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The Best London Gin Distilleries for Tastings, Tours and Experiences

By: Author Julianna Barnaby

Posted on Published: 27th April 2023  - Last updated: 10th May 2023

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London has had a long love affair with gin – no surprise then that there are a tonne of cool gin distilleries, tours and experiences in the city. These are the gin experiences and gin distilleries in London that you shouldn’t miss. 

We’re pretty sure that London is at least 50% fuelled by gin. Our obsession with all things gin has been going for centuries and, with a slew of cool distillery openings in the past few years, shows no sign of abating. 

But where can you find the really good stuff? You know, the kind of gin that makes you stop after your first sip to bow down and recognise the fact that what you are drinking is pure fabulousness – almost, but not quite too good for the likes of you. 

Gather round, friends, we’re about to discover the best gin experiences in London. Cool distilleries, tastings and experiences for your next tipple. 

Best Gin Distilleries in London 

After more than a century where gin fell out of favour in the capital, it’s back with a vengeance. Praise be for that. Here are our favourite gin distilleries in London.

The London Distillery Company

If you like a bit of variety with your liquor, then you’ll love visiting The London Distillery Company .

They were the first whisky distillery in London in over a century, and their fabulous rye Whisky will make you glad it came back.

Of course, we’re all about the gin – and it’s excellent. Inspired by the botanicals of English gardens, the ‘Kew’ series really is a masterclass in British gin (and one of our favourite tipples in the summer months).

You can discover what we’re talking about yourself with a tour of the tiny Bermondsey gin distillery. It’s one of our favourite gin tasting experiences in London, walking you through their entire collection and the production process.

Half Hitch London 

There’s a certain thrill that comes with sampling a small and exclusive batch of gin like that distilled at Half Hitch London .

Even better if it’s concocted from all kinds of carefully-selected and obscure ingredients, like Malawian black tea and bergamot.

Located in the bustling Camden Market, we love swinging by this stall to sample some gin. There’s also usually a batch being distilled right before your eyes, in a copper pot.

Don’t let the humble setup fool you; owner Mark Holdsworth knows his stuff. He spent fifteen years working for Bacardi, before venturing off to do his own thing. And a great thing it is.

City of London Distillery 

Gin has been a country-wide obsession for many centuries, however there was a long lull in production in the heart of the capital.

All that has well and truly changed now, and the City of London Distillery was at the forefront of that revolution. 

Since launching their flagship gin back in 2012, they’ve expanded their range to include six delicious tipples.

Our personal fave is award-winning City of London Dry Gin, although we also get a hearty dose of local pride sipping The Square Mile with its distinctive logo.

The best way to experience their range is to take their famous City of London gin distillery tour in London. You’ll get a behind the scenes peek at production, as well as a taste of three gins. 

They also do a “design your own” gin lab experience as well (we’ve done it and it. is. brilliant ). Otherwise, head down to their subterranean bar – one of the best gin bars in London – for a cheeky tipple or two.

Read More: Here’s why I picked the City of London’s distillery bar as one of the coolest bars in Farringdon 

East London Liquor Company 

So we all love gin (obviously), but sometimes it’s nice to have a little bit of choice. Enter the East London Liquor Company , that also produces whisky and vodka as well.

It’s hard to believe that not long ago, this was the first gin distillery in East London in over a century. It might have been awhile, but gin (& co) was back with a bang.

Today the distillery has won many awards and also runs some of the best London distillery tours. 

There are three standard tours to choose from (from 30 minutes to an hour-and-a-half), as well as a regular calendar of special events as well.

If you ask us, you can’t miss the classic London Dry Gin, with its subtle but noticeable hit of cardamom. 

Beefeater Gin 

With all these new-fangled hipster distilleries, you’d be forgiven for thinking gin in London is a young person’s game. 

You’d be sorely mistaken, however. In fact, there are still a few old timers around the place such as the famous Beefeater Gin .

The unusual name is drawn from the nickname for royal palace guards. It was bestowed upon the distillery soon after it opened its first factory in Chelsea in 1876.

Well over a century later, it’s still one of the most popular British gin companies. They also run one of the best gin tours in London. 

These include a “smell tour” of ingredients used to give gin its characteristic flavour.

Mother’s Ruin 

Walthamstow

Before gin became the tipple of choice for stylish Londoners, it was feared it would be the downfall of society as the Georgians knew it.

It was a ‘mother’s ruin!’, it was declared – responsible for turning otherwise prim and proper women into utter drunkards (we can relate).

Fears of the impending social apocalypse didn’t come to fruition, luckily. Instead, ‘ Mother’s Ruin ’ became the name of a pretty fantastic gin distiller in London.

We particularly love the ‘Gin Palace’ in an old WWII munitions factory. Inside, you can sample over 80 different types of gin, guilt-free.

Sipsmith 

Who hasn’t dreamed of starting a bar or distillery with their best friend, especially after a few fine drinks have been consumed?

Well, the brains behind Sipsmith actually put the chatter into action. The two best friends opened their distillery in 2009 and have been going strong ever since.

Numerous awards show it was a mighty fine call, while we can certainly attest the gin is delicious.

To find out what all the fuss is about you can take a distillery tour. The standard price includes a behind-the-scenes look as well as some tastings.

They also do a fabulous cocktail class, which is one of our favourite gin experiences in London. 

Graveney Gin

Graveney Gin is just the small-batch London gin distillery that Tooting needed – even if it didn’t know it.

Distiller and long-time gin fanatic Victoria Christie (who was drinking G&Ts well before it became cool again) first started producing this organic gin in South London after a masterclass at The Ginstitute. Fast forward a couple of years and she’d released her first batch of the stellar Graveney Gin.

The rest, as they say, is history. Each batch is made using a 30l copper still and fresh botanicals – making it one of the most unique tipples in the city.

