Drinks Retailing has been announced as a partner for this year’s Drink It In Festival, set to take place on 6 November 2025.  

The festival was created to help independent UK spirits brands level the playing field with large players, via showcasing products to trade and consumers. It now includes a range of producers, not exclusively spirits.  

Taking place at Between the Bridges, a mixed open-air and indoor venue on London’s South Bank, the festival will have a session for trade in the afternoon (12-5pm) and another for consumers in the evening (6-11pm).  

Jo Gilbert, editor of Drinks Retailing, will also host a breakfast briefing with a selection of industry figureheads.  

Drink It In have said the trade session will be for buyers, on- and off-trade managers, investors, journalists and importers and exporters. This will be free to enter. 

Meanwhile, the session aimed at consumers will cost £11 per ticket, including a voucher for one free drink. 

Stands are currently on sale for the 2025 show. Brands that exhibited in 2024 include: Brixton Gin, Double Dutch, Baller Vodka, Burnt Faith, Canvino, Dr. Hostetter, Naughtea and Pimentae. 

More details can be found on the Drink It In Festival Website.