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Cocktail Masterclass
Shake, stir & sip your way through an unforgettable session
Step behind the bar with Celeste's expert mixologists for a hands-on cocktail masterclass. Learn the secrets, techniques and flair behind our signature serves — then shake up your own. Perfect for birthdays, hen dos, work socials or any group looking for something a little different.
Hands-on mixing
Craft three cocktails yourself under expert guidance — shake, muddle, garnish and taste as you go.
Learn the craft
Techniques, history and the balance behind a perfect drink, from our head bartenders.
Your private setup
A reserved area, all equipment and ingredients, and a welcome drink on arrival.
The experience
There's no better seat in the house than the one behind the bar. Our cocktail masterclass hands you the shaker and lets you in on the craft — the techniques, the history and the little touches that turn good drinks into unforgettable ones. Led by one of Celeste's expert mixologists, it's relaxed, playful and genuinely hands-on from the first pour to the final garnish.
You'll have your own private area, all the equipment and ingredients laid on, and a welcome drink waiting as you arrive. All you need to bring is your group and an appetite for something different.
What you'll do
- ✦Arrive to a welcome cocktail and settle into your private setup
- ✦Meet your Celeste mixologist and get to grips with the tools of the trade
- ✦Make three cocktails hands-on — from classic technique to Celeste flair
- ✦Shake, muddle, garnish and — best of all — taste as you go
- ✦Leave with the recipes to recreate your favourites at home
Perfect for
Birthdays, hen and stag dos, work socials, team days or simply a different night out with friends. Tell us the occasion and we'll shape the session — and the drinks — around your group. Fancy shisha or bottle service to follow? We'll set that up too, so you can carry the night on at Celeste.
Ready to shake things up? Send us your preferred date and group size below and we'll take care of the rest.
Good to know
How many people can attend?+
Masterclasses run for groups of 2 to 20. Get in touch if your group is larger and we'll do our best to accommodate.
How long does it last?+
Around 120 minutes, though you're welcome to stay and enjoy the bar afterwards.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?+
Absolutely — let us know in your request and we'll tailor the drinks and any nibbles.
How do we book?+
Send a request through the site with your preferred date and group size. We'll confirm availability and the details by email or phone.