Portobello Road Gin

Notting Hill

If we haven’t yet convinced you that London is really, really into its gin – we present to you: The Distillery .

This simply-named venue is basically a gin lover’s playground, offering up four enticing levels of gin-related debauchery and its own distillery producing Portobello Road gin.

Amongst the fun there are multiple tasting spaces, including the oh-so-fancy Boardroom for group tastings. Then there’s two bars, the distillery and the Ginstitute (scroll up for more information about that).

If you’re looking to wow the gin lover in your life or just experience one of the best gin tastings in London, then you’d better head on over to this gin paradise.

Read Next: Cool Things to do in Notting Hill

Highwayman Gin 

Kentish Town 

When we call this one ‘small batch’, we mean really small batch. As in, sixteen bottles a day, distilled in a humble copper pot behind the bar.

Plus, it’s not just the teensy tiny production that makes Highwayman Gin one of the most unique gin tastings in London. 

There’s also the fact that the best place to taste it is at nearby Ladies & Gents , a tiny bar in Kentish town that holds gin masterclasses using Highwayman. It’s located in a former public loo.

What a place to enjoy a gin night in London. Sure, that’s pretty much peak London. But we are here for it. 

Jensen’s Gin 

There are plenty of London gin distilleries trying all kinds of weird and wonderful things. Then there’s those that remain true to traditional methods and ingredients.

Jensen’s Gin proudly produces ‘gin as it should be’ – gin that’s true to its origins and traditions. Their fabulous Old Tom gin is even replicated from an authentic 1840s gin handbook.

It’s obviously working, as this Bermondsey gin distillery is one of the best loved in the city. 

You can sample their gin from their home in one of the archways at the end of Maltby Street Market on weekends, or email them to book in for a distillery tour.

Heading to Bermondsey? Why not combine a visit to Jensen’s with a trip to the Bermondsey Beer Mile – London’s coolest collection of craft beer breweries . 

The Aussies have certainly made their mark on the London food and drink scene, and it’s not just with coffee shops. We’ve also got the Land Down Under to thank for what’s on offer at 58 Gin .

Coming from abroad, owner Mark isn’t afraid to tear up the rule book and do things his own way. It was this attitude that saw him garner the nickname “Moonshine Mark” as he tinkered away with his recipe.

Eventually, he hit the jackpot and the first batch of 58 Gin was crafted. Crisp and soft with nine distinct botanicals, the gin was an immediate hit.

58 Gin runs a gin distilling experience in London, where you can learn more about the process. You’ll then have a chance to craft your own gin to take away with you (more on that later).

Hayman’s Distillery 

They say if you’re onto a good thing then why change it – and that’s certainly the ethos of Christopher Hayman, chief gin maker at Hayman’s Distillery .

Considering that Christopher is a fifth-generation London gin producer, we’re certainly not about to disagree with him. 

Then there’s the fact that his gins – and especially the ‘Deeply Rested’, if you ask us – are pretty damn fantastic.

All in all, his traditional approach and recipes have obviously paid off. If you want to learn more about Hayman’s methods and sample some delicious gin (and of course you do!), then they run both tours and a cocktail masterclass.

Sacred Distillery

Back in the 1800s, as gin mania really took hold in London, times got desperate. Such was the demand for gin that pretty much anything that could be distilled, was – regardless of taste.

It would take centuries for London to shake off its bad gin-related hangover, and it wasn’t really until the late 2000s that people started taking London gin seriously again.

At the forefront of that movement was Ian Hart of Sacred Distillery . 

If there was someone to lend a hand to restoring London’s gin reputation, he was a good pick, having a degree in science from Cambridge. As well as a pretty intense passion for gin.

Ian blended his analytical approach and passion for gin to create a pretty amazing product. Each bottle of Sacred gin is well-thought out and exceptionally produced, but with plenty of heart.

To experience it for yourself, you can tour the distillery, learn to make your own gin or try your hand at a cocktail masterclass. 

King of Soho

Soho is proudly unique and non-conforming, so you’d expect any gin distilled there to offer something that bit different.

With 12 botanicals and made according to 11th century methods, the King of Soho doesn’t disappoint. Made by the son of late Soho personality Paul Raymond, this tipple is a love letter to the borough.

You’ll find this gin on offer at various bars and clubs around London. They also have semi-regular pop-ups where you can give it a try. 

Gin Lane 1751

London Bridge 

Named after the infamous painting that depicted the debauchery caused by gin in the 1700s, Gin Lane 1751 is one of my favourite distilleries.

They hark back to a Victorian style of gin, complete with charming vintage bottles. You know, the kind you finish and then can’t convince yourself to throw away.

The ‘Victoria’ pink gin is my go-to for a cocktail, however all of their four gins are pretty fantastic. 

Other Gin Tastings, Tours & Experiences in London 

Discovering london’s gin in a mini cooper.

Looking to dive deeper and learn more about gin on a gin tasting in London? Here are some great tours which will take you under the surface and introduce you to some of London’s best gin experiences.

It’s more British than crumpets and corgis – discovering London’s gin in a retro Mini Cooper .

We know there’s some steep competition, but this might just be the best gin distillery tour in London.

Over two hours, you’ll drop by two gin bars and also tour a distillery. A passionate local will be your driver, full of insider information and gin history.

Three gin drinks are included in the price, so you can expect to step out of the Mini feeling quite merry.

Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Tour

Take in some of the best tastes on offer in London with the Borough Market and Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour . 

They’re two of our favourite hotspots in the capital for food and drink and we’re pretty confident you’ll love them too. 

Get the insider perspective on the market’s history and premier stalls. Then, move on to Beefeater’s gin where you’ll tour the distillery and – of course – sample some varieties.

