What's On
Live Events In Leicester – What's On At Watson's
Quick Answer
Something is always happening at Watson's Cocktail Bar. Thursday to Saturday the bar is open to the public for Happy Hour, late cocktails and special nights; Sunday to Wednesday it becomes a private venue for live events — tastings, magic nights, masterclasses, live music, networking and parties. Here's the weekly rhythm and how to book your place.
The Weekly Rhythm
Live Events At Watson's, Day By Day
Public nights Thursday to Saturday. Private live events Sunday to Wednesday. Announced dates are posted below and on social.
Sunday
Private celebrations, tastings and live-music afternoons for groups — book the bar for your own event.
Monday
Private events and team nights: masterclasses, client evenings and networking for up to 50 guests.
Tuesday
Private events: wine and whisky tastings, magic nights and society meet-ups arranged by the host.
Wednesday
Private events and after-work parties, with DJ or live music welcome. Ideal for midweek celebrations.
Thursday
Open to the public from 5pm. Happy Hour 5–7pm, then cocktails until midnight. Tastings and special nights announced here.
Friday & Saturday
Open from 12pm until 1am. Theatrical cocktails, late-night drinks and special nights as announced.
Event Types
What We Host
Your Own Live Event
Hire the bar and add live music, a DJ, a masterclass or a tasting.
Private Party Hire
Coming Up
Next Dates
Dates Announced Regularly
Our next wine tasting, whisky tasting and special-night dates are published here as soon as they're confirmed. To be first to hear, follow Instagram or Facebook, or call +44 7961 768949.
Host Your Own
Book The Bar For A Live Event
Live music, DJ, magic, a tasting or a masterclass — your event, our bar.
Private Hire Enquiry
Enquire About A Live Event
Tell us the kind of event, date and numbers — we'll reply with options.
FAQ
Live Events FAQ
Watson's hosts wine and whisky tastings, magic and cocktail nights, networking evenings, theatre-night drinks, cocktail masterclasses and live music or DJ nights at private events. Dates are announced on this page and our social channels.
Thursday to Saturday the bar is open to the public (Happy Hour Thursdays, late cocktails Fridays and Saturdays). Sunday to Wednesday the venue hosts private live events — tastings, masterclasses, parties and networking — booked by groups.
Check this page, follow Watson's on Instagram and Facebook, or call +44 7961 768949.
Yes. You can book the whole bar Sunday to Wednesday for up to 50 guests and add live music, a DJ, a masterclass, a tasting or a speaker.
Live music and DJ sets are welcome at private events, and special nights are announced as they're confirmed. Ask the team about current entertainment.
It depends on the event. Happy Hour needs no ticket. Tastings and special nights are announced with booking details; private events are arranged by the host.
Promoters, societies and businesses can enquire about hosting events or sponsorship — see our sponsorship pages or use the form.