Third time’s a charm as Aberdeen Cocktail Week returns for 2024 festival

Aberdeen’s annual cocktail festival will make its welcome return this autumn as the date and line-up for the third event are announced.

Aberdeen Cocktail Week celebrates the bartending and hospitality scene, showcasing the creativity and innovation that can be found in venues across the city.

Taking place from Wednesday, October 16 until Wednesday October 23, the festival offers a variety of perks for wristband holders including specially curated menus, fixed-price options of £5-£6 signature cocktails and events.

Around 20 venues from across the city have signed up to take part again following its success last year where more than 22,000 cocktails were poured.

Cocktail enthusiasts are invited to explore Aberdeen’s finest bars, pubs and clubs, with some restaurants and cafes also signing up to get in on the action.

Newly opened city centre venue, Tarragon on the Terrace, will take part for the first time and will be joined by other establishments including Ninety-Nine Bar and Kitchen, The Tippling House, Bartenders Lounge, Malmaison, The Old Workshop, The Tippling House and the Noose and Monkey.

While venues will be focusing on offering their signature drink and specials, many of them also serve food and will have their kitchens open for those looking for a bite to eat while out on their Cocktail Week adventures.

Expertly crafted drinks will be served up during the delicious week, and non-alcoholic options will also be available. Supporting local producers on menus has been recommended to the venues by organisers to highlight the incredible liquid made in the north-east of Scotland.

Attendees can purchase a discounted early bird wristband online from £8 for the week to unlock exclusive access and discounts.

Local entrepreneur, Gregor Sey, founded Aberdeen Cocktail Week in 2022 and is the owner of Cocktail Events UK. He says the event is now a big part of Aberdeen’s annual event calendar and something the public looks forward to.

He said: “We’ve worked hard these past few years to shine a light on the amazing bar and hospitality talent in Aberdeen. The festival is a great platform for venues to show off their creativity and for individuals to think innovatively about how they’d like to deliver incredible drinks.

“The city is home to some outstanding talent and we’ve seen bartenders go on to achieve great things in London and across the world after training in Aberdeen, so we’re delighted to bring an event like this to the public.”

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sip and savor the best cocktails Aberdeen has to offer.

For more information and to purchase wristbands visit AberdeenCocktailWeek.com