Best Gin Bars in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
Salisbury Arms
Salisbury Arms
31-35 Endless St, Salisbury SP1 1DP
#2
Botanic Cocktail Bar
Botanic Cocktail Bar
32 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AP
#3
Pickled Frog Bistro
Pickled Frog Bistro
51 Blue Boar Row, Salisbury SP1 1DA
#4
Sips
Sips
4 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD
#5
The Anchor & Hope
The Anchor & Hope
59-61 Winchester St, Salisbury SP1 1HL

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What to expect ÔÇö price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
┬À Sips
┬À The Anchor & Hope
££
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Most popular choice
┬À Botanic Cocktail Bar
┬À Pickled Frog Bistro
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À Salisbury Arms

Gin Bars in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå Salisbury Arms is currently Salisbury's top-ranked gin bars ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury does not have a dedicated standalone gin bar but the gin trend is well represented across the city best bars. Winchester Gate has the most extensive spirits selection including a wide gin range. Anokaa bar offers gin and Indian tonic pairing — a sophisticated combination that works particularly well with their botanical gin selection.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of gin bars on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best gin bars Salisbury has to offer.

By area of Salisbury

City Centre (Cathedral area)
The Haunch of Venison and Red Lion Hotel bar — historic pubs within the medieval city core.
Fisherton Street
Winchester Gate and several independent bars — the best stretch for craft beer and a younger crowd.
New Street and Market Place
Wig and Quill and city centre pubs — convenient for shopping and the Cathedral.
Surrounding area (within 5 miles)
Village pubs in Quidhampton, Laverstock and Downton — quieter, often with large gardens.

Tips ÔÇö gin bars in Salisbury

ÔåÆWinchester Gate has the widest gin selection in Salisbury — ask the bar staff for a recommendation.
ÔåÆMoloko gin cocktails are excellent — try the house gin cocktail before ordering from the full menu.
ÔåÆAnokaa pairing of gin with Indian tonic is worth trying — a more sophisticated serve than standard G&T.
ÔåÆWiltshire has several local gin producers — look out for Wiltshire-made gins on the shelf across city bars.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a gin in Salisbury?+

Winchester Gate has the best gin selection in Salisbury. Moloko serves excellent gin cocktails. Anokaa bar pairs gin with Indian tonics. None are dedicated gin bars but all have strong gin programmes.

Is Gin Bars in Salisbury good?+

Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its gin bars. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.

Where in Salisbury can I find the best gin bars?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for gin bars in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.

Is Gin Bars near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Many of the best gin bars options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.