Somewhere by Nico launches its first ever Cocktail Festival in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Cocktail Festival will serve customers £5 cocktails highlighting signature cocktails including the classics we all love, from Margaritas to Daiquiris!
Article Source: Somewhere by Nico
Last Updated: 25 April 2025 10:53
Somewhere by Nico is to bring a spirited new experience to Scotland’s drinks scene with the launch of its first-ever Cocktail Festival, running simultaneously in Glasgow and Edinburgh this May.
From Friday May 2nd - Sunday May 11th, guests at Somewhere by Nico in Glasgow Byres Road and Somewhere by Nico in Edinburgh's West End will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind celebration of creativity, craft and cocktail culture. The festival promises a limited-time, fun and affordable cocktail experience designed to transport guests somewhere unforgettable—this time, into the art of mixology.
Curated by the creative minds behind the award-winning Six by Nico concept, the Cocktail Festival will serve customers £5 cocktails highlighting signature cocktails including the classics we all love, from Margaritas to Daiquiris. Throughout the fest, each city will host takeover nights featuring some of the most renowned local drink brands in Glasgow and Edinburgh, together with live music, in addition to serving Somewhere by Nico's £5 cocktails.
Highlights of Somewhere by Nico’s Cocktail Festival include;
• £5 cocktails from Friday May 2nd - Sunday May 11th festival including all the classic - Daiquiri, Aperol Spritz, Paloma, Negroni and Tom Collins
• The Grey Goose Tiny ‘Tini experience on Friday 2nd May - mini martinis offering a modern take on a timeless drink
• A Cinco de Mayo all day takeover with Patron Tequila and Jalisgow - Glasgow’s first home grown coffee Tequila brand - on Sunday 4th May where guests can enjoy three tequila cocktails and three plates for £25 alongside DJs all day for entertainment
• Exclusive guest collaborations with renowned drinks brand from across the UK including Grey Goose, Secret Garden Gin, Patron Tequila, Bacardi Rum, Panther Milk, Pickering's Gin, St Germain and
• St Germain Spring brunch on Sunday May 11th featuring dancing dishes with St-Germain cocktails
• A sensory-led Pickerings Gin Masterclass in Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh on Thursday 8th May that changes the way guests engage with cocktails—from taste to texture to aroma
• Exclusive brand takeover in Somewhere by Nico Glasgow with oat milk alcoholic cocktail Panther Milk on Thursday 8th May
• The Secret Garden, a Scottish gin producer, will have a special £5 gin cocktail menu on Saturday May 10th
Across the 10 day festival, brand takeover events will also include a line up of exhibits, live entertainment and DJ’s to keep the spirits high and cocktails flowing.
Somewhere by Nico's operations Manager Abigail Barr said: “Somewhere has always been about escapism - a place to dine, drink, and discover through food and drink. We've created an incredible space in Glasgow & Edinburgh, and this Cocktail Festival is our way of inviting the city in to experience it. Whether you're stopping by for after-work drinks, weekend celebrations, or a spontaneous night out, we want Somewhere to be your go-to destination. If you're a curious cocktail enthusiast or a seasoned sipper, you're invited to experience the magic behind our bars, the talent of our mixologists, and the atmosphere that makes Somewhere so special. With £5 cocktails on offer for 10 days and no ticket needed it's the perfect time to shake things up and experience what Somewhere is all about”.
Walk-ins welcome. Bookings not required for guests to take advantage of £5 cocktails throughout the festival. For full details on Somewhere by Nico’s Cocktail Festival 2025 visit; somewherebynico.co.uk to sign up for the full Cocktail Fest' programme and updates.
For first access to all the FREE events follow Somewhere by Nico on instagram @somewherebynicouk
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