Tequila & Mezcal Fest

What?

Tequila & Mezcal Fest, Europe’s largest agave spirit festival, returns for its mighty 5th year in 2018 with a brand new venue at the iconic Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf, hosting a multi-story, action-packed, three day celebration of the true spirit of Mexico – 2018 is Mexico’s year, being the 6th most visited country in the world in 2017 with over 39 million visitors!

Featuring over 50 of Mexico’s best agave spirits including Tequila, Mezcal and their lesser-known cousins Sotol, Raicilla and Bacanora, the show’s highlights include:

• The opportunity to try George Clooney’s new Casamigos Mezcal, 3 leading Mexican restaurants Taqueria, Peyotito and Café Pacifico serving tacos and contemporary street food
• 4 premium cocktail bars MNKY HSE, Ella Canta, Chiringuito and Barrio Bars serving an array of tequila-laced drinks
• Patrón Tequila Experience, a live art installation alongside Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Bar and the Fever Tree Tonic and Patrón Tequila Bar serving their new tequila and citrus tonic pairing
• Contemporary Mexican Art from Mexican Design Time in every room
• Mexican short films from Raindance
• Aztec and folkloric dancers
• New Mexican craft beer bar and wine tasting stands
• Seminars on how to make the perfect Margarita, the origins of the Paloma cocktail and a Mexican ceviche, ultimate guacamole making masterclass and a piñata ceremony every day!

‘I’m very proud of the evolution of Tequila & Mezcal Fest, celebrating the 5th year with an incredible new venue that’s going to offer guests an amazing cultural experience, not just a tasting of the world’s finest Tequila, Mezcal and agave spirits. Each room will have its own personality so guests can explore all elements of Mexican culture without leaving the capital, the restaurants taking part serve some of London’s finest Mexican dishes and we have a new craft beer and wine bar too!’ -Tequila & Mezcal Fest founder, Eduardo Gomez

Where?

Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London SE1 9PH

When?

5-7 October: Friday 5th – 6.00pm – 10.30pm; Saturday 6th – 12.30pm – 4.30pm and 5.30pm – 9.30pm; Sunday 7th – 1pm – 7pm

How?

tequilafest.co.uk