Cayman Cocktail Week 2026: Every Bar and Event
The Cocktail Week events and what’s sold out, then the Cocktail Month specials at all 50 bars and restaurants taking part, with prices in CI$.
The short answer
- Two parts: October is Cocktail Month, when the participating venues serve their specialty cocktails (About page). Cocktail Week is the events.
- Cocktail Week kicked off on Friday 23 October 2026 with a happy hour at Bonny Moon (organiser). The programme runs to Loco’s Día de los Muertos party on Sunday 1 November and closes with the Speed Rack bartender final on Thursday 12 November. Depending on logistics, some Cocktail Week events fall outside the week itself.
- 50 bars and restaurants have a Cocktail Month menu, 172 cocktails in all, running through 31 October (organiser’s menu gallery). Most cost CI$12 to CI$16; the cheapest are CI$8.95 at Eats Cafe, Legendz and Yoshi and CI$9 at The Bird.
- 8 venues have an alcohol-free cocktail, and some give CI$1 per drink to charity.
Cocktail Week: this year’s events
In date order, from the organiser’s events pages, checked 25 October. Sold-out status can change, so check the event page before you go.
All of this year’s events have now taken place. They are kept below for reference.
Muddled Cocktail Competition
The organiser’s bartender competition, its own version of the TV show Chopped: bartenders make cocktails from mystery ingredients. Industry competitors, public audience.
Price: No cover. Booking: Walk in.
Source: organiser event page, Instagram, 18 Sep
The Cocktail’s Secret Weapon: vermouth workshop and dinner
A vermouth workshop (Cocchi, Lustau and Antica Formula) with a three-course dinner, the organiser’s annual Bon Vivant evening.
Booking: Sold out.
Source: organiser event page, Instagram, 16 Oct
The Lost Boys: cocktails and a movie in the VIP Cinema
A Halloween-edition screening of the 1987 vampire film, with cocktails.
Price: CI$45 (the film, two cocktails with El Jimador and Herradura tequila, and snacks). Booking: Sold out.
Source: organiser event page, Instagram, 22 Sep
Agua Arcade: the annual cocktail dinner
Four courses paired with six cocktails, this year with a retro arcade theme. The organiser says seats are limited.
Price: CI$135 plus a 16% gratuity, which comes to CI$156.60 at checkout on EventPro. Booking: Tickets on EventPro; online sales end Wednesday 28 October, 9:35am; no refunds.
Source: organiser event page, EventPro, Instagram, 16 Sep
A Mad Tea Party with The Botanist Gin
A gin high tea with a punch-needle embroidery session.
Booking: Sold out.
Source: organiser event page, Instagram, 14 Oct
Día de los Muertos Brunch and Street Party
Brunch and an evening street party with Herradura and El Jimador tequila.
Price: Brunch CI$39, plus CI$39 for bottomless margaritas; evening all-you-can-drink margaritas CI$39. Booking: Book by phone ((345) 746-5626) or email manager@lococayman.ky.
Source: organiser event page
Speed Rack Cayman Finals
The top eight bartenders from September’s qualifier race each other through the same cocktails against the clock. Money raised goes to the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
Price: CI$25 cover, which goes directly to the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation. Booking: Walk in (pay at the door).
Source: organiser event page, Instagram, 29 Sep
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Charity tie-ins
- Speed Rack, the bartender speed competition, raises money for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation. The final at Sandbar on 12 November has a CI$25 cover, which goes directly to the foundation, and September’s Ryde spin class (CI$30) went entirely to the foundation (organiser, Instagram).
- Eats Cafe, Legendz and Yoshi give CI$1 from every Spicy Little Number to the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (menus).
- The Goat gives CI$1 from each featured cocktail to the Cayman Islands Humane Society (menu).
Earlier events: the Cocktail Month lead-up and opening weekend
- Sun 27 Sep, Speed Rack Ryde class: a charity spin class at Ryde, Camana Bay; CI$30, all to the Breast Cancer Foundation (Instagram).
- Mon 28 Sep, Speed Rack prelims: the qualifying round at The Bird, for the Breast Cancer Foundation (organiser).
- Sun 4 Oct, Sober Sessions at Cask: alcohol-free cocktails with Sober Spirits; no cover (Instagram).
- Tue 6 Oct, Cayman Cocktail Tour: sold out; four surprise bars (Kojima, My Bar at Sunset House, a country and western bar, and Jack’s Beach Bar) (Instagram).
- Wed 7 Oct, Negroni Time: a free tasting at the Jacques Scott store, Shedden Road (Instagram).
- Thu 8 Oct, Cocktails & Shopping: free Ford’s Gin cocktails at Carey’s Karma Closet (Instagram).
