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Cocktails, Conversations, and Culture: Lagos Cocktail Week 2025 Brought Lagos’ Lifestyle Scene to Life
- Mercy Edmund Harold
- Nov 13
- 2 min read
The 11th edition of the biggest cocktail celebration in Africa, Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW), explored the exhilarating world of cocktail culture and lifestyle in fresh and innovative ways.
From October 17th to 24th, cocktail lovers were treated to a variety of exciting experiences.
To kick off the festivities, Rosasina, in partnership with LCW, hosted an exclusive dinner for LCW stakeholders. Guests enjoyed nine unique Rosasina cocktails, each crafted to showcase the brand’s creativity and craftsmanship. A four-course gourmet dinner was served, thoughtfully paired with the cocktail selections. The event served as an engaging introduction to Lagos Cocktail Week 2025, blending brand storytelling, networking, and fine dining in a well-curated atmosphere.
Another highlight of the week was the Food & Beverage Industry Mixer, which took place on October 21st, jointly hosted by LCW, the Nigeria Food Summit (NFS), and Hard Rock Café Lagos.
The event celebrated the synergy between Nigeria’s food and beverage sectors, uniting chefs, mixologists, and industry leaders through engaging dialogue, competition, and collaboration - reinforcing the growing connection between culinary innovation and cocktail culture.
The Gin Mare “Bar Takeover” event on October 22nd treated guests to an elegant Mediterranean-inspired cocktail and fine dining experience.
On October 23rd, the Lagos Cocktail Week Seminar sparked insightful discussions on the evolution of the cocktail and hospitality industry - from creativity behind the bar to innovation in beverage culture. Held at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, it was an unforgettable learning and networking experience. Panelists and workshop facilitators included renowned personalities in the hospitality industry such as Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, founder and CEO of Zapphaire Events; Chara Allotey, CEO, the Mobile Bar; Oladunmoye Ayiri, Founder & CEO, Oaken Events, and more.
The Cocktail Village, a two-night event, was truly epic as guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails from partner brands including: Tanqueray, Rémy Martin, Johnnie Walker Blonde, Don Julio Tequila, Jack Daniel’s, Gin Mare, Schweppes, Gordon’s Gin, Don Royale, Orijin Bitters, JJ Corry, Bold ’98, Lord’s Gin, Calypso, Da Vinci Gourmet Syrup, and Nestlé Pure Life.
Attendees also enjoyed networking, music, games, and the most anticipated activity - the Bar Battle, which took place during the grand finale on Friday. The winners of each challenge received cash prizes courtesy of the sponsoring drink brands, Gin Mare, Davinci, Gourmet, and Johnnie Walker.
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Since its inception in 2014, Lagos Cocktail Week has become one of West Africa’s landmark events, celebrating the craftsmanship behind mixology and cocktail culture in Nigeria through engaging events, seminars, and training initiatives.
Follow Lagos Cocktail Week on Instagram @lagoscocktail or visit their website for more information.
Other sponsors of Lagos Cocktail Week include: Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Eventi Cocktails, Federal Palace Hotel, Balmoral Events, TVC, MAX FM, and The Sip Pass.
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