As it’s a small group tour, you might even meet some new gin-obsessed buddies.

Gin Journey 

If you love drinking gin, be assured you’re in good company worldwide. Knowing this, Gin Journey has set up gin-related events in cities all over the globe.

Of course, any company that specialises in gin journeys has to have plenty on offer in London. After all, it is the home of gin (and that’s not just my London bias talking).

Every Saturday, three separate tours are run visiting the neighbourhoods of Soho, Shoreditch and Bermondsey. On each journey, you’ll get to explore five amazing venues and sample the gins at each.

Led by a gin expert, it’s a great way to learn about gin and also meet some other gin enthusiasts to drink with.

The Ginstitute

Tucked inside the four-storey gin wonderland that is The Distillery, the Ginstitute is a mecca for gin lovers from all over the world. 

Learn everything you could possibly want to know about the history and production of gin at their London gin masterclass.

Once you’ve filled up on gin knowledge, and, of course, gin – you’ll have the chance to craft your own. You never know, yours might just be the next big thing!

What sets this London gin distillery “make your own” tour apart is that they keep your recipe on file. So, if you do fall madly in love with your personal recipe you’ll be able to re-order it forever more.

Make Your Own Gin at 58 Gin 

We’ve already mentioned how 58 Gin’s owner got the moniker ‘Moonshine Mark’ thanks to his constant tinkering. Well, it makes sense that he’d offer you your own chance to experiment with gin.

This gin class in London will help you learn about what goes into a perfect bottle of gin. You can also hear about the history of the drink in London and further afar.

From there, it’s your turn to have a go at distilling the perfect bottle for yourself. Someone will be on hand to help you from going astray, but you’ll have definite creative control.

As well as your own wax-sealed 500ml bottle, you’ll also leave the three-hour experience with a ‘gin gift bag’, which sounds pretty good to me.

Sipsmith Supper Club 

Sipsmith have a good range of gin-related activities you can take part in. Some of these are the kind of straightforward fun you’d expect from a distillery: tours, tastings, the occasional cocktail masterclass.

But they also have something else that should be on your radar – a gin supper club . That’s basically exactly what you’d think it is: a supper club with gin pairings. Wait, it gets better. 

The people they team up with to do the cooking are the folks from La Trompette, a Michelin-starred restaurant and neighbour to Sipsmith. They cook up a delicious menu of French food that goes rather well with a few of Sipsmith’s drinks. 

Secret Gin Tour 

Perhaps you want to learn more about gin. Perhaps you want to drink a lot of the stuff while you do – it’d only be right, in the name of education that is. Then, perhaps you’d not want to restrict yourself to just one distillery.

We understand your predicament. Not to worry, we can also highly recommend this distillery tour from Secret Food Tours . It’s so good they actually won awards for it. So what do they do?

Well, they’ll take you on a tour of some of London’s best, including a few that are mentioned in our guide here. 

You’ll be starting off at an emporium with hundreds of bottles to taste and once you’ve completed your research you’ll be off on your way to cruise through the streets of Soho and track down a few more distilleries, and then a few more. 

When all’s said and done you’ll have hit all the top spots in under four hours and learnt a whole lot about England’s gin culture in the process. 

Map of London’s Gin Experiences and Distilleries

Click here for a map of the distilleries and experiences featured in this guide. 

Practical Tips for Exploring London’s Gin Distilleries 

• Want to taste gin like a pro? The first step is to ditch the tonic, ice and garnishes and taste the gin neat then dilute with some water for the second tasting. 
• There are a lot of different opinions about which glass is best for sampling gin – whichever you go for, make sure it’s sparkling clean so nothing interferes with the flavours and aromatics of the gin. 
• Gin should be tasted at room temperature – both extreme heat and cold can affect the flavours. 
• Smell first – swirl the gin and smell it from a couple of inches away. 
• Taste the gin neat first and then diluted with water – both will help you pick up the flavours and botanicals of the gin. 
• If you really love gin and want to try even more delicious concoctions, try the Craft Gin Club – they deliver great gin straight to your door. 

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10 Beautiful Gin Distilleries In London That You Can Actually Visit

We all love drinking gin, but what if you could learn all about your favourite drink in the very place it all started? Yeah, that’s right, Landan town.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride for the industry since the very beGINning, but the glorious spirit is making a strong resurgence, and, somewhat surprisingly, there’s actually plenty of distilleries to explore in this neck of the woods. Some are right in the heart of the city, others are, admittedly, a train ride away, but they’re all worth a visit (and, if nothing else, you know you’re guaranteed a damn good G&T).

1. Sipsmith, Chiswick

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Sipsmith’s distillery was the first copper pot distillery in London for nearly two hundred years. Explore the beautiful Chiswick space and meet their faithful copper stills; Prudence, Patience and Constance. Opt for a weeknight tour for £25, or join the Sipsmith Sipper Club and end your night at Charlotte’s Bistro just around the corner.

83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, near Turnham Green station, W4 2LJ

2. City of London Distillery, Blackfriars

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Amazingly, this microdistillery is right in the heart of the city (hence City of London Distillery, we suppose). It’s open for gin lovers to admire their beautiful copper stills (Jennifer, Clarissa and Elizabeth), learn all about their gin making techniques and discover the rich history of the juniper juice. The tour will end with a cheeky gin tasting so you’ll leave feeling a whole lot more gin telligent… and perhaps a little tipsy. There are various different experiences to be had at the City of London Distillery. Browse and book here.

22-24 Bride Lane, near City Thameslink or Blackfriars stations, EC4Y 8DT

3. Silent Pool, Surrey

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Okay so this is technically in Surrey, but it’s worth the journey for the beautiful scenery. They’ll tell you all about what makes Silent Pool so special, and finish you off with a tasting of their full range of gins and gin-based fruit cordials. The best way to get there is to hop on a 30 minute train to Guildford and then jump in an Uber (it might not be London, but they’ve still got Uber). Tours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, Saturdays at 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm and Sundays at 12pm and 2pm. Secure a spot here.

