For a cocktail with live music in York, these York Cocktail Week partners have bands, DJs or regular music nights. Check each venue for what is on.
| Bar | Live music on Google | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Rae's Micklegate and the river | Not listed | 3am |
| Social 8 Lounge Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Not listed | 1am |
| The Botanist Stonegate and Swinegate | Not listed | midnight |
| Vudu Lounge Stonegate and Swinegate | Not listed | 4am |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 4 York bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 11 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Open until 3am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature
A bar on Micklegate, York's best-known night out, with music.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRuby's Rumrricane Spiced and cherry rum, pineapple and orange with a zesty lime kick.
Alcohol-freeNe Rae
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 2pm to midnight
2 Micklegate, YO1 6JG
Open until 1am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature
A lounge bar on High Ousegate with music and an outdoor area.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry and Rhubarb Martini Pretty and pink. Berry sweet and a little bit tangy.
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Rhubarb No-tini vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
13 High Ousegate, YO1 8RZ
Open until midnight Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureYuzu Colada
Alcohol-freeRaspberry & Elderflower Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
15 Stonegate, YO1 8ZW
Open until 4am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature
A lively lounge on Swinegate with DJs every night and private booths.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Bang Bang Raspberry vodka, Chambord, lemon and cranberry, topped with lemonade and popping candy.
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Bang Bang Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 8pm to 4am, Sat 4pm to 4am, Sun closed
39 Swinegate, YO1 8AZ
Ruby Rae's, Social 8 Lounge, The Botanist and Vudu Lounge all have music as part of the night. Check their listings for what is on.
Going by Google Maps, Vudu Lounge (until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays), Ruby Rae's (until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays) and Social 8 Lounge (until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays). Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Going by Google Maps, Ruby Rae's (until midnight).
Most are. Ruby Rae's and Vudu Lounge are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 4 of these made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week 2026, including Ne Rae at Ruby Rae's, Raspberry Rhubarb No-tini at Social 8 Lounge and Raspberry & Elderflower Cooler at The Botanist.
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and York's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across York, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for York Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the York Cocktail Week 2026 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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