A NEW event is set to celebrate the York bar scene this week and give people the chance to try somewhere new.

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 11:18

By Alice Kavanagh

York’s first Cocktail Week is set to launch this Friday night (April 4) and will take place over the next two weekends, celebrating 28 of the city’s top bars and mixologists.

During the event, which requires people to buy a wristband to be eligible for the deals, each venue will have exclusive offers and £5 signature cocktails and mocktails - giving people the chance to try out new bars across the city at cheaper prices.

Highlights include ASK Italian’s Candy Cloud Bramble or The Botanist’s Strawberry & Elderflower Mojito, which are on offer when you collect your wristband, a citrus Pisco Grapefruit Fizz at 1906, The Smokey Old at Tomahawk Steakhouse and Crafted Sunrise at The Cut & Craft.

Cocktail Week is also offering reduced prices for food including two main courses for £35 or three mezze small plates for £20 at The Marrakesh. Fifteen per cent off at Lil’s Bar & Bistro, 20 per cent off at Pitcher & Piano, or 25 per cent off food at Ask Italian.

Alice Christison, event founder, said: "We can’t wait to bring Cocktail Week to York this week and show off the amazing quality of the cities bars, cocktails and hospitality scene!

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