Shere Road, Albury, Surrey, GU5 9BW

4. Portobello Road, Notting Hill

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5 years ago, nestled above a 19th century drinking den on the world famous Portobello Road, four pals decided that, after many years of collecting, drinking and loving gin, they would open The Ginstitute, and they installed a 30L copper pot still called Copernicus the Second. Now, just down the road, they’ve opened a gin hotel. Yeah, that’s right. We’re talking 4 floors dedicated entirely to gin; starting from the basement fitted with a 400 litre gin still, to the top floor with a private dining space and 3 boutique bedrooms overlooking the well-known Portobello Road Market.

186 Portobello Road, W11 1LA

5. East London Liquor Company, Bow Wharf

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The East London Liquor Company’s heart doesn’t just belong to gin — they also produce some wonderfully handcrafted spirits, including vodka, rum and whisky. However you can grab yourself a ticket to one of their Spirit of Gin tours and tastings, and discover the spirit’s history; from its dark, ruinous past right up to its astonishing revival. Housed in an old glue factory, The Spirit of Gin Tour and Tasting runs on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and lasts approximately 1 ½ hours. Get your tickets here.

Unit GF1, Bow Wharf, 221 Grove Road, E3 5SN

6. Highwayman Gin, Kentish Town

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Highwayman Gin is a true small-batch London gin, made from a relatively miniature 16-litre still behind a bar in Kentish Town. For that reason, a trip to their distillery is likely to be a little different from the others. Ladies & Gents is a old bog turned boozer, and it’s a pretty good place to spend a penny (or a couple dozen quid). It’s kept the same luminous sign, but you’ll find a very different place at the bottom of those steps than you would have once before. They only make a mere 12 bottles a day, making it a true craft gin.

2 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, NW5 1NR

7. Jensen’s Gin, Bermondsey

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Jensen’s gin prides itself on being anything but fancy. They only use traditional gin botanicals and it’s distilled in very small batches, all within a converted railway arch in Bermondsey. Arrange a tour via the contact form on their website, or visit on a market day (Saturday 10-4pm or Sunday 11-4pm) for tastings and a coupla G&Ts.

55 Stanworth Street, Bermondsey, SE1 3NY

8. Beefeater Distillery, Kennington

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Perhaps the most well-known on this list, Beefeater Gin is closely intertwined with London’s history. Housed in a beautiful Edwardian building, their distillery features original Victorian pot stills and a botanical room where all of the fresh ingredients are kept. Take yourself on a self-guided tour and discover how Beefeater Gin became such a London icon. Or treat yourself to an exclusive VIP experience, including tastings, competitions and G&Ts. Book here.

20 Montford Place, Kennington (near Oval or Vauxhall stations), SE11 5DE

9. Half Hitch Gin, Camden

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Believe it or not, Camden used to be the heart of London’s gin distilling. An express train used to export gin daily, all around the world. Nowadays, this is a little-known fact, but Half Hitch are looking to unearth this and put Camden back on the gin map. If you head to their micro-distillery in Camden Market and book onto one of their bespoke gin making classes, the Half Hitch team will teach you all there is to know about the juniper juice, and send you home with 100ml of your very own gin creation, as well as 100ml of Half Hitch. (Is that so we can take it in our hand luggage on a plane? We like the way you think, Half Hitch). You can even bring along your own botanicals, and you can be as adventurous as you like. Get your tickets here.

53 Camden Lock Place, NW1

10. Bombay Sapphire, Hampshire

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It may not be in London, but it is on London Road, so that’s got to count for something, right?

If you fancy a trip further afield, Bombay Sapphire’s distillery is as beautiful as they come. Situated within a Conservation Area and Site of Special Scientific Interest ( ooh er ), this distillery is well worth the 2 hour trip from London. Book onto a guided or self-guided experience, or get involved in a Gin Cocktail Masterclass. Book here.

Laverstoke Mill, London Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7NR

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by The Foodie Travel Guide | Jan 25, 2019

Beefeater Gin Distillery & Museum, Lambeth, London

Beefeater produces over 30 million bottles of gin every year and exports to 127 countries. Few Londoners realise that every single drop is distilled down a quiet lane in Stockwell, just south of the river.

How to Find the Beefeater Gin Distillery

Beefeater Gin Distillery and Museum, 20 Montford Place, Lambeth, London SE11 5DE

The Beefeater Gin Distillery

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Sally is the founder and editor of The Foodie Travel Guide. She travels around the UK and beyond in search of the best foodie days out, tasting experiences and delicious places to stay. She loves a glass of English sparkling wine, afternoon tea with friends and escaping London for gastronomic adventures. 

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Looking to make a trip over the pond to our fantastic Distillery in Chiswick, London? During our wonderful Distillery Tours, our Sipsmith Swans will guide you through the checkered history of gin and Sipsmith’s history, including a tutored tasting and fueled by plentiful G&Ts, of course! Find out more about Sipsmith whilst you wait.

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• 18.30 – 20.00 Alternate Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday
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Join us at the Sipsmith Distillery for a tour and tutored gin tasting.

You’ll be greeted with a ginny tipple in hand, be taken through the chequered history of gin and learn how Sipsmith came to be. Our three copper ladies, Prudence, Verity and Constance will then take centre stage and you will learn how our award-winning gins are carefully hand crafted. Naturally, there will be a tutored gin tasting of our range too.

Please note as we re-open after the whirlwind of the past year, we are releasing tours on a month-by-month basis. If you’re looking to book tickets further in advance, simply email us and we’ll pop you on our waiting list for tickets to be notified when they are available to be booked.

