Nothing quite says summer like a food and drink festival and The Drinks Village is an unmissable event for those who fancy themselves as a cocktail connoisseur, super sommelier or brilliant brewmaster.
Discover marvelous masterclasses, browse epic exhibits and catch live music and entertainment, all under one roof at Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday 5 July 2025.
Organiser, Tom Noori, said: 'The dream is to create an incredible space for people to meet, explore and learn about drinks from around the world.
'Drinks events bring exhibitors and people together from so many different cultures and what we see on supermarket shelves just doesn't represent all the incredible products that are out there and the people behind them.'
Masterclasses at The Drinks Village 2025
From 5pm until 10pm, there's heaps of exciting and insightful masterclasses to try out — all included in your ticket price!
Learn about the flavours that's made Nana Rose's rum punch a favourite with musicians, TV personalities and chefs — and try some yourself — then explore the wacky world of Karmaceuticals with a deep dive into the creativity of modern non-alcoholic beverages using botany and alchemy with natural ingredients that boost mood, energise or relax depending on the concoction.
Rum fans can take a journey through cocktail history with the team from V Rum, and taste three different brands and learn how to make a flight of three mini cocktails; before taking a trip to India — the world's largest consumer of whisky — to sample some of the incredible new whisky brands and the drink's rich history with IMDrinks founder and director, Suryendu Satpathy.
Continuing on the whisky train, get a special dram from Tom Sutton of Aber Falls Distillery that's not available anywhere else and sip away as he guides guests through not just whisky but a selection of liqueurs and gins — including a dreamy whisky-based cream and pistachio liqueur.
Topping off the classes and tastings is a proper treat for tequila lovers, with a session trying the best Mezcals from small independent producers that you won't find anywhere else in the UK — ¡salud!
Live music and performances at The Drinks Village 2025
Once fully buzzed, there's plenty of live entertainment to catch while you browse the stalls and exhibits, with over 1,000 unique products to discover and purchase.
There's also carnival games and workshops to take part in, alongside live music from local bands, singers and DJs with appearances on ITV's The Voice, The X Factor and BBC Introducing, to round off the evening.
Tickets for The Drinks Village at Cheltenham Town Hall cost £25 per person — and please note that this is an event for over-18s only.
For more information and to grab tickets, visit thedrinksvillage.co.uk.
