15 of the Best Cocktail Bars Across Yorkshire on World Cocktail Day
Sip, sip, hooray it's World Cocktail Day (on 13th May)
Alexander’s
Skipton’s award-winning grand café, bar and terrace is a great place to spend World Cocktail Day. From Alexander’s signature cocktails and fizz to craft beers and gins, there’s plenty of choice here. Take a seat outside on the terrace or in the secret garden and soak up the sun as you sip on the Cherry Blossom, the Pretty in Pink or Alexander’s Royale cocktails. For those not drinking but still wanting to enjoy something refreshing, there are plenty of mocktails, with our personal favourite being the Sacha Summer.
4–6 High Street, Skipton BD23 1JZ
01756 228030
alexanders-skipton.com
GEO
Overlooking Scarborough’s harbour, GEO is a 1920s Art-Deco bar and kitchen with a modern twist. Once Bethel Mission chapel, the bar now offers city vibes by the seaside, combining luxurious interiors with delicious cocktails which have been crafted by their team of expert mixologists. As well as seasonal cocktails, find GEO’s signature creations with nods towards the county, including a Brontë Bramble, a Scarborough Sling and a Yorkshire Royal on the menu.
20 Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PE
01723 381485
geo-s.co.uk
The Lexington Rooftop Bar
When the sun is shining there’s nowhere better to drink cocktails than The Lexington Rooftop Bar in the heart of Hull, and when the sun goes down, the outdoor heaters mean you can linger a little longer. We’ve got our eyes on the Clover Club made with gin, Chamberzette, lemon and strawberry syrup, and the Smoke on the Water which combines mezcal with beetroot, blackberry, lemon and agave syrup.
24 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8NH
01482 947458
thelexingtonbar.co.uk
Forage
This neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar, just a few streets away from York’s iconic Shambles, focuses on locally-sourced and foraged ingredients. For a twist on a classic, we recommend the Blackforest Fizz with a gin and Prosecco base, or for the real Forage experience, try the Wild Negroni served on a smoking board of moss. Looking for your own oasis? Head upstairs and through the bookcase to find the secret garden bar, Wild by Forage, for an intimate drinking space serving the same mesmerising cocktails.
2–4 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
01904 437564
forageyork.com
SPARK: York
Boho Mixologists at SPARK:York have recently released their new spring menu and it’s not to be missed. Working with top local distillers including award-winning gin distillers Cooper King and more recently established liquor specialists Ellers Farm, and using herbs from GrowItYork (based just 15 metres from their bar), the team ensure sustainability is at the forefront of their efforts. We recommend their Elderflower and Rose Spritz on a sunny day.
17–21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
sparkyork.org
Lucia
Renowned throughout Yorkshire for their food, floral decor and quirky cocktails, Lucia is a great option for World Cocktail Day. Head to any of their restaurants and bars (in York, Harrogate or Beverley) and explore the extensive drinks menu. As well as premium spirits, wines, craft beers and mocktails, they serve classic cocktails and their own signature creations here. The Summer Sling is perfect when the sun is shining, or try one of their Yorkshire-inspired cocktails such as the Yorkshire Rose or Paradise in Yorkshire.
13 Swinegate Court East, York YO1 8AJ
3 Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2SX
5 North Bar Within, Beverley HU17 8AP
luciawinebar.co.uk
Kelu
Born from the love of their home town in Sardinia, owners of Sheffield’s latest sky lounge and cocktail bar, Kelu, offer a Mediterranean-style paradise to soak up the sun whilst enjoying cleverly crafted cocktails and nibbles. The cocktail menu features mixes from near and far and includes all the classics such as daiquiris, martinis and cosmopolitans, as well as mocktails and Kelu signature creations. Looking for the perfect sunshine drink? We recommend the Keluver Club – with gin, Galliano l’aperitivo, rhubarb, cardamom and strawberry cordial, aquafaba and citrus.
