WEEKLONG festival Manchester Loves Cocktails, a big hit in 2016 attracting more than 2,500 fans, is back between September 4 and 10 with an even more impressive line-up of events, parties, dinners, tastings, masterclasses, competitions and discounted cocktails across 20 of the city’s coolest bars.
In partnership with Ableforth’s Bathtub Gin, Rumbullion and Re’al Syrups, it features unmissable events including a Multisensory Mystery Tour with Diplomatico; a tiki masterclass with renowned London bar Mahiki; an al fresco terrace party with Tanqueray; and a local legends open mic night with El Dorado.
Festival hubs are Crazy Pedros off Bridge Street and Science and Industry at Cane and Grain, which will act as the wristband exchange and information point, as well as hosting a series of special events.
Participating brands include: Portobello Road Gin, Ocho Tequila, Tanqueray, Campari, Ciroc, Bacardi, Blackwell, Diplomatico, Santa Theresa, Licor 43, Hudson Whiskey, Haig Clubman, Chase Distillery, Heaven Hill, Thomas Dakin, Luxardo and Cazcabel with more to be announced.
Participating venues 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 (city centre and NQ, 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.
For full list of events visit the website. To gain access to events and to purchase cocktails at the discounted price of £5, attendees must purchase via Eventbrite a Manchester Loves Cocktails wristband (£10 with half price concessions drinks/hospitality industry workers, NHS employees and students).