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Recreate those lazy days of summer with our ginspired liquid picnic
Enjoy a genteel 2 hour narrow boat cruise along the Birmingham canal network whilst enjoying 5 picnic inspired Gin serves
Cruise time 1-3pm
Enjoy a scone, clotted cream and Gin Jam served Cornish or Devon style you decide
Hosted by The Gintleman the Midlands leading Gin raconteur who’ll weave fascinating and amusing stories
of the rise of afternoon tea and gins explosion in society throughout the voyage
Meet & Greet 90’s barging icons Rosie & Jim
After the sell out success of our first set of dates I’m pleased to announce 2 more dates
Cruises depart at 1pm prompt
Saturday August 17th
Priced at £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 1pm 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 15 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 15 minutes prior we work to a timeframe for all our guests so can't refund your ticket, even with circumstances beyond your control
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 24 hours prior and 100% ticket price retained within 24 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.
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.
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Picnic Gin Cruise
1-3pm
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 |
Address
Away2Dine Canal Cruise, Moored by Handmade Burger Company, The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, B1 2JB