Junipalooza London 2023 - Gin Festival

Junipalooza is a MEET THE MAKER festival. That means either the distiller, owner or founder will be there in person and you will be able to meet the people that put everything they have into the gins they make.

The format is simple . Each guest is given their very own keepsake tasting glass to take around the show.

There will be around 30 different distillers taking part this year, with well over one hundred different gins between them. You’ll be able to stop by whichever ones take your fancy and try their gins both neat and with tonic.

Why Junipalooza you ask? Let’s break it down:

Juni: An abbreviation of Gin’s signature botanical, juniper.

Palooza: A party, celebration or festival.

Junipalooza: Dozens and dozens of gin makers in one room, sharing their love for the spirit and serving up samples and stories for all to enjoy. 

Junipalooza is a unique event because you’ll get to meet some of the biggest names of the category - responsible for some of the most iconic gins in the world. There are international teams who fly into to say hello in person, local favourites representing, established brands with big ranges and some of the smallest operations just starting out of their kitchens. It’s a weekend of big dreams, big flavours and a lot of fun.

There are no catches, no pay as you go G&T's - so long as you are in tip top condition, you can sample away.

For our London 2023 event, you'll also have the opportunity to buy directly from some of the makers, while Spirits Kiosk will be on hand with all of the gins in one place, so that you can conveniently do it all in one go. The even better news is that each ticket holder is entitled to £5 OFF any purchase of gin from Spirits Kiosk, during or after the event (*Terms and Conditions apply).

This year, we've decided to focus on curation and placing the spotlight on fewer producers!

By giving each more space, work with them to build their own spaces, and bring to life their brands in unique and immersive ways - the focus will firmly be on experiencing the broader context behind the gins being served.

Free to attend masterclasses will be back and focussed on trends and the future of gin. We also want to make sure Junipalooza is as much as fun as possible so we will have music and entertainment on hand along with a bar and food stands to keep you in tip top shape. To do so, we'll be expanding the bar to include cocktails from some of London's best bars.

Our guarantee is simple - you will get unbeatable access to the people and behind the brand names, behind the stills and get to taste all of their compelling offerings. 

Keep your eyes peeled for news as we approach the event, along with other reveals on the Spirits Society website www.spiritssociety.com

Your ticket entitles you to sample whichever gins you’d like to try (responsibly) from any of the stands - at no further cost. While all samples are made available either neat or with tonic, we, along with the distillers behind the stands reserve the right to refuse service if we consider irresponsible to do so, in accordance with responsible drinking guidelines. Please know your limits. 

There is no cloak room.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

You must be over the age of 18 to enter Junipalooza. Tobacco Dock security operates a challenge 25 policy on the door and will need to see either a UK drivers licence or passport if ID is requested.

We do allow adults who have bought tickets to bring their children (under the age of 5) along, as long as there are two adults per child. As it is a drinks show, please be aware there will be nothing to cater to children. It is all about gin. Please also be aware that we cannot accept any form of underage drinking whatsoever - even if it is the parent giving a seemingly innocent "sip, try, test" to their own child. Anyone seen doing this will be asked to leave immediately.

Closing times.

Please note that although the sessions close at 16.00 & 21.00 on the Saturday, and at 16.00 on the Sunday, samples from producers and the sale of cocktails will stop 15 minutes prior to the end of each session. This is to allow for enough time to finish your drinks comfortably, and to give enough time for those looking to buy any bottles off the producers or at Spirits Kiosk to do so, before we have to ask everyone to make their way home.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Tobacco Dock is located at the junction of Wapping Lane and Pennington Street, E1. The nearest Overground station is Wapping - no more than 5 minute walk from the venue.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Curious minds and water are always welcome! We strongly encourage responsible drinking so there will be plenty of freely available water at each stand. Please bring your own bottle of water, or a refillable flask.

Eating is strongly advised! Tobacco Dock offer some catering options that will be open throughout the event, but we'd also advise you to eat a hearty meal before going. Please note that unfortunately, Tobacco Dock do not allow guests to bring in food to the event.

We do not allow anyone to bring in their own gin / alcohol. 

We do not allow people to bring their own tonics (there are loads of different brands at the show, there is no need!)

We do not allow anyone to bring their own glassware.

We will not have a cloak room and will not be able to store bags or coats.

Is there disabled access and disabled toilets?

Yes absolutely, the venue is completely accessible. The entry team and security teams around the venue will be able to assist finding elevators and navigating through the venue if needed.

Images:

Please also note that with a purchase of a ticket you agree to be photographed by our professional photographer. These images will solely be used for the promotion of the festival.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For any other questions please contact us on: [email protected]

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Unfortunately, tickets are not transferable or exchangeable for another session or date.

We encourage you not to sell / buy your tickets off others online, as there have been unfortunate cases of guests being scammed.  We offer full refunds up to 30 days before the event, no questions asked. All tickets refunded are put back on sale on this page - meaning there is no need to buy second hand tickets up to that point. 

Please note that as tickets are not transferable or exchangeable we do not accept any responsibility over the validity of tickets purchased from another customer.

I can’t attend any longer – can I get a refund?

We understand this can happen and in principal this is fine - we will issue a refund. However, please note that we only accept and process refunds submitted 30 days before the event. After this point, all tickets are non refundable regardless of the reason.

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