P&O Cruises Metropolis Bar Menu and Drink Prices

Metropolis is one of the distinctive bars aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura, combining panoramic ocean views with cocktails, wines, spirits, beers and alcohol-free drinks. P&O Cruises describes Metropolis as a venue that brings guests the atmosphere of destinations around the world, while the bar menu itself emphasizes its changing ocean views, relaxed daytime setting and more sophisticated atmosphere after dark with live piano music and vocals.

The photographed menu in this guide is marked “POC | 05/2026,” making it a useful look at P&O Cruises Metropolis Bar drink prices and selections from 2026. Importantly, the menu specifically states that all prices are in pound sterling (£). Prices, products and drinks-package inclusions can change, so these should be treated as the prices shown on this particular menu rather than guaranteed prices for every future sailing.

For more P&O Cruises dining information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our P&O Cruises menus, P&O Cruises drinks menu and prices, and P&O Cruises onboard guides.

P&O Cruises Metropolis Bar Drinks Packages

The Metropolis menu uses colored letter symbols to identify drinks that were included in the different P&O Cruises drinks packages when this menu was printed:

R – Refresh Drinks Package
A – Alcohol-Free Drinks Package
C – Classic Drinks Package
D – Deluxe Drinks Package

P&O Cruises currently offers these four drinks-package levels, although package prices and exact inclusions can change. Guests can also purchase drinks individually without buying a package.

The symbols throughout the photographed menu make it easier to see which selections qualified for a particular package at the time. Always check the current P&O Cruises terms for your sailing before relying on the package markings from an older menu.

Metropolis Signature Cocktails

The signature cocktail section offers four drinks inspired by classic cocktail styles. The menu describes them as exclusive takes on familiar drinks, with premium spirits and mixers.

The signature cocktails shown are:

Rhubarbellini – £11.50
Ruby Rose Punch – £11.50
Ginger Peach Collins – £9.90
Apple and Elderflower Spritz – £9.90

Rhubarbellini – £11.50

The Rhubarbellini is P&O Cruises’ variation on a Bellini, made with Lanson Le Black Création Brut NV, rhubarb purée and lemon sherbet.

An alcohol-free version is also indicated as available for £4.90.

Ruby Rose Punch – £11.50

This punch combines Cognac, Grand Marnier, Luxardo Maraschino, Bénédictine D.O.M. and raspberry flavor, topped with Lanson Le Rosé Création Brut NV Champagne.

Ginger Peach Collins – £9.90

The Ginger Peach Collins is based on the traditional Collins style. P&O Cruises’ version uses Glenmorangie single malt whisky, crème de pêche and citrus juice, topped with ginger ale.

Apple and Elderflower Spritz – £9.90

This spritz combines New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Manzana Verde apple liqueur, elderflower and lemonade.

The menu also marks this cocktail as available alcohol-free for £4.90.

BAFTA Cocktail

One of the most distinctive drinks on the menu is the BAFTA Cocktail.

The menu notes P&O Cruises’ role as headline sponsor of the BAFTA Television Awards and says the cocktail was created to celebrate the partnership.

The BAFTA Cocktail costs £11.50 and contains:

Golden Tide rum
Citrus juice
Honey syrup
Angostura Bitters
Champagne

P&O Cruises’ partnership with BAFTA is genuine, and the BAFTA Cocktail has appeared as a special signature drink within the cruise line’s bar offerings.

Classic Cocktails at Metropolis

Alongside its signature drinks, Metropolis offers several familiar cocktails.

The classics shown on this menu are:

Pink Gin Spritz – £8.90
The Original Mojito – £8.90
Piña Colada – £8.90
Mai Tai – £8.90
Passion Fruit Martini – £8.90
Vanilla and Caramel Espresso Martini – £8.90

The Pink Gin Spritz combines pink gin, Prosecco and lemonade.

The Original Mojito uses white rum, mint, lime, sugar and soda over ice, while the Piña Colada combines white rum, pineapple juice, coconut and ice.

The Mai Tai contains white rum, dark rum, triple sec, pineapple juice, almond syrup and lime. The Passion Fruit Martini combines vodka, passion fruit, citrus and Prosecco.

For an after-dinner option, the Vanilla and Caramel Espresso Martini combines vanilla vodka, cold brew coffee liqueur, caramel and coffee.

Several of these are marked as P&O Cruises “Favourites” on the menu.

Spirits at Metropolis

The spirits menu includes several products exclusive to P&O Cruises as well as familiar international brands.

P&O Cruises Exclusive Spirits

Three P&O Cruises-exclusive spirits appear on the menu:

Marabelle Gin, 42% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Marabelle Gin Mediterranean Edition, 42% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Golden Tide, 40% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml

Marabelle Gin is described as being inspired by the Isle of Iona and made with 18 botanicals, including juniper, sugar kelp and fresh mint.

Marabelle Gin Mediterranean Edition uses 15 botanicals, including Valencian oranges, juniper, Sicilian lemons and pink peppercorns.

