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The Ginstitute, London

4.8
#6 of 43 in Breweries & Distilleries in London
Must see · Distillery · Food & Drink
Discover the true spirit of London at The Ginstitute. One of the country's smallest museums offers a glimpse into the origins and history of gin, from its beginnings as a medicine through the Golden Era of gin cocktails to gin's place in the modern world. Proceed to the still room where you can taste and smell various herbs and spices before devising your own recipe for a blend of gin you'll get to take home in a full-size bottle. The place also organizes themed evenings. Arrange your visit to The Ginstitute and discover more family-friendly attractions in London using our London online travel planner.
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  • By lorrainer165
    I can not be more impressed by our evening crafting our own gin. Terrific value for money. Nicole our host was fantastic, so knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Go and take all your friends, you....  more »
  • By NellEdi
    This was a Plan B after our event in London was cancelled for Covid 19 - I think we might have had more fun here than we would have at the gig on Saturday night! A brilliant 3 hours, more gin than...  more »
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  • By Yaozhong Pang
    Definitely my go-to for G&Ts. The masterclass is also a definite must for a one a kind experience.
  • By Crowley
    Another excellent experience at the Portobello Gin Palace! We had the agave tasting yesterday, as with the gin experience the effort and detail put into the history are impressive and the passion from our guide was authentic and really added to our enjoyment. The drinks were plentiful and the food was delicious. I can't wait for the whiskey experience!
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