Inverness is set to raise a glass as Cocktail Week returns for its second year, bringing ten days of drinks, dining and city centre buzz to the Highland capital.
Running from 20 February to 1 March 2026, the event aims to brighten the late winter calendar with exclusive discounts, signature drinks and new discoveries across 50+ venues.
Bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs across the city have signed up, each offering cocktails priced between £5 and £7 to wristband holders, alongside additional food offers and two for one deals at selected locations.
Participating venues include Jimmy Badgers, Scotch and Rye, The White House, Perk, Playback, The Babette, Fig and Thistle, Encore Une Fois and Highlander.
Food lovers are also catered for, with restaurants such as Scran Kitchen, Number 27 Bar and Kitchen, The Caledonian and Coyote Burger joining the line-up.
Each venue will create a signature cocktail exclusively for those wearing an official Inverness Cocktail Week wristband.
New for 2026, visitors can also enjoy a signature mocktail at each venue thanks to support from Tanqueray 0.0%, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% and Seedlip, offering alcohol free options alongside the main menu.
Advance wristbands are available online from £9.95 plus booking fee, with the final release priced at £12.95 plus booking fee.
Wristbands can be purchased online at invernesscocktailweek.co.uk
Group discounts are also available, with tickets priced at £6.95 each for groups of four or more.
Organisers are working in partnership with Inverness BID and will use the LoveInverness app to provide a digital trail of participating venues and event information.
Global drinks company Diageo is this year’s event partner, bringing speciality Guinness and Smirnoff cocktails to the celebration.
Alice Christison, director of M.ad Agency, which delivers Cocktail Week events across the country, said:
“We’re thrilled to bring Cocktail Week back to Inverness after last year’s stunning success.
“Once again, it’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the city’s incredible bars and restaurants while offering locals and visitors an unforgettable experience.”
With 50+ venues taking part and hundreds expected to join the trail, organisers say the event will boost footfall and shine a spotlight on the city’s hospitality sector during a traditionally quieter period.
For more information on Inverness Cocktail Week and to purchase tickets visit invernesscocktailweek.co.uk
