Welcome to the epicentre of Salento mixology: 9th–15th June 2025

Taste, enjoy and celebrate at Lecce Cocktail Week​

La foto ritrae una folla di persone che bevono un drink all'interno del Cantiere Hambirreria di Lecce durante il primo closing party della Lecce Cocktail Week 2023

50 Venues. 7 Days.
The Best of Spirits.

Lecce Cocktail Week is where the talent and creativity of our bartenders come together with the world’s leading drink brands to create unique and exciting experiences.

Blending culture, tradition and innovation, Lecce Cocktail Week showcases the art of mixology – from premium ingredients and innovative techniques to boundless creativity.

Now in its third edition, Lecce Cocktail Week returns bigger and better than ever! Expect exclusive cocktail menus at participating bars, curated food pairing dinners with top local restaurants, immersive masterclasses, national and international guest shifts, special events, and much more.

How it works: a week of unforgettable events

Throughout the week, every participating cocktail bar will offer a special “LCW Menu”, offering a selection of expertly crafted cocktails. These exclusive menus will highlight some of the world’s leading drink brands and showcase three unique cocktail options, including one themed “Bevo Salentino”, paying homage to authentic local flavours.

This year, hand-picked restaurants across the city will also join the celebration. Check out their LCW special menus for the week or take part in their dedicated food and drink pairings. Keep an eye out for the program and secure your spot.
Una foto che ritrae il particolare del bicchiere brandizzato Lecce Cocktail Week durante il closing party della Lecce Cocktail Week 2024

Bars and restaurants participating in Lecce Cocktail Week 2025

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime as you stroll through the enchanting streets of Lecce, uncovering the city’s finest cocktail bars and restaurants. Book exclusive food pairings that will tantalise your taste buds and broaden your mind by participating in our daily masterclasses, where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of mixology.

BARS ↓

300mila

45 Cocktail Bar

5cl Bar Experience

Al Baffo

Alibi Creative Club

AlVentuno

Barba's e Sira c/o Patria Hotel

Bar Moro

Caffe Cittadino

Drinker

Ecce35

Filotto

Float

Fōlia

Fuego Vivo

Galleria Lecce Art

Gemelli Cocktail Bar

Gioia Cocktail Bar

Il Risorgimento

La Fiermontina

La Tipografia

Laurus

Mezzo Spirito

MUSTiciu

Palazzo BN

Palazzo De Noha Rooftop Bar

Palazzo Zimara

Pezzetto

Prohibition

Quanto Basta

Shui Cocktail Mixology

Status

Too Much

Vivio

RESTAURANTS ↓

300 mila

Atenze, Hotel Patria

Carnivori

Crianza

Fràn, Masseria Francescani

Fusion Experience

iBirrattieri

La Bocca, Palazzo Zimara

La Scarpetta Hostaria

La Tipografia

Mexal

Moro

Palazzo BN

Pezzetto

Radici Gastronomia

Santa Voglia

Soffio, Il Risorgimento

Uemè

Vivio Contemporary Bistrot

Yumi Izakaya

Zéphyr, La Fiermontina

Join the feast of flavors and take part in unmissable events

The calendar for the third edition of Lecce Cocktail Week is packed with unmissable events, featuring prestigious guests, top-tier spirits brands, and unforgettable parties. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the best of fine drinking through exclusive events, masterclasses, food pairings, and guided tastings led by some of the world’s top mixologists.

Reservations
All our masterclasses and food experiences are available by reservation only. To secure your spot, simply click the RSVP button and send your request to our official email address.

