From Birmingham to Edinburgh, we’re serving up the best bars up and down the country…
With International Gin and Tonic day coming up on October 19, who can resist a good old G&T. Introduced by the army of the British East India Company in the 1700s, the much-loved tipple has swiftly become one of the world’s most popular drinks, with hundreds of gin distilleries – providing plenty of different flavours, cocktails and pairings – popping up across the UK in recent years. So whether you’re in the mood for a botanical blend or a crisp classic, then look no further as the team at WeLoveBrum.co.uk are serving up the best UK spots worth a visit.
Measuring popularity by a unique index score – generated by the number of hashtags each location has racked up on Instagram, as well as reviews on Google and Tripadvisor, with the lower the overall index score the higher the ranking – hotspots from London, Birmingham and Liverpool are among the 10 most popular locations to get your G&T fix.
Located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour, which boasts an impressive plethora of tonics and a collection of over 200 gins, topped the list with an overall index score of 11.
City of London Distillery & Bar in the capital followed with an index score of 12, while Berry and Rye in Liverpool and Simpson’s Bar in Birmingham placed joint third with 15 – making them the perfect spots to enjoy your favourite gin drink of choice.
Top 10 most popular gin bars in the UK (index score created using figures from Tripadvisor, Google and Instagram):
- Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour, London
- City of London Distillery & Bar, London
- Berry and Rye, Liverpool and Simpson’s Bar, Birmingham
- Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow
- Three Little Words, Manchester
- Bert’s Jazz Bar, Belfast
- Gin71, Glasgow and The Bootlegger, Cardiff
- Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
- The London Gin Club, London
- Liverpool Gin Distillery
| Location | Venue | Google rating | Index score | Instagram hashtags | Index score | Tripadvisor excellent reviews | Index score | Total index score |
| 1. London | Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour | 4.6 | 4 | 3,502 | 3 | 444 | 4 | 11 |
| 2. London | City of London Distillery & Bar | 4.7 | 3 | 2,587 | 4 | 395 | 5 | 12 |
| 3. Liverpool | Berry and Rye | 4.8 | 2 | 2,002 | 5 | 310 | 8 | 15 |
| 3. Birmingham | Simpson’s Bar | 4.7 | 3 | 1,056 | 11 | 1,221 | 1 | 15 |
| 4. Glasgow | Alston Bar & Beef | 4.5 | 5 | 1,142 | 10 | 753 | 2 | 17 |
| 5. Manchester | Three Little Words | 4.6 | 4 | 8,863 | 1 | 266 | 13 | 18 |
| 6. Belfast | Bert’s Jazz Bar | 4.6 | 4 | 1,342 | 8 | 302 | 9 | 21 |
| 7. Glasgow | Gin71 | 4.5 | 5 | 6,188 | 2 | 254 | 15 | 22 |
| 7. Cardiff | The Bootlegger | 4.7 | 3 | 1,239 | 9 | 291 | 10 | 22 |
| 8. Edinburgh | Panda & Sons | 4.7 | 3 | 472 | 19 | 743 | 3 | 25 |
| 9. London | The London Gin Club | 4.6 | 4 | 654 | 17 | 284 | 11 | 32 |
| 10. Liverpool | Liverpool Gin Distillery | 4.6 | 4 | 1,422 | 7 | 162 | 22 | 33 |
Notes to editors:
> Index score created using data from Tripadvisor, Google and Instagram
> Index score ranked 1-50 (with 1 being the highest)
> Only venues with a rating of 4 or greater on Tripadvisor and Google
> Data collected on 13/10/22
