This November will see the return of Perth Cocktail Week, swapping its previous May dates and Spring serves for a much later slot and a suitably autumnal cocktail programme.
The promotional event, which has 23 Perth venues signed up, will bring 10 days of signature cocktails priced from £5, alcohol-free serves, food offers and city-wide experiences.
Running from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 November 2026, with Perth and Kinross Council confirmed as its main partner, Perth Cocktail Week is designed to support its hospitality industry by creating a reason to visit Perth’s bars, restaurants, hotels and entertainment businesses repeatedly over 10 days.
The partnership with Perth and Kinross Council will help put those businesses in the spotlight, encouraging residents and visitors to explore the city, try new venues and spend locally.
The 23 participating venues and businesses are: Breizh, Broth3rs Restaurant, Brown & Blacks, Charlie Taylor Hair & Beauty, Cherrybank Inn, Crido’s Restaurant, Enzo Restaurant, Everest Inn, Kisa’s, La Cave À Vin, Lamesa Restaurant, Mae Ping Thai Dining, Maya’s Kitchen And Bar, Old Ship Inn, Perth Playhouse, Perth Theatre, Rishi’s Indian Aroma, Salutation Hotel, The Bank Bar & Beer Garden, The Maltings, The Parklands Hotel, The Twa Tams, Thistle & Vine and Willows.
Councillor Eric Drysdale, Perth and Kinross Council leader, said: “It’s fantastic to see Perth Cocktail Week taking place in November for the first time.
“Events like this bring people into Perth, support our hospitality sector and help generate valuable spending for local businesses.
“With over £350,000 generated from last year’s event, it highlights the economic impact that events like these can make by bringing more people into the city and encouraging them to explore all that Perth has to offer.”
Drysdale added: “Perth Cocktail Week comes before the big Christmas Lights Switch-on weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, creating an extended period of activity in the city centre and giving residents and visitors even more reasons to enjoy everything Perth has to offer.”
Founder of Perth Cocktail Week, Alice Christison, said: “We are so excited to bring Perth Cocktail Week back this November and to be working with Perth and Kinross Council as our main event partner.
“It is especially exciting to bring the event to Perth in November for the first time. Moving from spring into autumn gives venues the opportunity to create a completely different experience, with seasonal flavours, cosy settings and plenty of reasons to enjoy a day or night out as winter approaches.
“Perth has a brilliant and varied hospitality scene, and Cocktail Week gives us 10 full days to celebrate it,” said Christison.
“It is about much more than visiting somewhere for one drink: we want people to discover new businesses, enjoy food and alcohol-free options, make a full day or evening of it and support the city centre.
“The response to the previous Perth Cocktail Weeks has been fantastic, and we cannot wait to reveal the drinks, offers and experiences taking part in 2026.”
For further information, go to perthcocktailweek.co.uk.
The previous Perth Cocktail Week brought together 28 businesses and sold 2621 wristbands, generating an estimated £356,262 in direct economic impact, while its marketing campaign achieved more than one million social media views alone.
Customer feedback found that 85% felt the event improved their perception of Perth’s hospitality businesses, while 66% used their wristband across multiple days.
Participating businesses also reported a positive commercial impact: 92% were satisfied or highly satisfied with the event and one business recorded a 151% increase in total sales during the event.
