Spokane Cocktail Week (SCW) is a citywide celebration of the people, spirits, and creativity that define Spokane's growing craft cocktail scene. Running May 31 – June 7, 2026, it brings together 50+ local bars, distillers, and local hospitality professionals to share their craft with the community — and with each other.

Whether you're a longtime cocktail nerd, a casual bar-goer, or just curious about what Spokane's drink scene has to offer, there's something for you this week.

SCW is produced by Counter Culture, a Spokane-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting local hospitality industry professionals through education, mentorship, and wellness support. We're a small, local operation with a big belief that Spokane's bar community deserves to be celebrated and invested in.

Proceeds from Cocktail Week go directly to Counter Culture's mission. When you participate — as a guest, a bar, or a sponsor — you're investing in the future of Spokane's hospitality community.

May 31 – June 7, 2026. Participating bars are spread across Spokane neighborhoods including Downtown, North Spokane, South Hill, and Spokane Valley. See the full list at counterculturespo.com.

Attending SCW is free — you just pay for the cocktails you order at each bar. The Passport is free to pick up at any participating bar.

If you want the full experience — industry events, secret cocktails, exclusive perks — the Honorary Bartender Pass is $40 and available at counterculturespo.com.

The Passport is a free physical stamp card. Each bar has its own custom-designed commemorative stamp — collect them as you visit throughout the week. Passports can also be picked up at the Spirits Expo before the week begins.

Passports are available at all participating bars starting May 31, and can also be picked up early at the Spirits Expo. No app, no download required — just walk in and ask your bartender.

Each bar has its own custom commemorative stamp. When you order a SCW cocktail, ask your bartender to stamp your passport — it's that simple.

Not at all. Visit as many or as few bars as you'd like — the passport is about discovery and fun, not completion. With 50+ bars to explore, it's a great excuse to try somewhere new.

Each participating bar crafted a special menu of cocktails created specifically for Spokane Cocktail Week — not their standard menu offerings. These are bartender-driven, often showcasing sponsor spirits, seasonal ingredients, and creative concepts that reflect each bar's personality.

Browse one featured cocktail from every participating bar at counterculturespo.com/cocktail-highlights-2026. Every bar also has a table tent with a QR code that links directly to their full SCW cocktail menu — just scan and go.

Every participating bar has a table tent with a QR code that links directly to their Spokane Cocktail Week menu online. Scan it at the bar to see full ingredients, descriptions, and sponsor info for that location's drinks. You can also browse featured cocktails from every bar at counterculturespo.com/cocktail-highlights-2026.

Yes — nearly every participating bar has at least one non-alcoholic SCW cocktail this year. These are fully crafted, thoughtful drinks — not afterthoughts. Look for the Non-Alcoholic designation in the cocktail guide or on bar menus.

Browse all NA cocktails at counterculturespo.com/non-alcoholic-highlights-2026.

SCW sponsors — spirits brands like Buffalo Trace, Grey Goose, Fords Gin, Diplomático, Espolòn, Fernet-Branca, and others — help fund the infrastructure that makes Cocktail Week possible: the website, the passports, the stamps, and the events.

Every featured product was selected by the bar's own bartenders as a genuine creative fit — there's no mandated recipe, just a spirit to work with. The cocktails are real; the creativity is real.

SCW 2026 features a full week of programming across Spokane, including:

• Education & tastings — brand-led spirit education and tastings at participating bars
• Karaoke & movie nights — social gatherings with a cocktail-week twist
• Bar takeovers & pop-ups — guest bartenders and brand activations
• Patio parties & games — outdoor celebrations throughout the week

Full schedule at counterculturespo.com/scw-26-event-schedule.

The Honorary Bartender Pass ($40) is the top-shelf SCW experience. It grants access to industry-only events, a secret cocktail list distributed at the start of the week, and exclusive perks at participating bars. A limited number of passes are available at counterculturespo.com/honorary-bartender-2026.

Yes — Ruby Hospitality has two downtown partner hotels offering SCW rates:

• Hotel Ruby — use code DRINK26
• The Montvale — use code DRINK26

Booking links at counterculturespo.com.

Counter Culture is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting local hospitality industry professionals. Proceeds from Spokane Cocktail Week go directly to programs focused on:

• Education — professional development and craft skills for industry workers
• Mentorship — connecting emerging bartenders with experienced mentors
• Wellness support — resources for the mental and physical wellbeing of people in the industry

When you order a cocktail, buy a pass, or simply show up this week, you're investing in the people who make Spokane's bar scene worth loving.

Visit counterculturespo.com/support-the-cause to learn about ways to contribute year-round. Following us on social (@counterculturespo) and spreading the word goes a long way too.