To the uninitiated gin is a summertime drink, perfect with a dash of tonic on hazy summer afternoons.
Real lovers of gin know it’s a year-round love affair – after all, winter is the perfect time for mulled sloe gin – far better warmed than wine.
You just need to know the places to drink it.
Well not to worry, we’ve found 12 of the cosiest nooks and crannies across London town to escape from the cold with a tipple of best spirit out there.