We can’t wait to have a G&T with you,

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• 18.00-20.00 Tuesdays
• Introduction to the art of cocktailing
• Create three of your own cocktails to sip on
• A Sipsmith gift bag to take home

This extraordinary sipping experience welcomes you to London’s first copper pot distillery in almost two hundred years for an intimate and educational experience celebrating the art of cocktailing.

Come and join the Sipsmith mixology team to hand-craft your very own cocktails, specialise in techniques endorsed by our world-renowned Master Distiller, Jared Brown. Whilst sipping the ultimate G&T you will be given Sipsmith’s top tips to shake, stir and throw cocktails for full effect. You will then delve into a masterclass exploring our award-winning gins and discovering how they compliment some of the nations favourite cocktails before getting stuck into shaking up two of your very own cocktails. One of those will be created and named by you using our range of experimental gins, hand-crafted in our lab.

You won’t go home empty handed; along with a fountain of knowledge from your new mixology skills, you will fill your own gift bag with everything you need to re-create your own cocktail at home and use your learned skills to host a ‘ginspirational’ evening for your family and friends.

Please note that to reschedule and refund a booking a week’s notice must be given – exceptions due to COVID will be made on a case-by-case basis.

TICKET HOLDERS

If you are already the lucky owner of a Distillery tour ticket that was purchased before the whirlwind of the pandemic, rest assured that we will honor your voucher and you will not miss out on your experience; we can’t wait to host you as soon as you are able to make it over to us. If you have any questions, please email us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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• Our Distillery is located in a leafy, residential street in Chiswick, West London. Accessible by the District Line (our closest tube station is Stamford Brook), just a few stops from Heathrow Airport.
• Smoking is not permitted within 300 yards of the distillery.
• Please note there is no parking available at the Distillery so please leave vehicles at home.
• If you have any access requirements please do give us a call and we’ll do everything we can to help.
• Please note this is a working distillery and so unfortunately children are not allowed onsite.

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When Christian Jensen first tasted the vintage gins from London's lost distilleries, he began a journey. Creating a finely balanced gin that honoured these forgotten recipes became his obsession. That's why Jensen's is distilled in small batches, using only traditional gin botanicals. So there's really nothing new about Jensen's, and that's why it's different. Distilled in Bermondsey, London, Jensen's is gin as it was. Gin as it should be.

JENSEN'S BERMONDSEY DRY GIN

Our Bermondsey Dry gin is a recreation of a classic, old-fashioned London Dry style. Smooth and rounded, with delicate floral and citrus notes it is an essential gin for a Dry Martini.

JENSEN'S OLD TOM GIN

Our Old Tom recipe was taken from a distiller's handbook from the 1840s. It is a true Old Tom gin, similar to those used by the bartenders of the mid-to-late 1800s. Unsweetened and earthy, it has a deep flavour that adds complexity to many drinks.

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Bermondsey: the place we call home.

Bermondsey in the mid-19th Century was both a centre for trade and industry, and a notorious slum. Close to the River Thames and crammed with wharves and warehouses, it was the place where London's food was produced and stored.

These days the warehouses are restaurants, and the weekend food markets provide delicacies for locals and visitors alike. And so Bermondsey continues its legacy as ‘London's Larder’. Distilling our historical gins in a converted railway arch with trains thundering overhead, we're proud to be a part of that tradition.

THE EASY WAY TO FIND JENSEN'S

Jensen's is available in venues such as Balthazar, The Savoy, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, The Connaught Hotel, Fera at Claridges and The Mandarin Oriental among many others. Jensen's can also be purchased online via the UK and US stockists below.

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UNITED STATES

• Coe Vintners
• Enotria & Coe
• Hammonds of Knutsford
• HT & Co (Drinks) Ltd
• LWC Drinks Ltd
• Speciality Drinks
• Venus Wine and Spirit Merchant
• De Wijnwinkel
• Juuls Vins & Spiritus
• Ales & Co.
• Beneforti's SA
• Vendetta Spirits
• Self Imported via Park Street
• Sovereign Wines & Spirits
• Jensen's gin is not currently exported to any countries in S America. Please contact info@jensensgin.com if interested in becoming our agent.
• Hong Kong & China:
• Drinks99 International Trading Limited

AUSTRALASIA

• Bibendum Wine Co.
• Jensen's gin is not currently exported to any countries in Africa. Please contact info@jensensgin.com if interested in becoming our agent.
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• Jensen's Bermondsey Dry Gin
• Jensen's Old Tom Gin

MARKET DAYS

Saturday 10:30-6 & Sunday 11-4 for bottle purchases, tasters and long drinks.

DISTILLERY TOURS

Distillery tours run on Wednesday and Thursday and can be booked by emailing tours@jensensgin.com

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Sipsmith Distillery Tour

Address: Sipsmith Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2LJ

Availability:  A little sporadic on Friday’s, but every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30 - 8pm - Must book ahead.

Duration of Tour: 1.5 hours

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The Sipsmith team will greet you with a Gin tipple as they guide you through a short history of gin. You’ll hear all about how Sipsmith came to be and gain a huge amount of respect and understanding for the Gin boom it triggered. You’ll visit the four and a half stills mainly star gazing at Prudence, Patience and Constance to learn about the intricacies of distilling before sitting down for a tutored tasting of the Sipsmith range.

