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Cool and unusual bars in Stirling

Stirling's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Stirling Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.

Cool bars at a glance

BarWhat it isFri and Sat until
Colessio
The city centre
Hotel barNot listed
Cronies Bar & Restaurant
The city centre
Bar and restaurantNot listed
Nooch Bar & Kitchen
The city centre
Vegan restaurant10pm
Stirling Highland Hotel
The city centre
Hotel barNot listed

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 4 Stirling bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 10 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Nooch Bar & Kitchen
  2. Cronies Bar & RestaurantAbout 4 minutes' walk from Nooch Bar & Kitchen
  3. ColessioAbout 4 minutes' walk from Cronies Bar & Restaurant
  4. Stirling Highland HotelAbout 2 minutes' walk from Colessio
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of cool and unusual bars in Stirling

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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Colessio, Stirling

Colessio

Hotel bar · The city centre · ££

Alcohol-free signature

The bar at the Colessio, a hotel in a grand Victorian building on Spittal Street.

Stirling Cocktail Week 2025 signatureJohnnie Walker Cooler Johnnie Walker Black Label, Apple & Mint Soda, Lime Juice, Soda Water, Ice

Alcohol-freeSpiced Cuba Libre vegan

33 Spittal St, Stirling, FK8 1DU

Cronies Bar & Restaurant, Stirling

Cronies Bar & Restaurant

Bar and restaurant · The city centre · ££

Alcohol-free signature

The bar and restaurant at the Golden Lion Hotel on King Street.

Stirling Cocktail Week 2025 signatureGold Lang Syne Captain Morgan Tiki, Peach Liqueur, Acid-Adjusted Pineapple Juice, Grenadine

Alcohol-freeGold Lang Syne 0.0 vegan

Golden Lion Hotel, 8-10 King St, Stirling, FK8 1DQ

Nooch Bar & Kitchen, Stirling

Nooch Bar & Kitchen

Vegan restaurant · The city centre · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A vegan bar and kitchen on Upper Craigs.

Stirling Cocktail Week 2025 signatureApple and Ginger Mojito Captain Morgan White, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Bitters, Apple Juice, Ginger Beer

Alcohol-freeApple & Ginger Nojito vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 7pm

44 Upper Craigs, Stirling, FK8 2DS

Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling

Stirling Highland Hotel

Hotel bar · The city centre · ££

Alcohol-free signature

The bar at the Stirling Highland Hotel on Spittal Street, in Stirling's old high school.

Stirling Cocktail Week 2025 signatureClassic Highlander Tanqueray London Dry, Peach Schnappes, Raspberry Liqueur, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeRed Mist vegan

29 Spittal St, Stirling, FK8 1DU

Cool and unusual bars in Stirling: your questions

What are the coolest bars in Stirling?

Start with Colessio, Cronies Bar & Restaurant, Nooch Bar & Kitchen and Stirling Highland Hotel.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 4 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Stirling Cocktail Week 2025, including Spiced Cuba Libre at Colessio, Gold Lang Syne 0.0 at Cronies Bar & Restaurant and Apple & Ginger Nojito at Nooch Bar & Kitchen.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Nooch Bar & Kitchen, Cronies Bar & Restaurant, Colessio and Stirling Highland Hotel are about 10 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Stirling Cocktail Week?

Dates for the next Stirling Cocktail Week are coming soon. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Stirling's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

Friends out at Cocktail Week
Cheers to that
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Round up the crew
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Make a night of it
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Sours made for the week
Friends out at Cocktail Week
One wristband, every bar
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Bring the group
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Up on the roof
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Shaken, strained, served

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Stirling Cocktail Week

One wristband, Stirling's best bars

Dates for the next Stirling Cocktail Week are coming soon. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Stirling, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Stirling Cocktail Week 2025. The cocktails named are the Stirling Cocktail Week 2025 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

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