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<p>Cocktail lovers (that&#8217;s all of us then), listen up! <a href="https://birminghamcocktailweekend.co.uk/venues/">Bi</a><a href="https://birminghamcocktailweekend.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rmingham Cocktail Weekend</a> is back from <strong>11-14 July</strong> and there&#8217;s more than 40 venues taking part. Grab a £5 signature cocktail or £4 mocktail at some of the best joints in the city. There&#8217;s something for everyone, whether you want a chilled vibe, to learn your own mixing skills or to end the night dancing. Here&#8217;s where you can&#8217;t afford to miss&#8230;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-first-stop">First stop</h3>



<p>Your first port of call is going to need to be Hotel Du Vin so you can grab your wristband and guide book from the Hendricks Gin Hub &#8211; where you also get a tipple of gin, naturally. Have your first cocktail here and then head off on your adventure to some of the city&#8217;s best drinking holes where you can sample signature cocktails for £5 (yes, really!). The question is, where to go next&#8230;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-dancing">For dancing&#8230;</h3>



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<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a place to party then head to The Cocktail Club. There&#8217;s three rooms of different music designed by Matthew Williamson, so heaps of cute corners to take a snap or 20 for the &#8216;gram. Expect bartenders dancing on the tables, pouring shots and playing bongo drums. Don&#8217;t worry, they find the time to mix some pretty awesome cocktails too so you&#8217;ll be well looked after. </p>



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<p>Tonight Josephine is just opposite the station so perfect to make your last stop before jumping on the train home &#8211; let&#8217;s be honest no one is going to volunteer as designated driver. Music is loud with a pop playlist that will have you dancing. Bottoms up!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-bar-in-town">New bar in town</h3>



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<p>Celestial-themed, Japanese piano bar Mooncat serves up handcrafted cocktails and street food, to a soundtrack of live music. It opened in Brum earlier this year and you can expect something delicious from the talented mixologists enjoyed along to some awesome tunes.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theatrics">Theatrics</h3>



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<p>Admit it, The Alchemist is the first place you thought of, right? This bar is on Colmore Row with all low mood lighting and an industrial vibe. Bartenders mix some of the most theatrical cocktails in the city &#8211; think smoke, fire and even the odd explosion &#8211; so I can&#8217;t wait to see what their offering for the cocktail weekend is. </p>



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<p>Magical restaurant and cocktail bar Aluna pairs delicious Asian cuisine with theatrical cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere. Watch the mixologists put on a show before you enjoy your drink. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pop-ups">Pop-ups</h3>



<p>After their first awesome BCW pop-up in 2023, Bar Ikigai are back and have an exclusive collab with Hoxton Spirits. Together they’ll be taking over the stunning lounge and sun-drenched courtyard at The Goodsyard JQ &#8211; this one&#8217;s not to be missed.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-find-the-fun">Find the fun</h3>



<p>Like your drink with a side of darts? Who doesn&#8217;t! Head to Flight Club for a fast-paced game with your friends to find the ultimate sportsman, or woman. If you&#8217;re feeling peckish too there&#8217;s 25% off sourdough pizzas.</p>



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<p>If arcade games are more your thing then check out F1 Arcade &#8211; a racing experience with 53 Formula 1 simulators to see who is the best driver. It&#8217;s an exciting vibe, 20% off food, and even better, cocktails too! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-taste-of-india">A taste of India</h3>



<p>We love Dishoom for great-tasting Bombay comfort food and first-class drinks. If it&#8217;s just a cocktail you&#8217;re after head to the Permit Room bar for a Daru-walla recommended Bombay Mule or an India Gimlet. Cheers!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dizzy-heights">Dizzy heights</h3>



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<p>Modern French restaurant Orelle is hugely popular and tables fill up <em>fast</em>. See why when you head to the cocktail bar. The restaurant has 360 panoramic views across the city from the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, and the downstairs cafe is also taking part. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whisky-amp-cheese-lovers">Whisky &amp; cheese lovers</h3>



<p>Then this is the place for you. There&#8217;s a bar, lounge and tasting room at Grain + Glass with a library of over 300 open whiskies, flights and a classic cocktail list. Obviously you&#8217;ll be there for their signature cocktail so expect something whisky inspired in this Jewellery Quarter venue. If you fancy something to eat too then there&#8217;s a £5 mini cheeseboard with cheeses, chutney and crackers.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-masterclasses-amp-tastings">Masterclasses &amp; tastings</h3>



<p>Want to learn how to mix your own drinks? On Saturday 13 July there&#8217;s masterclasses galore, whatever your favourite tipple is. Learn from the Tiki Guru (who else?) how to make tropical drinks when Hoxton Spirits takeover Bodega. If whisky is more your thing then at Grain + Glass there&#8217;s a takeover by Monkey Shoulder where you can learn how to make the perfect Old Fashioned. And for something a little lighter make your own summer spritz at the Goodsyard. </p>



<p>Tequila your thing? el Jimador Tequila will be at Gas Street Social on 12 July with chance to sample drinks and shot-tails, which they say are so good no salt is needed &#8211; Arriba! </p>



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<p>The pairing we never knew we needed &#8211; rum, and cheese! This session includes three cheeses and three British rums, and is led by Member of the Academy of Cheese, Abi Connolly and Distinct Distillers Founder, Hannah Boon. What a team. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-takeovers">Takeovers</h3>



<p>Bristol’s renowned cocktail bar Hyde &amp; Co are hitting the road for a very special takeover of one of the UK&#8217;s Top 50 Cocktail Bars, Fox and Chance on 11 July and on the same day there&#8217;s Wildjac X The Barrel Store with drinks to try and a game of pass the parcel where you can win booze &#8211; I&#8217;m in!</p>



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