Sunday 8 June

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  • Opening lcw

h 7:00 pm
Event | LCW OPENING PARTY
Set against the stunning 15th-century backdrop of Torre del Parco, Lecce Cocktail Week kicks off with a vibrant open-air party open to all. Eight bar stations hosted by top venues from across Salento, hand-picked food trucks, and live DJ sets set the mood for the first toast of this exciting third edition.
Drinks
Quanto Basta, AlVentuno, Il Filotto, Fràn Cocktail Bar, Tonico, Small & Smiling, CUBI, Juniper
Food
Piovono Polpette, Cocoa Crêpes
Dj Set
Mike Favale, Miro & GoldenTrash
Sponsor
Compagnia Dei Caraibi, Gin MG, Planteray Rum, Vecindad Tequila, Carlo Alberto Vermouth, Saigon Baigur, Vecchio Magazzino Doganale, Orsini Soda, PuroGhiaccio, Bianca Vigna, Linciano Liquors

Monday 9 June

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  • Monday

h 4:00 pm | An Introduction to Bar Lupo (Zurigo, Switzerland)
Masterclass
Straight from Zurich, the “Lupo method” lands in Lecce: a blend of handcrafted spirits, alpine herbs, and modern techniques come together in signature cocktails that have made it a standout on the European bar scene
Sponsor
Compagnia Dei Caraibi, Gin MG, Planteray Rum, Vecindad Tequila, Carlo Alberto Vermouth, Saigon Baigur, Vecchio Magazzino Doganale, Orsini Soda, PuroGhiaccio, Bianca Vigna, Linciano Liquors
RSVP

h 06:00 pm | Aperishui
Aperitivo

We’ll be serving up three cocktails of the week, all inspired by shades of violet. Join us daily from 6:00 pc to 2:00 am
Sponsor
IOVEM

h 6:00 pm
Guest
Matteo Giovanni · Cibi e Spiriti (San Pancrazio Salentino)
Sponsor
Brown-Forman, Diplomático Rum

h 6:00 pm
Guest
Gianni Dell'Olio & Pasquale Pizzi · Botanicals & Co2 (Bisceglie, Italia)
Sponsor
Orsini Soda

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Jason-Candid Knüsel & Armin Azadpour · Bar Lupo (Zurigo
Sponsor
Eminente

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Mario Teruel · Global Legacy Expert Koch® El Mezcal
Sponsor
Koch El Mezcal, Mavolo, Wine & More

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Back to back. Francesco Gianfreda · Céramique, Grottaglie & Alessio de Simone · The Vista, Roma
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Paolino Nigro & Anselmo Russo · Origini Esperienza Liquida
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 7:00 pm
Masterclass
Entry 30 €
Make your own Margarita with Sarah De Pascalis and discover the history of this iconic cocktail while choosing your garnish
Sponsor
Buen Amigo Tequila, Don Ramon, Humo, Onesti Group
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Event
A unique shopping and mixology experience: an energizing atmosphere awaits you in store
Sponsor Cocktail in Lattina

h 9:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Raffaele Cosma · Cala Marin (Torre Dell'Orso, Lecce)

h 11:30 pm
Guest
Niccolò Amadori · ALTO Rooftop (Roma, Italia)
Sponsor Orsini Soda

Tuesday 10 June

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  • Tuesday

h 3:00 pm
Masterclass | The Art of Elegance
Straight from one of London’s most refined bars, Federico Pavan and Donato Pasquariello of The Donovan Bar lead an exclusive masterclass celebrating elegance in mixology
Sponsor
Diageo, Don Julio 1942, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Piano City
RSVP

h 4:00 pm
Masterclass
“Liquid Icons: a spirited journey” by Moët Hennessy
Sponsor
Belvedere Vodka, Volcán de mi Tierra, Eminente, Ardbeg, WhistlePig, Glenmorangie, Hennessy
RSVP

h 6:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Alessandro d'Agostinis · Casaccia (Torre Dell'Orso, Lecce)

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Giovanni Ture · Talia (Castrignano dei Greci, Lecce)

h 7:00 pm
Masterclass | Paint & Sip
Entry 30 €
Grab a paintbrush, sip a cocktail, and let your imagination run wild with SpaghetTogether
Sponsor
Alpestre, Glitter Spritz, OnestiGroup
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Evento | Cocktails & Tails “Charity Event” by Tito's Vodka
Mattia Cilia will craft a special drink for an evening dedicated to our four-legged friends: bring your dog, raise a glass, and support Korunera.
Sponsor
Koru Nera, Tito's Vodka

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Mario Teruel · Global Legacy Expert Koch El Mezcal
Sponsor
Koch El Mezcal, Mavolo, Wine & More

