8 awesome gin bars in Bristol
Calling all gin lovers....
Calling all gin lovers....
Bristol has long had a thriving social scene. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the city boasts a host of attractive and welcoming gin bars for weary sightseers. Here are eight awesome venues you'll want to check out on your next trip to Bristol!
No.1
Corks Of Bristol
Corks of Bristol is one of the city's older gin-vending establishments. They sell across three locations - Cotham, North Street and Wapping Wharf - and have highly knowledgeable staff. Going to one of their establishments is ideal if you want to pick up a bottle of gin or two before you head back to your accommodation.
No.2
The Green Man
Some people love trendy bars and cocktail houses. But if you're the sort of person who likes a good, old-fashioned pub experience, then The Green Man should be on your itinerary. You'll find the established tucked away in Kingsdown. It offers more than a hundred varieties of gin, many made by artisan producers, allowing you to try something a little different from the norm.
No.3
Bristol Distilling Co
The Bristol Distilling Co is one of the city's oldest businesses. It took a break from manufacturing in 1940 but recently made a comeback under the Gin 77 brand. Today, you can visit the distilling premises and try a range of exciting gins to tickle your taste buds.
No.4
Chance & Counters
This venue, whose name is an interesting play on words, is at the foot of Christmas Steps. It is primarily a board game cafe where you can duke it out with your friends. But locals know that it also serves up great gin and tonic. Just don't drink too much if you're trying to win a game of Monopoly - you don't want an alcohol-induced handicap!
No.5
Scarlet Lantern
Red Light is a 1950s-themed bar on Unity Street, close to the centre of town. It is immediately recognisable, thanks to its graffiti-covered door, and serves up some of the best gin cocktails and martinis in the city. Just remember to book ahead: it can get jam-packed.
No.6
The Milk Thistle
The Milk Thistle is a gin-bar that transports you to another time and place with its chesterfield sofas and mahogany panelled walls. The venue provides a fancy setting for you and your buddies to kick back and slurp your favourite liquor.
No.7
Psychopomp Micro-Distillery
Psychopomp makes gin using copper pot stills, and you can find the company's products in gin bars across Bristol. Still, if you want to experience the distillery's output at its best, you need to go to the source. Psychopomp serves up gin and tonics, negronis and martinis and hosts a bunch of gin-themed events throughout the year. If you go, be sure to check out the gin cocktail set menu at the Distiller's Table.
No.8
The Pump House
The Pump House is one of Bristol's finest establishments. Located on the city docks, it offers plenty of outdoor space, sun traps in the summer, and the most extensive collection of gin of anywhere in the city, with more than 600 bottles on display. Toby Gritten, head chef at the joint, also serves up delicious meals daily.
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