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Ginologist Distillery

Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
4.7
(199 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Picnics

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Welcome to the Ginologist Distillery, where the art of gin meets exceptional experiences. Savour the moment with our expertly curated gin tastings, indulge in delightful food pairings, and immerse yourself in the craft of distilling your own gin. Complete your visit with a relaxing picnic on our scenic grounds, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 19h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 19h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 17h00

Specials

Ginologist Distilling Experience

Craft your own gin in a hands-on, sensory-led distilling session. Explore the world of botanicals, define your personal flavour profile, and create a custom 750ml bottle to take home, all under the guidance of our expert distillers. Includes a curated gin tasting and pairing. 1 person crafting 1 bottle: R725 | 2 people crafting 1 bottle: R900 | 2 people crafting 2 bottles: R1200* | *For two people crafting two bottles, you will share a still and co-create a single recipe.

  • Sat, 11 Apr
  • Saturday only: 16:45:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 4 Feb 2026

Ginologist Distilling Experience

Craft your own gin in a hands-on, sensory-led distilling session. Explore the world of botanicals, define your personal flavour profile, and create a custom 750ml bottle to take home, all under the guidance of our expert distillers. Includes a curated gin tasting and pairing. 1 person crafting 1 bottle: R725 | 2 people crafting 1 bottle: R900 | 2 people crafting 2 bottles: R1200* | *For two people crafting two bottles, you will share a still and co-create a single recipe.

  • Sat, 25 Apr
  • Saturday only: 16:45:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 4 Feb 2026

Ginologist Distilling Experience

Craft your own gin in a hands-on, sensory-led distilling session. Explore the world of botanicals, define your personal flavour profile, and create a custom 750ml bottle to take home, all under the guidance of our expert distillers. Includes a curated gin tasting and pairing. 1 person crafting 1 bottle: R725 | 2 people crafting 1 bottle: R900 | 2 people crafting 2 bottles: R1200* | *For two people crafting two bottles, you will share a still and co-create a single recipe.

  • Sat, 9 May
  • Saturday only: 16:45:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 4 Feb 2026

Ginologist Sensory Experience

Step into our world and explore gin like never before. The Ginologist Sensory Experience is a guided tasting that goes beyond flavour, designed to engage your senses, spark intrigue, and reveal the science and craft behind every bottle of our gins. Discover how sight, smell, taste, and sound combine to create a truly immersive experience. More than a tasting, this is a multi-sensory journey. Pricing: R220 per person. Sessions run daily from 14h30 – 15h30 (please arrive by 14h15).

  • 7 Mar - 29 Mar
  • Weekends: 14:15 - 15:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 4 Mar 2026

Ginologist & Jazz

Take the afternoon at your own pace with award-winning gins and an ambience that cant be matched. With the Sarah Pengilly Quartet playing live, every moment feels effortless, inviting you to linger over tasting boards and let the gardens music carry you through the afternoon.

  • Sun, 22 Mar
  • Sunday only: 14:00 - 17:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 11 Mar 2026

Reviews (199)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Haylie D. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dawie Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Friendly and knowledgeable service. Well worth it.

  • Karisa W. Dined: 3 days ago
    3
    Food 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    The food boards from the deli could be more dense for the respective prices.

  • Anje C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience N/A
  • Maureen Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Mar 26
    Always great time there

  • Ruth M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value N/A
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Mar 26
    A gentle chill afternoon of jazz, gin and friends.

  • Maria S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Was the best tasting i ever experience in cape town. The lady was very knowiceable wich non of the other gin tasting has ever said or explained it was WOW

  • Rushell D. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    Better customer service and communication skills required. Had to wait over an hour for a cheeseboard and no communication was provided. We were not treated the same as the other guests.

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