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Davide Piccone Casa & Nuno Figueiredo · Moonshiner (Paris, France)
Sponsor
Orsini Soda

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Guido Iannicelli, Brand Ambassador · 1492 Coloniale Group (Napoli, Italia)
Sponsor
1492 Coloniale Group, Defrente Tequila

h 20:00
Food | Dinner with Fràn
A tasting journey by Leonardo D'Ingeo paired with signature cocktails featuring Don Julio 1942 and Johnnie Walker Blue Label, accompanied by the sounds of Piano City
Sponsor
RSVP

h 8:00 pm
Food | Spirits & Flavours
Tasting dinner on the terrace with a view of Santa Croce
Sponsor
Eminente, Hennessy, Volcán de mi Tierra
RSVP

h 8:00 pm
Food | Taste Japan
A food and spirits pairing experience with Sarah De Pascalis
Sponsor
Onesti Group, Ukiyo Spirits, Nobushi Whiskey, Onikishi Whisky, The Japanese Liqueur
RSVP

h 9:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Francesco Margiotta · FOMA (Maglie, Lecce)

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Giovanni Torre · Circus (Catania, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Riccardo Marinelli & Valerio Visentin · Terrazza Les Etoiles (Roma, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

Wednesday 11 June

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  • Wednesday

h 4:00 pm
Masterclass | Discovering herbs, stories, and spirits
Ivano Trombino, founder of Vecchio Magazzino Doganale, leads a journey through Calabrian botanicals, family recipes, and tastings of contemporary mixology
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi, Vecchio Magazzino Doganale
RSVP

h 4:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Nicolò Mele · Spirito & Armando Librato · Sottospirito (Brindisi, Italia)

h 4:00 pm
Masterclass | Sensous
Global Legacy Expert of Koch® El Mezcal, Mario Teruel will share thirteen years of research into the world of agave — from Mexico’s artisanal communities to the counters of London’s finest cocktail bars
Sponsor
Koch El Mezcal, Mavolo, Wine & More
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Masterclass | Create Your Own Tote Bag with Cucielo Vermouth
Entry 30 €
A creative workshop with Carlotta Arbabi of ShadiArt, where you’ll paint your own tote bag and turn it into a unique accessory
Sponsor
Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Gin, OnestiGroup
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Davide Nucera · DAV (Milano, Italy)
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi, Vecchio Magazzino Doganale

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Denise Ruscio · Specialist spirits Onesti Group
Sponsor
Onesti Group

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Alex Frezza & Dario Tortorella · L’Antiquario (Napoli, Italia)
Sponsor
Pernod Ricard, Altos Tequila

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Mario Teruel · Global Legacy Expert Koch El Mezcal Sponsor
Koch El Mezcal, Mavolo, Wine & More

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Giulio Tabaletti & Andrea Tomasi (Tommy) · Gradisca Cafe (Genova, Italia)
Sponsor
Gradisca Spirits, Ales & Co

h 19:00
Evento | Bevo Salentino: Brindisi Takeover
Bevo Salentino returns for the third year in a row to celebrate the province of Brindisi. In the elegant setting of Il Risorgimento Resort, four bartenders will showcase the products of the Greco Caroppo Distillery from Carmiano, crafting unique and unforgettable cocktails. SottoSpirito · Armando Librato, Spirito Brindisi · Nicoló Mele, Cibi & Spiriti · Giovanni Maffeo, Tobalà · Marco Locorotondo & Guido Greco
Sponsor
Geco Gin, Distilleria Greco Caroppo, Orsini Soda, PuroGhiaccio, Ottica Alfa

h 8:00 pm
Guest
Mirco Bedin · Brand ambassador Fabbri 1905. A journey into 'safe & inclusive' bar culture with guided tastings
Sponsor
Fabbri 1905

h 8:00 pm
Food
Four-hands dinner: santavoglia x Quanto Basta
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi
RSVP

h 8:30 pm
Food
Philippe Manfredini of Maison De Venoge will lead a gastronomic journey curated by resident chef Marco Silvestro, with each course paired with a different cuvée from the historic Champagne house Venoge
Sponsor
Champagne De Venoge
RSVP

h 9:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Nicola Damian · Cantiere Hambirreria (Lecce, Italia)

h 10:00 pm
Event
“Piazza Party & Guest Shift” with Peke Bochicchio · Barmacia (Potenza, Italia)
Sponsor
Brockman’s Gin

