Behind the Still: A Coastal Distillery Tour of Brighton Gin

BRIGHTON AND HOVE DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE

Behind the Still: A Coastal Distillery Tour of Brighton Gin

A 90‑minute, behind‑the‑scenes visit to Brighton Gin’s small‑batch distillery that walks you through history, production, hands‑on bottle work and a complimentary G&T.

Behind the Still: A Coastal Distillery Tour of Brighton Gin.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Brighton and Hove
Operator
Brighton Gin
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On a compact tour in Brighton and Hove you step into the intimate world of a seaside craft distillery: meet the makers, learn how Brighton Gin grew from a kitchen‑table experiment into a small‑batch producer, and trace the botanicals and processes that shape its flavours on a 90‑minute behind‑the‑scenes visit.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROCESS

Distillation and botanicals up close

A close look at the distillery floor and the craft techniques used to produce Brighton Gin, with explanation of the history and botanicals that go into each batch.

THE MAKING

Hands‑on bottle finishing

A practical element lets you personalise your purchase: wax your own bottle, design and apply a label and take home a customised Brighton Gin miniature.

THE TASTE

Complimentary G&T and a cosy shop

The tour finishes with a complimentary Brighton gin and tonic and time to browse the shop for Pavilion or Seaside expressions and branded merchandise.

What the day feels like

What the visit feels like

The visit is compact and focused: a 90‑minute guided tour that threads history, production and tasting into a single session, culminating in hands‑on bottle work and a drink in the distillery shop.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who the tour suits best — and who should check details first.

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Accessible travellersThe distillery tour takes place on the ground floor and is described as fully accessible, though there is no entirely level access to on‑site toilets (2.5‑inch step) and door frames are 29 inches wide.
2
Adults (18+)This experience is for adults only; the operator specifies an 18+ age requirement.
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Visitors requiring level toilet accessNot ideal without advance arrangements: the on‑site toilets are reached via a small step and are not entirely level.
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Guests with accessibility questionsAnyone with specific accessibility needs is invited to contact the operator by phone or email to discuss details in advance.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

If you intend to buy in the shop, bring a payment card — the distillery accepts card payments only for purchases made on site.

Purchases & benefits

All tour guests receive a 10% discount on anything purchased during the distillery visit; card payments are the accepted method in the shop.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The distillery tour lasts 90 minutes.

Where do I meet for the tour?

Meeting point is at the distillery.

Is the tour suitable for under‑18s?

No — the tour is for guests aged 18 and over.

Will there be a tasting?

Yes — guests are offered a complimentary Brighton gin and tonic during the visit.

Can I buy bottles or merchandise on site?

Yes — the distillery shop stocks Brighton Gin expressions and branded merchandise; tour guests receive a 10% discount on purchases.

Are your facilities accessible?

The tours take place on the ground floor and are described as fully accessible; however, toilet access is not entirely level (there is a 2.5‑inch step) and door frames are 29 inches—contact the distillery for specific accessibility queries.