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Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour: Gin Tasting Experience
4.6
727 Ratings
Whitchurch
Immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire at the Laverstoke Mill distillery. Enjoy a gin & tonic, explore the history and production processes, and discover the botanicals behind this iconic gin.
Immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire at the Laverstoke Mill distillery. Enjoy a gin & tonic, explore the history and production processes, and discover the botanicals behind this iconic gin.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Begin your journey at the Turbine Bar, where you can craft your own complimentary gin & tonic using our self-serve gin dispensers. Then, proceed to the Cinema Room to immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire, setting the stage for your tour. Discover the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a knowledgeable host who…
- Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Begin your journey at the Turbine Bar, where you can craft your own complimentary gin & tonic using our self-serve gin dispensers. Then, proceed to the Cinema Room to immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire, setting the stage for your tour. Discover the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a knowledgeable host who will guide you through the Glasshouses, revealing the ten exotic botanicals infused into every drop of Bombay Sapphire Gin, and offering insights into the innovative design by Heatherwick Studios. Your host will assist you in the Botanical Room, a sensory experience designed to uncover your flavor preferences, and you’ll gain an understanding of the rare vapor infusion distillation process that makes Bombay Sapphire gin truly exceptional.
What's Included
- All-inclusive taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert local guide service
- Welcome cocktail on arrival
- All-inclusive taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert local guide service
- Welcome cocktail on arrival
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Shuttle service tickets
- Gratuities
- Shuttle service tickets
Additional Information
Located at Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is the production site for all Bombay Sapphire gin. Each visit begins at the Turbine Bar, where guests select a Bombay gin to craft a gin & tonic, followed by a visit to the cinema room for an immersive Bombay Sapphire experience in preparation for the tour. Explore the rich…
Located at Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is the production site for all Bombay Sapphire gin. Each visit begins at the Turbine Bar, where guests select a Bombay gin to craft a gin & tonic, followed by a visit to the cinema room for an immersive Bombay Sapphire experience in preparation for the tour. Explore the rich history of Bombay Sapphire and the paper-making heritage of Laverstoke Mill, then delve into the unique production methods used to create Bombay Sapphire. The guide will introduce the botanicals used in the gin within the Botanical Glasshouses and the Botanical Dry Room.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years (under 18s must be accompanied at all times by an adult). A ‘Challenge 25’ policy is in place, valid photo ID is required.
- Do not wear open-toed shoes or high heels to the distillery.
- A small amount of walking is involved and there are some uneven surfaces.
- Wheelchair accessible - manual wheelchairs are available to book on request.
- Operates in all weather conditions and parts of the tour are outside, please dress appropriately.
- The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a cashless venue and only card or contactless payments will be accepted.
Location
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Laverstoke Mill, London Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(727 Ratings)
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Martin
Dec 4, 2025
Great visit to historic site repurposed to showcase premium gin! - Premium hospitality for a premium brand. Very successful brand marketing venue. Honest and up front.
Well worth a visit. Life is good!
(I was already a customer and enjoy a crisp fragrant G&T - not sure about filling the glass with ice though)
🍸🍹
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Tracy_o
Nov 25, 2025
Highly recommended! - We had a lovely afternoon on a tour of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. From a yummy G&T to start whilst watching a film in their super comfy cinema, learning the history of the site, to a fabulous tour with Luke and ending in the bar to sample an unusual cocktail … who knew you could mix gin with so many different things! We’re definitely coming back to do the cocktail masterclass! All the team are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend a visit.
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Garypa2080dw
Nov 24, 2025
Bombay gin distillery tour, great afternoon and a great gift from family - A very informative fun tour. Lots of history and a detailed explanation of the function of the mill, and the production of their gin. Our tour guide, mark, was friendly and very knowledgeable and presented the information in a high spirited enthusiastic manner.
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Micheall150
Nov 16, 2025
Amazing! - Lovely destination with the river and the glasshouses.
