If you thought Brighton was just about seagulls stealing your chips and the pier, think again. From 19th to 28th September, the Brighton Cocktail Festival is crashing into town with a line-up of over 30 of Brighton’s best bars ready to serve up bespoke cocktails that’ll have you rethinking your life choices (in the best way).
Founder Harry Philippson reckons Brighton’s cocktail game deserves the spotlight – and we couldn’t agree more.
“I moved down to Brighton and Hove after lockdown, and was absolutely blown away by the incredible cocktail culture here. People already know about Brighton’s amazing food scene, but I think it’s about time we also celebrated the exceptional bars, mixologists and cocktails throughout the city,” he said.
The festival features a whole load of local legends, including plenty of BOTI favourites like The Plotting Parlour, Bar Medusa, Bar Valentino, Cut Your Wolf Loose, Gung Ho! (feature pic), Permit Room and Voya, as well as newer spots such as The Archive and The Coconut Island. Basically, there’s something for every cocktail craving.
So how does it work? Tickets (£15 early bird, thank us later) get you exclusive access to two secret off-menu cocktails plus a non-alcoholic option at each spot – all for £6 a pop (£4 if you’re keeping it dry). The cocktail details will be released over the summer, so watch this space!
And you’ll be able to plan your own booze cruise through the city with filters by spirit and neighbourhood because, let’s face it, who wants to wander aimlessly?
So grab a ticket, plan your trail, and prepare for a ten-day liquid love-in. And if you can’t wait that long, check out Harry’s Brighton Cocktail Tours for some guided bar-hopping fun all year-round.
Bottoms up, Brighton.
Friday 19th to Sunday 28th September; from £15; various locations
brightoncocktailfestival.com
