The Botanist
Signature cocktail: Strawberry & Elderflower Mojito
The week in brief
32 Sunderland bars and restaurants took part, and every one poured a signature cocktail made for the week. Vodka was the most used spirit, in 10 of the signature cocktails.
After the week we asked wristband holders which bars they loved most. The Botanist, The 3 Stories and Keel Tavern came out on top.
The most popular bars
Picked by wristband holders in our survey after the event.
Keel Tavern
Signature cocktail: Emerald Sour
Mexico 70
Signature cocktail: Margarita
Spacebar
Signature cocktail: Left 4 Dead
Otto
Signature cocktail: Rosemary Mescal Negroni
The best cocktails
The signature cocktails wristband holders named as their favourite.
- MargaritaMexico 70100% Agave Tequila, Fresh Brazilian Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur
- Strawberry & Elderflower MojitoThe BotanistSt. Germain, Giffard Fraise Liqueur, Bacardi Carte Blanca, Strawberry Puree, Soda, Lime Juice, Strawberry & Elderflower Cordial
- Sams BrambleSam’sTanqueray Gin, Blackberry liqueur, Lemon and Lime Juice, Sugar syrup
- Terry’s TippleThe Engine RoomValrona Hot Chocolate, Crème de Cacao, Cointreau, Orange
- Melon & Apple Ivy-tiniThe Ivy HouseMidori, Absolute Vodka, Volare Apple Liqueur, Dssh Monin Sugar Syrup, Fresh Lemon
What people said
Keep putting events like this on and thanks so very much
It was a lovely week and created a lovely atmosphere
Fab idea and well organised
Fab event
Really enjoyed it
Enfes - great food, drinks, atmosphere and staff
What the venues said
Sunderland City is a place to be celebrated being a thriving cultural hub. The increased footfall can only be taken as a positive and more likeminded folk celebrating our city and its hospitality
Sunderland is such a vibrant city with a great hospitality scene! Schemes like Cocktail Week are great for helping businesses thrive!
Sunderland cocktail week was a get addition to showcase all the different unique venues that we have around the city and give people a chance to experience them in a different way.
Cocktail week at Spacebar was an absolute blast! Our weird and wonderful cocktails flew off the bar and everyone loved the Arcade bar experience. Same time next year?
Great for our city and brought new customers to our venue who hadn't experienced it before 😊🍸
A great way to showcase your venue and reach a wider audience, gives people the opportunity to find some real hidden gems!
In the press
Where Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025 was featured.
- Review: Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025Spark Sunderland
The full line-up
All 32 bars and restaurants in Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025, with the signature cocktail each one made for the week.
808 Bar & Kitchen
21 St Thomas St, Sunniside, SR1 1QD
Watermelon & Peach MargaritaAbsolute Raspberry Vodka, Absolute Vanilla Vodka, Lemon juice, Cranberry Juice, Aquafaba
Angelo’s Ristorante
48 West Sunniside, SR1 1BA
Blue PoisonMalibu, Ground Coconut, Blue Curacao, Lemonade
Bar Justice
47 West Sunniside, SR1 1BA
Blacks Corner
The Tram Shelter, Seaburn, SR6 8AB
Spiced PearHavana Club Spiced Rum, Giffard’s Triple Sec, Funkin Pear Purée, Sunpride Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice
Chester's Lounge
141 Chester Rd, SR4 7HS
Pina ColadāMalibu, Bacardi, Coconut, Fresh Pineapple, Fresh Cream, Sugar, Lemon and Lime Syrup, Vanilla
Cooper Rose
2-4 Albion Pl, SR1 3NG
PalomaJose Cuervo Especial Tequila, Pink Grapefruit Syrup, Soda
Enfes Turkish Restaurant
3 Derwent St, SR1 3NT
Frozen Strawberry DaquiriBacardi, Lime juice, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberries
Glitterball
Holmeside, Town Center, SR1 3HY
ZombieCaptain Morgan Spiced Rum & White Rum, Cointreau, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime juice, Grenadine Monin Syrup
Holiday Inn
Keel Square, SR1 3DS
Holiday Inn MojitoBacardi Rum, Sugar Syrup, Funkin Pure Pour Lime, Mint, Lime, Soda
Keel Tavern
Unit 2, Keel Square, SR1 3DS
Emerald SourGreen Melon Liqueur, Lemon juice, Sugar Syrup, Dash Bitters
Mexico 70
312 High St West, SR1 3ET
