SteelRiverDrinks Reviews 43

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I discovered Steel River Gin during the first wave of Covid/Lockdown and have been part of the monthly subscription ever since! Then they opened the premises in Stockton and hold Gin making nights amo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been buying Steel River gins ever since I was gifted a bottle of Stainsby Girl on my birthday (5 years ago) - it’s still my all time favourite but there isn’t one I’ve ever tried that has disappo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous gin and vodka in the most delicious flavours, made in Teesside! I have purchased gin bottles, refill pouches, mini pouches, merchandise such as glasses and I’ve also been a subscriber to thei... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steel River is excellent. Not only have a treated myself, but they make excellent gifts as the bottles are really special. Living locally to the company I've had my Gin and Vodka hand delivered, which... See more

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  1. Distillery

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We are Teesside and County Durham's biggest distillery and leading artisan drinks company. With a range of gins, vodkas and rums, we are local heroes and champions for our community. We exist to put Teesside on the drinks map and give back in our community that need support. Based out of our distillery off Portrack Lane, behind B&Q, we have a state of the art store, as well as secret Prohibition style Speakeasy Bar where we hold party events as well as the only GIN SCHOOLS in the region. Come say hello!


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New flavours, rum.

I have enjoyed many drinks from Steel river drinks after my son introduced me to them. They offer a very friendly service and are always helpful with any enquiries.
I recently ordered 4 bottles of their new rums. Coffee nut offers a unique flavour that can be enjoyed on its own or will really enhance a mixer. Cherry bomb I expected to be my favourite but lost out to tropical. Cherry bomb tasted great on its own but when mixed with cola, gave the same taste as rum and Cherry cola. Not disappointing by any means but not as unique as the others. Tropical, my favourite. This tasted so fantastic on its own that I didn't actually try it with a mixer. That leaves spiced, which I've yet to open, but I expect will not disappoint. I love the smaller bottles for these as it means I can have more choice for the money.

7 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Proper Artesian of Flavours

Great company, excellent gin and a big variety of flavours, which are always being updated. What's not to like. Jay has a small team, but they are friendly and extremely knowledgable about their products.

15 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service as always

Amazing service as always, and a beautiful selection of various product's that have the best tasting flavours and the most gorgeous, elegant looking bottles. Jay is always a pleasure to chat with, and goes out of his way to please customers, as well as the other staff. They make you feel like you're genuinely valued, not only as a customer, but a friend. Also great for you football fans wanting to purchase a bottle with your clubs crest on it. Keep up the amazing work everyone, you're smashing it! 💪

4 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top tier company for all spirits

Top tier company for all spirits. The customer service is amazing, the shipping is free and quick. The prices of the spirits is incredible considering the quality of the products. I always bulk buy to give to my friends, family, work colleagues and my partners mates and work staff. Also great to support a small business. Thanks guys as always. Highly recommend from a very regular customer.

4 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This gin is the best!

I ordered some gin which disappeared whilst in the hands of Royal Mail! Big thanks to Jo for sorting out a new delivery and keeping me informed throughout the process.
And of course, the gin is delicious!
Couldn't ask for a better service. Will buy again.

23 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service

Fast delivery and the products I ordered were top notch , plenty of flavours and would highly recommend them to family and friends , great communication from Jay and kept up to date with future releases , very good value for money and can't wait to see what's next, keep up the good work lads

24 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic tasting vodka’s

Fantastic tasting vodka’s
I purchased Toon Army vodka for my daughter and strawberry and cream vodka for myself both found to be delicious. Steel River drinks are awesome

11 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Want the best give steel river drinks a taste.

For ages I have been looking for a gin with a decent abv percentage and found steel river drinks, not only do they have a 45% abv in their gin they have a good selection to choose from including two different types of subscription boxes I signed up instantly and also have bought from their shop online,

I am absolutely loving the gins and also the way the company is run, it’s not robotic and you don’t feel like a number you get quirky and funny responses and emails,

I have found my gin company for life now and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do,

P.s. they also do vodka of different kinds but I’m not a vodka drinker so can’t review that 😁 but I’m sure they’re stunning,

11 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Gin at reasonable price

Bought the Darlington FC gin for a friend I haven't seen for a very long while. He absolutely loved it! Easy to order, great customer service and love the little flask add on - very nice touch. Also really pleased to learn about the origins and charitable work of this business. Highly recommend!

10 August 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing gin

Love Steel River gin especially their 265 club subscription which is amazing value for money with lots of extras added. Never had one I don’t like and lots of variety. Would definitely recommend Steel Rivers gin to anyone

28 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gin doesn't get much better

A fantastic range of quite special gins from lemon bomb to pickly pear. The flavours are something you won't find anywhere else. Great that you can purchase small pouches first as a taster. Everything about this place is special from the light up bottle, gifts, speakeasy and of course the amazing staff. If you want something different this is the place to go!

27 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality assured

Steel River Gins and Vodkas are amazing and such good quality, I've started getting the monthly boxes and I'm blown away by the quality and quantity of the contents

13 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steel River is excellent

Steel River is excellent. Not only have a treated myself, but they make excellent gifts as the bottles are really special. Living locally to the company I've had my Gin and Vodka hand delivered, which makes for fast delivery and is a nice touch. Please support independent traders such as this company.

11 August 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good local gin distillery and shop

I wasn't previously a gin drinker, but since trying the different flavours, I now enjoy a glass or 2. I usually buy from the shop when I have been to the Speakeasy. The staff are always friendly and helpful and work hard to make sure that everyone enjoys the Speakeasy, if you haven't been to one of these nights you are missing out on a special night. Jay has worked hard to make this company a success and he has certainly done that. He also does a lot for charity in the area. All in all it is a good local company making unique flavoured gins.

12 August 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Favourite Gin company

Great customer service and support. If there are any queries about an order they are quick to respond or to contact you to clarify an issue. There is a good selection of gin all very tasty and make a lovely gift.

6 September 2023
Unprompted review

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