Bondi Liquor Co
ProHighlights
- Hands-on gin making class in a working Darlinghurst distillery
- Blend your own botanicals and bottle a 200ml gin to take home
- Private classes for 4 to 30 guests, plus a bar for functions afterwards
About Bondi Liquor Co
Bondi Liquor Co started in Bondi and later moved its stills to McLachlan Avenue in Darlinghurst, where it makes gin, vodka and fruit cellos by hand in small batches. Founder Adrian, a hospitality lifer who came to Bondi for the surf, runs the business, while head distiller Connor develops the recipes. The building takes in the distillery, a tasting room and bar, an open-air patio and a daytime coffee counter called STILL. The gin making class lasts an hour and a half. It opens with a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery and how each botanical shapes the spirit, then guests smell and taste their way through a spread of botanicals. Everyone works through three recipe trials, adjusting the balance each time, before bottling and labelling their final blend in a 200ml bottle to take home. Light nibbles are served along the way, and no gin knowledge is needed. Public classes take 1 to 12 people, and private classes can be arranged for 4 to 30, which suits date nights, celebrations and team events. The tasting room and bar suits drinks before or after the class, and it can be booked for private functions, semi-private gatherings and large groups. For functions, guests choose five share dishes from the chef's list, such as sliders, arancini and tuna tostadas, with a grazing platter as an extra, then either set a budget for a curated open tab or let guests pay as they go. A deposit secures the date, and exclusive hire is available with a minimum spend.
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How much is the gin making class?
The class is $140 a guest and runs for about an hour and a half, including a distillery tour, botanical tasting, three recipe trials and a 200ml bottle of your own gin.
How many people can book a private class?
Private gin making classes take between 4 and 30 guests. Public classes hold 1 to 12, and larger groups can email the distillery to arrange a date.
Do we need to know anything about gin?
No. The class suits curious beginners as well as gin fans, with the distiller explaining each botanical before you start blending your own recipe.
Is food served during the class?
Light nibbles are provided during the class. For a function in the bar afterwards, a share menu of five dishes is $35 a person, with a grazing platter available as an add-on.
How do we book the bar for a function?
Fill in the function enquiry form with your date, numbers, food and drinks choice. A $200 deposit secures the date and is refundable up to 14 days before, and final numbers are due a week out.
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davidia9
5 months ago
Stumbled across this amazing little place by accident. They say the best things happen when you least expect it. Adrian is the consummate host. The coffee gin is incredible. Do not miss having one of the signature cockt…
Nathan
4 years ago
Amazing dinner here. The place is great and in a perfect location. We tried a gin tasting and some of their vodka too. All so smooth and delicious. Cocktails were so well done as well. Food was shared between four of us…
gaogeous
4 years ago
Tastier than expected! Omg the sliders I’m in love. Super relaxing spot in Bondi, would recommend to go in when it’s not too busy.
Fu Fu
4 years ago
We had a very nice dinner with drinks here. The citrus gin and the rhubarb gin are delicious, as was the food. The staff were very friendly and dog friendly. We will be back
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