Golden Tide is a golden-aged spiced rum bringing together influences from the Caribbean and British Isles, with coastal botanicals including rock samphire and sea spaghetti.

Gin

The additional gin selection shown includes:

Salcombe Gin “Rosé Sainte Marie,” 41.4% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Salcombe Gin “Start Point,” 44% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger, 43% ABV – £5.20 for 25ml / £7.70 for 50ml
Bombay Sapphire, 40% ABV – £5.20 for 25ml / £7.70 for 50ml
Gordon’s Pink Gin, 37.5% ABV – £5.20 for 25ml / £7.70 for 50ml

Vodka

Grey Goose, 40% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Absolut Vanilia, 38% ABV – £5.20 for 25ml / £7.70 for 50ml
Smirnoff Red Label, 40% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml

Rum

The Tidal Rum, 40% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Bacardi Carta Blanca, 37.5% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml
Captain Morgan Spiced, 35% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml
Captain Morgan Dark, 40% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml

Whisky

Johnnie Walker Black Label, 40% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Bell’s, 40% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml
Jameson Irish, 40% ABV – £4.90 for 25ml / £7.40 for 50ml

Bourbon & Tennessee Whiskey

Woodford Reserve, 43.2% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml
Jack Daniel’s, 40% ABV – £5.20 for 25ml / £7.70 for 50ml

Single Malt

Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old, 40% ABV – £5.40 for 25ml / £7.90 for 50ml

Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Rosé

The wine menu includes Champagne, sparkling wine, rosé, white wine and red wine, with many choices available by the glass.

Champagne and Sparkling

Lanson Le Rosé Création Brut NV, France – £10.70 for 125ml / £55 bottle
Lanson Le Black Création Brut NV, France – £10.50 for 125ml / £50 bottle
Balfour Brut Leslie’s Reserve, England – £8.80 for 125ml / £37 bottle
Prosecco DOC, Italy – £7.70 for 125ml / £28 bottle

Rosé

The Beach by Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence, France – £10.90 for 175ml / £14.70 for 250ml
Wicked Lady White Zinfandel, USA – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml

The menu describes The Beach by Whispering Angel as refreshing and elegant, while Wicked Lady is categorized as fun and fruity.

White Wine

Four white wines are shown:

Coleridge Hill, Three Choirs Vineyard, England – £8.80 for 175ml / £12 for 250ml
Spy Valley Kimi Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml
Indesio Pinot Grigio, Italy – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml
Thornhill Chardonnay, Australia – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml

Red Wine

The red wine selection includes:

Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, Spain – £8.80 for 175ml / £12 for 250ml
Project Malbec 23, Malbec, Argentina – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml
Viñedos Marchigüe Panul Merlot, Chile – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml
Shiraz “Pitchfork,” South Australia – £8.20 for 175ml / £10.90 for 250ml

The menu uses a leaf symbol to identify wines clarified using vegan or vegetarian substances.

Beer and Cider Prices

Metropolis also has a relatively straightforward beer and cider selection.

On Tap

Birra Moretti, 4.6% ABV – £6.50 for 440ml

The menu also says to ask about the available range of beers starting from £6.20 per pint.

Lager

Sol Original, 3.4% ABV – £5.80 for 330ml
Estrella Damm Daura GF, 5.4% ABV – £5.80 for 330ml

Beer

Sharp’s Brewery Doom Bar, 4.3% ABV – £6 for 500ml
Guinness Draught Can, 4.2% ABV – £6 for 440ml
Fuller’s London Pride, 4.7% ABV – £6 for 500ml
Old Speckled Hen GF, 4.8% ABV – £6 for 500ml

The “GF” designation on the menu indicates gluten-free.

Cider

Thatchers Gold, 4.8% ABV – £6.20 for 500ml
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime, 4% ABV – £6.20 for 500ml

Low and No Alcohol Drinks

P&O Cruises provides several alternatives for guests who want to avoid or reduce alcohol.

Alcohol-Free Sparkling

Nozeco Fine Sparkling, 0.5% ABV – £5.20 for 125ml / £18 bottle

Alcohol-Free Beers and Ciders

Heineken 0.0, 0% ABV – £5 for 330ml
Birra Moretti Zero, under 0.05% ABV – £5 for 330ml
Ghost Ship Pale Ale, 0.5% ABV – £5.30 for 500ml
Guinness 0.0, 0% ABV – £5.30 for 440ml
Kopparberg Alcohol Free Mixed Fruit Cider, 0.05% ABV – £5.30 for 500ml
Thatchers Zero Cider GF, under 0.3% ABV – £5.30 for 500ml

Low-Alcohol Spirits

The menu features two New London Light options, each served with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water:

New London Light “First Light,” under 0.05% ABV – £7.20 for 50ml
New London Light “Midnight Sun,” under 0.05% ABV – £7.20 for 50ml

Alcohol-Free Cocktails

Three alcohol-free cocktails appear on the menu:

Apple and Elderflower Nojito – £4.90
Raspberry and Almond Bakewell – £4.60
Paradise Punch – £4.60

The Apple and Elderflower Nojito contains apple juice, citrus juice, mint and elderflower.

