Get ready for World Gin Day, a celebration dedicated to indulging in the finest clear spirit while admiring Adelaide’s top-notch bars.
While World Gin Day officially falls on the June 14th, many are embracing the festivities over the long weekend, and we’re grateful for it!
If you’re a gin lover, here’s the spots you need to check out over Gin Day (month) this year.
LONG WEEKEND EVENTS
GIN FEST | GLEN EWIN ESTATE
Celebrate World Gin Day in the scenic surrounds of Glen Ewin Estate as Gin Fest returns for a day of tasting, tunes and good times. Held in the rustic Pulpshed, this lively festival brings together a lineup of local distillers offering tastings, bespoke gin cocktails, and bottles to take home. Expect party vibes, live music, gin masterclasses, and an exclusive VIP area for those looking to elevate the experience. With delicious food on hand to keep you fuelled, it’s set to be a gin lover’s dream.
Where: Glen Ewin Estate, 43 Lower Hermitage Road, Houghton, Adelaide Hills 5131
When: Saturday 7 Jun 11:30am – 7:30pm
Entry: $45pp to $120pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
STAY FOR A LITTLE GIN AND MISCHIEF | ANGOVE FAMILY WINES AND ST AGNES DISTILLERY
Just for the June long weekend, Angove Family Wines and St Agnes Distillery are bringing the flavour. In celebration of World Gin Day, guests can enjoy a special guided gin tasting complete with gin-inspired canapés crafted by the Vineyard Kitchen team. Or, take it slow with a Blind Tiger Gin cocktail in hand, featuring Mischief Brew Sodas, while soaking in the sweeping views of the Warboys Winter Vines from the cosy Cellar Door or St Agnes Bar.
Where: 271 Bookmark Ave, Renmark South 5341
When: Saturday 7 June – Monday 9 June, 11am – 4pm
Entry: $40pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
WORLD GIN WEEKEND | 23RD STREET DISTILLERY
Get ready, gin lovers – the Riverland is calling. After a wildly successful debut last year, World Gin Weekend is back at 23rd Street Distillery and promising an even bigger, better celebration for 2025.
Held across this long weekend on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the immersive celebration of all things gin is an invitation to taste, explore and indulge. With free tastings, gin-inspired sensory experiences, exclusive cocktail creations, and discounted Gin Blending Masterclasses, 23rd Street Distillery is set to transform into a gin lover’s paradise.
Where: 23rd Street Distillery Renmark
When: Saturday June 7 – Monday June 9, 2025 from 10am to 4pm each day
PLUS on Saturday they’re open for dinner afterwards, it’s not just all the world gin day offerings.
Entry: Free
To Book: It’s recommended to book or call in advance as spots will fill up!
Book a table
Book a Gin Blending Masterclass
Questions?: Email [email protected]
Note: Public Holiday surcharge will be applied on Monday the 9th (15%)
Local tip: For those needing transport on the day, hit up ExpressX Taxi – 08 8213 6699
JUNE 14 AND 15 EVENTS
“AROUND THE WORLD” FREE GIN TASTINGS & GIN COCKTAIL MENU | BANK STREET SOCIAL
This World Gin Day, Bank Street Social is turning up the flavour and the fun with free gin tastings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sample a curated lineup of gins from across the globe, then take your tastebuds on a journey with our special ‘Around the World’ cocktail menu. DJs will be spinning from 6:30pm ‘til late to keep the party going underground.
Where: Bank Street Social, 48 Hindley St, Adelaide 5000
When: From 6:30pm
Entry: Free
GIN FLIGHT | JUNIPERS ON THE MARINA
Clear your Saturday, because Junipers on the Marina is hosting a Gin Flight experience like no other. There will be tasting notes, live tunes, and cocktails that’ll have your taste buds dancing, all for only $30 and overlooking the beautiful Glenelg Marina.
Where: Junipers on the Marina, Glenelg Marina Pier
When: Saturday 14 Jun, from 6pm
Entry: $30pp
For more info, click here.
