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Sunderland Cocktail Week

29 January to 7 February 2027

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Ten days of signature cocktails from £5 in bars and restaurants across Sunderland, with a mocktail in every one. One wristband unlocks the lot.

Wristbands from
£7.95each, groups of 4+
singles from £9.95
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How many of you?
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4 × £7.95 = £31.80 plus £7.80 booking fees. Your group saves £8.
Early Bird Wristband£9.95
Advance Discount Wristband£12.95
Final Release Wristband£14.95
Discounted Group Wristbands£7.95 each
Plus booking fee. Cocktails are paid for at the bar. 580+ people already following Sunderland Cocktail Week.
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35venues last time
£5cocktails from
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Sunderland, 29 January to 7 February10 days, all unlocked with one wristband.
Signature cocktails from£5
How it works

Buy it. Collect it. Shake it up.

One wristband for all ten days. Cocktails are paid for at the bar.

  1. Buy it.

    Buy online from £7.95 each in groups of 4 or more. Your ticket barcode arrives by email.

  2. Collect it.

    Collection points are announced before the week starts. Show your ticket barcode and staff swap it for your wristband. One barcode per wristband.

  3. Shake it up.

    Signature cocktails from £5 and a mocktail in every venue taking part, plus the wristband deals.

Who took part last time

What was pouring in 2026

35 bars and restaurants made a signature cocktail and a mocktail for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026. Full 2027 venue and cocktail announcement coming soon.

On sale now

Sunderland Cocktail Week 29 January to 7 February 2027

Wristbands are on sale now. Get yours before the line-up drops.

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Love Heart

£5

Smirnoff Cherry Vodka, Apple Juice, Strawberry Puree, Lemon, Foaming Bitters

MocktailVegan
Mocktail: Love Bomb£4

Naughty Profiterole

£7

Frangelico, Espresso, Chocolate-Vanilla Profiterole

Mocktail
Mocktail: The Virgin Profiterole£7

Strawberry Shrub & Elderflower Mojito

£5

Bacardi Superior White Rum, Elderflower Cordial, Strawberry Shrub, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda

Mocktail
Mocktail: Shrubbery Elderflower Mojito£5

Cherry Gin Sour

£7

Gin, Cherry Syrup, Lemon, Egg Whites

Mocktail
Mocktail: Non-Alc Cherry Gin Sour£6

Pina Colada

£5

Vodka, Rum, Cream, Pineapple, Sugar

Mocktail
Mocktail: Pina Colada AF£5

Pink Lemonade Rose Spritz

£5

Au Vodka Pink Lemonade, Coldwater Creek Rose, Whites Lemonade, Lemon

Mocktail
Mocktail: Raspberry Lemonade Spritz£1.95

Diego's Deep, Dark Winter Espresso Martini

£7

Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Brewed Espresso, Fresh Coffee Beans, plus a choice of Gingerbread, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice or Salted Caramel Syrup

Mocktail
Mocktail: Diego's Deep Dark Winter Smartini£5

Punchy Paloma

£7

Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Punchy Cucumber Yuzu & Rosemary

Mocktail
Mocktail: El Jardin Paloma£5

Aperol Spritz

£7

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Fresh Orange Slice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Orange Soda£3

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

£7

Baileys, Kahlua, Salted Caramel Syrup, Creme de Cacao, Fresh Espresso

Mocktail
Mocktail: Blossom Breeze£5

FC Espresso Martini

£6

FC Roast Double Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Vanilla Syrup

MocktailVegan
Mocktail: Cherry Sour£5

Blossom

£6

Eristoff Vodka, Passoa, DeKuyper Strawberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Mango Puree, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Syrup

Mocktail
Mocktail: Meadow Bloom£5.50

Au You Talking To Me?

£6

Au Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Non-Alc Passion Fruit Collins£5

Holiday Inn Mojito

£7

White Rum, Mojito Cocktail Mixer, Soda Water, Fresh Mint, Lime Wedge

Mocktail
Mocktail: Holiday Inn Virgin Mojito£4.50

Winter Spiced Old Fashioned

£6

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Gomme Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Angostura Orange Bitters

Mocktail
Mocktail: Designated Sailor£5

Blue Passion

£6

Blue Curacao Liqueur, Passoa, Lemon Juice, Soda Water

Mocktail
Mocktail: Blue Virgin£4

Koji Slipper

£7

Midori, Tanqueray Gin, Akashi Yuzu Sake, Pineapple Juice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Coco Ginger Marg£5

