Gin tasting is increasing in popularity across the country, we round up some of the best events across Yorkshire. Some of these events sell out fairly quickly, but the organisers do often host multiple events throughout the year.
18th January
Masons Gin Night
You will be treated to three gin and tonic combos and a sharing platter as well an opportunity to find out more about Masons Yorkshire Gin.
No. 10 Café Bar & Bistro, 10 The Square, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1AF www.facebook.com/events/1556105184470234/
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2nd February
Moonbean Gin Night
This particular event is already sold out, but keep an eye out for future gin nights that include gin tasting, gin cocktails and a complimentary sharing platter.
41 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax HX6 2LA www.facebook.com/pg/moonbeancafedeli/events/
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23rd February - 24th February
Gin Festival York
Gin Festival.com run a series of large gin events across the country, the latest event in the York Barbican will see them bringing an enormous variety of different gins or you to try.
York Barbican, Paragon Street, YO10 4NT, York www.ginfestival.com/events
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9th March - 10th March
Harrogate Gin Festival
This weekend festival includes gin tasting and sampling from over 10 of the regions best small batch premium gin distilleries, live music, outstanding street food and the biggest Gin Bar in the North of England.
Best Western Cedar Court Hotel, Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AH https://www.gin-festival.co.uk/events
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10th March
Gin Jamboree
With 100 different gins and hundreds of tonic/garnish combinations to try out, the ticket price includes supper and a Gin ‘fish bowl’ glass to take home.
Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Rd, WF12 8DG Dewsbury www.ginjamboree.co.uk
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17th March
Stamford Bridge Gin Festival
Gin Festival run by Stamford Bridge School PACT. Tickets £15 to include glass and first drink.
Stamford Bridge Village Hall, 4 Low Catton Rd, YO41 1DY www.facebook.com/events/1464760163636792
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30th March - 1st April
Hull Gin & Vodka Festival
The Spirit Festival run events around the country that showcase vodka, gin and rum with live performances, master classes, tastings and food There will be over 80 gins you to try at this event.
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA www.spiritfestival.co.uk/hull-gin-vodka-rum-festival-2018/
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6th April
Masons Gin Night
An informative and entertaining talk tasting three different Masons Gins, each accompanied by delicious Yorkshire Tapas.
The White Lodge Hotel, The Crescent, Filey, YO14 9JX www.facebook.com/events/1587131701381399
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10th April - 21st April
Gin Festival Skipton
Gin Festival.com return to Yorkshire and visit the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
Skipton Town Hall, High St, Skipton BD23 1AH www.ginfestival.com/events
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13th April
Wentworth Woodhouse Ginfest
The Wentworth Woodhouse Ginfest will see the launch of “The spirit of Woodhouse” a house gin collaboration between Wentworth Woodhouse and Lincolnshire’s Pin Gin
Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TQ https://www.facebook.com/events/291741504646599/
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28th April
Eldwick Gin Festival
The festival organised by the Eldwick Village Society and The Birches will bring gins from Yorkshire and the across the world for all to sample, alongside great music and tasty food.
Eldwick Memorial Hall, Otley Rd, Bingley BD16 3HQ www.facebook.com/EldwickGinFest/
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3rd May - 7th May
Keighley Gin Festival
Keighley's biggest ever gin festival comes to The Exchange, with over 100 gins from all over the world.
The Exchange - Music Venue & Arts Centre, Corner House, Russell Street, Keighley, BD21 2JZ www.facebook.com/events/160875134545681
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6th May
The Gin Fayre
The Gin Fayre is bringing a selection of the finest distilleries from across England, Scotland and the rest of the world. The event is an opportunity for gin lovers and newbies alike to try before they buy, meet the distillers and learn more about the spirit that is here to stay.
Wetherby Town Hall, Wetherby S22 6NE www.ginfayre.co.uk
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8th May
Gin Tasting Dinner
Wortley Hall team up with Le Bon Vin to host a meal comprising of four coursew, each accompanied by a carefully selected gin.
Wortley Hall, Wortley, Sheffield, S35 7DB www.wortleyhall.org.uk/events
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5th June
The Gin Express Experience Train
These events on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have limited spaces and sell out in hours so we recommend you follow the facebook page to get the latest updates.
Oxenhope railway station https://www.facebook.com/pg/brontebars/events
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4th August
Ginilicious Festival
The Ginilicious Festival will give festival-goers the chance to sample from a selection of 50 gins, along with meeting specialist craft distillers and enjoying entertainment.
Helmsley Town Hall, Market Place, Helmsley, YO62 5BL www.ginilicious.co.uk
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10th - 12th August
Haworth Gin Festival
The third annual Gn Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more gins, more distillers and more live music.
Haworth Old Hall, Sun Street Haworth, BD22 8BP www.hawortholdhall.co.uk
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24th August - 26th August
The Gin Society Festival
You might well have had a stressful summer, so what better way to spend the August Bank Holiday than trying over 120 gins on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Skipton Town Hall, High St, Skipton BD23 1AH www.facebook.com/events/376364729484399/
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