Nestled on the cobbled streets of Elvet Bridge is Tin of Sardines Durham – the city’s smallest gin bar. Little we may be, but our shelves are packed full of flavour – with a huge selection of gins available. Pull up a seat in our outside area on the bridge, overlooking the River Wear, and soak up the atmosphere of this amazing city.
We might be the smallest gin bar in Durham – and maybe even the world! – but you’ll find our shelves stacked high with hundreds of unusual gins. Plus, plenty of other top drinks too.
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At Tin of Sardines Durham, we serve a huge amount of gins, have an excellent cocktail menu and offer plenty of other drinks, too. Here’s a small selection of the unique drinks we have available.
A convergence of nine herbs and fruits, distilled together in the same pot. The Savoury, earthy notes of juniper, coriander, and angelica are complemented by the warm, spicy undertones of cassia.
This organic Italian gin features juniper berries, lemon and sage among its botanicals. It is aromatic and bittersweet, and pairs very well with light tonic and zesty lemon.
This delicious gin is rich, rounded and versatile in flavour with a beautiful delicate finish..
Jawbox is an impressive experience of bold juniper and pine. While balanced with a gentle touch of sweet coriander and clean citrus. More complex on the palate, citrus and juniper develop into peppery, earthy Angelica root.
This nicely balanced gin is bright and fresh. Expect lovely soft floral elderflower with hints of lychees and some more subtle Juniper.
The name ‘Bloom’ is in recognition of the gin’s floral nature. It’s sweet and floral with honeysuckle and citrus notes.
Violet, lavender and lime leaf bring floral aromatics to the nose, while cardamom and juniper give it a spicy feel.
There’s a lovely mixture of floral character of roses backed by the firm tannin of tea.
A London Dry Gin with a distinctive Japanese heart, distilled with eight botanicals and fresh sansho berries.
47 botanicals feature in this special gin which comes from the Black Forest. The handpicked ingredients, prepared in extremely soft spring water give a complexity and quality to Monkey 47.
A wonderfully sweet and fruity gin liqueur with wild peach and summer fruits.
This unique French gin features 19 different botanicals including Moroccan coriander, French juniper, Mexican orange peel and Chinese liquorice.
Absolutely loved this place! The most quirkiest and fabulous little bar ever! The guys were so lovely, very welcoming and very professional, and knowledgeable. The amount of different drinks available was mind blowing! Will definitely be going back for a few more tipples.
Friendly, knowledgable and experienced staff. Alex is a mixing maestro. Not only do you get a perfect drink, you get to watch a master at work. It is mesmerising. Such attention to detail too. Would highly recommend.
Tiny, tiny bar, possibly 8 people inside comfortably , but fun. Gins, Beer and Lager all on sale. Friendly staff, toilet immaculate. A small step as you go in, because of this and its size not ideal for wheelchair users, but lots of room outside on the pavement . Will definitely be back again. Give it a go!
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