Fabulous place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. 5 courses, sort of tapas style, with 5 very different tasting gins. This was our second visit and we will definitely be returning again.Vegetarian options: You precooked your choice of meat, veggie or vegan dishes so choices for everyoneParking: Car park is next to the barns opposite the gin kitchen. 1 minute walk. However most people arrive by taxis to enjoy the gin experience.Wheelchair accessibility: All on one level so access is available.
Michaela
Our experience with you on Saturday was extremely disappointing.We booked a table for 8 friends as a treat with a £10 per head deposit taken.No greeting on an arrival, had to order drinks at the bar after waiting 40mins for table service. There were 3 other table all who had drinks, it wasn't busy. The drinks took a further 30mins to arrive.The crisps we stale, when a replacement was bought we were told that they weren't stale and maybe its due to no seasoning. We explained they were defiantly stale.Our table was booked for 7pm a prime dinner time, I had read the GK website that food is available in the form of food trucks and pizzas. 90% of food at 7:30pm was unavailable.The gin kitchen explained that the one food truck that did have enough dough left to make 4 tiny pizzas is not allowed to be consumed on The Gin Kitchens premises. So to be able to eat we had to relocated to a different venue. All very confusing.The whole experience was disorganised, expensive and not what the website leads you to believe it will be.
Paula Hanson
Amazing Venue tucked away in Dorking.I attended a networking event there.Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Celine Marks
Tried out this place for dinner once with my partner and friend , and we got a pizza from the outside shack with a few drinks- I've never seen such a small pizza in my life, looked like a kids portion! And very overpriced! The second time I took my family with the intention of a few drinks and to show them the place. We were very disappointed by the slow service at the bar. It was midday on a Sunday, only one other table full and they were almost leaving anyway. We got our gins straight away, but in terms of the mocktail, it took almost 20 minutes for the girl behind the bar to faff with the soda water machine, go on her phone, and then she simply disappeared, it looked like she just gave up and didn't bother to come over to explain what was going on with the third drink. Another member of staff saw we were looking around wondering what was happening, and they said they were struggling to use the soda water machine (meanwhile we had been served the G&Ts straight away and were waiting)... so disappointing and unprofessional way of dealing with it between 3 members of staff on a quiet day. Not going back!
Sonia Cappelli
We went for brunch it was really amazing. The food was lovely and the gin was definitely free flowing. We only just managed to finish all our drinks. Service was superb and the staff were so friendly. Setting was beautiful and we had a great time. This was our second visit and we will be visiting again soon. Great day thank you so much❤️
Becky Lawrence
Had a fabulous gin brunch ? at The Gin Kitchen with friends yesterday . I have a citrus allergy and am mostly plant based and they went above and beyond. Vegan food was great. But they also created two brand new gins in the week before, as all their gins have citrus in!! My favourite one I got to name!! I picked The Savvy Swan This really went above and beyond what I expected and I’ve ordered a bottle of my favourite of the two which they are going to make and send to me!! I can’t wait!! It was so light and refreshing!! Apples and strawberries and a bit of mint, perfect in this weather!! ? Amazing afternoon!! Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Beautiful setting, amazing staff, great gin!!Vegetarian options: Vegan option on the menu.Wheelchair accessibility: All one level. Disabled toilet too.Dietary restrictions: Amazing - made new gins due to my citrus allergy as pre informed and vegan alternative menu.
Nicole Hellyer
Had a fantastic brunch with some friends at the gin kitchen for birthday celebrations. I would highly recommend the gin kitchen.Vegetarian options: Same guest with the citrus allergy also follows a vegan diet and the options for her were excellent and made her feel like she was having the same experience as others.Dietary restrictions: One of my guests has an allergy to citrusy fruits and Kate and the team were amazing. Not only checking about some of the restrictions but also making 2 special Gins that didn’t contain citrus. Which we liked so much we had to buy two bottles! This has been the best experience we have had related to this allergy.
