Everything you need to know about the Cocktails in the City event in Leeds tonight

The two-day Cocktails in the City competition kicks off today and sees the best Leeds bars go head-to-head.

A total of 20 bars are taking part this year, offering ticketholders the chance to sample their creations, which range from cheesecake-based concoctions to a modern twist on the traditional rum punch recipe.

Speaking previously, organiser Tabara N’Diaye said: “Every year we challenge ourselves to build on previous editions and make each festival even better than the one before.”

CHECK OUT OUR TOP 5 COCKTAILS FROM THE COMPETITION HERE.

This year it’s bigger and better than ever, with tastings, masterclasses and games.

There is also a Tick Tock Unlock escape room, rum and chocolate tastings with Hotel Chocolat and street food vendors, who will be serving up dishes in the undercover crypt.

Visitors can also sip on cocktails in the clock tower or in one of the hidden bars in the Victorian prison cells beneath the Town Hall.

Taking part this year are Bar Soba, Chaophraya, Jake’s Bar, the Jones Bar Group, Mojo, Revolucion de Cuba, Roxy Leisure, Skylounge, The Brotherhood, The East Village, Manahatta, Cielo Blanco, The Hedonist Project, Chez Mal, Almost Famous, Pintura, Meat Liquor, The Alchemist and Roast and Conch.

The festival will be held at Leeds Town Hall from 6pm to 11pm tonight and tomorrow.

For the last remaining tickets, visit the website at www.cocktailsinthecity.co.uk.