London Cocktail Week, the world’s largest festival devoted to mixed drinks, will return this autumn from October 9–19, 2025. For eleven days, more than 200 of the city’s top bars—from grand hotel institutions to neighborhood hideaways—will come together to showcase the craft, creativity, and sheer theatrical joy of London’s cocktail scene.
At the center of the festival are the Curated Cocktail Tours. Wristband holders (£20, available in advance or at participating venues) gain access to an exclusive £9 Signature Cocktail in every partner bar, with £6 non-alcoholic options and £12 champagne cocktails also on offer. It’s an invitation to explore London one glass at a time, the kind of urban wandering that turns a Tuesday into a memory.
New for 2025: Tiny Cocktails and Home Grown
This year introduces two fresh initiatives. The first is Tiny Cocktails—a celebration of the fast-rising global trend for miniature drinks. At £6, these scaled-down serves allow bartenders to push boundaries while giving guests the chance to taste multiple expressions in a single night without the commitment of a full-size pour.
Also debuting is Home Grown, a farm-to-glass showcase highlighting the best of the UK’s producers and the bartenders reimagining local ingredients. Curated by Angelos Bafas (mr.ungarnished), the mind behind Nipperkin and Kioku Sake Bar, the program pays homage to the growers, distillers, and foragers shaping Britain’s modern flavor profile.
The Connoisseur’s Collection Returns
Back again is the Connoisseur’s Collection, curated by Anna Sebastian, one of the UK bar industry’s most respected voices. Expect rare spirits, imaginative flights, and experiences staged in some of London’s most exclusive venues. For serious drinkers, it’s a passport into the city’s rarest bottles and boldest ideas.
A Global Blueprint, Rooted in London
Since its beginnings in 2010, London Cocktail Week has grown from fewer than 50 bars to the world’s foremost cocktail festival, inspiring imitators across the globe. It’s now woven into the city’s cultural fabric, spotlighting the bartenders, flavors, and venues that animate London after dark.
Deputy Mayor for Culture Justine Simons OBE captured the mood at the trade launch: “Cocktails bring together artistry, craft and imagination… London Cocktail Week is the blueprint for copycats in hundreds of other cities.”
The full lineup of bars participating in London Cocktail Week 2025 will be announced in September. Advance wristbands (£20) are available now via the festival’s official website and DesignMyNight, with proceeds staying in venues to directly support the city’s hospitality industry.
