Aberdeen Cocktail Week (ABZCW) launched on Wednesday and runs through to May 25, offering wristband holders unlimited access to 27 participating bars and more than 70 one-off cocktails created exclusively for the festival by named local bartenders.
Wristbands can be collected at Monty’s Wine Shop & Bar any day of the festival or from the Music Hall ahead of Ultimate Masterclass Festival events. A single wristband grants full-festival access regardless of the day it is picked up and comes with a pocket-sized guide to help attendees navigate venues and track their tastings.
Over the next twelve days, ABZCW will showcase Aberdeen’s diverse hospitality scene, from intimate neighbourhood cafés to late-night lounges. Each of the 27 venues has developed its own limited-edition drinks, giving guests the opportunity to discover new flavours and vote for Aberdeen’s Cocktail of the Year.
“We are excited to expand into May’s sunnier days and to showcase a diverse range of venues and bartenders while keeping the line-up focused and manageable,” said Charlie Bain, one of the organisers of Aberdeen Cocktail Week. “With more than seventy exclusive creations to sample, we can’t wait to see which cocktail captures the city’s vote”
For full details, including participating venues and drink menus, visit aberdeencocktailweek.com
Key Information
- Dates: 14–25 May 2025
- Venues: 27 bars across Aberdeen
- Exclusive drinks: 70+ festival-only cocktails
- Wristband pick-up points: Montys (daily) and the Music Hall (before Ultimate Masterclass Festival shows)
