Schweppes Signature Lounge Opens at AO Arena

AO Arena has launched the Schweppes Signature Lounge in Manchester, following a redesign of one of the venue’s premium hospitality spaces as part of Legends Global’s partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

Opening in September 2026, the lounge introduces refreshed interiors alongside an expanded drinks offer built around the Schweppes range.

The launch forms part of AO Arena’s wider premium hospitality proposition, which includes private lounges and suites as well as The Mezz. The venue continues to offer hospitality upgrades across its programme of concerts, sport and live entertainment.

New Cocktail Menu

The Schweppes Signature Lounge menu includes two cocktails created specifically for the space.

The Vanilla Passion Highball combines vodka, vanilla syrup, lime juice and Schweppes Tropical Soda, finished with passionfruit.

The Tropical Margarita uses blanco tequila, triple sec, lime juice and Schweppes Tropical Soda, with a lime garnish.

A non-alcoholic Raspberry Fizz is also available, made with 0% gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice and Schweppes Soda.

The drinks range is completed by a “G&T Your Way” menu, pairing a selection of gins with Schweppes Tropical Soda, Indian Tonic, Slimline Tonic or Elderflower Tonic and individual garnishes.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners currently supplies a range of Coca-Cola, Schweppes and other drinks brands across the venue.

Premium Hospitality Investment

The lounge follows wider investment in AO Arena’s hospitality offer. A previous redevelopment included the launch of The Mezz as part of improvements to the venue and surrounding Victoria Exchange district, with further leisure development planned around Victoria Exchange.

The latest lounge rebrand reflects a broader move by live entertainment venues to use food, drink and dedicated hospitality spaces to extend the guest experience beyond the performance itself.

Schweppes has also continued to increase its presence in the UK hospitality market. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reported in July that the brand had been ranked the UK’s best-selling soft drink and mixer brand among venues included in the 2026 CLASS Bar Report.

The Schweppes Signature Lounge is now available as part of AO Arena’s premium hospitality offer in Manchester.