubblygum vegan
The Botanist
Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL
Pink Poppy ClubBacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel
Mocktail: Homemade Berry Lemonade vegan
The Bridge Tavern
7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF
Autumn BloomNewcastle London Dry Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Polot Blackberry Syrup
Mocktail: Autumnal Bloom Zero vegan
The Green Room
11 Market St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JN
Belta BerryArchers, Spiced Berry Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice
Mocktail: Canny Berry vegan
The Town Wall
Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX
Ruby CollinsNewcastle Watermelon Gin, Fresh Watermelon, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade
Mocktail: Ruby Breeze
The Wonderbar
Unit G5, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
The Spicy Pineapple MargaritaEl Jimador Chilli Infused Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Monin Pineapple Syrup
Mocktail: The Spicy Pineapple No-ita
Tia's Mexican
Newgate Street, Unit G4, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Tia's SourRed Soul Whiskey, Tia's Blueberry Syrup, Lime, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Bitters
Mocktail: Blueberry Sour vegan
Turtle Bay
117 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ
Koko Passion PunchKoko Kanu Rum, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Mure Liqueur, Guava Juice, Pineapple Juice
Mocktail: Passion Paradise
Twenty Twenty
5 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UN
Bahama MamaBacardi Coconut Rum, Cranberry, Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberry, Angostura Bitters
Mocktail: Non-Alc Bahama Mama
Vampire Rabbit
29 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1JE
Autumn on the TyneRum, Xante, Lime, Pumpkin Spice, Pineapple
Mocktail: Non-Alc Autumn on the Tyne
Victors
106 Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3DX
Hot Honey Peach MargaritaCasamigos Blanco Tequila, Briottet Peach Liqueur, Lime Juice, Peach Puree, Hot Honey, Green Chilli Syrup
Mocktail: Non-Alc Hot Honey Peach Margarita
WC Gin Closet
High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
Orange You TemptedGin, White Cacao, Orange Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Fresh Orange Juice
Mocktail: Non-Alc Orange You Tempted
WC Newcastle
Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1NA
The CosmonautGin, Fresh Lemon and Raspberry Preserve
Mocktail: Non-Alc The Cosmonaut vegan
Yolo Townhouse
14 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EN
Pineapple TwistJawbox Pineapple, Passionfruit Funkin, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice
Mocktail: Virgin Berry Collins
The line-up as it was during Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026?
Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026 ran from 2 to 11 October 2026.
How many bars took part in Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026?
56 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 2026?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked The Botanist, Vampire Rabbit and Above as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Newcastle Cocktail Week October 2026?
The favourite signature cocktails were Bahama Mama at Twenty Twenty, Belta Berry at The Green Room 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.