Brighton Gin School — two hours to design, distil and seal your own 700ml gin

BRIGHTON AND HOVE DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE

Brighton Gin School — two hours to design, distil and seal your own 700ml gin

A focused, 2-hour workshop at Brighton Gin where you choose botanicals, distil a personalised 700ml bottle, enjoy complimentary G&Ts and take the bottle and recipe home.

Brighton Gin School — two hours to design, distil and seal your own 700ml gin.

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Location
Brighton and Hove
Operator
Brighton Gin
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in Brighton and Hove, the Brighton Gin School is a compact, ground-floor distillery workshop that lets you move from botanicals to bottle in roughly two hours: you pick flavourings from an array of botanicals, develop a recipe, distil and then label a personalised 700ml bottle to take away. The experience includes complimentary G&Ts and the distillery keeps a record of your recipe so you can reorder it later.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE KIT

Six personal stills — a hands-on distilling bench

The Gin School operates six stills, each capable of producing a single 700ml bottle, so the session is scaled to a very personal level: book one still for yourself or share the process with a friend.

THE TAKEAWAY

Bottle, label and a recipe on file

At the end of the session you decant, label and wax your own 700ml bottle to take home; the distillery keeps a record of your unique recipe so it can be recreated on request.

THE BONUS

Refreshments and a visitor offer

Sessions include complimentary G&Ts during the workshop, and all Gin School guests receive a 10% discount on purchases made during their visit.

What the day feels like

What the two hours feel like

The workshop unfolds as a tight, guided sequence: choose botanicals and compose a recipe, run a personal distillation on one of the stills, then decant, label and wax a 700ml bottle to take away. Along the way instructors demonstrate the processes of gin distilling and you’ll sample G&Ts provided by the distillery.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who will get the most from this workshop

1
CouplesThe two-hour format and the option to share a still make this an intimate, hands-on workshop well suited to couples seeking a short, creative experience.
2
Solo enthusiastsSingle travellers can book a still for themselves and leave with a full 700ml bottle and a recorded recipe—ideal for someone who wants a personalised souvenir.
3
Accessibility-minded visitorsEvents take place on the ground floor and the distillery is described as fully accessible, though toilet access involves a small (2.5 inch) step and the door frames are 29 inches—contact the operator for specific queries.
4
Families with childrenNot suitable for under-18s; families with minors should seek alternative activities.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The Gin School workshop runs for approximately 2 hours.

What’s Provided

The distillery supplies the stills, a range of botanicals, instruction, complimentary G&Ts during the session, and a 700ml bottle that you decant, label and wax to take home. The operator records your recipe for future reorders and offers a 10% visitor purchase discount.

Meeting & Access

Meet at the distillery; the events take place on the ground floor and the site is described as fully accessible, though toilet access includes a small 2.5-inch step and door frames are 29 inches—contact the operator for details.

Booking Notes

Each still makes a single 700ml batch; you can book a still for yourself or share the experience with a friend. Not suitable for under-18s.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Gin School session?

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours.

Am I allowed to take my gin home?

Yes — guests decant, label and wax a personalised 700ml bottle to take home after the session.

Is this suitable for under-18s?

No — the experience is not suitable for anyone under 18.

Is the distillery accessible?

The Gin School takes place on the ground floor and is described as fully accessible; however, toilet access involves a 2.5-inch step and doorframes measure 29 inches—contact the operator with any specific accessibility questions.

Will I receive any discounts or follow-up service?

Yes — Gin School guests receive a 10% discount on purchases during the visit, and the distillery keeps a record of your recipe so it can be recreated on request.

Can I share a still with a friend?

Yes — each still produces a 700ml batch and you may book one still for yourself or share it with a friend.