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Cheltenham’s bars, restaurants, hotels and pubs are coming together to celebrate the art of cocktail making! From Friday 18 to Sunday 27 September 2026, 36 venues across Cheltenham are shaking, stirring and pouring their way through ten days of exclusive signature cocktails, alcohol-free mocktails and food and drink offers – all unlocked with one wristband.
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Whether you’re a regular on the Cheltenham bar scene or looking for an excuse to discover somewhere new, here’s everything you need to know before you dive in. What is Cheltenham Cocktail Week ? Cheltenham Cocktail Week is a town-wide celebration of the local hospitality scene, in partnership with Cheltenham BID.
For ten days, 36 participating venues, everywhere from cosy independent bars to well-loved restaurants and hotels will each be serving up a signature cocktail and mocktail created especially for the week, priced from just £5, along with extra food and drink offers exclusively for wristband holders.
It’s a brilliant way to explore Cheltenham one drink at a time, tick off bars you’ve been meaning to try, and support the independent and local businesses that make the town’s hospitality scene so special.
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When: Friday 18 September – Sunday 27 September 2026 (10 days) Age restriction: 18+ only Where: Across participating bars, restaurants, hotels and pubs throughout Cheltenham How it works Buy your wristband online in advance. Browse the digital event guide to see every participating venue, their signature cocktail and mocktail, and any extra deals on offer.
Collect your wristband (plus a printed guide) from one of the designated collection points from either The Alchemist or Mirari. Show your wristband at any participating venue, any day of the week, to unlock your exclusive cocktail, mocktail and offers. Your wristband works across all 10 days and all 36 venues, so you can take your time, spread your visits out, or make a weekend of it with friends.
Wristbands can be purchased online .
Collection points Once you’ve booked, you’ll need to collect your physical wristband and printed guide before you start your crawl at: Mirari, 8 Imperial Square, GL50 1QB – daily, 10am-5pm The Alchemist, Cupola Tower, Henrietta Street, GL50 4FA – daily, 12pm-8pm Just bring your booking confirmation or QR code along to swap for your wristband and if you’re collecting on behalf of friends, that’s fine too.
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog
