On Thursday, 1 October 2026, Notes and Spirits in Nicosia becomes the setting for one of the more compelling evenings on the island's cocktail calendar. Four bars — Notes, Ukiyo, Lost + Found, and Zurich's Late Bloomers — are joining forces for a six-hour takeover that runs from late afternoon through to midnight. The format is simple in concept but rich in execution: each team brings its own sensibility to the same bar, creating a shifting atmosphere as the night progresses.
The evening begins at 17:00 with a vinyl market running until 19:00, setting a relaxed, curious tone before the first cocktails are poured. From 18:00 to 21:00, the Ukiyo and Notes teams hold the bar, offering their respective takes on the craft. At 21:00, Lost + Found and Late Bloomers step in to carry the programme through to midnight — a handover that marks a shift in energy as the night deepens.
The headline draw is undoubtedly Late Bloomers. The Zurich bar ranked No. 44 in Europe's 50 Best Bars 2026, placing it among the continent's most closely watched venues. For anyone who hasn't made the trip to Switzerland, this is a rare opportunity to encounter their work on home ground — or at least, closer to it.
Together, the four bars represent a cross-section of contemporary cocktail culture, and the takeover format encourages exactly the kind of informal exchange that makes these events worth attending. Whether you arrive for the vinyl, the early cocktails, or the late-night session, there is a natural entry point for most tastes.
— Source: eventor.com.cy