Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront.
Spend a few hours at the Plymouth Gin Distillery, where both the visitor attraction and the gin it produces have won numerous awards for excellence. Take a tour of the working distillery before stopping in the bar to sample its produce. Tours here encourage visitors to get hands-on, with opportunities to taste different gins and even make your own concoction.
Explore a distillery that has been making gin to the same recipe since 1793, although the history of the building itself goes much further back into the past. The Refectory Room is a protected national monument, a stunning medieval hall from the early 15th century that was also a monastery and the meeting point of religious rebels before it took on its current function.
Join one of the different daily tours through the working distillery. Options range from a short tour with a sample at the end to an in-depth tasting and distilling session. Expert tour guides shed light on the history of gin making and the story of this particular building.
Learn to distinguish between the different botanicals that go into gin through tutored comparative tasting sessions. Make your own personalized souvenir of a miniature bottle of handmade gin after learning the traditions and secrets of Plymouth Gin’s distillers.
End your day in the on-site bar and restaurant. Taste cocktails made with Plymouth Gin and enjoy a hearty meal in a contemporary brasserie. Pick up bottles to take home with you in the distillery shop, which sells a range of Plymouth Gin products and glassware for making your own drinks at home.
The Plymouth Gin Distillery is located near Sutton Harbour in the south of the city. Local bus services run to neighboring streets, while public car parking is also available nearby. Book your tour in advance to ensure a spot on the tour of your choice. The distillery is open throughout the year and a limited number of accompanied children can join the tours for free.
