Sipsmith Distillery

Sipsmith was the first of the new wave of London gin distilleries, planting its copper stills in west London in 2009. They run tours (£25 including a tasting of the range) every Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays (and the occasional Tuesday) from 6.30-8pm, as well as some Fridays from 4.30-6pm. You’ll get a little history of gin in London, then tour the stills and have a tasting. For £85 you can try the Sipsmith Sipper Club, run in conjunction with Charlotte’s Bistro, nearby. You'll get a tour of the distillery, tastings, a three-course dinner at the restaurant and a 35cl bottle of London Dry Gin to take away with you.