A word from Gin Foundry:

With their Sipping Service in full swing, Sipsmith have a lot of liqueurs and experimental one off releases where you get to see their creative side, while the “core range” is always worth revisiting as many times as you can - meaning this tour is always going to end up with tasty tipples in your glass no matter what is being served. As Chiswick can be quite a trek for those not based in West London, it might be worth looking at booking onto the tour that they do in partnership with local restaurant, Charlotte’s Bistro. Afterward the tour of the distillery, they will take you on a 10 minute walk (back towards the tube so it’s in the direction everyone wants to go in!) to Charlotte’s Bistro, where you will continue your gin-filled evening with a delicious gin inspired three course supper. When the evening draws to a close you will have your very own 35cl bottle of Sipsmith London Dry Gin to enjoy sipping at home too, making the £85 tag quite good value for money compared to if you did the two separately from one another.

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Our Pick of the 17 Best Gin Tasting Experiences in London

These days, most cities around the world have an array of chic gin bars but there’s nothing quite like the gin scene in London . You’ll find everything from distillery tours and tutored tasting to gin cruises. The London experiences scene is incredibly diverse.

Keep reading to discover the very best gin tasting experiences the capital has to offer. Or if you’ve had enough gin, perhaps try some London whisky tastings .

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Premium g&t experience for two at the chesterfield in mayfair, gin & tonic experience for two at the donovan bar, brown’s hotel in mayfair, botanical gin masterclass for two at william’s bar & bistro in mayfair, gin tasting with cocktails and canapés for two at the hyde bar in paddington, spirits tasting experience and a bottle of gin for two at east london liquor company in bow wharf, gin blending masterclass with serata hall in shoreditch, gin cruise with gin on the river, golden age of gin private walking tour for two, gin & tonic masterclass with three-course lunch for two at skylon on london’s southbank, premium gin tasting masterclass for two at merchant house in the city of london, gin tasting masterclass for two at the trading house, hayman’s hot gin masterclass at the windmill in clapham, bombay sapphire distillery guided tour for two in hampshire, covid friendly private online group gin tasting with nautilus smugglers club, uncover london’s gin tasting experiences, west london.

West London has some of great gin tasting opportunities.

If you want to go to see how Gin is made, Sipsmith are based in Chiswick and offer some great tours and even a Supper Club!

If the high life beckons, the swanky bars of Chelsea and Mayfair make great venues too.

If you are looking to just get to know Sipsmith Distillery and savour some of the best hand-crafted spirits, this is the perfect experience for you.

On this tour, you will get to learn how their award-winning spirits are created. Witness the production of top-quality gins in action and enjoy a tutored gin tasting session.

You will also discover the fascinating history of gin. This is one gin tasting journey you’ll never forget.

Sipsmith Supper Club

If an evening of fine dining and gin sipping sounds like your kind of thing, then be sure to check out the Sipsmith Sipper Club.

This starts with a tipple before being escorted through the history of gin and how Sipsmith came to be the first new copper distillery in 1820.

This will be followed by a gin tasting before a gin-inspired three-course meal created by Chiswick’s best-loved local restaurant , Charlotte’s Bistro.

Gin tasting reaches a whole new level at The Chesterfield, Mayfair.

Located in the sumptuous hotel bar, this bespoke experience offers tastings of premium gin ranging from floral to citrus.

If elegance is what you’re after, then look no further than the Donovan Bar at Brown’s hotel.

Guests are taken on the ultimate gin journey featuring herbal, dry, and spiced varieties. Your palate will be educated and expanded with each sip.

Learn from the expert Bar and Bistro Manager on how to pair gin and tonic and become a master of gin here at William’s Bar and Bistro.

In this special masterclass, you will get to discover how herbs, seeds and flowers are blended with gin to create the most amazing flavours and aromas.

Beyond the masterclass, you will also get to sample a unique selection of premium botanical gins

The perfect experience for any gin lover!

The Hyde Bar presents its patrons a whole gin Bible showcasing one of the largest collections of gin you’ll find anywhere.

Curated over a year, the task of building the Hyde Collections is now complete and means they feature some of the most exceptional gins in the world.

This includes the more curious and unusual tastes the world of gin has to offer.

The Hyde Bar is the ideal hideaway from the bustle of London and boasts old British luxury and charm everywhere you look.

East London

East London was the home to London’s docks, giving rise to its long association with gin and gin palaces. While the history might not be too salubrious, the modern equivalent is very well catered for.

Several gin distilleries called the East-End home and offer great tours and tastings. You can even get a blending masterclass in Shoreditch if you really want to get geeky.

Lastly, if dry gin on dry land seems a bit too, well, dry, then you can always head out on the water…

As the very first whisky, gin and vodka distillery in East London, the East London Liquor Company offers a unique distillery tasting experience where you will get to sample an amazing variety of gins, vodka and rum .

At this guided tasting experience, you will also get to discover how spirits are produced and take home a bottle of dry gin at the end of the experience! This is a must-try gin tasting experience whether you are new to gin tasting or an expert at it.

How about creating your own botanical gin blend and then bottling it yourself?

Get down to Serata Hall in Shoreditch where you’ll blend, bottle and name two of your own gins to take away at this seriously unique masterclass.

Your personalised bottles would make the ideal Christmas gift – if you’re willing to part ways with them, that is.

We admit this one is more of a summer option but a cosy winter gin cruise works too.

Gin on the River invites you to set sail on a picturesque three-hour cruise around the Olympic Park, Hackney Wick and East London Canal Network.

While you enjoy the sights, you’ll be sipping on gorgeous gin creations served in cool souvenir glasses that you get to take home.

Central London

Central London offers some slightly more esoteric gin tasting experiences.

If you like the idea of discovering more of the history of Gin in the Capital, then a walking tour is a great way to do it…plus the fresh air may help clear your head!

The Southbank is a favourite spot with culture lovers and the Skylon offers a great opportunity for a bit of gin to go with your culture

Rather than staying put at a single location, this private walking tour is perfect for any gin lover looking to discover the best gins around London.

