Bar review: Gin Garden, Limassol

If gin is mother’s ruin, then the Gin Garden in Limassol may be the ruin of us all. This new bar in the centre of old town Limassol is quite simply THE place to go for gin lovers. Add to the mix, the great ambiance that it comes with and you have a recipe for success.

If you know the old town of Limassol well, there is very little chance of you not having noticed the old mansion that has kept its doors sealed closed for many years right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of everything. This summer though, its beautiful garden has become what we now call ‘Gin Garden’. Nothing beats sitting there, surrounded by the faded grandeur of the place and the glorious garden.

Obviously, the place is gin galore and has the most varied gin menu in town. There are plenty of gin-based cocktails to choose from with different gins –

Tanqueray and Plymouth to name but two – all beautifully served with peel shavings in a variety of combinations. And, of course, there’s the gin and tonic. But it’s no ordinary one – here both the gin and the tonics come in different varieties, all mixed in unique combinations.

Regardless of the name, do not avoid the place if you’re not a gin lover. The bar is more than happy to accommodate and provide other deliciously refreshing cocktails as well.

Gin Garden, a summer spot, should not be missed. Drinks are great prices, service is always found with a friendly smile, and the injection of young laid-back nightlife makes the experience something to seek out.

Specialty: Gin Bar
Where: Opposite Il Posto
Contact: 25-361362
Prices: ranging between 6-10 euro

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