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Make Your Own Gin in Exeter - Hands-On Gin-Making Workshop
Experience Torbay's premier gin-making workshop at Torbay, where you’ll be guided through the art of distilling your own craft gin on a traditional copper pot still - a hands-on activity ideal for food and drink lovers, workshops, Group-Friendly Events and special occasions; you’ll enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks during the session and leave with a 500ml bottle of your hand-crafted gin to take home. You can personalise the experience to suit birthdays, hen parties, rainy day plans or any other event, and the team welcomes individual bookings as well as groups, making it simple to add this memorable activity to your plans in Exeter and around England when you book through Varoom.
About this activity in Exeter
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Learn to distil your own craft gin using a traditional copper pot still at The Gin Nest in Torbay - a hands-on experience perfect for groups and celebrations.
- Take home a 500ml bottle of your personally blended gin, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options provided throughout the session.
- Tailor your booking for birthdays, hen parties, rainy-day plans or corporate Events - the team can adapt the experience to suit your occasion.
- Accessible venue with wheelchair-friendly transport links nearby, making it easy to reach from Exeter and the wider Devon region.
Important Information
- Sessions include access to the gin still and equipment, complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee, and alcoholic options for those who choose them.
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers; please advise the host of any accessibility or dietary needs when you book so the team can accommodate you.
- You can book solo or as part of a group - sizes and scheduling are flexible, so contact the host to reserve a slot that fits your itinerary from Exeter or the surrounding area.
- Plan for an interactive workshop length that allows time to distil, personalise and bottle your gin; arrive a few minutes early to check in and meet the team.
Meeting Point
Meet at The Gin Nest in Torbay - the host will welcome you at the venue entrance. If you’re travelling from Exeter, allow extra time for trip planning and public transport connections; contact the team ahead for any mobility assistance.
Includes
- In Exeter, England, you can bring a 500ml bottle of your own hand-crafted gin for your event - ideal if you’re hosting tastings or a small private bar on-site.
- You’re welcome to include alcoholic beverages as part of your booking, giving you flexibility to plan drinks for guests.
- Soft drinks, tea and coffee are allowed, so you can easily cater non-alcoholic options for all attendees.
- You may bring a gin still and related equipment when needed for demonstrations or workshops in the area.
Other
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, making it easier for you and guests with mobility needs to navigate the space.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can bring guide dogs or other assistance animals to support attendees.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, helping you and your guests reach the venue using local buses and trains.
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, providing accessible travel links for attendees who require them.
- This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers - please consider this guidance when planning your guest list.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Really enjoyed this afternoon in a relaxing environment. Tested our creativity but we all came away with something tasty and had excellent, attentive service and instruction from Paul. It is worth not driving so you can sample the delicious G&Ts during the session. Looking to book again later in the year and invent a whole new flavour profile!
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Summary:
This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and one that I would highly recommend to any gin lovers. The setting was welcoming; Paul was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us supplied with G&Ts throughout and then, at the end, we both left with our own, personalised gin. The whole experience, from beginning to end, brilliant.
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Summary:
Had a brilliant time at the Gin nest in Torquay and had a talk about gin, it's history and how to make it. Very friendly staff and we didn't leave sober! Offered gin and tonics and different wines to try. Looking forward to trying our own gin and the bottle of wine and gin that we bought. Would highly recommend the Gin nest and we will look to come back in the future.
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Know more about Exeter
The Gin Nest is Torbay's premier gin-making experience where you'll be guided in the art of distilling your own craft gin using a traditional copper pot still. You leave with hands-on distilling experience and a personalised 500ml bottle of your hand-crafted gin to take home.
Absolutely - the experience can be personalised to suit birthdays, hen parties and other Events, and the team accepts individual and group bookings to accommodate your occasion.
Yes, The Gin Nest takes group bookings and is well suited to Group-Friendly Events, making it a popular choice for teams, friends and celebratory gatherings in the area.
Yes - you'll work with a traditional copper pot still and be guided through the distilling process so you create and bottle your own craft gin under expert instruction.
Yes, you can enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks during the experience, so you can tailor the session to your preferences while you learn about craft gin and distillation.
At the end of the session you receive a 500ml bottle of your hand-crafted gin, allowing you to take home a personalised souvenir of your gin-making experience in Torbay.