Margarita100% Agave Tequila, Fresh Brazilian Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur
My Delhi
39 Borough Rd, SR1 1PL
Bollywood TwilightBriotet Violette, Gordon's Sloe Gin, Cremede Mure, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice
Otto
29 Stockton Rd, SR2 7AQ
Rosemary Mescal NegroniQuiquiriqui Mezcal, Campari, Grapefruit Peel, Burnt Rosemary Sprig
Poetic License Bar
Roker Hotel, Roker Tce, SR6 9ND
Poetic ClubTanqueray Dry Gin, Giffard Crème de Cassis, Raspberry Purée, Orange Juice, Sugar Syrup, Egg White, Fresh Raspberries
Port of Call
1-3 Park Lane, SR1 3NX
$5 ShakeVodka Stoli, Strawberry and Lime Syrup, Tequila Rose
Prego Bar and Eatery
Dykelands Rd, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8DD
Prego Gin N JuiceGordon's Gin, Funkin Lemon, Sunpride Orange Juice, Grenadine, Lemonade
Sam’s
42 West Sunniside, SR1 1BU
Sams BrambleTanqueray Gin, Blackberry liqueur, Lemon and Lime Juice, Sugar syrup
Signatures Italian Restaurant and Bar
Wynyard Street, Silksworth, SR3 1HP
Blue MangoDead Mans Finger Mango Tequila, Blue Curacao, Sugar Syrup, Lime juice
Six
6a Pier Point, Marine Walk, SR6 0PP
Disaranno SunsetDisaranno, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Funko Sugar Syrup, Lemon juice
Spacebar
8 Signal House, Waterloo Pl, SR1 3HT
Left 4 DeadDiplomatico Planas Rum and Manutano Rum, Lime and Pineapple Juice, Passion Fruit Puree, Apricot Brandy, Grenadine, Cinnamon, Tiki Fire
Spent Grain
67 John St, SR1 1QH
Spiced PineappleOld J Pineapple Spiced Rum, Absolut Honey Vodka, Egg White, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice
Sunderland Bowl
141 High St West, Sunniside Leisure, SR1 1TR
Cherry KissSmirnoff Vodka, Cherry Sourz, Grenadine, Lemonade, Cherries
Tarantinos
4 North Bridge St, SR5 1AD
Jack Frost MimosaBlue Curacao, Prosecco Pineapple Juice, Sugar, Fresh Pineapple
The 3 Stories
92-94 High St West, SR1 3BY
The Botanist
Unit 1, Keel Square, SR1 3DS
Strawberry & Elderflower MojitoSt. Germain, Giffard Fraise Liqueur, Bacardi Carte Blanca, Strawberry Puree, Soda, Lime Juice, Strawberry & Elderflower Cordial
The Engine Room
The Fire Station High St West, SR1 3HA
Terry’s TippleValrona Hot Chocolate, Crème de Cacao, Cointreau, Orange
The Ivy House
Ivy House, Worcester St, SR2 7AW
Melon & Apple Ivy-tiniMidori, Absolute Vodka, Volare Apple Liqueur, Dssh Monin Sugar Syrup, Fresh Lemon
The Manor Bar
4-5 Foyle St, West Sunniside, SR1 1LB
Prosecco MargaritaOlmeca Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, De Kuyper Triple Sec, Prosecco, Gomme, Lime Slices, Salt
The Peacock
287 High St West, SR1 3ES
Evening BlossomGrey Goose Peach and Rosemary, Cocchi Rosa, Cranberry Juice, Blood Orange Soda
These Things Happen
Harbour View, Roker, SR6 0NL
Cranberry MartiniAbsolute Raspberry Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, Lemon juice, Cranberry Juice, Aquafaba
Ttonic Bar & Kitchen
12-14 Vine Pl, SR1 3NE
Ttonic TropicMango Ciroc, Cointreau, Mango Syrup, Lime Juice, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice
Vesta Tilleys
309 High St West, SR1 3ET
Ginger SpritzerTriple Sec, Aperol, Schweppes Ginger Beer
The line-up as it was during Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025. Menus and venues change, so check with each venue before you go.
Good to know
When was Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025?
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025 ran from 31 January to 9 February 2025.
How many bars took part in Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025?
32 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 Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025?
In our survey after the event, wristband holders picked The Botanist, The 3 Stories and Keel Tavern as their favourites.
What was the best cocktail at Sunderland Cocktail Week 2025?
The favourite signature cocktails were Margarita at Mexico 70, Strawberry & Elderflower Mojito at The Botanist and Sams Bramble at Sam’s.
When is the next Sunderland Cocktail Week?
Dates, venues and wristbands for the next Sunderland Cocktail Week are on the Sunderland Cocktail Week page at cocktailweek.com/sunderland.