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Nicolò Colonnelli · Casa Tobago (Milano, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Antonio Tufano · Terronir (Acerra, Italia)
Sponsor
Orsini Soda

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Guido Iannicelli · Brand Ambassador 1492 Coloniale Group (Napoli, Italia)
Sponsor
1492 Coloniale Group, Il Signor Camillo

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Ilaria Bello · Brand Ambassador Rinaldi 1957
Sponsor
Rinaldi 1957, Santiago de Cuba

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Fabrizio Masecchia · Block Boutique Bar (Pozzuoli, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 12:00 pm
Event
After hours with Kyma & guest shift: Barbara Celeste · Box Carmine (Brescia, Italia)
Sponsor
Amaro Kyma

Thursday 12 June

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  • Thursday

h 1:00 pm
Food
Mirco Bedin · A brunch dedicated to 'safe & inclusive' bar culture, featuring guided tastings
Sponsor
Fabbri 1905
RSVP

h 4:00 pm
Masterclass | Paradiso meets Lecce
Masterclass with Andrea Freddi · Paradiso (Barcelona, Spain), dedicated to the art of contemporary mixology from one of the world’s most renowned cocktail bars
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi, Gin MG
RSVP

h 6:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Antonio Leccis · Prohibition (Lecce, Italy)

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Stefano Rollo · Norah Was Drunk (Milano, Italia)
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi, Planteray Rum

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Andrea Freddi · Paradiso (Barcellona, Spain)
Sponsor
Compagnia dei Caraibi, Gin MG

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Filippo Zoli · NAKED (Rimini, Italia)
Sponsor
Pernod Ricard, Malfy Gin

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Peke Bochicchio · Barmacia (Potenza, Italia)
Sponsor
Brockman’s Gin

h 7:00 pm
Event
A unique experience of shopping and mixology: an energizing atmosphere awaits you in store
Sponsor
Cocktail in Lattina

h 7:00 pm
Event
DJ Set & Cocktails

h 8:00 pm
Food
The elegant Soffio restaurant (Risorgimento) will host an evening dedicated to the fusion of sushi artistry and mixology
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo
RSVP

h 8:00 pm
Food | Vermouth at Palazzo: La Bocca meets Cucielo
A tasting experience featuring cocktails by Luca Celardo (Bar Fifty · Cossato, Italy), brand ambassador for Cucielo Vermouth
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Road Distillery
RSVP

h 9:00 pm
Guest
Gioia & Friends Guest Shift: Stefano Paladini · Float (Lecce, Italy)

h 9:30 pm
Evento
Duo Jazz Night

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Guido Iannicelli · Brand Ambassador 1492 Coloniale Group (Napoli, Italia)
Sponsor
1492 Coloniale Group, Nocheluna, Contraluz

h 10:00 pm
Guest
Adrian Cristian · Dialogue Lounge (Brescia, Italia)
Sponsor
Bareksten Spirits, OnestiGroup

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Giorgio Menotti · CVLTO (Roma, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Giulio Tabaletti & Andrea Tomasi · Gradisca Cafe (Genova, Italia)
Sponsor
Gradisca Spirits, Ales & Co, CDP

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Bruno Rocco · Banana Republic (Roma, Italia)
Sponsor
Brown-Forman, Diplomático Rum

Friday 13 June

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  • Friday

h 12:30 am
Food | Cucielo Vermouth and Portobello Road Gin at Moro
Lunch with Luca Celardo · Bar Fifty (Cossato, Italia) and Brand Ambassador Cucielo Vermouth
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Road Gin
RSVP

h 4:00 pm
Masterclass | Diplomático Rum Experience
Masterclass on Contemporary Mixology with Monica Noni, Brand Ambassador for Brown-Forman
Sponsor
Brown-Forman, Diplomático Rum
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Alessandro Mokyo · Giardini di Marzo (Aversa, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Daniele De Angelis · Argot Speakeasy (Roma, Italia)
Sponsor
Brown-Forman, Diplomático Rum

