With this year’s World Gin Day falling conveniently on a long weekend, spend Saturday the 8th of June indulging in all the fantastic gin South Australia has to offer.
We’ve got you covered with the events, and you’ve got two days to recover, so there’s no excuse not to treat yourself!
Boozy Bottomless Brunch at Threefold Distilling
Kickstart your long weekend and World Gin Day hydrated, with Threefold Distilling’s Boozy Bottomless Brunch.
Tuck into sweet and salty brunch favourites and indulge in unlimited glasses of free-flowing drinks. Your tickets will provide you with a carefully curated display of brunch dishes, and as many mimosas, espresso martinis and gin and tonics you can handle.
There will also be 15% off bottle sales and the chance to win BIG in the half-hourly raffle where you get to pick your prize. So round up your brunch crew and book a table!
What: Boozy Bottomless Brunch at Threefold Distilling
Where: 1/524 Anzac Highway, Glenelg East SA 5045, Adelaide
Price: $85
When: Saturday June 8th, 10:30am – 12:30pm.
For more information and to book a ticket, click here.
Craft Cocktail Class – World Gins Edition
Indulge your senses in a global gin journey during our Prohibition Cocktail Making Class on World Gin Day. Join us on Saturday, June 8th, for an exciting exploration of gins from around the world, expertly led by the talented team from Next Door Cocktail Bar & Prohibition Liquor Co.
Embark on a flavourful adventure as our gin connoisseurs showcase a selection of premium gins from various corners of the globe. Discover the diverse flavours and unique characteristics that define each distinct gin.
During the class, you’ll have the opportunity to craft two cocktails featuring these international gems. Indulge in the art of mixology while learning insider tips and tricks to create cocktails that impress!
What: Craft Cocktail Class
Where: 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $65
When: Saturday, June 8 2:30pm – 4:30pm
For more information and to book a ticket, click here.
Bootlegger’s Gin Tasting Brunch
Celebrate World Gin Day in style and join us for a late morning session filled with all things gin! Feast on our carefully curated brunch boards, brimming with an assortment of sweet and savoury delights, including some created with Prohibition gins.
Experience their gins in three distinct ways. Begin with a Prohibition G&T, followed by a crafted Prohibition signature cocktail, and conclude with a liqueur for a truly tantalising taste of their award-winning selection.
You’ll also get $15 off any Prohibition bottle purchase on the day. Additional drinks from the exclusive WGD gin menu will be available for purchase too.
What: Bootlegger’s Gin Tasting Brunch
Where: 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000
Price: $55
When: Saturday, June 8 11am – 1pm
For more information and to book a ticket, click here.
World Gin Day Masterclass at Ginny Pig Distillery
Heading out to the McLaren Vale this June Long Weekend? Why not learn from the best in an exclusive and interactive gin-tasting masterclass at Ginny Pig Distilling?
Hosted by the passionate bar staff and gin aficionados, dive into the art of gin tasting with a specially curated flight of four distinct Ginny Pig gins. From the zesty whispers of the award-winning Botanical Gin to the warm embrace of the Spiced Fig gin, each selection showcases the innovative spirit and dedication to craftsmanship.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of gin or simply want to enjoy a day filled with good spirits and great company, this World Gin Day celebration is the perfect pour!
What: World Gin Day Masterclass at Ginny Pig Distillery
Where: 796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale, SA, Australia, South Australia 5171
Price: $35
When: Saturday June 8th, 11:00am
For more information and to book a ticket, click here.
Gin Fest 2024 at Glen Ewin Estate
Celebrate World Gin Day with Adelaide’s Gin Fest at the scenic Glen Ewin Estate.
Kick-off starts at 11:30 at the Pulpshed. Taste offerings from up-and-coming local distilleries and break a move on the dancefloor with live entertainment by Mr Buzzy. You can catch a vibe and boogie all day in the Pulpshed, or with a VIP ticket, move to the Warehouse. Here, expect a private bar and lounge area, with all-you-can-eat stone-baked pizza, nibbles, live music and 2 hour drinks package.
Whether you have GA or VIP tickets you’ll receive a complimentary polycarbonate glass on arrival to be used for tastings & drinks throughout the day, a tasting card to present to stalls for tastings (one tasting per distiller) and a wristband, to be worn at all times.
Of course, food and drink will be available all day and you will also have the opportunity to purchase bottles to take home.
What: Gin Fest 2024 at Glen Ewin Estate
Where: 43 Lower Hermitage Rd, Lower Hermitage SA 5131, Australia
Price: GA $45, VIP $109
When: Saturday June 8th, 11:30am to 7:00pm
For more information and to book a ticket, click here
Bibliotheca Bar and Book Exchange launches own gin “The Readers Gin”
Bibliotheca Bar and Book Exchange is introducing an exciting new addition to their lineup – their very own gin. The popular European-style small bar in Adelaide has been celebrated for its wide whiskey selection, but is broadening its horizons. Named “The Readers Gin”, the new creation is set to elevate the bar’s (already) stellar variety of drinks. Alongside it, a refreshed cocktail menu will be rolled out, specially created to showcase the gin’s distinctive qualities. Scheduled for launch just in time for World Gin Day, “The Readers Gin” is sure to delight customers and gin lovers with its unique flavour profile.
What: Bibliotheca Bar and Book Exchange new gin “The Readers Gin”
Where: 27 Gresham Street, Adelaide SA 5000
For more information, click here.
World Gin Day at Barossa Distilling Co.
World Gin Day celebrations are returning to Barossa Distilling Co, with a fantastic World Gin Quiz day.
Celebrate the wonderful juniper-based spirits, as a FREE bottle of Barossa Distilling Gin if given away EVERY HOUR on the hour between 12:00pm – 6:00pm! All you’ve got to do to enter is purchase a G&T during that hour and correctly answer the gin-themed quiz question!
What: World Gin Day at Barossa Distilling Co.
Where: 18-28 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
When: Saturday June 8th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
For more information and to book a ticket, click here
The Gin 101 Masterclass at Hains & Co
Have you always wanted to become a Gin Expert? Hains & Co. have you covered! This Gin 101 Masterclass is your fast-track ticket to becoming a gin expert. Place your hands in one of Adelaide’s most-awarded gin bars, learn the lingo, gain a rich appreciation of the different varieties of gin and learn a few crazy tales, as you are taken on an exclusive journey of epic proportions.
Take a seat around the bar and enjoy your undivided attention while the bar is closed to all others. This extraordinary experience will have you leaving an expert, with skills that are sure to impress your friends.
What: The Gin 101 Masterclass at Hains & Co
Where: HAINS & CO, 23 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
Price: $89
When: Saturday June 8th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
For more information and to book a ticket, click here.
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