This private 2.5 hour tour explores the gin-soaked areas around Fleet Street and Covent Garden as well as the origins of the nation’s favourite spirit.

Learn about the history of gin, sip on some refreshing G&T and learn from gin specialists themselves – the perfect gin tasting package!

Skylon in Southbank is the quintessential chic gin tasting experience.

Skylon’s mixologists curate a true epicurean experience; a tasting of three exclusive gins each paired with an appropriate tonic.

The team will explain the nuances of each gin and the delicacy of the tonic it’s paired with to you.

After sampling the gins at the bar, savour a three-course lunch from their set menu.

City of London

Long the beating financial heart of London’s trading empire, there are plenty of amazing places around the City to enjoy a tipple and as you would expect for such a well-heeled clientele, the selections are second to none.

Right in the historical heart of London, you’ll find this hidden bar with one of the largest spirit collections in the world.

This is an award-winning bar and their in-house experts are ready to take you through a gin tasting that celebrates their collection of fine and rare bottlings.

In this experience, you will get to savour five different premium gins from around the world as presented by an in-house gin expert.

Informative, relaxed and fun – this gin tasting experience at Merchant House is sure to be an enjoyable experience for you.

Ultra-Premium Gin Tasting for Two at Merchant House

What’s even better than premium? An ultra-premium and intimate gin tasting experience at Merchant House!

In this private gin tasting masterclass for two, you will get to explore gin in-depth with a detailed walkthrough of how gin is produced as well as its history and development over the years.

Learn from gin experts at Merchant House in this exclusive two hour session as you savour signature G&Ts, including a rare gin from ‘The Private Collection’.

This is an exceptional experience you will not want to miss!

The Trading House makes for the perfect gin masterclass to celebrate a special occasion.

Set in the extraordinarily transformed Grade II building, the Gresham Street restaurant and bar, this is a gin tasting experience like no other.

Further Out

If you don’t fancy the hustle and bustle of central London, there are some great opportunities to indulge in a bit of ginnery in other ways

When the festive season is in full swing there’s no better way to celebrate it than with a hot, spiced drink.

Join the Hayman’s team at The Windmill Clapham and be transported back to a time when gin was served warm.

The gin tasting experience walks you through the history of gin before showing you how to infuse your own hot spiced apple gin.

You’ll enjoy your drink with mince pies for maximum festive spirit!

If you want to escape London, this experience at a quintessentially British heritage site in beautiful Hampshire is a must.

These beautiful buildings house the headquarters of the most famous gin in the world. Groups are offered a guided tour of this state-of-the-art distillery and get to sample the beautiful botanicals in Bombay Sapphire gin.

Throughout the day, you’re encouraged to build your own aroma profile before sipping on a personalised complimentary cocktail in the Mill Bar at the end of the tour.

Want to stay at home and enjoy some gin? This interactive virtual gin tasting experience with gin expert and Nautilus Bar owner, Simon Sharp, is just the experience you are looking for!

In this one-of-a-kind masterclass, you will get to taste various premium craft gins along with garnishes and mixers.

You will be taught how to taste gin in the proper manner and appreciate this fine spirit in all its glory!

This is the perfect gin tasting experience for any gin lover stuck at home, or the perfect party idea for gin lovers to come together online!

Known as the quintessential explorers’ tipple, G&T’s have been the beverage of choice for discerning drinkers in Britain for centuries , and there’s no denying that London is by far the UK’s most gin-soaked city.

It seems the drink’s refreshing and delicate flavour has cemented it as a firm favourite. Not to mention the variety of tonics and garnishes now available, which means it’s the perfect beverage to have fun and experiment with.

From pink gin to exotic garnishes and everything in between, we’re witnessing a distilling renaissance, and the best news is that there’s an experience to suit everyone’s lifestyle, taste and budget.

More of a whisky drinker? Choose from a selection of London’s best whisky tastings , from premium Irish whiskey to bourbon and scotch.

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10 breweries and distilleries to visit in London

London 's distillery and brewery scene has exploded over recent years, with a slew of young upstarts in vast industrial warehouses and under railway arches and historic taprooms dating to the 17th century still giving locals and tourists the fresh-from-the-cask beer fix.

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KRAFT Dalston

Right opposite Dalston’s beloved Rio Cinema on Kingsland High Street, Kingsland Locke is a plant-dotted multipurpose gem. In true East London style, Kraft at Kingsland Locke doesn't just have an on-site microbrewery and gin distillery on site, but also an all-day kebab restaurant, co-working space, workout studio and coffee shop. The distillery and brewery is formed by German Kraft Brewery, Jim and Tonic Distillery and Nativo. Tours are led by an in-house sommelier and expert in German brewing tradition, who shows visitors will be around the working brewery, followed by a tasting and a tank-fresh beer selection.

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Sipsmith, Chiswick

Many people credit Sipsmith for London's craft gin boom . Having opened in 2009 following a legal win repealing the Gin Act which outlawed small-scale gin distilleries in the capital, Sam Galsworthy launched Sipsmith – the first new distillery in London since 1820. The team run tours and tastings of their historically accurate London Dry Gin and newer concoctions almost every day of the week which are well worth a visit

• Address: 83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2LJ
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Kanpai, Peckham & London Bridge

Along with our love for sushi and omakase restaurants, London's love for sake has skyrocketed in the past few years (including the introduction of sake-specific tasting clubs like Kamosu ). Kanpai is the UK's first sake brewery. Seven years after they opened their taproom and kitchen in Peckham, the London sake brewery is moving to Bermondsey's beer mile. The new space is set to feature 10 sake taps as well as a glass viewing platform where drinkers can actually see the sake being made as well as brewery tours and a hands-on brewing experience, and just like in Peckham, expect an izakaya-style menu to pair your sake with.

