At 20 Montford Place in Kennington, the Beefeater Gin Distillery pairs a look at London gin history with a visit to a working distillery. Start with the self-guided exhibition and its interactive app, then see the stills and botanical room on a guided tour. The Edwardian building has original Victorian pot stills, and the experience includes gin tasting, often with a gin and tonic. Go for the mix of local history, ingredients and production; the tour is also wheelchair accessible.
The distillery and its history
Beefeater Gin Distillery is at Montford Place in Kennington, south London. The brand traces its origins to 1829, and gin has been made at this site since 1958. The distillery is housed in an Edwardian building with a 1950s extension.
Original Victorian pot stills are among the details to look for inside. The botanical room holds the fresh ingredients used in gin, giving the visit a chance to connect the exhibits and history with the materials behind the spirit.
How the visit works
The experience begins with a self-guided section on gin and Beefeater’s history. An interactive app guides this part, which covers gin’s place in London and the development of cocktails. The tour then moves to the stills and the ingredients, with a guided explanation and tasting.
A gin and tonic is included as part of the tour. The distillery has wheelchair-accessible entry, seating, restrooms and parking. Check the distillery’s website for current tour arrangements before setting out.
FAQ
How long does a Beefeater Gin Distillery visit take?
Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours for a visit and tour.
Does the tour include a gin and tonic?
A gin and tonic is included as part of the tour.
Can you visit the distillery without a guide?
The visit starts with a self-guided section using an interactive app. A guided tour covers the distillery and tasting.
Is the Beefeater Gin Distillery wheelchair accessible?
The distillery has wheelchair-accessible entry, seating, restrooms and parking.
