Bars across Sheffield have come together under one roof to host their annual cocktail festival.

Last Saturday, over 20 bars and brands served their most popular drinks at The Steamworks venue. Alongside live music and food trucks, the festival allowed people to experience their favourite bars in one place.

The festival also offered other entertainment outlets, such as a 360 video booth and small business vendors to purchase from.

Speaking to bartenders at Kuckoo in the city centre, the festival is important in highlighting Sheffield’s hospitality sector. They stated: “It is a really great opportunity for Sheffield to showcase what it has to offer.

“We can talk about what makes us unique and what we have to offer as a business.”

Dead Donkey Bar, located in Southwest Sheffield, also celebrated the city’s hospitality. Bartender, Doug, said: “The fact that you can walk in and see how many businesses are here makes you realise how much of a diverse scene Sheffield has compared to other northern cities.” He also praised how friendly the community is.

The premise of the festival is to celebrate what Sheffield has to offer. Danielle Hill, the organiser of the festival, said: “I wanted to create something that gives people the feeling of walking around Sheffield on its best night, but all under one roof. It’s a way of championing the people behind the bars as much as the drinks themselves.”

Miss Hill highlighted that this was a significant time to host the event as it gives the city something to look forward to, and gives businesses a boost after the tough winter months.

While it is pivotal in raising the profile of individual businesses, it also brings the community together. Miss Hill stated: “It builds brand partnerships, gives teams something to be part of, and creates content and momentum they can use long after the day is over.”

As well as the bars, Weston Park Cancer Charity also attended. The charity was selected by the festival, hoping to raise funds for the charity’s efforts to continue giving free advice and help to those living with cancer.

The charity had a raffle, with all prizes having been donated by the bars that attended. Last year, the charity managed to raise £2,000.

The bars were also under friendly competition, with judges giving prizes to: best bartender, best dressed bar stand and best bar duo.

Attendees of the festival also enjoyed the event. One attendee said: “We are here to try all of our favourite venues in Sheffield. It is so nice to support them.”