• Address: 61 Mare Street Hackney, London
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Camden Town Brewery

Find the recently revamped Camden Town Brewery down a charming cobbled mews under Kentish Town's railway arches. The German-style beer hall has over 24 beers on taps from the famous north London brewery as well as a great selection of board games and a small menu featuring pretzel sandwiches and bar snacks. Brewery tours run Tuesdays to Sundays.

• Address: 55-59 Wilkin Street Mews, Kentish Town, London, NW5 3ED
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The Distillery, Notting Hill

Notting Hill's four-story ‘gin palace' is home to The Ginstitute where Portobello Road Gin was founded. Packing in two bars, a workshop, a hotel, and a 400-litre basement distillery tank named ‘King Henry’, the mammoth space on Portobello Road has several options when it comes to distillery tour experiences. Gin fans can take the three-hour-long ‘Ginstitute Experience’ which includes an in-depth journey through gin’s colourful and checkered past; a nose around the Blending Rooms where you'll create your own blend to take home (which is kept on file for repeat purchases) and several gin cocktails along the way. Whiskey and Agave fans can also take their top-notch tasting sessions, which include making your own personal blend.

• Address: 186 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LA
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The Fuller's Griffin Brewery, Chiswick

Chiswick is home to one of London's oldest and most iconic breweries, the Fuller's Griffin Brewery, which has been making beer here since 1654. The Fuller's Brewery tour runs Tuesdays to Sundays and takes you behind the scenes of the brewing process from ‘mash to cask and everything in between' and of course, ends with a sample of the full range of Fuller's line-up as well as beers and ciders from their sister breweries.

• Address: Griffin Brewery, Chiswick Lane South, Chiswick, London, W4 2QB
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Signature Brew, Blackhorse Lane

The Walthamstow ‘Blackhorse Beer Mile’ is made up of eight breweries (that’s Wildcard, Renegade, Beerblefish, Exale, Pretty Decent, Signature Brew, Big Penny Social and Hackney Brewery) as well as London's first brandy distillery ( Burnt Faith Brandy House ). If a big beer tour isn't on the cards, one of our favourites on the line-up is Signature Brew which also doubles up as a live music venue and has one of the best burgers we've had in London.

• Address: Unit 15, Blackhorse Ln, London E17 5QJ
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East London Liquor Company, Bethnal Green

This lovely canal-side spot by Victoria Park was once an old glue factory. It's now one of London's most exciting distilleries, East London Liquor Co. You'll find their whiskies, rums, vodkas and gins stocked in many bars across the city, including unique collaborations with craft brewery 40FT and even the Kew Gardens. But one of the best ways to try their flavours is with a whisky or gin distillery tour tasting the wandering into the depth of their barrel room.

• Address: Bow Wharf, Unit GF1, 221 Grove Rd., Old Ford, London E3 5SN
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The Bermondsey Distillery

Distilleries, breweries (and bakeries) are ingeniously carved into the arches under Bermondsey's arches by Maltby Street Market. Under one of those many arches, you'll find The Bermondsey Distillery, home to Jensen's Gin. Jensen's gin is known for using centuries-old recipes for their London dry and Old Tom expressions which are particularly delightful in a martini. Their after-hours private tours begin with a gin and tonic on arrival, followed by the brand's fascinating story, and the time-honoured processes and recipes that make their small-batch gins so unique.

• 55 Stanworth Street, London, SE1 3NY
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Five Points Brewery & Taproom, Hackney

Founded in 2013, Five Points Brewery has made a name for itself in the heart of Hackney. The 32-hectolitre brewery, taproom and courtyard is open for tank-fresh beers every Thursday to Sunday,  with food courtesy of From The Ashes BBQ and Anoosh. Come here Saturday for the guided brewery tour which takes visitors around the brewhouse, barrel-ageing project, and packaging lines followed by a tasting of four different Five Points beers fresh from the tank while seated on the mezzanine beer terrace overlooking the brewery.

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Distillery Botanica

Set on three acres of tranquil gardens, this award-winning gin distillery offers gin and cocktail making classes, garden and distillery tours, tastings and more

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Making award-winning gin wasn’t Philip Moore’s first gig. Born with a green thumb and an innate love for nature, Moore founded Australia’s largest wholesale herb nursery, successfully running it for 20 years. After selling the business, he pondered how he could combine his two biggest loves: growing plants and drinking booze. In 2007, he started making gin using botanicals he’d grown – things like coriander, lemon verbena, makrut lime, blood orange and ginger.

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In the first year alone, Moore did 250 trials to get it right. And right he did, with Distillery Botanica becoming the first Aussie distillery to win Herb Liqueur of the Year in Germany, taking home gold medals in London and San Francisco for the Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and becoming the first Australian distillery to win a gold medal for Moore’s Dry Gin at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London – basically the world’s most important gin and spirits show.

What’s this to you? Well, if you’re partial to a thirst-quenching G&T on a balmy summer’s afternoon (it’s me, hi), Distillery Botanica is open to the public – and a visit to this gin paradise, located on the Central Coast , is well worth your time. Set on three acres of lush, tropical gardens all tended to by Moore himself, the award-winning distillery is like a gin oasis. And as it’s just over an hour’s drive from Sydney, it’s a fun and doable day trip for all the gin lovers out there. Or pack the bags and make a weekend of it (you can check out our guide to the Central Coast here ).

Distillery Botanica offers gin-making classes where you can pick botanicals and distil your own bottle to take home. There are also garden tours, cocktail-making classes, paint-and-sip sessions in the garden (fun!), and of course, you can drop in for great gin and snacks.

Moore says it’s easy to make gin, but it’s really, really hard to make great gin. Take it from us – it’s great stuff. Go and try some for yourself – and stop and smell the roses (and lemon verbena) while you’re there.

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