Free entry / £14 • Self guided Gin & Wine tasting at York Distillery • 1 hour
Spend an hour tasting award-winning York Gin or a curated wine flight inside the speakeasy-style bar at York Distillery (within Middleton's Hotel). Perfect for a pre-dinner stop or a quick, expert-led intro to local spirits.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Light: mostly standing and short walks; suitable for most adults
Wildlife
History
York Distillery operates within Middleton's Hotel and produces York Gin using local botanicals; the venue links modern craft distilling with York's historic city centre.
Conservation
The distillery highlights local sourcing and small-batch production; visitors are encouraged to recycle bottles and drink responsibly to reduce impact.
York Distillery
Free entry / £14 • Self guided Gin & Wine tasting at York Distillery • 1 hour
York Distillery, located in York, England, is a boutique distillery and tasting venue offering hands-on gin workshops, guided tastings and a speakeasy-style bar. The distillery’s programme includes make-your-own-gin workshops where participants take part in a guided tasting, learn the history of gin, select botanicals from the on-site garden and distill a personalised 700ml bottle to take home.
Alongside gin workshops, York Distillery runs a range of tasting events: wine and crisps evenings, beer and crisps tastings led by expert Emma Moore, festive sparkling wine events, Champagne tastings for New Year, and mixed drink-and-cheese seasonal sessions. The venue also provides gin tastings and curated flights of spirits, wines and beers in a cosy speakeasy setting, with generous serves and storytelling around each pour.
Experiences are designed for small groups, special events and casual evenings out. Guided formats and named hosts provide structure and insight during tastings, while hands-on workshops offer a practical distillation takeaway. York Distillery balances education and entertainment, making events suitable for enthusiasts and newcomers. Booking details, availability and specific event timings are listed on the distillery’s events or booking pages. All offerings are presented in a relaxed, social environment in York, emphasising flavour discovery, crafted spirits and seasonal celebrations.
Location
York, England
Historic city centre setting
Typical Length
2 hours (varies)
Most tastings around two hours
Expert Hosts
Emma Moore + team
Guided tastings by experienced hosts
Offerings
8 experiences
Workshops, tastings and seasonal events
Reserve a gin-making workshop or guided tasting today — unique evenings, hands-on experiences and seasonal events await.
Bring ID
This is an 18+ experience with Challenge 25—bring valid photo ID to avoid refusal of service.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Shows start promptly; arriving early gives you time to settle, read tasting notes, and enjoy the setting.
Mind the steps
The building has steps with a railing and shared toilets past the hotel reception—plan accordingly if mobility is a concern.
Ask about pairings
Staff can recommend tonics and garnishes to highlight botanical differences—try their suggested pairings for clearer comparisons.
Valid photo ID
Required for age verification (18+).
Comfortable shoes
You may stand during the tasting and walk through nearby cobbled streets afterwards.
Small umbrella or rain jacket
York weather shifts quickly—stay dry if you plan to explore before or after the tasting.
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Reusable tasting notebook or phone notes
Jot down favorite bottles and tasting notes to remember preferred botanicals and pours.