The biggest drinks festival in the UK is just around the corner. From Monday 6 to Sunday 12 October 2014 get ready to shake, sip and party your way to a fantastic celebration of the capital’s unrivalled cocktail culture.
Following on from the incredible success of 2013 with over 176 bespoke events and more than 160 participating bars across London, this year will be jam-packed with more tastings, master classes, pop-ups and parties than ever before.
To be part of London Cocktail Week 2014, festival-goers must buy a wristband, which cost just £10 if booked in advance and allow the wearer access to the huge amount of free sampling and cocktail demonstrations, as well as the renowned Cocktail Tours.
The most visible and inclusive part of the festival; 200 of the best bars across the capital will be throwing open their doors to offer bespoke and unlimited £4 cocktails throughout the week. These partnering bars have been cherry-picked because of their shared dedication to delivering wonderful service, excellent drinks and a great experience.
Always fancied that exclusive hotel bar? Never got round to tracking down that elusive speakeasy? Want to visit a brand new venue or revisit an old favourite? Now is your chance!
The Ketel One Hub, a specially created pop -up within Seven Dials, will continue to be the main wristband collection point during the week, where you can get drinks-making tips from the experts and meet the London Cocktail Week team who can help you plan your time during the festival.
The area will once again play host to London Cocktail Week’s Shop and Sip, with stores in the area teaming up with our sponsors to offer tasters, masterclasses and the chance to discover something new. Expect liqueurs and racy lingerie or hard liquor with your beard trim.
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Just to start you on some of the participating bars…
The Ampersand Hotel
- Raise a glass with The Ampersand Hotel’s London Cocktail Week Afternoon Tea
- Feast on cocktail-inspired pastries including mojito layer cake, pina colada custard tart, bellini chocolate cups, cosmopolitan jelly shots and white russian mini-babas
Available from 4-12 October, £32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of champagne
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www.ampersandhotel.com/eat-and-drink-at-the-ampersand-hotel/the-drawing-rooms/book-now
Apero
- Wristband holders can enjoy Apero’s Minnie Cunningham cocktailfor £4 – a concoction made with Portobello gin, byrrh & raspberry sour
- Enjoy with Head Chef Chris Goldings’ fantastic sharing menu | £30 per person
For more information about Apero click here
King of Soho
- The King of Soho and Jazz After Dark invite you to discover the Spirit of Soho through one of the world’s most famous blends – gin and jazz
- Pairing Jazz After Dark’s unique acts with the smooth taste of the King of Soho gin, they are bringing this legendary combination to life for what promises to be an unforgettable evening on Greek Street in the heart of Soho
London Cocktail Week wristband entitles you to 1 x £5 cocktail on Thursday 9 October or £5 off admission on Friday 10 + Saturday 11 October
For more information about King of Soho click here
Orso + Joe Allen
- Enjoy 20% off all cocktails at these two London institutions throughout London Cocktail Week
- Head to authentic Italian restaurant ORSO for an Aperol Spritz and afterwards simply head around the corner to enjoy classic American cocktails including mint juleps, sazerazs and mojitos
For more information about Orso click here
For more information about Joe Allen click here