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Wessex Spirits The Gin Palace

9 Reviews 4.78 out of 5 stars Based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Southampton, England

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

The tasting room is a laid back evening of all things gin. The venue is a beautifully renovated and quirky 17th Century Coaching Inn. Your host will be on hand all evening to look after you and your group and answer any questions you may have. The tasting room is located on the site where the spirits are handcrafted and you can see where the magic happens!

Run by real, actual people - if your perfect evening is different drop us a line and we’ll do what we can to make it just right.

What's Included

  • Snacks Meat and cheese platters, crackers, crisps, nuts and olives.
  • Alcoholic beverages Each guest will receive 3 perfect serve gin and tonics and four samples of the spirits made on site
  • Exclusive use of the Gin Palace for your group only.

    Meeting Location

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    21 Winchester Street
    Andover SP10 2EA, UK

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    What To Expect

    Your party of between 6 and 25 will have exclusive use of one of the 4 unique and quirky tasting rooms in The Gin Palace. You will be welcomed with a Test Valley gin and tonic. Once you have settled in you can enjoy meat and cheese platters followed by a tutored tasting of the spirits made on site (or just chat and drink if you'd rather!) Following the tasting you will receive two more of the gins made on site with their perfect serve. Your host will be available all evening to answer your questions and chat all things gin, or just make sure your glass is topped up. The experience lasts about an hour and a half but you are welcome to stay and enjoy gin and tonics or rum and mixers by the glass and 10% off any bottle purchases made during the event.

    No queues for the bar, music of your choice, just you and your friends. A relaxed and laid back evening of all things gin. If you’d like a bespoke event or have fewer people in your party just drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do!

    This is strictly over 18s only. If any of your party are lucky enough to look 25 or younger please bring valid ID along.

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wessex Spirits The Gin Palace?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-240913P1

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    • SnacksMeat and cheese platters, crackers, crisps, nuts and olives.
    • Alcoholic beveragesEach guest will receive 3 perfect serve gin and tonics and four samples of the spirits made on site
    • Exclusive use of the Gin Palace for your group only.

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    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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