Quayside Distillery Tours and Gin Making
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Quayside Distillery is one of Exeter’s most innovative and exciting food and drink destinations — a modern craft distillery located directly on Exeter’s historic Quay. Using cutting‑edge vacuum distillation, the team creates exceptionally pure, vibrant spirits with flavours not achievable through traditional methods. Visitors can explore the distillery through immersive guided tours, complete with tastings and insights into their revolutionary low‑temperature process.
A highlight of the venue is the hands‑on Gin School, where guests select botanicals, distil their own bespoke 35cl bottle and learn the craft of flavour balancing from Quayside’s expert distillers. Sessions include a welcome drink, guided flavour pairing, distillation in mini copper stills, and a celebratory tasting — making it ideal for celebrations, team building, or gin enthusiasts looking for something unique.
The stylish canal‑side bar offers creative, modern cocktails, many built around Quayside’s own vacuum‑distilled gins, vodkas and rums. Expect imaginative serves such as the Cream Tea Daiquiri and the crystal‑clear Only Fans Martini, alongside premium wines, beers, alcohol‑free options and sharing boards in a relaxed, atmospheric setting.
In 2026, Quayside Distillery expands with the launch of a brand‑new Floating Bar — a waterfront venue where guests can enjoy handcrafted drinks and food while gently bobbing on Exeter’s canal.
Perfect for private celebrations, Quayside offers fully customisable venue hire for up to 100 guests, with full bar service, catering options, AV equipment and flexible layouts ideal for weddings, corporate events, birthdays and more.
With its blend of craftsmanship, creativity, and destination‑worthy experiences, Quayside Distillery stands out as Exeter’s premier modern distillery and spirits experience, bringing together innovation, flavour and waterside charm.
- Exeter’s only vacuum‑distilled spirits producer. Distillery tours with tastings, welcome G&T and botanical demonstrations
- Immersive Gin School: design and distil your own 35cl gin. Canal‑side bar serving creative cocktails, mocktails & sharing boards. Floating Bar launching 2026 for on‑water dining & drinks. Private hire venue for weddings, corporate events & parties. Conveniently located on Haven Road, just a short walk from Exeter city centre
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