Tequila and Mezcal Fest 2018, Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf

Attention tequila and mezcal lovers: the biggest tequila and agave festival in Europe is returning to London’s South Bank this autumn. Now in its 5th year, Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 is taking up residence in the new location of the Bargehouse at OXO Tower Wharf, from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 October. This three-day celebration of the true spirit of Mexico (pun intended) will be a chance to sip on margaritas, palomas and other classic Mexican cocktails; eat your fill of tacos; and enjoy cutting edge art as well as ancestral culture from Mexico.

Over 50 of Mexico’s best tequila, mezcal and agave spirits will be available to sample at the event. Plus, George Clooney’s brand new Casamigos Mezcal will officially launch at the festival, meaning attendees will be among the first to try it. Guests will also have the chance to enjoy street food from three of London’s popular Mexican restaurants: Taqueria (from head chef Adam Pawlak), Peyotito (from top Mexican chef Adriana Cavita) and Café Pacifico – London’s first ever Mexican restaurant. The currency of the festival? The Mexican peso, of course. Guests will be able to exchange sterling on the door for it; once inside, each cocktail and dish will cost you £7.00 (70 pesos).

Each room will host a selection of art installations, including contemporary art from Mexican Design Time – part of the London Design Festival 2018. Raindance will be showcasing short Mexican films, meanwhile live musicians playing Mariachi and folkloric dancers will be performing throughout the venue. Oh, and don’t leave before catching a live Aztec ceremony.