House of Gin A Trip Through the World of Gin

Countless golden batons hover imposingly above the curved, eight-metre long and four-metre wide bar. Everywhere in the House of Gin, the motto “Stay Gold” resurfaces. In the furnishings as well as in the drinks. Behind the golden counter, a whopping 150 gins are stocked across four floors alongside just a few unusual whiskies, tequilas and rums from all over the world.

If you’re after the classics, you’ll get your gin with tonics like “Swiss Mountain Spring” out of Basel, "Aqua Monaco" from Munich or the "BTW Tonic" out of England. We especially encourage you to try something new when you visit House of Gin, and not to go right for the classics like Hendriks or Monkey 47. That’s why you won’t find them here.

When it comes to the signature drinks, the presentation is chief, and drinks come prepared like a dish out of a Michelin-starred kitchen. If you prefer something less theatrical: House of Gin can also go purist. Without any kitsch or decorations in the glass; just with three blank ice cubes. It’s also a good idea to rely on the recommendation to taste the gin straight. Only in this way will you get to enjoy the full bouquet of aromas that make these spirits so unique.

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In the cosy interior, designed after reminiscences of the roaring twenties that would work perfectly for the filmset of the series “Babylon Berlin”, drinking becomes a true celebration. And the beef tartar and sous-vide prepared meat dishes from the neighbouring restaurant Beef 45 also make an adequate accompaniment. 

Constanze Hallensleben

Founder Creme Guides