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Pride In Our Spirit Since 1785

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS

Unforgettable Experiences & Events

enjoy a session of spirited fun in the beautiful
surroundings of the historic market buildings.                            

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  • star rating  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

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    26/11/2024
  • star rating  Gin making experience  - Absolutely brilliant, really enjoyed the gin making experience & I finally learnt how the magic of gin making happens. Very well taught & thought through

    avatar thumb Isabel S
    06/10/2024
  • star rating  Gin school  - My partner and I had a wonderful time at the gin school it was amazing and so well run by the staff thankyou all so much for a great experience

    avatar thumb tina L
    29/09/2024
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Jessica G
    27/09/2024
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Kay W
    22/09/2024
  • star rating  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

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    21/09/2024
  • star rating  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

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    11/02/2023
  • star rating  A very informative tour with plenty of gin to try. A fantastic present for anyone who likes gin. Great gift shop also with gifts for those difficult to buy for.

    avatar thumb Lesley C
    05/02/2023
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Sharon T
    29/01/2023
  • star rating  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

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    28/01/2023

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Enjoy Our Award-Winning Spirits In Maidstone’s most unique Drinks Venue

Bishop’s Bar

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Proudly serving our own hand-crafted spirits, local beers, premium cocktails and select wines.

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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.

Learn more

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.

GEORGE BISHOP'S LEGACY CONTINUES

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Legacy

We are reinstating the tradition of Maidstone pioneer and master distiller, George Bishop, who created quality and world-renowned spirits from our county town back in 1785. We are reclaiming our forgotten heritage to produce spirits of depth, meaning and character that we can all be proud of. He was a champion of the people and it’s time for his legacy to be tasted again.

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