Greenwich Spirits to open pop-up shop in Old Royal Naval College

Greenwich Spirits, an independent gin company founded by travel enthusiast Gonzalo Ruiz, is set to open a new shop within the Mews Courtyard of the Old Royal Naval College this weekend on November 16.

This new gin shop set within the college will offer gin lovers the chance to buy a range of gins inspired by the eight different countries founder Gonzalo lived during his years travelling.

Greenwich Spirits is set to open a new shop within the Mews Courtyard of the Old Royal Naval College this weekend. (Image: Chloe Nelkin Consulting) The new shop, which is a collaboration between Greenwich Spirits and the Old Royal Naval College, will feature a cocktail bar where visitors can try a range of gin-themed cocktails, and learn about gin and the brand through classes and experiences.

The company makes the Greenwich Marine London Dry Gin, which has won a number of awards including winner of The Gin Guide 2022 and silver winner at the World Gin Awards 2023.

Alongside this, the new shop will also offer a range of gin experiences from tastings, cocktail makings and a ‘Gin Lab’, where gin lovers will have a chance to create their own unique gin priced at £96 a person, or £135 for two.

The new shop will also offer a range of gin experiences from tastings, cocktail makings and a ‘Gin Lab’. (Image: Chloe Nelkin Consulting) During the opening this weekend, visitors can also try the company’s flagship Marine London Dry Gin celebrating the maritime legacy of Greenwich, with special discounts to mark the new store opening.

In a social media post, Greenwich Spirits wrote: “Our pop-up space is within the UNESCO site of Maritime Greenwich and will welcome gin aficionados from across London, the UK and beyond.”

The new shop will be open from November 16, from 10am until 5pm daily.