8 of the best cocktail masterclasses in Leeds

Thewlis

Cocktails are the lifeblood of Thewlis. Located on the swish Park Row, their elegant atmosphere makes the perfect accompaniment to an impressive variety of fresh cocktails.

Cocktail making in Leeds gets intimate here. With sweeping booths and low tables, it’s idyllic for big groups wanting to let the conversation and drinks flow freely, while also learning something about the art of mixology.

Packages can be arranged around the tastes and tipples of your group, creating a bespoke experience.

18 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JA

Mojo

Cocktail masterclasses at Leeds’ Mojo are messy, explosive fun. You’ll be guided by award-winning bartenders throughout a two-hour fun-filled (and booze-filled!) masterclass that will teach you how to stir in style, and also learn a thing or two about the history of cocktails and cocktail making.

You can join Mojo’s Leeds cocktail masterclass , where you’ll shake cocktails, stir martinis, and most importantly, taste the fruits of your labour, not to mention the cocktail-making competitions.

It’s £40 pp, and you can enquire for larger parties of ten or more!

18 Merrion St, Leeds, LS1 6PQ – 0113 360 4810

The Botanist

Bookable as a private party, The Botanist’s Leeds cocktail-making classes are an intimate affair in the bar’s subdued lighting.

Hosted by an expert Botanist, in your private area, enjoy The Botanist Cocktail upon arrival as you dive into cocktail creation.

Craft the ‘The Botanist’, and ‘Cherry Blossom Martini’ and even embark on the team challenge to make your own drink with your newly honed skills!

The Botanist pride themselves on fun and encourage competitive play through the evening between your party, making it perfect for birthdays or raucous family gatherings! It’s priced at £39.95 pp.

67 Boar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6HW – 0113 205 3240

The Alchemist

The Alchemist knows how to turn a great cocktail into a show-stopper. Surrounded by the vapour trails of dry ice, you and a group of 6 to 16 (minimum of 8 on Saturdays) will enjoy a drink, a class and a true performance as the talented mixologists throw bottles and create sparks.

In a private area of the venue, your dedicated bartender greets you with a delicious drink on arrival and talks you through the artistry of shaking, not stirring.

Package 1, ‘Light and Dreamy’ at £35 pp, guides you through the ‘Pop Notch’ and ‘Strawberry Shrub Bellini’.

Package 2, ‘Dark and Potent’ at £40 pp, includes stronger drinks, a ‘Dead Red Zombie’ and ‘Tongue Tied Mai Tai’.

You can also opt for an alcohol-free option at £28 pp- with all the theatre and flair.

Level 1, Trinity Leeds, Leeds, LS1 6HW – 0113 246 0540

Blind Tyger

Blind Tyger has a strong Gatsby feel to it which we just adore. Great for a nightcap with its cosy décor and quiet booths, it is even better for its classic cocktail masterclasses in Leeds.

The mixologists use the finest ingredients from the four corners of the globe, which is a real treat to work with when creating your own cocktail and learning the tricks of the classics.

The cocktail masterclass makes it a perfect venue in Leeds for 6-12 of you and your friends to soak up the soul, jazz and blues from the speakers and heady liquids from the glasses.

5 Cross Belgrave St, Leeds LS2 8JP – 0113 246 0770

Smoke Stack

Smoke Stack offers the best cocktail-making in Leeds when it comes to variety – with four different cocktails and a welcome drink to get your creative juices flowing!

You’ll get to choose three cocktails for your party to craft, so the masterclass is completely personalised to your taste. Whether you like the zing of a salt-rimmed margarita, a berry bramble or a classic espresso martini.

Add on bar snacks if you get hungry, and you and your friends will even get a 20% discount on drinks for the rest of the night – making it one of the best cocktail masterclasses in Leeds.

159A Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY – 0113 245 2222

Dirty Martini

The dark gold finish and clandestine feel of The Dirty Martini bar might make you feel like the villain in a Bond film, but after the experience, you’ll have all the sophistication of 007 himself!

The Dirty Martini team offer two bespoke cocktail-making packages, each imbued with the gentleman’s club vibe of Bond and Mrs Moneypenny.

Help yourself to a crisp class of Prosecco on arrival and some tasty sharing platters as you chat to the dedicated bartender and learn the secrets of The Dirty Martini bar.

After this, from behind the bar, you can spend an hour and a half trying your hand at making (and drinking!) two delicious cocktails of your choice.

31 King St, Leeds LS1 2HL – 0113 468 9488 | Get Directions