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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you intend to buy in the shop, bring a payment card — the distillery accepts card payments only for purchases made on site.
All tour guests receive a 10% discount on anything purchased during the distillery visit; card payments are the accepted method in the shop.
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.