Rum Tasting and Distillery Tour

The highest-rated distillery tour in Manchester and authentic Salford rum tasting experience!


Salford Distillery
Salford Distillery
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1.5 hours

Experience size 1 to 25 (public dates), 10 to 40
  £35

Discover the heart of Salford’s rum revolution with a guided experience at an award-winning working distillery. In this 90-minute rum tasting and tour in Manchester, you’ll enjoy signature cocktails, sample handcrafted rums and uncover the story behind one of Manchester’s most celebrated distilleries.
No prior knowledge is needed. Whether you’re a seasoned rum enthusiast or simply curious, this experience is designed to be welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
What to expect:
  • Enjoy a welcome cocktail before we begin our guided tasting of four of our signature rums!
  • Listen to the story of Salford Rum; from a drunken idea to a busy, award winning distillery.
  • Uncover the history of imported rum and spices through Salford Docks, tying the typically tropical tipple to the Salford and Manchester area.
  • Enjoy a second cocktail and a tour of the production area.
  • Meet Willow, our 380 litre still -- discuss distillation and production and explain how we make rum right here in Salford.
By the end of the experience, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of rum, new tasting knowledge, and a fascinating insight into the history and production of Salford Rum.
What you'll get
  • Guided tasting of 4 of our rums.
  • Two expertly mixed rum cocktails.
  • A behind-the-scenes look at the distillation process.
  • Insight into the history of rum and spices through the Salford Docks.
  • You'll also receive 10% off purchases in our rum shop on the day!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, 18+.
What to bring
Please note we operate a challenge 25 policy, so please bring relevant ID if you look 25 or younger.
Location

The Salford Distillery - 33 Viaduct Street, Salford M3 7WX

While we don't have on-site parking, there are several public car parks within a 2-minute walk on Blackfriars Street and in the surrounding Salford and Manchester city centre area. The closest train station is Salford Central, and we're also approximately 10 minutes walk from Manchester Victoria. There are regular bus services along Blackfriars Street nearby. We're just off Blackfriars Street, a short walk from Bridge Street and The Lowry Hotel.

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Salford Distillery
Salford Distillery

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It started with a drunken idea back in 2018. That’s how Salford Rum was born. We didn't start in a boardroom; we started in the thick of it. For seven years, we ran Salford Rum exclusively - grafting at makers' markets in the pouring rain, perfecting our blends, and earning our place on your shelves bottle by bottle. We didn't buy our reputation; we built it.
In 2022, we opened the doors to our very own distillery under the railway arches - the first real home for our spirits. Since then, we've welcomed thousands of people through the doors for tours and tastings. By August 2025, we fully refurbished the space, turning a working distillery into a destination worthy of the city's name. But Salford isn't a city that stands still, and neither do we. In 2026, we evolved. We realised our passion for proper spirits couldn't be contained to just one category. While Rum remains the beating heart of what we do, we have grown into something bigger: The Salford Distillery.

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