Plymouth Gin Distillery

Although Plymouth Gin Distillery is commonly known as Black Friars Distillery, none of the black cloaked monks ever had an establishment in Plymouth, not even in the 15th Century when the distillery was started. So the origin of its name remains a mystery. The building was once used as a debtor's prison, a guildhall and it was the last place the Pilgrim Fathers met before starting their voyage to America. Today it is owned by Coats Distillery, which was founded in 1793, and is now home to the famous Plymouth Gin. There are tours of the distillery every day and the shop sells a full range of products guaranteed to cheer the most wintry day and remind you of the warmth of Plymouth. Why not try Sloe or Damson Gin or take home the famous Navy Strength Gin?