Bumbu Banger

£6.50

Bumbu Rum, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale

Mocktail
Mocktail: Sunderland Blue Cooler£4

Classic Margarita

£7

El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, 100% Blue Agave

Mocktail
Mocktail: Mock Margarita£6

Seoul Spritz

£5

Low Intervention Biodynamic Fizz, Maesil-Cheong Plum

MocktailVegan
Mocktail: Northern Seoul£5

Lady Grey

£6

Bergamot Liqueur, Cocchi Rosa, White Grape, Apricot Soda

Mocktail
Mocktail: Strawberry Lemonade£3.95

Hot Honey Mango Margarita

£5.50

Cazcabel Blanco Tequila, Homemade Hot Honey Syrup, Mango Puree, Mango Juice, Lime Juice, Tajin Rim

Mocktail
Mocktail: Not So Hot Mango Marg£4.50

Bloody Raspberry Gin Sour

£5

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Toasted Marshmallow, Fitzpatrick's Blood Tonic, Lemon, Egg White

Mocktail
Mocktail: Non-Alc Mango Collins£5

Bramble

£5

Tanqueray Gin, Blackberry Liqueur, Homemade Sour Mash Mix, Sugar Syrup, Fruit

Mocktail
Mocktail: Berry Haze£4.95

Hummingbird Smash

£7

Hepple Gin, Basil Liqueur, Peach Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Sparky Smash£5.95

Sunset Spritz

£6

Passoa, Prosecco, Vanilla Syrup, Soda

Mocktail
Mocktail: Sunset Cooler£4.50

Bumbu Storm

£6

Bumbu Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime

Mocktail
Mocktail: Strawberry Citrus Cooler£3.90

Mana Potion

£6

Bacardi, Blue Curacao Liqueur, Lime Juice, Bubblegum Syrup, Blue Lemonade

Mocktail
Mocktail: Mana Lite£4

Cherry & Pomegranate Mojito

£6.50

Old J Cherry, Gomme, Grenadine, Soda, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedges

Mocktail
Mocktail: Cherry & Pomegranate Nojito£5

Split Decision

£5

Bacardi, Malibu, Blue Citrus Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple

Mocktail
Mocktail: Mocktail Colada£4.95

Kiwi Mango-rita

£5

Don Angel Tequila Gold, Triple Sec, Kiwi Syrup, Lime Juice, Mango Juice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Virgin Kiwi Mango-rita£3.50

Hunni-suckle

£7

Absolut Hunni, Fair's Elderflower Liqueur, Honey, Lemon Juice, Egg White

MocktailVegan
Mocktail: Hunni-suckle 0.0%£5

Tosca Special

£7

Malibu, Blue Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice

Mocktail
Mocktail: Tropical Glow£5.50

Ttonic Tropic

£5

Ciroc Mango, Cointreau, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Monin Mango

Mocktail
Mocktail: T-Total Tropic£5

Chocco-Orange Martini

£6

Baileys, Vanilla Vodka, Blood Orange Syrup, Whole Milk, Chocolate Sauce, Cocoa Powder

Mocktail
Mocktail: Chocco-Orange No-tini£3.50
Who took part

All 35 Sunderland venues from 2026

Tap a venue for its page, what it poured and its Cocktail Week history.

See the full 2026 line-up and favourites

Venues change from year to year. The 2027 line-up is announced here once it's confirmed.

Take the quiz · from last time's menu

Which Sunderland Cocktail Week cocktail are you?

Three taps and we'll match you to a cocktail from our last Sunderland menu.

Pick a spirit
How do you like it?
Who's coming?
Where they poured in 2026

Last time's venues on the map

Tap a pin to see what each bar poured and open its page.

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What your wristband unlocks

One wristband. Ten days. Every bar on the list.

Signature cocktails from£5Created just for the 10 days.
Every bara mocktail too, so nobody sits it out
Food dealsdine out for less with your wristband
Extra menusmore cocktail offers in the bars that go further
Ten daysShow it at any venue taking part, on any day of the week, as many times as you would like.
Something newa different serve in every bar
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Bar guide

The best cocktail bars in Sunderland

Our guide to Sunderland's best cocktail bars, by area and occasion, with photos, a map and what to order. Every bar on it has taken part in Sunderland Cocktail Week.

Read the guideThings to do at nightDate night barsCool barsRooftop barsBrunchBeer gardens and terracesMocktails

Look back at Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025: the most popular bars, the best cocktails and what people said.

