Margaret River Distilling Co. is open Sunday to Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday & Satuday 10am to 7pm.
Bookings are recommended for weekends and groups of over 6 x people, otherwise, walk-ins are available.
Margaret River Distilling Company is the home of Giniversity Gin, and sister distillery to Great Southern Distilling Company in Albany which produces the award-winning Limeburners, Tiger Snake and Dugite Whiskies.
Tucked away amongst the native Peppermint trees, Margaret River Distilling Company is based in the heart of Margaret River just a short stroll from the centre of town. Enjoy a delicious meal and a tasting flight of premium spirits, or one of their scrumptious cocktails.
Locally roasted coffee and a selection of local beers and wines are also available.
Master Distiller and Founder Cameron Syme has been distilling premium craft spirits since 2005, for the most part in Albany until Margaret River Distilling Company officially opened for business in November 2015.
All products produced are available to taste in the venue, offering casual tavern-style dining all day in a lush forest backdrop and just a short walk from the town centre. With an extensive range of tastings available there is sure to be something for everyone, including Single Malt Whisky, American style Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and other special limited edition spirits. To satisfy every need there is also a range of locally-sourced beer, wine, cider, coffee, and an all-day menu to keep the whole family happy. Plus they are dog-friendly!
If you have ever wanted to be a Distiller for a day, then the Giniversity experiences are the perfect way to give it a try. The Blending class takes you through the history of gin, learn spirit-making practices, sample the Giniversity range, and then design and blend your own bespoke recipe. Each participant then takes home their own custom 500ml bottle of gin.
Accommodation is available at the adjoining Riverglen Chalets, which is located just across the brook. For bookings and enquiries visit the website or call 08 9757 9351.
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Margaret River Distilling Company
1 Maxwell Street Cnr Carters and, Maxwell St, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
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4.6 (240 Google reviews)
Princessa Fee22 September 2022
I took a friend to the Gin Blending class at Giniversity and it was amazing! A very knowledgeable presenter takes you through the birth and derivation of gin, notable historical events like the London Gin Craze, creation of the types of gin, distillation journey and then the blending of modern gin varieties. You also learn about the types of tonic available and why mixers make such an impact on gin drinks! You taste various gins to establish your palate and then choose from a massive array of essences to create two of your own gin blends, then using your favourite, you create a custom blend of your own and take home half a litre of it! Awesome value, really fascinating and make sure you have a decent breakfast!!! Highly highly recommended!
Ben Freer29 December 2022
Had a beautiful lunch, gin tasting and cocktails here today. The gin tasting is excellent and we tasted all 11 at just $4 or $5 each complete with tonic and garnish. Pizas were also excellent but it is the staff that make Ginversiry outstanding. Welcoming, polite helpful and funny... we stayed for hours and enjoyed every minute.....very well recommended
4wding and Camping Western Australia15 May 2022
Such an excellent experience at this venue today, the staff were very friendly and all were very knowledgeable of the menu whether it be food or drinks. The selection of tasting paddles, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages were just the beginning with the food menu providing just as much choices. We shared some pizza's and they were delicious. Gluten free bases are available and we were impressed as the bases were amazing!
I wish we took more photos but the relaxed nature of the venue and interaction with the staff had us too entertained to remember to take photos...
Definitely worth visiting this venue
Dogs not welcome unfortunately
Joanne Page14 June 2022
Had a tasting paddle of various gins and sat out of the verandah. Lovely weather, service wasn't in your face. I just relaxed with my book for a while. I ended up buying a bottle of the barrel aged gin. Will be back again
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