Unit 3.1 Krynkl 294, Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8UL
0114 299 1331
kelu.co.uk
Bacchus Wine and Cocktail Bar
Carefully-crafted cocktails created by their in-house mixologists, alongside delicious gin and tonics, craft beers and more than 40 wines by the glass, Bacchus has something for everyone. Choose from one of the classics with a twist (think mint chocolate espresso martinis and chocolate orange negronis) or try a Bacchus creation such as the Abeja Cooler made with honey tequila, lemon juice, apricot liqueur and lemonade.
90 Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HQ
01423 503184
bacchus92.com
The Lost & Found
With two outposts in Leeds and a secret wild garden in the heart of Sheffield, The Lost & Found have made a name for themselves with their inventive cocktails. If you’re in the mood to share, the icy illusion Tangled Teapot for two is good fun, and there are also the likes of a Popcorn Old Fashioned, Lychee Martini and The Waterhouse Spritz on the menu.
516 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PY
Leeds Club, 3 Albion Place, Leeds LS1 6JL
12 Greek Street, Leeds LS1 5PT
the-lostandfound.co.uk
Below Stairs
This hidden gem in the heart of Leeds serves house-crafted cocktails which aim to wow your senses. Order one of the classics or ask the bartenders to shake up something special – we love the sound of the adventurous Happy Accident made with Herradura tequila, beetroot, honey and chocolate bitters. There are also plenty of low- and non-alcoholic cocktails, and wines and craft beers on the menu.
12 South Parade, Leeds LS1 5QS
07810 177836
belowstairsbar.com
Public
In the former gent’s toilets below the Grade I-listed Victorian town hall in Sheffield, you’ll find this cosy bar serving creative cocktails. With dark and moody interiors, Public is the place to go in Sheffield – don’t just take our word for it, they were named in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars earlier this year. Tethered to their city and seasonality, expect drinks which push the boundaries and to help you choose, their menu is categorised into sustainable sipping, drinks with a nod to vacations, aperitivos and delicious mocktails.
Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2LG
publicpublic.co.uk
Macy Brown’s
Serving cool cocktails by the sea, Macy Brown’s is a go-to in Whitby. With an extensive cocktail menu which includes gin, rum, tequila and vodka-based drinks, try the Whitby Sunrise made with amaretto, gin, coconut purée, orange juice, pineapple purée and grenadine, for something fruity and refreshing.
New Quay Road, Whitby YO21 1DH
macybrowns.co.uk
The Furnace
The Furnace is a city bar and outdoor terrace where you can relax and sip on cocktails whilst watching the sun go down, or listening to live music. Their cocktail menu is split into sections, including cooling, warming, transformative, spark, fuel and ignite creations. Our go-to is the Watermelon Dreams made with gin, elderflower liqueur, rose vermouth and watermelon syrup, although the Mardy Rum Punch (a dark rum base with banana liqueur, blood orange and pineapple juice) sounds right up our street too.
Unit 7–8, Block D, The Heart of the City II, Sheffield S1 4HS
0114 479 7980
thefurnace.uk.com
Roland’s
This laid-back bar is the perfect place to celebrate World Cocktail Day. If the weather is fine, take a seat in the courtyard or escape the hustle and bustle of the city on the hidden roof terrace to enjoy a chilled refresher in the sun. As well as some of the classics (including espresso martinis, cosmopolitans and bloody marys), Roland’s serve their own creations such as their Pisco Sour – think Barsol Quebranta pisco, elderflower liqueur, champagne syrup, citrus and bitters.
39 Call Lane, Leeds LS1 7BT
0113 318 2964
rolandsleeds.co.uk
MOJO
With bars in Harrogate, Leeds and Sheffield, MOJO combines a late-night New York-style cocktail bar with rock and roll. Each bar has a team of specially trained mixologists and an extensive cocktail menu. Choose from flaming Tiki cocktails, sweet and creamy creations, spritz and vintage favourites. Our go-to is the Fast Car with clementine rum, limoncello, passionfruit and apple juice.
Parliament Street, Harrogate HG1 2RE
18 Merrion Street, Leeds LS1 6PQ
3 Holly Street, Sheffield S1 2GT
mojobar.co.uk
