Tin of Sardines Gin Bar, Durham

‼️WHO LOVES GIN?‼️

A lovely refreshing pink strawberry gin.

Perfect for the warm weather.

Tin of Sardines perfect for the heat with outside tables along the bridge.

‼️YOU ASKED WE DELIVERED‼️

Everyone has been asking for us to get theses two in. We have listened and have brought them back.

Gin Monsieur

Flavours includes juniper, lavender, orange and chamomile makes the taste powerful but soft. This gin is Del Professore’s first gin. This gin is a blend of spices and herbs creating lovely floral and balsamic notes.

Gin a La Madame

A blend including juniper, lemon, zedoria and cassia rouse warmth on the palate with a charming resins, finer finish. Starts off with a fresh but intense taste to begin then starts to soften with its floral and herbal aromas.

Come to Tin of Sardines on this beautiful day to try yours.

‼️GIN GIN GIN‼️

Tanqueray Paradiso recommended with a Guava and Lime Soda.

Garnished with a lemon twist and mint sprig.

Limited Edition.

Flavours of Brazilian Guava and hints of Lemongrass.

Tropical and Fruity Flavours.

The iconic seal is coupled with a mosaic designed which is inspired by the tiles of the most famous beach in the world Copacabana.

Bringing the holiday flavours to us on this awful weather day.

Come along to Tin of Sardines for your summer taste.

‼️WOW JUST WOW‼️

The View from the weekend.

Perfect view to be sitting with a Pint or Gin.

Perfect weather today for 1.

Head to Tin of Sardines to see a view.

‼️GIN GIN GIN‼️

Why not treat yourself after you been to vote?.

A lovely refreshing gin to end while the sun is out.

Get yourself down to Tin Of Sardines.

‼️GIN OF THE WEEK‼️

Caorunn Gin paired with an pineapple and almond tonic.

Garnish with pineapple slice, lemon slice and sprinkle of camomile flowers.

Blended with 5 handpicked Celtic botanicals and 6 classic botanicals.

Distilled in the world’s only Copper Berry Chamber to extract maximum flavour.

Head down to Tin of Sardines to give one a try.

‼️GIN GIN GIN‼️

Ben Lomond paired with an Indian tonic.

Garnished with blackberries and rose buds.

Distilled using 11 botanicals including some forged from Ben Lomond itself including Rowan Berries.

This gin is vibrant and gives you a smooth and fresh flavour with a delicate berry sweetness.

Head to Tin of Sardines this weekend to get yours.

📣GIN OF THE WEEK📣

Mor Irish Gin Pineapple

This Gin is bursting with tropical flavours.

Flavours include...

Coriander
Rosemary
Angelica Root
Persian Root
Lemongrass
Bergamot Orange
Pineapple

This gives this Gin a balanced flavour of a sweet citrus but also gives you a smooth finish.

Why not head to Tin Of Sardines Gin Bar to give it a try?.

You asked, we DELIVERED!

Here it is, Tin Of Sardines Bloody Mary 🌶🍅

How spicy do you like yours ??

📢 WE’RE HIRING 📢

Are you a hard working, passionate and motivated individual wanting to in a historic bar in the centre of Durham?

We are looking for staff to join our amazing workforce at both Tin Of Sardines and Old Toms Gin Bar!

To apply send your CV to [email protected] ✌🏻

📢 Closed today 📢

Please note, that due to staff illness, we will be closed today, but our sister bar Old Toms Gin Bar, Durham are still open.

We will be open as normal tomorrow.

Sorry for any inconvenience

We may be the smallest bar in Durham but did you know we have Draught as well?!!

We also have Wine, Rum & Vodka 😍

We’re open all weekend from midday!

Saint Patrick’s Weekend….☘️

1️⃣ One of your favourite little gin bars

2️⃣ 3 for £5 on Baby Guinness, Friday - Sunday

Come and see in the New Year with us at Durham's smallest bar.

