How long is the Plymouth Gin tour?

Check the distillery's booking page for current lengths. A Visit Plymouth itinerary describes the standard visit as about one hour; the Connoisseur's and private tours run longer.

How much is the Plymouth Gin tour?

Visit Plymouth lists £15 for the Distillery Tour, £35 for the Gin Connoisseur's Tour and £55 for the Master Distiller's Private Tour. Confirm on the booking page.

Can you visit Plymouth Gin without a tour?

Yes. The Refectory cocktail lounge and the shop are open without a tour; you see the distillery itself only on a paid tour.

Do you need to book Plymouth Gin?

Booking ahead is recommended because places on every tour are limited.

Is the Plymouth Gin distillery worth visiting?

Yes, if you want gin history in central Plymouth at a modest price.

Visit guide

Plymouth Gin (Black Friars Distillery)

Gin in Plymouth (Barbican), Plymouth

Is it worth visiting?

Worth it if you are in Plymouth and interested in gin history: it is England's oldest working gin distillery, in a medieval building in the Barbican, and the standard tour is listed at £15. It suits a short stop in the city centre with no car needed. Skip it if you want to see a small, hands-on craft distillery.

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Tours and prices

Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour
Guided tour and tutored tasting of the range, finishing in the Refectory cocktail lounge.
£15See booking page
Gin Connoisseur's Tour
A longer tour with an extended tasting.
£35See booking page
Master Distiller's Private Tour
Private tour with the distillery team.
£55See booking page

Book on the official website

Tours checked in September 2026, but some prices could not be confirmed on the official site. Confirm before booking.

Why visit

The oldest working gin distillery in England, making gin here since 1793
A medieval building in the Barbican; the Refectory hall dates to 1431
The Refectory cocktail lounge, where the Mayflower Pilgrims are said to have spent their last night in England in 1620
Tours from £15, according to Visit Plymouth

Before you go

Tours are popular and places are limited, so book ahead
It is a long-established brand distillery rather than a small craft producer
Tour lengths vary by tour; check the booking page

Planning the visit

Booking: Book at plymouthgin.com or by phone (01752 665292); availability on every tour is limited. Prices here are from the Visit Plymouth listing, because the distillery's own booking site could not be checked. Tours listed Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30 and Sun 11:30–15:30.
Opening: Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30; Sun 11:30–15:30.
Getting there: 60 Southside Street in the Barbican, near the waterfront. Walkable from the city centre and the station.
Nearest station: Plymouth (~15-min walk)
Parking: Public car park about 200 metres away on Vauxhall Street

Nearby distilleries

Salcombe DistillerySalcombe, South Devon, 30 km
Dartmoor Whisky DistilleryBovey Tracey, Devon, 41 km

Straight-line distances.

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