The winter months are set to get some much-needed cheer as Sunderland Cocktail Week returns Friday January 30 to Sunday February 8.
The event is organised by M-ad Agency in partnership with Sunderland’s BIDs – which includes the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – with 37 businesses already signed up to take part.
Participants will be able to enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers – including cocktails from £5, additional drinks promotions, and special dining deals. Designated drivers and tee-totallers will also be able to enjoy the fun – with every participating venue also offering a mocktail alternative.
Anyone wanting to be part of the event needs to buy a wristband in advance which – when shown at the bars and restaurants taking part – will give them access to the offers. The wristbands are priced at £12.85 – with a 30% discount for group bookings. They are available at www.sunderlandcocktailweek.co.uk and include a booking fee.
City centre venues taking part include Ttonic, Café Floriana, Otto, Port of Call, Flower Café, Gatsby, Independent, Tosca, Fausto Coffee, and The Engine Room. Also signed up are Diego’s Joint, Ivy House Pub, Vesta Tilley’s, The Peacock, The Manor Bar, The Botanist, and The 3 Stories – along with the Holiday Inn, Enfes Restaurant, The Cooper Rose, Chester’s Lounge, Angelo’s Ristorante, Koji, and Sloanes Sports Bar.
Sunderland Bowl, Spacebar, Signatures Italian Restaurant and Bar, Sam’s, and the Keel Tavern are also taking part in the week – along with seafront businesses including Six, STACK Seaburn, and Poetic License Bar at the Roker Hotel.
Alice Christison, event founder and director of M-ad Agency, said: “Sunderland Cocktail Week is all about celebrating the city’s brilliant hospitality scene while giving people a reason to get out, socialise and try somewhere new.
“We’ve worked closely with Sunderland’s BIDs and local venues to create an event that feels accessible, great value and genuinely enjoyable for everyone. The response from businesses across the city has been fantastic, and we’re super excited to see Sunderland come together again for another brilliant week – all celebrating the incredible industry and offering a stunning array of cocktails.”
Roberta Redecke, head of business services at Sunderland’s BIDs, said: “The last Sunderland Cocktail Week was a huge success and we are delighted to see so many hospitality outlets from across the city participating. At a time of year when people want something to look forward to without having to spend a huge amount of money, the week gives everyone something to look forward to.”
Further details are available at www.sunderlandcocktailweek.co.uk, with wristband giveaways taking place on the @sunderlandcocktailweek Instagram page.