Back Sunderland's bars

Raise a glass to Sunderland

We started Cocktail Week for one reason: to get people out supporting local hospitality. Bars and restaurants are the heart of a town and they work hard all year round. For 10 days, we bring the whole city together behind them, with signature cocktails created just for the week, mocktails at every venue and a reason to try somewhere new. Every wristband means more people through local doors and more money staying in Sunderland.

35Sunderland venues on the trail
1wristband for every bar
10days of new faces for Sunderland hospitality
Friends raising a glass in a bar

Show them some love

  • Try at least one bar you've never been to
  • Tag the venue and #SunderlandCocktailWeek when you post
  • Leave them a review if they looked after you
What ten days looks like

Your week in Sunderland

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Sours made for the week
Sours made for the week
Shaken, strained, served
Shaken, strained, served
Round up the crew
Round up the crew
A signature in every bar
A signature in every bar
Cheers to that
Cheers to that
Something new in every bar
Something new in every bar
A bit of theatre
A bit of theatre
Finished by hand
Finished by hand
Make a night of it
Make a night of it
Hen do or birthday?

Four or more of you get wristbands for £7.95 each

That's £2 off each wristband. Buy them together in one order, then plan the route in the guide.

Get group wristbandsPlanning tips
FAQs

Good to know

What is Cocktail Week?

Ten full days. Two weekends. Plenty of places to discover. Cocktail Week brings together the best bars and restaurants across Sunderland with exclusive cocktails from £5, mocktail and food offers. Buy a wristband and explore the city at your own pace.

How does the wristband work?

Buy your wristband online, collect it at an official collection point and wear it when you visit participating venues. Show it when ordering to unlock their Cocktail Week cocktails and offers. You pay each venue directly for your drinks and food. Collection points, dates and opening hours will be listed here and emailed to you closer to the event.

Can I visit more than one venue?

Absolutely. Your wristband works across all participating venues for the full event. Try somewhere new, return to a favourite or spread your plans across both weekends.

Where can I see the venues and offers?

The e-guide will be published here before the event. You'll also get a printed guide with a map when you collect your wristband.

Why are there different ticket prices?

Every wristband unlocks the same offers. Tickets are released in price stages, so the earlier you book the less you pay. Any booking fee is shown at checkout. (Top tip: save the most with our Group tickets!)

Where do I collect my wristband?

Collection points, dates and opening hours will be listed here and emailed to you closer to the event. Bring your barcode ready to scan. You can collect before the event or pick it up before your first venue visit.

Can I come for the mocktails?

Of course. We love mocktails just as much as we love cocktails! Every participating venue offers a mocktail and many have food deals too. The guide will be published here before the event.

Do I need to book a table?

That depends on the venue. Your wristband doesn't guarantee entry or a table, so book directly where bookings are available. It's especially worth planning ahead for food or busy weekend evenings.

When are the offers available?

Cocktail Week offers run throughout the event during participating venues' normal opening hours. The guide will be published here before the event, with venue details and booking information.

Can I get a refund?

We don't offer refunds on Cocktail Week wristbands.

Who can go?

Cocktail Week is 18+ and venues may ask for ID.

Need a hand?

Email hello@cocktail-week.com with Sunderland and booking reference if you have one. For urgent questions during the event, call 07754 189052 or message our Instagram.

How can I sign up my venue?

Complete Sunderland's registration form, then submit your offers through the deals form so we can create your listing. If you're registering several venues, complete a form for each location.

Interested in partnering with Cocktail Week?

Put your brand in front of bars, bartenders and customers across the UK and Ireland. We work with drinks brands, BIDs, councils, sponsors and media and travel partners, with campaigns reaching millions of people across our events. Make an enquiry

For brands and partners

Partner with the UK and Ireland's biggest hospitality and cocktail event

Put your brand at the heart of the hospitality industry. Cocktail Week connects you with an extensive network of bars, bartenders and customers, with campaigns reaching millions of people across our events.

We work with drinks brands, BIDs, councils, sponsors and media, hotel and travel partners. From getting your product into bartenders' hands to bringing new customers through venue doors, we build partnerships that turn awareness into trial, sales and lasting relationships.

Make an enquiry
Partners we work with
For Sunderland venues

Want your venue on next year's line-up?

Tell us about your venue and we'll be in touch. Venues taking part report an average 30% uplift in sales across the week.

Register your venue
The UK and Ireland's biggest cocktail celebration

Cocktail Week: Ten days. One wristband. Your town's best bars.

For ten days at a time, the best bars and restaurants in a town come together with signature cocktails from £5, food deals and exclusive offers. One wristband unlocks all of it.

or explore the map of every location ↓
25+Locations
1,100+Venues taking part
140,000+Cocktail Week wristbands
This is Cocktail Week
Launch night.Filmed at the Manchester Cocktail Week launch party
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Where's it happening?

Tap a pin, or enter your town to find the nearest.

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What ten days looks like

Your next night out, sorted

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Why it matters

Built to put people through local doors

No two Cocktail Weeks are the same. Each one is built with the venues, drinks brands and bartenders of that place, and every attendee who walks through a door is money spent in local hospitality.

Made for each location

Every event is built around the venues and bartenders that make that town's hospitality scene worth going out for.

The best venues and drinks

Signature serves created for the week, leading drinks brands and the area's top bartenders, all in one place.

Real footfall for real businesses

Ten days of people actively looking for somewhere new to go. That's the point of it.

How it works

Three steps to your best week out

  1. Find your location

    Pick your town to see the venues, cocktails and offers taking part.

  2. Get your wristband

    Buy online, then collect your wristband from a collection point before or during the week.

  3. Get out there

    Show your wristband for signature cocktails from £5 and exclusive deals, as often as you like for ten days.

Our safety partner

Feel unsafe? Ask for Angela

Ask for Angela is a national safety scheme for anyone who feels uncomfortable, vulnerable or unsafe on a night out. Quietly ask a member of staff for "Angela" and trained staff at participating venues will help, whether that's getting you out safely, a safe place to wait or more help.

On the menu

Signature cocktails this month

See every cocktail
For venues

Bring new faces through the door

Cocktail Week puts your venue in front of thousands of people actively looking for somewhere to go, and gives your regulars another reason to come back. We run the marketing, press and brand partnerships. You pour the drinks.

30%average sales uplift reported by venues
73%of venues see cocktail sales rise by 10% or more
2,000+signature cocktails sold by top venues in one week
Register your venue

Choose your city and we'll open its registration form.

What's included

  • Your venue and signature cocktail on the event website, map and printed guide
  • Social, email and influencer campaigns to the local Cocktail Week audience
  • Press coverage and drinks brand partnerships
  • A launch pack with graphics ready for your own channels
  • Post-event sales and feedback report

The success of the first York Cocktail Week was overwhelming. It's been a great week for hospitality and hopefully will have repeat customers who have enjoyed the experience.

The founder

Meet Alice Christison

Alice created Cocktail Week to celebrate and support hospitality. What began as a single event now runs in more than 25 locations across the UK and Ireland. Alice and the team at M.AD Agency work closely with local venues and brand partners so each event reflects what makes that town's bar scene special.

"From day one, we've put venues at the heart of everything we do. We make sure they feel supported and see real results."Alice Christison, founder
What venues say

Ten days that venues feel

"The success of the first York Cocktail Week was overwhelming. It's been a great week for hospitality and hopefully will have repeat customers who have enjoyed the experience."

Participating venue, York

"Cardiff Cocktail Week really helped us get our name out there with a new crowd. It made a big difference and we're hoping it cements us as a daytime cocktail spot."

Participating venue, Cardiff

"We saw loads of new faces, people who might not usually stumble across our bar. The energy during the event was amazing."

Participating venue, Cardiff
For brands and partners

Partner with the UK and Ireland's biggest hospitality and cocktail event

Put your brand at the heart of the hospitality industry. Cocktail Week connects you with an extensive network of bars, bartenders and customers, with campaigns reaching millions of people across our events.

We work with drinks brands, BIDs, councils, sponsors and media, hotel and travel partners. From getting your product into bartenders' hands to bringing new customers through venue doors, we build partnerships that turn awareness into trial, sales and lasting relationships.

Partner with us
Partners we work with
Our impact
£10,000,000+added to hospitality across the UK and Ireland
140,000+Cocktail Week wristbands
9,000+wristbands sold at our biggest single event
1,100+venues taking part
What partners get
  • Principal partner status across every location
  • Location-level sponsorships, from a single town upwards
  • Signature serve partnerships with venues
  • Logo on wristbands, guides, posters and every event page
  • Data and insight from every event
Hen dos, birthdays and big nights out

Four or more of you? Wristbands get cheaper.

Group wristbands in every town that's on sale, plus a price calculator for the group chat.

See group prices
FAQs

Good to know

Ten days. One wristband.

Pick your town and grab a wristband. Not on the list yet? Tell us where Cocktail Week should run next.

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