Plymouth · Distillery visit
Plymouth Gin (Black Friars Distillery)
GinTours & tastings
A genuine piece of gin history — England's oldest working gin distillery, in a medieval Barbican building, with an affordable £15 tour and a characterful cocktail lounge. An easy, atmospheric stop in central Plymouth.
At a glance
- Spirit
- Gin
- Where
- Plymouth (Barbican), Plymouth
- Tours
- Yes — guided tours & tastings
- Booking
- Book at plymouthgin.com; tours Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30 and Sun 11:30–15:30.
- Getting there
- In Plymouth's historic Barbican near the waterfront — walkable from the city centre and station. Nearest station: Plymouth (~15-min walk).
- Best time
- Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30; Sun 11:30–15:30.
Why visit
- The oldest working gin distillery in England (1793)
- A medieval Barbican building — the Refectory hall dates to 1431
- Plymouth Gin is a protected name: it must be distilled in Plymouth
- The Refectory cocktail lounge, where the Mayflower Pilgrims reputedly spent their last night in 1620
Worth knowing
- A historic, central distillery — tours are popular, so book ahead
- As much a brand home as a working craft distillery
Tours & experiences
- Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour~40 min · from £15
Guided tour and tutored tasting, finishing in the Refectory cocktail lounge.
- Gin Connoisseur's Tour~1.5 hours · from £35
In-depth tour with an extended tasting.
- Master Distiller's Private Tour~2 hours · from £55
Private tour with the team.
Tour details and prices change seasonally — confirm with the distillery before you travel.
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