Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Whitchurch

Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a must-visit destination for any gin enthusiast or traveler looking for a unique experience. Located in the charming town of Whitchurch, Hampshire, England, the distillery is easily accessible and offers a range of services to make your visit enjoyable.

The distillery is situated in the historic Laverstoke Mill, which dates back to the 10th century. Bombay Sapphire has transformed the mill into a modern and stylish destination while preserving its original character. The mill is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the River Test, providing a picturesque setting for your visit.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery offers a variety of experiences for visitors. You can take a tour of the distillery and learn about the history of gin, the botanicals used in Bombay Sapphire gin, and the distillation process. The tour includes a tasting of the gin, so you can experience its unique flavor profile. The distillery also has a bar and a restaurant, where you can enjoy cocktails and food made with Bombay Sapphire gin.

One of the standout features of the distillery is its sustainable and innovative approach to distilling. The distillery uses a unique process called vapor infusion, which allows the botanicals to retain their natural flavors and aromas. The distillery also has a greenhouse on-site, where it grows many of the botanicals used in its gin, reducing its carbon footprint.

The distillery is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. It also accepts NFC mobile payments, making it easy and convenient to make purchases during your visit.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery has received excellent reviews from visitors, with a 4.7/5 average rating on Google My Business based on 2930 reviews. Visitors have praised the distillery's unique and educational tours, delicious food and drinks, and beautiful setting.

Reviews of Bombay Sapphire Distillery

S

5/5

Phenomenal! I’ve wanted to visit for a while and I am glad we got to finally experience it. Our tour guide was Luke who was highly enthusiastic, funny and knowledgable. It ended with a gin masterclass with Ellie, who was witty, knowledgeable and engaging. After enjoying the cocktails we made by the stream, we visited the gift shop and fell victim to some tipsy present purchasing for Christmas. There was a young Asian lady (sorry, didn’t catch her name!) in the gift shop that allowed us to try different samples to help support my purchasing, and a friendly gentleman called Tyler who engraved my gifts. Overall, the experience was unique and definitely one to recommend to friends (already done this haha). Thank you for making this so special!

Alixe

3/5

I came with a group of friends, we had a nice time but it could have been better. It felt like it was lacking something. It would be great to offer samples of all the different flavors instead of a full cocktail that we have to rush drinking before the walking tour starts. The cocktail should come at the end, to take time to enjoy it better. The tour was nice otherwise, very informative.

Tibor Sipos

5/5

Amazingly innovative and well-designed distillery. Through the guided tour we learnt about the fascinating architecture, the history of the distillery, made ourselves freshly tapped gin-tonic and got to know a lot more about gin thanks to our wonderful, dedicated and funny guide, Chloe.
It is the perfect program if you’re in the area!

Markie G

5/5

What a great tour and great place to visit. The bar and cafe fit in perfectly with the tour. The master class package was more than expected. Starting with a tour the guide Luke was so pationate and knowledgeable. He became known as Ginny Wonka as he took us around. Then onto the cocktail making class which again surpassed all expectations. Best not to drive if doing this tour.

Jude Heudebourck

5/5

We had a wonderful time at Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Our tour guide Luke was really funny & explained all about the history of Bombay Sapphire as well as how it came to be in its current place. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone x

Boyd Porter

4/5

Great if you're over 18. However despite that, those under 18 were still able to enjoy the tour and were given a mocktail to enjoy in the cinema. Awesome 'create your own' G+T at the start of the tour.

Alistaire Knight

5/5

The cocktail making session was great fun whilst also showing how to make 3 very different cocktails. The guide taking us through making the cocktails, really made sure that everyone had a great tour. The distillery tour was really good - particularly liked the glasshouses with the plants of the botanicals. Interesting history behind the buildings even if the history is not as a distillery. Great afternoon out - but make sure you are not driving after the cocktail master class!

John Fox

5/5

Visited for a tour of the factory with some great activities and history that I did not expect. Staff were great and very helpful. Bar and cafe did some great refreshments. We used the 76 bus from Basingstoke so could enjoy the full experience which was Fab. Will probably come back for the cocktail master class as it is a very nice location.