Written by Maggie
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
Absolutely fantastic. Great fun and informative. Will definitely be cruising again !
Gin Picnic Narrowboat Cruises
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- Away2Dine Canal Cruise
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Boat Party, Food & Drink and Pop-Up
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Tickets from £45.00 - £50.00
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Over 21
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This event has taken place.
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Multiple start times (see ticket info)
A ginspired gin tasting of 5 quintessentially British picnic flavour inspired gin combinations matched with canapés, scone, clotted cream and gin jam
Enjoy a genteel 2 hour narrow boat cruise along the Birmingham waterway canal network with gin chat from the Midlands leading gin raconteur
Meet 90’s local barging celebrities Rosie & Jim
Cruise times 12.30-2.30 or 4-6pm (please arrive 10 mins prior to departure) gin picnic flavours may change to reflect seasonality. If you did the 2019 gin cruises we advise you to experience the later cruise for new flavours combinations
Saturday July 11th
Saturday August 15th
Saturday August 29th
Priced at £50 + Booking fee Earlybird offer 10% off first 12 spaces per cruise saving £5 - £45 + Booking fee
Exclusive charters are available based on a minimum of 20 guests please contact carl@thegintleman.com for more details, times and packages
FAQs
Where's the Away2Dine boat moored?
Left at the bottom of the stairs adjacent to The Handmade Burger Co. at Brindley Place (to the left of Pitcher & Piano), we return to the same venue.
When can we Board?
Departure at 12.30 & 4pm prompt, enjoy post event afternoon tea at one of the many local bars and restaurant prior, why not discover Craeft for local produce or Birminghams first Gin School 'The Distillery' located on Sheepcoat Street, we will have a safety briefing and we ask all guests to arrive 10 minutes prior
Can I reserve a large booking?
Maximum seating on the boat is 24 set up as 10 tables of 2 with gangway space along the centre and a front Cabin area seating 4, tables are allocated on a first come basis, so large groups won't sit together.
What if I'm running late and miss the boat?
As with any event, cup final, train travel, plane etc. Arrive prompt ideally 10 minutes prior, we work to a timeframe for all our guests so can't refund your ticket if running late even with circumstances beyond your control, we will however keep your gin picnic hamper to collect when the narrowboat returns at 2.30 or 6pm on the day minus the cruise element
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
21
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
carl@thegintleman.com
What's the refund policy?
Cancellation of reservation available up to 28 days prior to booking, otherwise 50% of total ticket retained up to 72 hours prior and 100% ticket price retained within 72 hours notice period. In the event of a refund a valid email to carl@thegintleman.com is required within the stipulated timeframe terms and tickets aren't transferable, no refund for missing the boats departure. We will endeavour to resell tickets and if successful will refund the relevant deposit. In the event of unforeseen emergencies with 72 hours, if a replacement guest can’t be substituted although you’ll miss the cruise you can still collect the gin picnic hamper (minus perishable food items) from Birmingham City Centre Up to 1 week post event date.
Weather?
In the event of adverse weather conditions for the safety of the guests the boat skipper reserves the right to keep the vessel moored at the jetty, please be advised we can't offer a refund as these are circumstances beyond our control.
Health & Safety ?
In order to comply with Health & Safety regulations, alcohol licensing regulations and Marine & coastguard agency rules all instructions given by the crew, front of house and the boat master must be followed at all times.
In any instance of failure to respond the boat master may terminate the trip in the interest of safety of the passengers as a whole. In such case we will not be held financially responsible for any distress this causes.
If for whatever reason the boat has a technical fault we will endeavour to depart as quickly as possible but to adhere to Health & Safety regulations, if the boat master deems the boat must remain moored please be advised we will still host the event but can’t offer a part or full refund as these are circumstances beyond our control
Toilet on Board?
Yes
Access?
The canal boat does require guests to step down on to the deck, please advise if there are any mobility issues.
Address
Away2Dine Canal Cruise, Moored by Handmade Burger Company, The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
The Gintleman
The Midlands leading Gin raconteur
1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight (WFL Media Ltd) and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Gin Picnic Cruise
12.30-2.30
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12:30 - 14:30 | £50.00 |
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Gin Picnic Cruise
4-6
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16:00 - 18:00 | £50.00 |
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Gin Cruise Early Bird
12.30-2.30
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12:30 - 14:30 | £45.00 |
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Gin Cruise Early Bird
4-6
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16:00 - 18:00 | £45.00 |
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• Visited 2 years ago -
Written by Gail
Rating: 5
• Visited 2 years agoVERIFIED
Excellent experience - interesting & knowledgeable plus loads of fun. We definitely recommend!!!
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