Gin and Jazz festival set for St Albans' George Street this weekend

Music by Take 3 Jazz and New River Dixie is set to delight gin lovers in George Street on Friday, October 4 from 6pm to 11pm.

Vivien Cannon, manager at St Albans BID - which organised the event - said: “Enjoy a unique evening in the heart of St Albans’ historic George Street.  

Gin Palace at the festival last year (Image: Toby Shepheard) “Independent businesses showcase their wears and services whilst playing host to an evening of gin tasting and live jazz music.”

At the festival, resident businesses will open their doors for late-night shopping and line the street with pop-up drink stalls. 

Galio Jewellers will be hosting Black Bridge Gin and Christopher Wharton Goldsmith has partnered with Spirit of Hertfordshire Gin, which produces gins inspired by the county.

Gin and Jazz in St Albans, 2023 (Image: Toby Shepheard) George Street Café will be offering an opportunity to try their honey gin which is made with honey from their on-site beehives. 

Next door, Earley’s will have a bar and entertainment in their fashion boutique, while Flower Box is bringing back its popular flavoured Polish Vodka shots and Atelier Ferrari + Monti will once again host Mally’s Gin Bar. 

Sponsors this year include Sofas & Stuff, KP Waste and Wagada Digital. 

Gin and Jazz in St Albans, 2023 (Image: Toby Shepheard) Claire Booker of Sofas & Stuff St Albans Showroom, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Gin & Jazz again and are really looking forward to this year’s event. 

“We’ve partnered up with South Saxon Spirits Gin who will be offering a range of their gins as well as Molasses Vodka and a Spiced Rum."

The British furniture brand will also be offering the chance to win a Sofas & Stuff chair and a £100 St Albans Gift Card by filling out an entry form when you visit the store.

To find out more about Gin & Jazz and see a complete list of which businesses are participating visit www.enjoystalbans.com/event/ginandjazz2024.