- Mon 12 Oct, How Cold Is Your Martini?: martinis at Door No. 4 from its World Class global finalist (Instagram).
- Thu 15 Oct, Parés Baltà Spanish wine masterclass: at Pom Pom, Hotel Indigo; CI$68 plus gratuity (organiser).
- Fri 23 Oct, Kick-off happy hour: CI$5 Aperol Spritz on the beach at Bonny Moon; no cover (organiser).
- Sat 24 Oct, Kojima brunch: Nikka whisky pop-up: Nikka cocktails at Kojima’s Saturday brunch, at the usual brunch prices: food CI$75 per person, plus CI$30 for the Foundation drinks package or CI$65 for Premium, with a 16% gratuity included on the bill; the Nikka cocktails were CI$5 with the basic package and included with Premium (prices from Kojima’s brunch menu) (organiser).
- Sat 24 Oct, Breakfast at Cask: cancelled, according to the organiser’s event page (organiser).
How it works
Cocktail Week’s events: some are free walk-ins, some need a ticket or a booking, and several sell out weeks ahead, so the organiser’s Instagram is the place to watch for new dates.
Two price points to know: some menus add a gratuity (Anchor & Den 18%, Saltwater Grill 15%, Saint June and Silver Palm 20%; Sunshine Grill says 16% is included), and the two Ritz-Carlton bars price in CI$ but charge in US$ at CI$1 = US$1.25.
A short history
Cayman Cocktail Week is run by Jacques Scott, the drinks distributor. It has been held every year since 2013, and the organiser describes 2026 as its 14th year (About page; the site keeps a photo archive for each year from 2013).
Frequently asked questions
When is Cayman Cocktail Week 2026?
Cayman Cocktail Week, the events, kicked off on Friday 23 October 2026 with a happy hour at Bonny Moon. The programme runs to Loco’s Día de los Muertos party on Sunday 1 November and closes with the Speed Rack bartender final on Thursday 12 November. Depending on logistics, some Cocktail Week events fall outside the week itself. The venues’ specialty cocktails run through 31 October, the end of what the organiser calls Cocktail Month.
What is the difference between Cocktail Month and Cocktail Week?
October is Cocktail Month: the participating bars and restaurants serve their specialty Cocktail Week cocktails all month, and a few lead-up events run from late September. Cocktail Week is the run of events (tastings, competitions, dinners and parties), which kicked off on Friday 23 October 2026.
Which bars are taking part in Cayman Cocktail Week?
50 bars and restaurants have a specialty cocktail menu for Cocktail Month (October) in the organiser’s 2026 gallery, mostly in Camana Bay, along Seven Mile Beach and West Bay Road, at The Grove and in George Town. They include Abacus, Agua, Karoo, Bonny Moon, The Bird, Luca, Kojima, Saint June and Silver Palm at The Ritz-Carlton, Eats Cafe, Legendz and Yoshi.
How much are the Cayman Cocktail Week cocktails?
Most specials cost CI$12 to CI$16. The cheapest are CI$8.95 at Eats Cafe, Legendz and Yoshi (CI$7 for the Spicy Little Number at happy hour) and CI$9 at The Bird; the most expensive is Luca’s Gliding Orange at CI$20. Some venues add a gratuity, and the two Ritz-Carlton bars charge in US$ at CI$1 = US$1.25.
Do I need tickets for Cayman Cocktail Week?
Some events are ticketed: the Agua Arcade dinner on 29 October is sold on EventPro, Loco’s Día de los Muertos brunch on 1 November is booked by phone or email, and the vermouth dinner, The Lost Boys screening and the Mad Tea Party are sold out. Muddled on 26 October and the Speed Rack final on 12 November are walk-in.
Are there non-alcoholic cocktails during Cayman Cocktail Week?
Yes. 8 venues list an alcohol-free cocktail, most made with Sober Spirits: Karoo, Next Door, Bacaro, The Kitchen, Ragazzi, Mario’s, Lobster Pot, The Reef Room. Prices run from CI$10.
Who organises Cayman Cocktail Week?
Jacques Scott, the Cayman drinks distributor, runs Cayman Cocktail Week. It has been held every year since 2013, and the organiser describes 2026 as its 14th year.
Methodology and sources
Everything here comes from the organiser: its website and About page, each event’s page, the Cocktail Specials 2026 menu gallery linked from its homepage (menus read on 25 October), and its Instagram posts, linked where used. Ticket details for the Agua dinner come from EventPro. All prices are in CI$. Venue names come from the gallery captions and menus. Menus and events change, so check with the venue before you go. Spotted a change? Email info@daily.ky. Last updated: 27 October 2026.