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UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS
Unforgettable Experiences & Events
enjoy a session of spirited fun in the beautiful
surroundings of the historic market buildings.
- ellerta2015
Great experiences and worth a trip. - We went for all 3 experiences over 1 weekend.
Well worth the trip. Knowledgeable and good staff. Gin making class was a lot of fun and a unique experience. Cocktail... read more making was a true Masterclass. And finally the tour and tasting gave a lot of information the history of distilleries in Maidstone.
Again totally worth the trip and we might very well come back for another round in the gin making class.
26/11/2024 - Jessica G
Lovely venue and great experience. - Our work team attended a corporate cocktail making experience and we all loved it. Sandra was a fantastic host, everything was so well planned and organised, and we had... read more a couple of the team running late and she was very accommodating of that. The drinks and canapes were lovely, we stayed for an extra drink and were made to feel so welcome. Would recommend!
27/09/2024 - Kay W
Fantastic Gin Experience - We had an amazing time at Maidstone Distillery! We were welcomed with a drink on arrival, which was a lovely touch. Co-founder Sam guided us through the gin-making process, sharing... read more fascinating insights into the history of both gin and Maidstone. The highlight of the evening was the tasting session, where we sampled a variety of unique gins, each with distinct flavours—the toffee one was especially delicious! The whole experience was fun, informative, and made for the perfect birthday present. Highly recommend visiting— we’ll definitely be back!
22/09/2024 - E6846APlaurab
Gin-tastic - Can't thank you enough for hosting us for my sisters hen do. Contact and communications were easy from the start, all our requests (e.g. vegetarian food) were catered for. The... read more star of the show has to be Alex, our host for the evening she had us laughing from the get go - a fantastic asset to the team at Maidstone distillery. A special thanks also to all the staff who gave up their aprons in support of our group photo.
The gin tasting was plentiful, the gin of course delicious. Great vibe in the bar area and a cocktail list that has something for everyone - highly recommend.
21/09/2024 - rowenah2019
I booked your tour on last Saturday as a birthday pressie for my partner... what can I say...it was THE most interesting thing we have ever done and extremely cool... read more to learn all the history. A big, big thumbs up to Natalie, what a super star!! so much passion in what you do...thank you Maidstone Distillery for an awesome time...Rowena M
11/02/2023 - Sharon T
My friends & I turn 60 this year. To celebrate we are planning to do something different every month from November 2022 until November 2023.
January’s choice was the Maidstone... read more Distillery.
We were greeted with a large G&T on arrival .
Whilst Alex eloquently told us about the history of gin making in Maidstone & the botanicals used in the current blends we were given a gin based cocktail to sip .
After touring the still & bottling areas we settled down to sample the four products currently being made at the distillery. .
A great experience gin lovers & also enjoyable for those not so passionate about “Mothers Ruin/Vera Lynn”
29/01/2023 - Flumpy-Clarkycat
I bought this as an experience for my best friend for her 40th birthday. She loves gin so a gin making experience in our home town sounded perfect and the... read more verdict is..IT WAS!! We both had such a great afternoon. We loved the Maidstone history and the surroundings were beautiful. Making our gin was great fun and all the details and effort put in made it really special and memorable. Having a labelled bottle of our own named gin to take home to enjoy was the perfect end to a brilliant experience. Will definetly do again and be back in for a drink as the cocktails during and afterwards were delicious. This is a hidden gem if you ask me and so glad we found out about it. Many thanks.
28/01/2023
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Enjoy Our Award-Winning Spirits In Maidstone’s most unique Drinks Venue
Bishop’s Bar
Proudly serving our own hand-crafted spirits, local beers, premium cocktails and select wines.
Enjoy Our Award-Winning Spirits In Maidstone’s Most Unique Drinks Venue
Bishop’s Bar
Proudly Serving our hand-crafted spirits, local beers, premium cocktails and select wines.
Enjoy Our Award-Winning Spirits In Maidstone’s Most Unique Drinks Venue
Bishop’s
Bar
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Maidstone Distillery
Who We Are
We have lovingly restored our distillery, in the heart of our town. Set in a beautiful building where the local community can learn about our rich legacy.We wanted a place where people can see our spirits being made first hand, and experience the art of distilling in a fun and exciting way.
Sustainability
From our 100% green energy, to our plastic free packaging – read more about some of the steps we are taking to run a cleaner, greener distillery.
Our Legacy
We may think of gin as a quintessentially English drink, but our favourite spirit actually has its roots on the Continent – as a Dutch drink, called genever. For most of history it was beer and later, brandy that the English swilled.
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Pride In Our Spirit Gallery
Each of our recipes is handcrafted, using select botanicals that result in a spirit that tells its own story. Our 450 litre bespoke still sits at the heart of our Distillery, anchoring us in our craft and distilling premium artisan spirits. We store them until they are polished and bold enough to be bottled and hand finished.