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Giulio Tabaletti & Andrea Tomasi · Gradisca Cafe (Genova, Italia)
Sponsor
Gradisca Spirits

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Luca Celardo · Bar Fifty (Cossato, Italia) and Brand Ambassador Cucielo Vermouth
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Road Distillery

h 7:00 pm
Event
A unique shopping and mixology experience: an energizing atmosphere awaits you in store
Sponsor
Cocktail in Lattina

h 7:00 pm
Event
A unique shopping and mixology experience: an energizing atmosphere awaits you in store
Sponsor
Cocktail in Lattina

h 7:00 pm
Evento | Sips and Sax
An aperitif that becomes poetry: signature cocktails and the soft notes of a jazz ensemble drifting through the air like a whisper. An experience curated by Posis Bar Catering
Sponsor
Rinaldi 1957, Black Tears, Don Papa, Santiago de Cuba

h 7:00 pm
Event | You’re the Gin to my Tonic with Beefeater
On the panoramic rooftop of Palazzo BN, Beefeater Gin takes center stage for an evening of signature cocktails and a DJ set by Bopintrouble (Milan)
Sponsor
Pernod Ricard, Beefeater

h 7:00 pm
Food
Food pairing & guest shift with Sarah De Pascalis
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Bobby’s Gin, Alpestre, Orsini Soda
RSVP

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Francesco Ismenghi & Giancarlo Nicolardi · Nécessaire & Racine (Rimini, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 10:30 pm
Event | Happy Birthday Al Baffo
7 years of toasts, laughter, and stories with Luca Celardo · Bar Fifty (Cossato, Italy) and Cucielo Brand Ambassador
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Road Gin

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Pietro De Feudis · Ronin (Milano, Italia)
Sponsor
Nordés Gin

Saturday 14 June

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  • Saturday

h 06:30 pm
Event
Free admission until full capacity is reached
Overlooking the Gallipoli sea, Terrazza Laurus will host the Diplomático Sunset Party featuring a DJ set by ISA (Milan)
Sponsor
Brown-Forman, Diplomático Rum, Orsini Soda

h 07:00 pm
Event
An unforgettable blend of shopping and mixology: step into the store and feel the energy
Sponsor
Cocktail in Lattina

h 07:00 pm
Guest
Arsenii Savchenko & Jakub Zalewski · El Kocktail (Warsaw, Poland)
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Gin

h 7:00 pm
Guest
50 Spirito Italiano (Salerno, Italia)
Sponsor
Nordés Gin

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Riccardo Aldinucci · Charlie Mixology Bar (Siena, Italia)
Sponsor
Tesla Gin, Cocktail in Lattina

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Paride Fameli · 5 Hertford St. (London, UK)
Sponsor
Gin d’Azur

h 9:30 pm
Event
A cocktail list featuring Puntamari and a DJ set by founder Alessandro Sensini (aka HeyEss)
Sponsor
Puntamari Gin

h 10:30 pm
Guest
Luca Celardo · Bar Fifty (Cossato, Italia) and Brand Ambassador Cucielo Vermouth
Sponsor
OnestiGroup, Cucielo Vermouth, Portobello Road Gin

Sunday 15 June

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  • Sunday

h 7:00 pm
Food
Flavour & Spirits: a sensory journey with Belvedere Vodka at Zéphyr by La Fiermontina Luxury Home
Sponsor
Belvedere Vodka
RSVP

h 7:00 pm
Guest
Neri Fantecchi · MAD (Firenze, Italia)
Sponsor
Diageo, Tanqueray Ten, Casamigos, Venturo

h 7:00 pm
Event | LCW CLOSING PARTY
Open-air grand finale: the streets of Lecce turn into an urban festival with pop-up bars in front of participating venues, a cocktail list by Venturo, Tanqueray, and Casamigos, and non-stop music. From 7 to 10 pm, the Zagor Street Band will liven up the city center with roaming brass and percussion performances
Sponsor
Diageo, Venturo, Tanqueray, Casamigos, Linciano Liquors, BiancaVigna, Orsini Soda, PuroGhiaccio

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