Somewhere by Nico serves up £5 cocktails at 10-day Cocktail Festival
Somewhere by Nico will serve up £5 cocktails as part of its first ever Cocktail Festival running across Glasgow and Edinburgh. Guests at the gorgeous Somewhere by Nico in Glasgow Byres Road and its sister bar in Edinburgh's west end , will be able to enjoy classic drinks and brand favourites as part of the one-of-a-kind event running from May 2nd - May 11th. The creative minds behind the award-winning Six by Nico , beloved for ever-changing themed menus, have curated an itinerary of immersive drinks concepts. The Cocktail Festival will create an affordable experience for fans who enjoy the art of mixology. A number of Scottish alcohol brands including Glasgow Tequila brand Jalisgow and iconic drinks brand Panther Milk will host special masterclasses and takeovers over the 10-day festival. Cocktails priced at £5 including favourites such as Daiquiri, Aperol Spritz, Paloma, Negroni and Tom Collins will be available. Lucky drinks lovers will be able to experience the Grey Goose Tiny 'Tini experience' on the opening night of May 2nd. 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." Walk-ins are welcome as the festival is ticketless. Customers will be able to access the full Cocktail Festival programme at https://somewherebynico.co.uk/the-cocktail-festival/
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