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GIN SCHOOLS
Every other Saturday, 12:00
The Brighton Gin School welcomes you to become a master gin-maker! Spend a couple of hours with us to create your own gin! Develop your own recipe from a range of botanicals; then bottle and label your creation to take home to enjoy! Come along by yourself or bring a friend, and discover the processes of gin-distilling whilst enjoying a G&T (or two!) on us.
From £90, 120 minute session
Book my place!
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DISTILLERY TOURS
Every other Saturday, 15:30
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SUSSEX GIN FEST - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Saturday 5th July at Roedean
BOTTOMS REST PUB QUIZ
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SUNDAY ROAST AT THE BOTTOMS REST PUB
Open from noon on Sundays
Due to popular demand, our regular chefs return the Bottom's Rest pub to serve up scrummy roasts!
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BRIGHTON VODKA IS HERE
Super-smooth and super-versatile!
We're thrilled to add Brighton Vodka to our roster of premium handmade spirits! Our 40% ABV vodka is made using organic wheat, triple-distilled and charcoal-filtered to ensure the smoothest possible finish. It's also gluten free and vegan, as are all our spirits, right down to the wax we top our bottles with.
Whether you're mixing up a classic martini, using it as the perfect building block for your favourite cocktails, or simply enjoying it straight, this is a vodka that shines in every pour.
Brighton Vodka; distinctly smooth, unmistakably Brighton, and genuinely handmade. With a distinctive red wax top and label featuring the silhouette of the West Pier, it's currently available in 700ml and 50ml mini bottles. And, as a special offer, we're giving away a free mini for you to give it a try (that's a double shot btw!) with every web order from us over £40.
And don't forget, it's free postage for orders over £50.
Go to Brighton Vodka
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SPICE UP YOR LIFE WITH BRIGHTON GIN!
A unique 46% ABV gin to tickle your taste buds
Brighton Gin is delighted by the success of a new chapter in its gin journey with the release of its Spice Circuit gin.
Made in collaboration with Hyderabad-born, Brighton-based Chef Kanthi Thamma, the Spice Circuit gin champions spices and botanicals such as green cardamom, black pepper, mace, and the hero of the gin, curry leaf. The organically-grown spices are all sourced from his family farm in Kerala and integrate beautifully with juniper and coriander to make a liquid with the signature smoothness that Brighton Gin is known for.
Three different distillation methods have been used to create this gin – traditional pot still, vapour infusion and vacuum distillation which in combination capture the full spectrum of the incredible botanicals. The result is a beautifully integrated 46% ABV gin, with fragrant curry leaf on the nose followed by spiced citrus, a warming hint of cardamom, with an overall woody depth and a lingering black pepper finish. Warming with a creamy mouthfeel whilst still remaining light and fresh.
46% ABV, available in 70cl, 35cl, 5cl direct from the distillery or our Hove pub, The Bottoms Rest, as well as selected pubs, bars and off licences in Brighton & Hove.
Take me to the Spice Circuit
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RE-FILL, RE-USE, AND RE-ENJOY!
Come and refill your bottle - and enjoy extra discounts with our Loyalty card!
We proudly own the first (legal) gin refill station in England, aimed at cutting out the need for energy-intense raw materials such as glass bottles and bottle wax.
THE BEST? You'll be saving £5 on each refilled bottle! And don't forget - with our loyalty card scheme you can save even more - get 4 refills and for your fifth, you'll gain an extra £2.50 off on top of the existing fiver discount!
You can refill your original bottles of Pavilion, Seaside or Orange Grove gins.
Pop to our distillery at 35a Vale Road, BN41 1GD between 9.30am and 4.30pm Mon-Fri and top up!
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EASTER FUN-DAYS AT THE BOTTOM'S REST
Get ready to party this Easter weekend!
We're kicking off the fun on Friday evening with Brighton's newest drag sensation, Shallow Vera AKA 'The People's Toilet' (no, we're not sure why either, but all will be revealed on Friday no doubt!)
Vera's the winner of MX Congeniality Drag Pageant so we're sure it'll be hilarious, wild and probably quite filthy! The mayhem starts at 8pm.
Sunday roasts are also on offer from noon. booking essential. All events are free but it's only a titchy pub so first come, first served.
If you want to secure a table for any of these events, hop over to the Bottom's Rest Insta or click on the link here.
Book my table!
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BRIGHTON GIN GOES TO WINDSOR!
Bespoke cocktails for Valentine's at the Indie Rabble taproom
If you're in the Windsor area, we're teaming up with award-winning independent brewery Indie Rabble for their Valentine's Day disco.
Our very own Sam Moseley is going to be serving up bespoke Brighton Gin cocktails alongside Indie Rabble's great beer and fantastic music all night long!
It's free entry and a great evening is guaranteed!
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SPECIAL VALENTINE'S GIN SCHOOL
12:00 on Saturday 15th February 2025
We're booking now for our special Gin School on Saturday February 15th noon-2pm specially for Valentine's Day (or however you like to call it!)
Share a still with a loved one, enjoy a G&T and learn the secrets of botanicals, create your very own gin recipe, and distil and label your 700ml bottle to take away.
And we can even re-create your recipe specially for you in the future!
Places are limited so book today!
Book Your Spot!
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OUR NEW OPEN MIC EVENTS AT THE BOTTOM'S REST
Get cosy in our little Hove corner pub!
Kicking off on the 16/01 with the Jazzy Notes of @nadiamoonmusic , 23/01 with indie sounds of @traviseddiemusic and finishing on the 30/01 with the pianist duo, @alanbonner and RJ Coward.
As always tables are limited so we strongly recommend booking to avoid disappointment!
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BURNS NIGHT SUPPER AT THE BOTTOM'S REST
Three courses for £35 on Saturday January 25th
Enjoy three courses of your favourite Scottish dishes with meat or vegetarian options along with a welcoming cocktail, some gorgeous poetry and a roaring open fire to banish that winter chill.
Book now via The Bottom's Rest on Instagram or Facebook, send an email to bottomsrest@gmail.com, give us a call on 01273 733513 or click on the link below.
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BRIGHTON GIN SUPPER CLUB
Wednesday 27th November
Highlighting Ellie's nose-to-tail philosophy for the omnivores and lots of beautiful vegan plant-y dishes championing the very best flavours of the season, all ethically and sustainably sourced.
The whole menu is coeliac-friendly, and you can choose either a meat or a vegan dish for each course.
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CABARET! SAX! TRASH!
Join us at the Bottom's Rest pub for all this and more!
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SEPTEMBER IS COCKTAIL MONTH AT THE BOTTOM'S REST
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BRIGHTON GIN POP UP AT THE BRICKWORKS, BURGESS HILL
Thursday 19th September 6.30pm
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Past event: SUSSEX DRINKS FESTIVAL
& GLASTONBURY SCREENING
Saturday 29th June 12 noon-11pm
About Sussex Drinks Festival
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Past event: East Sussex National: Food Drink & Makers Festival
Sat June 29th 11am – 3pm
We've got a busy day then as we'll also be at a fully accessible fun day out in the gorgeous grounds of the East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield.
It's a family friendly event with local craft and produce stalls, tasty snacks and ice creams, raffle and lucky dip, as well as live music, face painting and free games and crafts.
Entry is by voluntary donation and all funds raised will support Chailey Heritage Foundation.
About East Sussex National Food, Drink and Makers Festival
