Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Stirling Cocktail Week
Dates for the next Stirling Cocktail Week are coming soon. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 19 venues took part in 2025.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 19 Stirling venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Stirling
Somewhere to keep the night going in Stirling. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Live music and DJs
Stirling bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
Date night in Stirling
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Colessio
The bar at the Colessio, a hotel in a grand Victorian building on Spittal Street.
The Bawbee
A cocktail bar on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with music and outdoor seating.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Stirling Cocktail Week 2025.
Cronies Bar & Restaurant
The bar and restaurant at the Golden Lion Hotel on King Street.
Friend of Mine
A restaurant on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with brunch.
Lux Country Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar and grill on Dumbarton Road, with music.
Drinks in historic buildings
A drink in some of Stirling's older buildings, with the character to match.
Colessio
The bar at the Colessio, a hotel in a grand Victorian building on Spittal Street.
Cronies Bar & Restaurant
The bar and restaurant at the Golden Lion Hotel on King Street.
Stirling Highland Hotel
The bar at the Stirling Highland Hotel on Spittal Street, in Stirling's old high school.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
The Bawbee
A cocktail bar on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with music and outdoor seating.
Friend of Mine
A restaurant on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with brunch.
Lux Country Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar and grill on Dumbarton Road, with music.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
The Bawbee
A cocktail bar on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with music and outdoor seating.
Friend of Mine
A restaurant on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with brunch.
Westerton Arms
A pub on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with music and sport.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Stirling Cocktail Week 2025, so nobody sits it out.
Colessio
The bar at the Colessio, a hotel in a grand Victorian building on Spittal Street.
Cronies Bar & Restaurant
The bar and restaurant at the Golden Lion Hotel on King Street.
Stirling Highland Hotel
The bar at the Stirling Highland Hotel on Spittal Street, in Stirling's old high school.
The Bawbee
A cocktail bar on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with music and outdoor seating.
Friend of Mine
A restaurant on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan, with brunch.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening in the city centre
4 partner bars in the city centre, all a short walk apart.
- 1Colessio
- 2Stirling Highland HotelAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Meraki BarAbout 3 minutes' walk
- 4Cronies Bar & RestaurantAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening in Bridge of Allan
4 partner bars in Bridge of Allan, all a short walk apart.
- 1The Bawbee
- 2The Red HerringAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Friend of MineAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4The Crook Bar & BistroAbout 3 minutes' walk
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.
Stirling at night: your questions
What is there to do in Stirling at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Fubar and Slanj-A-Va. For date night, try Colessio and Meraki Bar. For dinner and drinks, try Cronies Bar & Restaurant and Fletcher's. For historic rooms, try Stirling Highland Hotel. For ten days a year, Stirling Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Stirling?
Fubar and Slanj-A-Va are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Fubar stays open until 3am, Slanj-A-Va stays open until 2am and Foresters Arms stays open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Stirling?
Fubar and Slanj-A-Va are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Stirling?
Try Colessio, Meraki Bar and The Bawbee. Book ahead at the weekend.
What is Stirling Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Stirling's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 19 venues took part in 2025.
When is the next Stirling Cocktail Week?
Dates for the next Stirling Cocktail Week are coming soon.
More from Stirling
Every venue on this page took part in Stirling Cocktail Week 2025. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.