The perfect chance to mix your drinks
WEEK-LONG EVENT INVOLVES MORE THAN 20 OF CITY’S COOLEST BARS AND RESTAURANTS
MORE than 20 of the city’s coolest bars and restaurants will be serving up some of the best drinks around as Manchester Loves Cocktails returns to the city next month.
The week-long festival takes place from September 4-10 for seven days of events, parties, dinners, music, tastings, masterclasses, competitions and discounted cocktails.
There will be two festival hubs – at Crazy Pedros on Bridge Street and at their Northern Quarter site next to Afflecks, and Science and Industry at Cane and Grain – which will act as the wristband exchange and information point, as well as host a series of special events during the week.
Participating bars include The Alchemist; Mojo; The Botanist; The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes; The Cosy Club; Favelas Bar and Cantina; Hold Fast; Kosmonaut; The Living Room; Crazy Pedros; Science and Industry; Sugar Rays; Liquor Store, Rosylee, Hula, The Fitzgerald, Tusk, Liars Club and Blackdog Ballroom with more to be announced.
Each bar will team up with one of the world’s finest spirit brands to create a unique menu of £5 discounted cocktails and host events exclusively for wristband holders.
Festival-goers can expect a diverse event programme that includes an opening party at Crazy Pedros, a Multisensory Mystery Tour with Diplomatico at Kosmonaut, a Tanqueray Terrace Party at Rosylee and a tiki masterclass hosted by George Radev of the incoming London bar brand Mahiki.
The full event programme will be announced in the next few weeks.
There will also be a series of specialist events, tastings and masterclasses designed for bartenders and discerning drinkers.
Founder of Loves Cocktails, Nick Fox said: “Last year’s festival was a week to remember. We’re really excited to bring the festival back to Manchester and work once again with the outstanding calibre of bars here in the city,
“We’re really excited about this year’s festival programme – there really is something for everyone. Whether you’re a discerning drinker or cocktail novice, our aim is that you will discover something new during the festival while having fun and enjoying delicious libations.”
To gain access to the events running throughout the festival and to buy cocktails at the discounted price of £5, attendees must purchase a Manchester Loves Cocktails wristband.
Early Bird wristbands are £10 with half-price concessions available for drinks/ hospitality industry workers, NHS employees and students.
Tickets are available from Eventbrite.
For a full list of bars and restaurants that taking part in this year’s event or for more information about Manchester Loves Cocktails visit www.lovescocktails.co. uk.