The Raspberry and Almond Bakewell combines cranberry juice, raspberry and almond flavor, citrus and lemonade.

Paradise Punch combines pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, lemonade and grenadine.

Soft Drink Prices

The final photographed menu page covers bottled, canned and draught soft drinks.

Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola or Diet Coke, 330ml – £4.40
J2O Fruit Blend, 275ml – £3.70
Fentimans Gently Sparkling Elderflower, 275ml – £3.70
Appletiser, 275ml – £3.70
Sanpellegrino Limonata, 330ml – £3.70
Frobishers Jubilant Juices, 250ml – £3.40
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, 200ml – £3.20
7UP Free, 330ml – £3.10
Tango Zero’d Thirst Trap, 330ml – £3.10
Irn Bru Sugar Free, 330ml – £3.10
Still or Sparkling Water, 330ml – £2.50

J2O is offered in Orange & Passion Fruit and Apple & Raspberry flavors. Frobishers juices are available in Orange, Apple, Pineapple and Cranberry.

Soft Drinks on Tap

The menu lists the following draught choices:

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Pepsi Max
R.Whites Lemonade

These cost £3.20 for a regular or £3.90 for a large.

What Is Metropolis on P&O Ventura?

Metropolis is a bar aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura. The cruise line describes it as a venue designed around the excitement and atmosphere of destinations around the world.

The menu gives a little more insight into the intended experience. During the day, Metropolis is positioned as a quieter place for coffee, ocean views and relaxing. At night, the atmosphere changes with a live pianist, vocals and a late-lounge feel.

P&O Cruises also confirms that Metropolis uses its video wall to showcase changing destination themes. This is one of the features that distinguishes the venue from a conventional cruise ship bar.

For passengers planning their Ventura itinerary, Metropolis can therefore serve several purposes: a daytime lounge, a place for pre- or post-dinner drinks, and an evening venue with entertainment.

Exact entertainment schedules can vary by sailing, so check the ship’s daily program for the current schedule rather than assuming live music will take place at a particular time.

P&O Cruises Metropolis Bar Menu FAQ

Which P&O Cruises ship has Metropolis Bar?

P&O Cruises currently lists Metropolis aboard Ventura.

Are the Metropolis menu prices in British pounds?

Yes. The photographed menu explicitly states, “All prices shown are in pound sterling (£).”

How current is this Metropolis menu?

The photographed menu carries the code “POC | 05/2026,” indicating a May 2026 menu version. Prices and selections can change after publication.

How much are cocktails at Metropolis?

On this menu, classic cocktails such as the Pink Gin Spritz, Original Mojito, Piña Colada, Mai Tai, Passion Fruit Martini and Vanilla and Caramel Espresso Martini are £8.90. Signature cocktails shown range from £9.90 to £11.50, while the BAFTA Cocktail is £11.50.

Does Metropolis have alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. The photographed menu includes the Apple and Elderflower Nojito for £4.90, Raspberry and Almond Bakewell for £4.60 and Paradise Punch for £4.60. Alcohol-free versions of selected signature cocktails are also indicated.

Does Metropolis serve beer and cider?

Yes. The menu includes draught Birra Moretti along with bottled or canned lager, beer and cider options such as Sol Original, Guinness, Doom Bar, London Pride, Thatchers Gold and Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime.

Does Metropolis have wine and Champagne?

Yes. The photographed menu includes Champagne, Prosecco, English sparkling wine, rosé, white and red wines, with several selections offered in multiple glass sizes.

Are drinks packages accepted at Metropolis?

The menu displays P&O Cruises package symbols beside qualifying drinks for the Refresh, Alcohol-Free, Classic and Deluxe Drinks Packages. The exact qualifying products depend on the package and can change, so guests should check the current package inclusions for their cruise.

Can I buy drinks individually without a P&O Cruises drinks package?

Yes. P&O Cruises allows guests to pay for drinks individually rather than purchasing a drinks package.

Does Metropolis have live entertainment?

The photographed menu describes the nighttime atmosphere as featuring a live pianist and vocals. Entertainment schedules can vary, so passengers should check the daily program during their Ventura cruise for current times.

Final Thoughts on the P&O Cruises Metropolis Bar Menu

Metropolis gives Ventura passengers a broad drinks menu in one of the ship’s more distinctive ocean-view venues. The May 2026 menu ranges from £8.90 classic cocktails and more elaborate signature creations to Champagne, wines, spirits, beer, cider, alcohol-free cocktails and everyday soft drinks.

The selection is particularly useful for passengers comparing P&O Cruises drink prices before sailing. There are plenty of pay-as-you-go choices, while the package symbols printed directly beside qualifying drinks make it easier to see how the Refresh, Alcohol-Free, Classic and Deluxe packages applied when this menu was issued.

Whether you are stopping by during the day for the views or looking for cocktails and live music after dinner, Metropolis remains one of Ventura’s signature bar venues.