Sam Stevenson
Just 2 of us turned away at 6pm because we hadn’t booked a table ?♀️Only popped in to check them out for a bigger booking - have booked elsewhere!
Jamie O'Shaughnessy
Nice hidden little place - great selection of drinks (other than gin), had chilled music and food van
veronique noel
A delightful experience, the story of how the company came about was as enjoyable as the wonderful Gins we tasted. Our host Nia was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Discovered The Gin Kitchen a few weeks ago and it's a great spot. The service has always been excellent, and the cocktails are delicious!
Tony Goff-Yu
Super informative and amusing gin tasting and distillery tour. Beautiful quiet location and some great gins. They have different food vans onsite during the week so you can also grab a bite to eat. We had the curry van, would highly recommend.
Yiwen G
Went for gin tasting experience. Heard about kate and her story whilst tasting gin. Much rather actually hear about gin than pay to hear Kate's life story and how great she is. Tiring really and delivered without joy.Gins were ok. Bit overpriced if u ask me.
Jess Rose
Just been shouted at by the young guy working behind the bar as we asked after waiting for over 20 minutes to be served. All staff serving one table and ignoring all people waiting at the bar.Absolutely shocking customer service and beyond shocked they would hire someone so rude.Appreciate it was busy and thankful for the lovely lady behind the bar who had to apologise for this rude guy
Jayneel Patel
Nice location (even being in the middle of nowhere). Would have been an incredible evening if the service was better. Table was booked for just under 20 people for a birthday for 7.30pm. Deposit taken. People sitting at our table eating and relaxing at 8pm and management did not manage this. Service was slow a snail would have moved faster - birthday girl at one point waited over an hour for her drink, one person didn’t get there food and the team didn’t think to come and advise her of this. Flatbread was actually flat crackers - not sure if they ran out so we got the crackers instead. No last call out for last call. They seriously missed out on revenue as getting drinks was just the slowest. At one point they came to get the same order twice! The place isn’t big and they were not super busy so not sure what happened. No real apology and no discount or round of drinks on the house. Not sure I would go back if this is the norm.
Fabulous place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. 5 courses, sort of tapas style, with 5 very different tasting gins. This was our second visit and we will definitely be returning again.Vegetarian options: You precooked your choice of meat, veggie or vegan dishes so choices for everyoneParking: Car park is next to the barns opposite the gin kitchen. 1 minute walk. However most people arrive by taxis to enjoy the gin experience.Wheelchair accessibility: All on one level so access is available.
Our experience with you on Saturday was extremely disappointing.We booked a table for 8 friends as a treat with a £10 per head deposit taken.No greeting on an arrival, had to order drinks at the bar after waiting 40mins for table service. There were 3 other table all who had drinks, it wasn't busy. The drinks took a further 30mins to arrive.The crisps we stale, when a replacement was bought we were told that they weren't stale and maybe its due to no seasoning. We explained they were defiantly stale.Our table was booked for 7pm a prime dinner time, I had read the GK website that food is available in the form of food trucks and pizzas. 90% of food at 7:30pm was unavailable.The gin kitchen explained that the one food truck that did have enough dough left to make 4 tiny pizzas is not allowed to be consumed on The Gin Kitchens premises. So to be able to eat we had to relocated to a different venue. All very confusing.The whole experience was disorganised, expensive and not what the website leads you to believe it will be.
Amazing Venue tucked away in Dorking.I attended a networking event there.Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Tried out this place for dinner once with my partner and friend , and we got a pizza from the outside shack with a few drinks- I've never seen such a small pizza in my life, looked like a kids portion! And very overpriced! The second time I took my family with the intention of a few drinks and to show them the place. We were very disappointed by the slow service at the bar. It was midday on a Sunday, only one other table full and they were almost leaving anyway. We got our gins straight away, but in terms of the mocktail, it took almost 20 minutes for the girl behind the bar to faff with the soda water machine, go on her phone, and then she simply disappeared, it looked like she just gave up and didn't bother to come over to explain what was going on with the third drink. Another member of staff saw we were looking around wondering what was happening, and they said they were struggling to use the soda water machine (meanwhile we had been served the G&Ts straight away and were waiting)... so disappointing and unprofessional way of dealing with it between 3 members of staff on a quiet day. Not going back!
