Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Based at Laverstoke Mill in rural North Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is in a conservation area with over 1000 years of history. For over 225 years, the Victorian and Georgian buildings set astride the crystal clear River Test produced bank note paper for the Bank of England and the British Empire. Now, Laverstoke Mill is a state-of-the-art sustainable distillery, which produces every drop of Bombay Sapphire gin.

Every Discovery Experience or Gin Cocktail Masterclass starts with a trip to the Turbine Bar to choose a Bombay gin to make a gin & tonic before heading to the cinema room to be immersed in all things Bombay Sapphire in preparation for a tour of Laverstoke Mill. Learn about the ten botanicals which make Bombay Sapphire so exquisite in the iconic glasshouses designed by Thomas Heatherwick, chart hundreds of years of Laverstoke Mills illustrious history, married with the fascinating heritage of gin and Bombay Sapphire and uncover the secrets of Bombay Sapphires unique vapour-infusion distillation process. The distillery offers hosted tours, as well as cocktail masterclasses for guests, and offers several event spaces for bespoke organised events.

Directions

By Train, Whitchurch train station is a 2.2 mile drive or a 45 minute walk. Overton train station is a 2.5 mile drive or a 50 minute walk.

By bus, you can catch the 76 between Basingstoke and Andover. It includes several key stops in Whitchurch and Overton, stopping just  outside Laverstoke Mill. Alternatively, you can catch the 86 between Winchester and Basingstoke.

By car, Laverstoke Mill is situated on the B3400 (London Road) between Overton and Whitchurch in Hampshire. From the M3/Basingstoke follow signs for Bombay Sapphire along the B3400. From the M4/A34 follow signs to Overton.

Group Visits

You can make a group booking of 11+ people by contacting groups@bombaysapphire.com.

Venue Hire

The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is available for hire for corporate events, meetings, banquets, private parties, wedding receptions and more. Soak up the unique atmosphere of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery for your event, and enjoy a delicious cocktail range as part of your experience. Find out more on their website.

Sustainability

In 2013, Laverstoke Mill became the first distillery and first refurbishment to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ design-stage BREEAM accreditation for its distillery process buildings. It was then awarded the highly prestigious BREEAM Award for Industrial Design in 2014. Sustainability measures that contributed to BREEAM Award include a renewable and low carbon energy provided by photovoltaic array and a hydro-electric turbine in the River Test giving carbon savings of 38%. Find out more here.

Facilities & Accessibility

Accessible parking

Step-free access throughout

Hearing loop system

Free wheelchair loan

Accessible lift

Accessible toilets

Terrace and Mill Bar

Gin Shop

Prices

Please find prices for tours and events on their website.