BOURNEMOUTH DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
At the Distiller’s Table with Rupert Holloway: A Two‑Hour Deep Dive into Dorset Gin and Coffee Liqueur
A two-hour, founder‑led tour and guided tasting at The Conker Distillery & Tap Room that traces the Conker story, reveals ten botanicals behind Dorset Dry Gin, and showcases distillation up close.
At the Distiller’s Table with Rupert Holloway: A Two‑Hour Deep Dive into Dorset Gin and Coffee Liqueur.
Set in Bournemouth, The Conker Distillery & Tap Room invites visitors to a focused, two‑hour session at the Distiller’s Table with Founder Rupert Holloway. The experience combines story‑telling, a guided tasting of Dorset Dry Gins and Cold Brew Coffee Liqueurs, an exploration of the ten botanicals used in the Dorset Dry Gin, and a close‑up view of the distillation process — a compact, hands‑on introduction to a local, award‑winning spirits project.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Founder‑Led Conversation at the Distiller’s Table
The tour is hosted by Conker’s Founder, Rupert Holloway, who guides the group through the Conker story and the thinking behind the spirits you’ll taste.
Tasting Dorset Dry Gin and Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Participants sample the full range of Dorset Dry Gins and the Cold Brew Coffee Liqueurs, a core element of the guided tasting portion of the visit.
Botanicals and Distillation Up Close
You’ll explore the ten botanicals behind the Dorset Dry Gin and witness distillation firsthand at the Distiller’s Table, linking flavor to process in real time.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
The Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting is a concentrated, conversational two‑hour session: meet at the Distiller’s Table, hear the origin story from the founder, move through a structured tasting of Conker’s range, and finish with a distillation demonstration and botanicals exploration — leaving with stories and a renewed appreciation for Dorset’s spirits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting runs for two hours.
Meet at Unit 2, 163 Stourvale Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5HQ, United Kingdom.
There is plenty of free roadside parking in the residential roads surrounding the Distillery.
The operator does not list any specialist gear requirements for the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are dogs allowed in the distillery?
Dogs are not allowed in the Distillery building, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.
Is there parking near the distillery?
Yes — there is plenty of free roadside parking in the residential roads surrounding the Distillery.
Can children attend the tour?
Tours are only to be attended by adults; children are welcome in Tap Rooms only if supervised by a responsible adult.
How long is the Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting?
The tour and tasting session lasts two hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is Unit 2, 163 Stourvale Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5HQ, United Kingdom.