We went for brunch it was really amazing. The food was lovely and the gin was definitely free flowing. We only just managed to finish all our drinks. Service was superb and the staff were so friendly. Setting was beautiful and we had a great time. This was our second visit and we will be visiting again soon. Great day thank you so much❤️
Had a fabulous gin brunch ? at The Gin Kitchen with friends yesterday . I have a citrus allergy and am mostly plant based and they went above and beyond. Vegan food was great. But they also created two brand new gins in the week before, as all their gins have citrus in!! My favourite one I got to name!! I picked The Savvy Swan This really went above and beyond what I expected and I’ve ordered a bottle of my favourite of the two which they are going to make and send to me!! I can’t wait!! It was so light and refreshing!! Apples and strawberries and a bit of mint, perfect in this weather!! ? Amazing afternoon!! Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Beautiful setting, amazing staff, great gin!!Vegetarian options: Vegan option on the menu.Wheelchair accessibility: All one level. Disabled toilet too.Dietary restrictions: Amazing - made new gins due to my citrus allergy as pre informed and vegan alternative menu.
Had a fantastic brunch with some friends at the gin kitchen for birthday celebrations. I would highly recommend the gin kitchen.Vegetarian options: Same guest with the citrus allergy also follows a vegan diet and the options for her were excellent and made her feel like she was having the same experience as others.Dietary restrictions: One of my guests has an allergy to citrusy fruits and Kate and the team were amazing. Not only checking about some of the restrictions but also making 2 special Gins that didn’t contain citrus. Which we liked so much we had to buy two bottles! This has been the best experience we have had related to this allergy.
Just 2 of us turned away at 6pm because we hadn’t booked a table ?♀️Only popped in to check them out for a bigger booking - have booked elsewhere!
Nice hidden little place - great selection of drinks (other than gin), had chilled music and food van
A delightful experience, the story of how the company came about was as enjoyable as the wonderful Gins we tasted. Our host Nia was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Discovered The Gin Kitchen a few weeks ago and it's a great spot. The service has always been excellent, and the cocktails are delicious!
Super informative and amusing gin tasting and distillery tour. Beautiful quiet location and some great gins. They have different food vans onsite during the week so you can also grab a bite to eat. We had the curry van, would highly recommend.
Went for gin tasting experience. Heard about kate and her story whilst tasting gin. Much rather actually hear about gin than pay to hear Kate's life story and how great she is. Tiring really and delivered without joy.Gins were ok. Bit overpriced if u ask me.
Just been shouted at by the young guy working behind the bar as we asked after waiting for over 20 minutes to be served. All staff serving one table and ignoring all people waiting at the bar.Absolutely shocking customer service and beyond shocked they would hire someone so rude.Appreciate it was busy and thankful for the lovely lady behind the bar who had to apologise for this rude guy
Nice location (even being in the middle of nowhere). Would have been an incredible evening if the service was better. Table was booked for just under 20 people for a birthday for 7.30pm. Deposit taken. People sitting at our table eating and relaxing at 8pm and management did not manage this. Service was slow a snail would have moved faster - birthday girl at one point waited over an hour for her drink, one person didn’t get there food and the team didn’t think to come and advise her of this. Flatbread was actually flat crackers - not sure if they ran out so we got the crackers instead. No last call out for last call. They seriously missed out on revenue as getting drinks was just the slowest. At one point they came to get the same order twice! The place isn’t big and they were not super busy so not sure what happened. No real apology and no discount or round of drinks on the house. Not sure I would go back if this is the norm.