The tour was fun and informative. Debbie our tour guide was entertaining ,friendly and had a great knowledge about all aspects of the distillery.
Would definitely recommend this tour to others, cafe staff were very good as well.
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Bgleesob
Oct 30, 2025
See it to believe it! - My wife and I had watched 3 part video about 10 years aga about the construction of the distillery. We loved it and are a huge fan of the Bombay brand. We always had plans to visit and finally planned it as part of out recent trip to the UK. We stayed in nearby Winchester, a nice little town. We apent 2 weeks in the UK but the trip to Laverstoke was one of the top highlights. We booked the mixology class but i had no idea how fantastic it would be. We learned to make 3 different cocktails and the techniques that we were taught are a game changer. We cant wait to meet with oir friends and show them all that we now know. The staff at the distillery are amazing. Alice was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Bombay and the evolution of gin in general. She was very entertaining throughout the tour. The onsite Gin bar was very excellent and the gift shop was exceptional. Laverstoke is so beautiful and packed with historical features. Even if you dont drink gin o would highly recomend a trip to the see it. We will definately include this in our next UK trip.
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Wanderer14145187271
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing Tour - Mark was absolutely amazing and kniew so much about the history of not only Gin but the site also. He had us all captivated, immersed in the story
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Ruth
Oct 20, 2025
Great tour , however…. - Great tour, really interesting with lots to see, guide was very engaging. Lots of local history as well as gin and Bombay Sapphire history
However
G&T that is included needs to be drunk fairly quickly at the start of the tour. Also other distillery tours offer a discount in the shop or bar (or both). The bar is very expensive
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Tasha
Oct 20, 2025
Average tour in a beautiful location - The distillery is set in a lovely rural setting and that, along with the fact the tour guide was kind and knowledgeable carried the tour. There isn't much substance or history in the tour because there isn't really any for the brand. Bombay Sapphire came to the site in the 2010s and only infusing the alcohol with botanicals is done on site. You only get one G&T and no tasting so you don't have to worry about who drives. On a sunny day you could sit and have a great afternoon with cocktails but I've been on much better and more informative tours. It depends how interested you are in the history and distilling process!
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139wendyp
Jan 12, 2026
Deeply Unpleasant Visit to Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Deeply Unpleasant Experience.
I organised a tour for my husband on 4th January 2026.
The temperature outside was minus 4 degrees.
The tour began in a freezing cold theatre, where we were shown a short film about the history of the buildings and then we had the “cocktail making experience” - a gin and tonic making class - plenty of ice…
Then we proceeded outside by to look at the old buildings - India House - closed for maintenance and cleaning.
Joy came then due to a visit inside the Glass houses - heated by fan heater.
Off we were taken to the Botanicals room . I had to actually step outside ( -4 degrees) in order to warm up a bit in the weak wintry sun !
I asked the guide why it was so terribly cold everywhere to which he replied that the Stills are always turned off for 10 days over Christmas due to cleaning / maintenance .They provide all the heat for the Distillery.
This is an annual occurrence .
The sales team must be aware of this , yet they continue to sell tickets to the unsuspecting public. This is Disgraceful.
I think there must be a Duty of Care to the customers…?
Frankly , they are very lucky not to have had any Casualties due to the conditions they provide.
A week ago I wrote directly to the Distillery in order that they could possibly explain and apologize for the dreadful situation.
I have had no response from them.
The young staff were all bundled up in coats inside the cafe and the shop. Surely another Health and Safety issue ?
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Simont228
Oct 17, 2025
It’s a fake! - It’s a nice place to sip a gin cocktail. However, it’s not cheap and, most disappointingly, it’s not real. It gives the impression it’s a quintessential piece of English history. However, the fact is, Bacardi only bought the land a few years ago in order to create a tourist attraction. Yes, the gin is made there. But, the buildings were previously a paper mill. Maybe it will be better in another 100 years or so, once it’s had the chance to develop its own history. Meantime, it’s more akin to a theme park.
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