Cocktail Making Classes in the UK: 8 to Book

1.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, join a Gin Expert for a hands-on cocktail class, tour the Still House, and make three complimentary Bombay Sapphire drinks. The visit also includes the Self-Discovery Experience and a first stop at the Turbine Bar, where you prepare your own gin and tonic.

“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”

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2.Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $41

Meet at Eden Mill’s Edinburgh venue on Rutland Street for a one-hour Love Gin masterclass. You’ll taste three cocktails, make one yourself, and learn about gin botanicals, bar tools, and garnishes from hosts such as Andre, Robert, Olivia, and Isaac. Small groups keep the session personal.

“Robert was a wonderful host. I learned all about Gin and what it takes to make these delicious cocktails. The atmosphere of the cocktail lounge was very cool.”

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3.Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Spend about two hours at an exclusive Bristol venue learning to mix and shake three cocktails per person. Your host guides you through the methods, equipment, and recipes, with the chance to request changes for non-drinkers or preferred drinks. It suits hen and stag groups, birthdays, and casual afternoons with friends.

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4.Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet the Eden Mill team beneath The Huxley on Rutland Street for a one-hour English-language class. You’ll learn to mix a Bramble, sample local marshmallows and macarons, and hear how gin is made and produced in Edinburgh. The setting is an atmospheric historical basement bar. Alcohol is included, and the class is for adults 18 and over.

“So unglaublich nettes Personen. Sehr lustig und informativ. Die Cocktails waren der Wahnsinn!”

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5.Private Cocktail Making Class in Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Spend 90 minutes behind the bar at Sicilian NQ in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. A mixologist explains cocktail basics, demonstrates three drinks, and guides you as you make your own. The session ends with a final cocktail-making challenge and limoncello, alongside a Sicilian street food sharing board.

“Very enjoyable experience wit nice cocktails, good food, and some learning about cocktails along the way!”

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6.Private Cocktail Masterclass & Sicilian Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Step behind the bar at Dirextra Wine & Cocktails School in Manchester for a two-hour private class led in English or Italian. Learn three classic cocktails, make one yourself with a mixologist, share vegetarian Sicilian bites, and finish with limoncello. Beatrice is among the welcoming instructors who may lead the session.

“Great experience, highly recommend. We had a friendly teacher, lots of lovely cocktails and the food was excellent.”

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7.Drag Queen Cocktail Masterclass at FunnyBoyz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $60

Spend 60 minutes at Liverpool’s FunnyBoyz learning to shake, muddle, and stir cocktails with a drag queen host. You’ll sample three drinks in shot glasses, vote for your favorite, and receive a full glass of the winner. The experience includes VIP lounge access, a photo opportunity, and English instruction. Crystal Meff hosted one praised session.

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8.Cocktail Masterclass with Drag Queens @ Dysco, Liverpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Best value

At Dysco’s Drag Queen Palace in central Liverpool, Reece and Krissy host a lively one-hour cocktail class with disco-themed drinks, 70s to 90s music, free shots, and plenty of audience participation. You will shake, muddle, stir, make Baby Guinness shots, and help create a named cocktail for the birthday person or bride.

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