The Curious Drinker Reviews 

4,928
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 1,484 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality and varied selection of products, often highlighting the bespoke gins and enjoyable treats included in their boxes. Many people also commend the staff and customer service for being exceptionally helpful, responsive, and professional, making interactions pleasant and efficient. However, some customers also noted significant frustration with the cancellation process, finding it difficult to cancel online and often needing to call customer service. A few other people also felt that they were unexpectedly signed up for subscriptions after receiving a taster box, or that some boxes contained damaged items or a limited selection of actual gin/rum.

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Product

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of product, with many finding the boxes excellent, well put together,... See more

Subscription

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about subscription, with many expressing frustration over difficulties... See more

Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, highlighting their helpfulness, efficiency, and professional... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, with many reviewers praising the helpfulness and... See more

Cancellation

Consumers find cancellation to be ambiguous, with many reporting significant frustration and difficulty,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer service staff couldn't be more helpful. my delivery was late and damaged, missing product on arrival and they arranged for replacements without any hassle. Just a shame they use Evri for cou... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The boxes have been great and the service from Desmond Jones was very helpful, pleasant on the phone and understood what I was looking to do which I appreciate. The website is very misleading in r... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Replying to Craft Gin Club now owned by The Curious Drinker! Unbeknown to me!! Desmond Jones, based in Durban South Africa! was helpful but could jot deal directly with my issue of a returned i... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My online shopping resulted in a gift of rum samples which were sent out immediately. Packed really well, they were a lovely treat. Customer service at Craft Gin Club is very responsive. Today I spoke... See more


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The Curious Drinker is the UK’s leading discovery club for drinks enthusiasts who love exploring something new. Every month, members receive a surprise box showcasing exceptional spirits and drinks from independent and high-quality producers, paired with mixers, cocktail ingredients and curated treats, plus our club magazine. We inspire curiosity through flavour, craftsmanship and memorable drinks experiences.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Would've been 5 stars for the fantastic…

Would've been 5 stars for the fantastic rum and mixer box. I've ordered a few and they've all been value for money.
Losing two stars for not being able to cancel online. As others have said, it's not for feedback but to offer incentives to stay.

18 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Box This Month.

Great box this month.

Cracking gin which is made better with the addition of a single drop of Grapefruit Essence and a straight tonic water like Schweppes or Fever Tree. Also best served with a slice of Grapefruit rather than the usual Lemon or Lime. The bottle is really nice, I must find something to do with it once it's empty.

Loved the Tortilla Chips. I used them to scoop up freshly made Chilli Con Carne with Sour Cream on top, a very pleasant way of serving Chilli instead of the usual rice.

The Chocolate Coconut bites were brilliant. No where near as sweet as Bounty, and better for it as you could really taste the Coconut.

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The concept is great but sneaky sales tactics

The concept is great, if a little expensive. However what I really think is wrong is the fact you cannot cancel on the website. If you try and do this on a mobile phone it just sends you in an endless loop. You need to do it on a desktop computer which will then give you a number you have to call and listen to their sales pitch. There is no way to find this number of their website. All a bit too sneaky for my liking - if it had been easier to cancel I may have come back but this has put me off ever returning.

18 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Curious Drinker

Hi William, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you liked the concept, although we're sorry that your experience with the cancellation process left you feeling disappointed.

We certainly don't intend for the process to feel sneaky. We ask members to call us so we can gather valuable feedback, resolve any outstanding concerns, and ensure memberships are cancelled correctly. These calls are typically very quick, taking less than two minutes on average, including any wait time.

We're also sorry to hear you experienced difficulties accessing the cancellation options. The cancellation number is available within the Members Area and can also be provided by our Memberships Team via email if needed. We appreciate your comments regarding the mobile experience, and we'll be sharing this feedback with the relevant team as we're always looking for ways to improve.

We're sorry to hear this experience has put you off returning, but we do appreciate your honest feedback and wish you all the best.

Kind Regards,

James
Memberships Executive

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yet another complaint about the…

Yet another complaint about the difficulty of cancellation. All my points were lost with the switch from craft gun club and now it is impossible to cancel, remove my card or anything. The personal experience James refers to is just absolute rubbish. They wouldn’t hide their phone number if that was the case. The fact that you have to email to get a phone number they don’t answer is ridiculous!