Why not try one of our NYE special fizz cocktails. Choose from either Koppaberg Orange & Passion Fruit gin, Beefeater Pink Strawberry or Peach & Raspberry gin or Italicus Bergamot Liqueur to pair with Prosecco.

So join us and raise a glass as we say goodbye to 2023 and ring in a 2024 in style with signature drinks, shot deals and the renowned Tin atmosphere!

🎁NEED A LAST MINUTE GIFT?🎁

Still looking for that perfect something for the gin lover in your life? Why not buy them an experience they'll never forget at Durham's Smallest Bar.

Treat that special someone to a Gin Tasting Experience at Tin of Sardines Durham.

For just £30 each, enjoy 4 gin and mixers per person, a charcuterie board to share. All this is while you chat with our expert, in-house Ginologists, who will answer any questions, teach you tricks of the trade and give you tips on Perfect Pairings.

Visit our website below, get in touch on social media or come into the bar to purchase a gift card or for more information.

https://www.tinofsardines.co.uk/tin-of-sardines-durham/

❄️ 'And Tin's a good place to go,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow'❄️

Yes, the weather outside may be frightful. But our gins are so delightful!

So why not take shelter from the wintery weather and get a warm welcome in Durham's smallest bar?

◼️🏷️Black Friday Deal: 2 for £4 on Koppaberg Gin shots ◼️🏷️

Here at Durham's Smallest Bar, we're doing our own Black Friday Sale this weekend with 2 for £4 on all Koppaberg Gin shots.

Come and join us this Black Friday weekend for some shots while you're out and about making the most of those fantastic deals.

👀 Can...Can we say it yet? The C Word?

🌲 Christmas is just around the corner...and what better way to get together for a festive tipple than in Durham's smallest bar: Tin of Sardines

Fancy something a bit different for your Christmas drinks with family, friends or work get togethers? Why not book in at the Tin for a gin tasting?
🍹Including 4 gin and mixers per person, a charcuterie board to share and some time to chat with our expert Ginologists, to answer any questions, teach you tricks of the trade and give you tips on Perfect pairings.
All for only £30 per person!

Get in touch through our social media pages or call into the bar to make a booking

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 13/11 🍸

🍊 N⁰.209 Dry Gin 🍊

This week’s Gin of the Week in the oriGIN series is the N⁰.209 Dry Gin, distilled in San Francisco, California.

A warm smooth gin with notes of citrus, juniper, coriander and cardamom.

This gin gets its name from its distillery being the 209th Gin distillery permitted in the United States following the end of prohibition.

🍊 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, we recommend either Fentimans Valencian Orange tonic or Franklins Mallorcan Tonic.

Garnish with a sprinkle of coriander seeds, a slice of orange and cardamom.

✨🔵Lumiere Special: Bright and Blue 🔵✨

Enjoy the Lumiere festivities, with a bright and blue G&T, at Durham's smallest bar from Thursday to Sunday. If you fancy exploring the Lumiere exhibits while enjoying one of our colorful beverages, you're in luck as we are happy to provide takeaway cups upon request.

For this delicious illuminated gin and tonic, we pair Herbal Gin Company Lime Gin with Original Blue Citrus Tonic water to bring out some sweeter citrus notes. For our glowing garnish for this special Lumiere refreshment we use a slice of blue lime and a sprinkle of fresh juniper berries.

Call in this week to try our brilliant blue special. 💙✨

🚨 ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT!!

We're still running our competition to win a gin tasting worth £60, but hurry...the competition ends on Sunday 12th November!

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 30/10 🍸

🌺 Meilikki Pink Peppercorn & Hibiscus 🌺

This week’s Gin of the Week in the oriGIN series is Meilikki Pink Peppercorn & Hibiscus gin, a local gin, distilled in the North East of England.

A well balanced gin, featuring warming pink peppercorn, floral rose & hibiscus and orange peel providing citrus notes.

This gin takes its name from the ancient Finnish goddess of the forest, Mielikki.

