Where to get £5 cocktails during Glasgow Cocktail Festival
Early bird wristbands are already sold out, with more than 2,000 people eager to take part.
NQ64 (Image: Supplied) Other establishments participating in the 10-day event include Slouch, Revolución de Cuba, Dishoom, The Raven, Revolution Mitchell Street, Inn Deep, Poko Loko, Bananamoon, The Howlin' Wolf, Somewhere By Nico, NQ64, The Gardener, The Grosvenor Cafe, and many more.
Alice Christison, the Glasgow Cocktail Festival boss, is 'blown away' with the response in the city.
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She said: "We knew Glasgow would deliver – it's such a vibrant city and always the go-to for the biggest days and nights out.
"But we really have been taken aback at the response, with over 2,000 wristbands snapped up already and superb interest from the hospitality industry in general.
The Gardener (Image: Supplied) "Make a day of it, head into the city and stay overnight or get the last train home – you have 10 days to enjoy the very best of the city's cocktail scene.
"You can hop from bar to bar or find your favourite and settle in – and enjoy the signature serves at the special member price, with a wide selection of cocktails across the many bars and restaurants on offer."
Wristbands are on sale for £9.95, plus a £1.95 booking fee, at Glasgowcocktailfest.co.uk, with the pass allowing access to discounted cocktails and mocktails at all participating venues.
Alchemist Glasgow (Image: Supplied) Alice added: "This is all about good times and glitz of course, but there's a much more serious element which is many hospitality spots are really struggling to keep the doors open.
"Our events around the UK have had massive impact on trade long term as people fall in love with new places through visiting with us.
'That's the real win here – yes it's fun bar hopping but people have told us they were faced with possible closure until our events helped them turn it around.
"So you're not just having a good time – you're helping people keep their dream alive."
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