17 June 2026
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Reply from The Curious Drinker

Hi Rosie, We're sorry to hear you've been left feeling frustrated.

Regarding your rewards, we emailed all members in October 2025 to explain that we were introducing a new loyalty programme. Existing points remained available to spend until 4 January 2026, and any cashback earned under the new scheme became available from 5 January 2026. We appreciate it's disappointing if you weren't able to use your points before they expired.

We're also sorry you found the cancellation process difficult. We ask members to call us because it gives us the opportunity to resolve any outstanding issues, gather valuable feedback, and ensure everything is cancelled correctly. Our calls are answered by our team, with an average wait and call time of under two minutes, so the process is designed to be as quick and straightforward as possible.

We genuinely value speaking with our members, and this isn't intended to make cancellation difficult. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve the experience.

We wish you all the best, and thank you for having been part of our community.

Kind Regards,

Sophie
Memberships Executive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely gins.

My parcel was very well packaged, with lovely gins and great treats to accompany them. When I spoke to Desmond on the telephone, he was extremely friendly, polite and helpful. Great customer service.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling cancellation process

I am appalled that it seems impossible to cancel either a delivery or my membership on the new website. When I did eventually find a button cancel to my subscription by selecting every possible option regardless of whether it seemed relevant I was then directed to making a phone call. 6 minutes of holding and then I’m cut off by them. They hide the phone number and make it very difficult to cancel!!!

My comments on the reply below: Why should I have to waste my time speaking to you if I simply want to cancel my membership??? And let's be honest about this.... you want the phone call so you can 'persuade to stay'....

17 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Curious Drinker

Hi Ian, We're sorry to hear about your experience and that cancelling your membership was so frustrating.

We do require members to call to cancel, as it gives our team the opportunity to address any outstanding concerns, gather valuable feedback, and ensure the membership is closed correctly. The cancellation number is available in the Members Area and can also be provided by our Memberships Team via email if needed.

We're sorry to hear you experienced a longer wait and that your call was disconnected. That's certainly not the experience we aim to provide. On average, our calls, including any wait time, take less than two minutes, but we appreciate that wasn't the case for you.

Your feedback on the cancellation journey is appreciated and has been shared with the relevant team as we continue to improve our members' experience.

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, and we wish you all the best.

Kind Regards,

Sophie
Memberships Executive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anna was lovely, professional and helpful

Anna was lovely. Kind, professional and helpful. She made the process straightforward and was very clear about my options and the benefits I would forego on cancellation, without being pushy. A credit to your company. Thank you!

17 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent gin, need to rethink cancellation policy

The gin is excellent and it’s enjoyable to receive the packages. Anna who I spoke to on customer service was very pleasant and helpful - big thank you to her ☺️

My only wish is that you could cancel yourself online and didn’t have to call up, I think you run the risk of annoying customers by having to go though the options and extras to try and keep you as a customer. In my opinion this is a dated sales technique and I find it rather grating.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with them in their previous…

I've been with them in their previous guise as Craft Gin Club for years only on the quarterly subscription. It's always a treat to receive these bundles of joy. However Evri misplaced my last order but Ella at Curios Drinker was really helpful and has replaced it using a different courier to ensure it gets here this time. Brilliant customer service.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware cancellation

Beware. You can no longer cancel on site. You are made to telephone to cancel.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from The Curious Drinker

Hi Mel, Thank you for your feedback.

We'd just like to clarify that while members can no longer cancel directly through the website, cancellation is not difficult or hidden. Members can find our cancellation information within the members' area, and if they have any trouble locating it, they can simply email us at members@thecuriousdrinker.com and we'll be happy to provide the number and assist.

We ask members to call us to cancel so that we can ensure memberships are closed correctly, answer any final questions, gather feedback, and help prevent any unwanted future renewals. The average cancellation call takes around two minutes, including wait time.

While we understand that some members would prefer an online cancellation option, our intention is not to make cancellation difficult, but to provide a personal service and ensure everything is handled properly.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Kind Regards,

James
Memberships Executive

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