The Best Cocktail Bars in Wakefield
Could you do with a daiquiri or crying out for a cosmo? Wakefield’s range of cocktail bars rivals that of a city twice its size. With an impressive range to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 5 of the best is the business, so next time you’re out in Wakefield why not head to one of these Wakefield Cocktail hotspots.
Damelio
You won’t be short of cocktails to try in Damelio. Alongside an extensive lunch, a la carte and dessert menu, Damelios cocktail menu has a lot to explore. Starting with the classics, Damelio offers the old fashioned favourites; the Negroni , Tom Collins and the White Russian whilst they add a pistachio twist to the ever popular Espresso Martini. Venture a little further down their menu and you’ll find some ‘stylishly beautiful’ speciality cocktails, including the deliciously sounding ‘Hazelnut Cream’; a combination of Frangelico Hazelnut liquor, Baileys, Chambord, milk and cream, can we order two please?
FIND THEM @ 22 Wood St, Wakefield WF1 2ED
Bar Biccari - The Prosecco Bar
This rustic rooftop sun terrace is the newest addition to Bar Biccari’s successful Wakefield reign. As we edge ever so slightly closer to summer, where better to drink a cocktail than from a roof terrace. With a cocktail list as long as your arm perfectly segmented into spirit based sections it’s easy to find something you like even when you’re a little blurry eyed. ..If gin is your thing try ‘The Rose Garden’ a fresh blend of gin, elderflower, lemon juice, cucumber, cardamom thyme and peychaud bitter, surely that is at least 1of your 5 a day! If rum is your tipple, dare to try the zombie; a fruity blend of white, dark and gold rum, need we go on? Cocktails range from £7- £10, if you need us this summer find us on the roof terrace.FIND THEM @ 2 Highfield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5LY
Now Serving
Often described as Wakefields hidden gem, Now Serving is definitely worth a find. Have you ever wanted to combine cocktail drinking with retro gaming? Look no further. Now serving is the perfect place to let off some steam, this self-proclaimed high end and low brow bar understands the importance of cocktail classics, whilst offering room to try something a little different. Their ‘Rhubarb Candy Cosmo’ a tasty mix of vodka, Giffard rhubarb, lime, cranberry, bubblegum and sweets will be sure to get your night off to a good start. Their selection of ‘Life’s a Beach’ cocktails will welcome the summer months in just nicely! Cocktails range from £6.50 to £9.50 but playing Mario Kart on a night out... priceless.
FIND THEM @ 10 Market St, Wakefield WF1 1DH
Jocks Cavern
Hidden below the popular Grill Pit, Jocks Cavern is a Speak easy bar with a lot to offer. Jocks Cavern has everything from regular live music events to arcade games and a long list of cocktails, to make your way through between Thursday and Saturday! Luckily for you cocktails are 2 for £10 between 5 -8pm , so why not start early when trying the Caverns cocktail creations. The Cavern are always up for trying something new and aren’t shy of a creating a specialty cocktail or two, so keep an eye out on their Facebook to make sure you don’t miss a signature mix!FIND THEM @ 7 The Bull Ring, Wakefield WF1 1HB
Velvet
Injecting what they describe as some well needed vitamin F(un)into Wakefield’s nightlife, The Velvet Bar has fast become one of Wakefield’s most popular cocktail hotspots. After moving to Market Street, Velvet Bar opens its doors every Friday and Saturday from 9 until late, serving a range of cocktails to a large crowd of revellers. Whether you fancy fruity or fresh, Velvet bar has your answer, claiming they do the drinks if you bring the party, you’re guaranteed a great night! If you’re there before 12 find your sporty side with a game of ping pong, beer pong or anything pong!FIND THEM @12 Market Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DH