LENDING MASTERCLASS & CRAFT COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE | PROHIBITION LIQUOR
Celebrate World Gin Day in style with an immersive masterclass at Adelaide’s Prohibition Liquor Co., where guests will tour the distillery, meet ‘Mary’ the 900-litre copper still, and explore gin’s rebellious Prohibition-era origins. Led by award-winning distillers, this hands-on experience includes a guided blending session using Prohibition’s signature spirits and botanicals, with each participant taking home two 100ml bottles of their own bespoke gin. Guests will also enjoy a tasting flight of four premium gins with garnishes and mixers, a light antipasto board, and receive $10 off any 500ml or 700ml Prohibition bottle purchased on the day.
Where: Prohibition Liquor Co. 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
When: Saturday 14 Jun, 1 – 3pm
Entry: $110pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
MEDITERRANEAN LONG LUNCH | THREE FOLD DISTILLING
This World Gin Day, Threefold Distilling is serving up a Mediterranean Long Lunch that’s equal parts flavour, fun, and gin-fuelled mischief. Settle in for a welcome cocktail, three abundant courses, three expertly paired gin drinks, and a dessert that proves gin deserves a seat at every course. Expect golden arancini, osso bucco, seafood and more, all dished up Italian-style by the ever-popular paella man. Bright, citrusy sips carry you through the afternoon, with musical bingo – like ABBA, Italian disco and a few cheeky surprises – rounding out the day.
Where: Threefold Distilling, 524 Anzac Highway #1 Glenelg East 5045
When: Saturday 14 June 12:30 – 5:30pm
Entry: $137.90pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
NEVER NEVER X HAINS & CO GIN DAY WONDERLAND | HAINS & CO
This World Gin Day, Hains & Co is transforming into a Never Never wonderland, where bold flavours, creative cocktails, and a hint of gin-fuelled magic take centre stage. From the legendary ‘Shelly’ Martini Luge to the Mini-Martini Trolley and a dreamy Ginache gelato collab with Bottega Gelateria, this is your chance to experience Never Never Distilling Co. like never before. With DJ JD on the decks and an exclusive drinks menu flowing, you can rock up on the night or grab a $20 Gin-Pass for priority access, a Triple Juniper G&T, an oyster martini luge moment, gelato indulgence, and more.
Where: Hains & Co. 23 Gilbert Place, Adelaide 5000
When: Saturday 14 June 4-9pm
Entry: $20pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
TASTING FLIGHT EXPERIENCE | HOWLING OWL
Flight Club V is taking off with purpose, honouring the late Rachel Krieg – beloved co-founder of The Howling Owl – with an afternoon of gin, good vibes and giving back. On Saturday June 15, two guided gin flights (3pm and 5pm) will showcase Spiritato and Threefold Distilling, with 100% of flight proceeds and 50% of cocktail sales donated to the Mary Potter Foundation. From 3pm–6pm, a free Micro Gin Fair will offer tastings from boutique distilleries including Speargrass, Blend Etiquette, Long Way Round and more. With happy hour from 5pm and DJs into the night, this is one high-spirited tribute you won’t want to miss.
Where: The Howling Owl, 10 Vaughan Pl, Adelaide 5000
When: Saturday 14 Jun, from 3pm
Entry: $25 pp
For tickets and more info, click here.
WORLD GIN DAY RECOVERY | IMPERIAL MEASURES DISTILLING
World Gin Day might be done, but the good times are still flowing at Imperial Measures Distilling. Sip on handcrafted cocktails, groove to live tunes from Cherie De Klerk and Eric ‘Tooch’ Santucci, shoot some pool, and soak up the chilled-out vibes.
Feast on smash burgers, crispy golden fries, and enjoy epic drink specials, including their signature Red Snappers to keep the spirit high.
Where: Imperial Measures Distilling, 31 West Thebarton Rd, Thebarton
When: Sunday 15 June, from 12pm
For more info, click here.
FRIDAY 20 JUNE TO SUNDAY 22 JUNE EVENTS
ADELAIDE GIN FESTIVAL | ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE
This June, 55 of Australia’s top gin distillers are gathering under one roof at the Adelaide Convention Centre, ready to tantalise your taste buds!
Long Rays will be on hand with their premium mixers to elevate your G&Ts, and all tasting samples are included in your ticket. You’ll also recieve a complimentary red tote, perfect for stocking up on your favourite bottles to take home.
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace
When: Friday 20 June 5 – 8pm, Sunday 22 June 1 – 4pm
Entry: 3 Hour tasting sessions: $70pp, two ticket bundles, Friday and Sunday $110.
For tickets and more info, click here.
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