🌿 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, we recommend either Fevertree Aromatic Tonic or Franklins Mallorcan Tonic.

Garnish with a sprinkle of pink peppercorns, a couple slices of apple, rose flower and hibiscus.

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT 🎃

Come join us in Durham's smallest bar for a frightfully good Saturday night.

We've got Flash deals on 'Trick ot Treat' shots.

So come join us as we get in the Halloween Spirit

📣 Win a Gin tasting for 2 worth £60 📣

Want the chance to win a gin tasting for 2 at Durham's smallest bar, worth £60? Well, here's your chance!

Here at the Tin of Sardines Durham, we're running a competition where the winner will win one of our renowned gin tastings for 2 people.

Simply pay us a visit and spend the qualifying amount (ask one of our staff for details), and you'll receive an entry into the competition. It's as simple as that 😁

The competition will run until Sunday 12th November, at which time the winner will be drawn and contacted.

Good luck, and we look forward to welcoming you in the Tin!

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 09/10 🍸

🥊 Uppercut Dry gin 🥊

This week’s Gin of the Week in the oriGIN series is Spring Gin’s Uppercut Dry gin, a gin of Belgian origin, in conjucntion with a Dutch distillery.

A rather herbaceous dry gin, featuring damiana leaf, strawberry leaf, liquorice root and vervain herb as the key botanicals.

A collaboration between Belgian-based Spring Gin’s Manuel Wouters and the Dutch Zuidam Distillery, this gin packs a fair punch at 49.2%.

🌿 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, we recommend either Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil mixer, Lixir Indian Tonic or Franklin's Rosemary & Black Olive Tonic.

Garnish with a leaf of sage or basil, strawberry and a small sprig of rosemary.

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 25/09 🍸

🌿 Warner's Elderflower 🌿

This week’s Gin of the Week in the oriGIN series is Warner's Elderflower, hailing from Northampton in the UK.

The elderflowers used in this gin are handpicked from the distillery farm (Falls Farm) in Harrington, Northampton. This particular recipe is inspired by distiller Tom's late mother, Adele.

Warner's dry gin is infused with over 300 elderflowers to make this smooth, slightly sweet gin with subtle spice and tangy lemon.

🍋 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, we recommend any of the following tonics, which all allow the elderflower and lemon flavours from the gin to flourish:
Double Dutch Cucumber and Watermelon mixer
Franklin's Sicilian Lemon tonic
Franklin's Mallorcan tonic

Garnish with lemon, a sprig of mint, orange, and a sprinkling of jasmine flower.

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 18/09 🍸

🍇G'Vine Floraison🍇

This week’s Gin of the Week in the oriGIN series is G’Vine Floraison, hailing from near Bordeaux in France.

Getting its name from the very brief, few day period when the vine flower blossoms (Floraison), this is a vibrantly floral gin.

Made from grape spirit, rather than grain (as with other gins), this beautiful French gin features a selection of 10 botanicals from green cardamom, ginger roots, and the grapevine flower.

🍋 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, Lixir’s Lemon & Elderflower tonic water compliments the floral notes in this gin perfectly.

Garnish with citrus fruit (lime or lemon would be recommended), a slice of apple, crushed juniper berries, and a pinch of jasmine flower.

🍸 oriGIN W.c. 11/09 🍸

🏹 Sir Robin of Locksley Gin 🏹

First up in our oriGIN series is Sir Robin of Locksley gin from Sheffield, UK.

As well as being named after the geographical location (Locksley in Sheffield), the gin is named as a nod to local legend Robin Hood.

A lovely flavour profile with aromas of elderflower, dandelion, and a lingering pink grapefruit taste.

🍊 Perfect pairing:
Served over ice, we recommend mixing with Franklin's Grapefruit and Bergamot tonic water or Franklin's Mallorcan tonic water to enhance that pink grapefruit flavour in the gin.
Garnish with a slice of grapefruit, apple, and a sprinkle of jasmine