A cocktail vending machine has arrived in Covent Garden

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Award-winning cocktail company, Kocktail, has returned to Covent Garden, opening its summer pop up – unveiling its first ever cocktail vending machine.

A quick and easy way to enjoy world-class cocktails, with the perfect serve every time, Kocktail has developed the cocktail vending machine especially for the central London pop-up.

Arriving onto the iconic piazza for three weeks until Sunday 3rd September, visitors will be able to enjoy a selection of their award-winning drinks and summer cocktails, including the newest launch – Kocktail’s Strawberry & Lychee Margarita.

The futuristic activation has been inspired by retro-Americana, with a nod towards the hey-day convenience culture – with cocktails on demand.

Visitors will be able to purchase specially designed tokens to slot into Kocktail’s innovative cocktail vending machine. Three different styles of drink will be on the menu to choose from, with a freshly poured self-service: frozen margaritas, a classic negroni and old fashioned.

Summer and cocktails go hand-in-hand, making Kocktail’s Covent Garden pop-up a must-visit for after work drinks or weekend get-togethers, here’s all the details you need to remember…

What: Kocktail summer pop-up, complete with cocktail vending machines, chill out zones and 70’s retro ice cream van serving delicious freshly shaken drinks by expert bar tenders
Where: North Piazza, Covent Garden, London
When: 12th August – 3rd September 2023
Opening times: 11am to 9pm
On the menu: Available via Kocktail vending machine, £9 per token – Frozen Strawberry & Lychee Margarita, Classic Old Fashioned, Negroni. Available from Kocktail’s vintage van – Espresso Martini, Passionfruit Martini, Amaretto Sour, Strawberry & Lychee Margarita, Classic Negroni, Classic Old Fashioned

Whilst sipping on freshly mixed drinks, you can browse the range of stylish greenery, provided in partnership with plant delivery service, Beards & Daisies, all shoppable from the pop-up via QR codes.

Kocktail’s upcycled 70’s ice cream van will be adding to the retro-vibe, making its debut in central London to serve even more visitors with freshly shaken drinks.

Co-founder of Kocktail, Andrew Hutchinson said: – “We’re super excited to be popping up in Covent Garden this August, with a summer oasis to sip back and enjoy the sunshine in. We’ve loved developing our new cocktail vending machines and can’t wait to debut them for the first time in central London.”

“With a frozen margarita in the mix alongside the choice of an old fashioned and negroni, visitors can enjoy a freshly mixed drink with convenience of self-serve, in one of London’s most iconic locations – the perfect way to spend a summers day!”.