Best Cocktail Bars in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
Twisted barrel Salisbury
Twisted barrel Salisbury
Above the Bell & crown, Catherine St
#2
Botanic Cocktail Bar
Botanic Cocktail Bar
32 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AP
#3
Pickled Frog Bistro
Pickled Frog Bistro
51 Blue Boar Row, Salisbury SP1 1DA
#4
Salisbury Arms
Salisbury Arms
31-35 Endless St, Salisbury SP1 1DP
#5
Sips
Sips
4 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD

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What to expect ÔÇö price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
┬À Salisbury Arms
┬À Sips
££
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Most popular choice
┬À Botanic Cocktail Bar
┬À Pickled Frog Bistro
£££
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Top-rated options
┬À Twisted barrel Salisbury

Cocktail Bars in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå Twisted barrel Salisbury is currently Salisbury's top-ranked cocktail bars ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Moloko on Fisherton Street is the top cocktail bar in Salisbury — an extensive menu and late licence make it the go-to destination for an evening out. Turtle Bay has excellent Caribbean cocktails with regular happy hour offers.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of cocktail bars on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best cocktail bars Salisbury has to offer.

By area of Salisbury

City Centre (Cathedral area)
The Haunch of Venison and Red Lion Hotel bar — historic pubs within the medieval city core.
Fisherton Street
Winchester Gate and several independent bars — the best stretch for craft beer and a younger crowd.
New Street and Market Place
Wig and Quill and city centre pubs — convenient for shopping and the Cathedral.
Surrounding area (within 5 miles)
Village pubs in Quidhampton, Laverstock and Downton — quieter, often with large gardens.

Tips ÔÇö cocktail bars in Salisbury

ÔåÆTurtle Bay happy hour runs 5-7pm daily — two cocktails for the price of one.
ÔåÆMoloko gets very busy after 10pm on Fridays — arrive early for the best seats.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cocktails in Salisbury?+

Moloko on Fisherton Street is the best cocktail bar in Salisbury. Turtle Bay has excellent Caribbean cocktails with happy hour deals.

Is Cocktail Bars in Salisbury good?+

Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its cocktail bars. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.

Where in Salisbury can I find the best cocktail bars?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for cocktail bars in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.

Is Cocktail Bars near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Many of the best cocktail bars options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.