Pickering's Gin August Tour Schedule for 2025
Summary
- During the month of August we will be running three tours - Pickering's Gin Jolly, Cocktail Masterclass and The Speakeasy Experience
- Pickering's Gin Jolly and Cocktail Masterclass can be booked through our website. The Speakeasy Experience is booked via the Fringe Box Office.
- Gin Jolly Tours run from Wednesday - Sunday, Cocktail Masterclasses run from Friday - Sunday, and The Speakeasy Experience runs daily at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.
August Tour Schedule 2025
The month of August is a special one in Edinburgh. The city is buzzing with locals and tourists from far and wide to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and it's no exception here at Summerhall Distillery!
We run a slightly busier tour schedule during the month, meaning there's more gin for everyone to enjoy!
The Speakeasy Experience
This is our show during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Running twice a day from the Thursday 31st July to Monday 25th August at 6pm and 8:30pm.
Step through the secret door, give the password, and lose yourself in a world of 1920s decadence...
Hidden away in the depths of Summerhall, this immersive experience invites guests to slip behind the curtain of time into a hidden bar straight out of the Prohibition era. Once you’ve discovered the concealed Workshop entrance and whispered the secret password, you’ll step into a world of vintage glamour, low-lit intrigue, and smooth jazz.
Inside, the Old Workshop has once again been transformed into a 1920s-style speakeasy, complete with vintage décor, old record jazz ambience, and table-service cocktails crafted with era-inspired flair. Each guest is welcomed with a hand-poured cocktail and treated to an evening of clandestine luxury, curated by the distillers behind Pickering’s Gin.
And it’s not just about the drinks – The Speakeasy Experience offers a taste of history, too. As you sip your libations, you’ll hear the true tales of Prohibition’s bold bootleggers and notorious bars, from the underground haunts of New York to the secret saloons of Chicago.
Pickering's Gin Jolly
Running from Wednesday - Sunday with multiple times, this is our signature gin distillery tour.
We'll open the doors to the quirky and fascinating world of Pickering's Gin. You will discover the story behind our award-winning brand and explore all our hand-built Ginventions, production spaces, and learn the processes behind making our delicious small batch gin.
The tour starts with a perfectly poured G&T and concludes with a tutored tasting of our core range of gins. You'll also have the option to fill a miniature 5cl of gin, that you can take home.
Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Running from Friday - Sunday, you can learn the art behind mixology!
Join us for an immersive cocktail masterclass at our historic distillery, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits.
Each week, guests will explore a different array of spirits, ranging from rich whiskies to artisanal gins. Under the guidance of our expert mixologists, you'll learn the intricacies of flavour pairing, crafting signature cocktails, and the techniques that elevate your drinking experience.
This masterclass promises to ignite your passion for cocktail culture. All our masterclasses will feature 2 or 3 spirits: Vodka, Gin and Whisky.
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