house of ki no bi bar

THE HOUSE OF KI NO BI

ABOUT THE HOUSE OF

KI NO BI

The House of KI NO BI offers a blending room,
seminars for gin enthusiasts and a shop with exclusive items to showcase our philosophy and identity as a pioneer of Japanese spirits.

 

A renovated machiya, first built over 100 years ago.
As with our gins, we have tried to use local ingredients wherever possible in the House of KI NO BI, such as handmade wooden furniture by local craftsmen “In wood” and fabrics from the traditional Nishijin company, Hosoo.

 

The wallpaper has been produced by KIRA KARACHO, part of the KARACHO karakami atelier founded in Kyoto in 1624.

 

The interior design is by Douglas Kakuda Croll, son of two of the founders and a graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL London.

 

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Tasting Seminar Reservations
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First Floor

omise no ma

OMISE NO MA (SHOP)

Exclusive branded products are available at the Omise no ma.

 

Logo Ice Stamp

Handmade ice stamp, crafted by Seikado in Kyoto

 

Nick & Nora by Riedel

Designed using our KIRA KARACHO patterns

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KI NO BI NO MA (BAR)

Enjoy classic cocktails, KI NO BI tasting flights and light meals against the backdrop of a karakami bar.

gin palace

GIN PALACE (MEMBERSHIP BAR)

The term “Gin Palace” was first used in the 1820s to describe lavish, sumptuously decorated London bars selling gin and other spirits. The style of design, described by Charles Dickens as “perfectly dazzling”, influenced many aspects of later Victorian pubs. By serving drinks in antique cocktail glasses in a room featuring period furniture and décor, our aim was to recreate the look of a Gin Palace in our beautiful 100-year-old machiya.

 

At the Gin Palace, you can order from our grand menu, but you also have the opportunity to experience our vintage cocktail menu, featuring old spirits and liqueurs from the 1960s and 1970s, some rare Japanese single malt whiskies – such as Karuizawa and Chichibu – and The Kyoto Distillery’s entire KI NOH BI series, the first cask-aged gin produced in Japan.

 

 

Access and How to Use

Only ELEMENTS members* can use the Gin Palace, subject to space availability. 

For reservations and further information, please contact us at telephone number below.

 

tel: 075-223-0457

ELEMENTS MEMBERSHIP
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Second Floor

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TENJI NO MA (EXHIBITION)

Tenji no ma is an exhibition space where you can learn about the history and various styles of gin, the botanicals and ingredients used in KI NO BI, and also enjoy a virtual reality tour of the distillery.

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KONWA NO MA (SEMINAR ROOM)

During The House of KI NO BI tasting seminars, you can try the 6 Elements (unblended gin distillates) that make up KI NO BI, gaining an unparalleled understanding of our gins and elaborate production methods.

 

About the tasting seminars

 

Date and time 

Saturdays and Sundays, from 17:00 ~ 18:00

 

Capacity

Maximum twelve people per seminar

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Located in the heart of Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, KI NO BI house is just steps away from city hall. Our convenient location gives you more time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. No underage or pregnant drinkers will be served at our bar.

Opening hours:

Tue – Sun: 14:00 ~ 20:00
Monday: Closed

Contact:

Phone: 075-223-0457
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/thehouseofkinobi/reserve

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