Join the tour to Plymouth Gin Distillery

Plymouth Gin Distillery is a historic gin distillery in the city center that is still in use today. It is the sole gin distillery in the city and is also known as the Black Friars Distillery. The old structure faces what is now Southside Street. They take delight in producing their spirits using the original 1793 formula. The Refectory Cocktail Bar serves handmade cocktails.

There is no evidence to substantiate the local legend that it is housed in what was formerly a Dominican Order monastery founded in 1431. It is also suggested that some of the Pilgrim Fathers may have stopped here while the Mayflower was being repaired before sailing to North America. The ship on the corporate label is considered to have originated here. It was a great merchant's mansion from the 1500s. From 1605 until 1705, the structure served as a jail and a Congregational meeting house.

The distillery provides tours ranging from a 40-minute distillery walkabout and gin tasting to a 2.5-hour master distiller's tour in which you may distil your own gin mix. Bookings are suggested; if you are bringing youngsters under the age of 17, you must notify the distillery in advance.

Location: 60 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LQ