A DISTILLERY has officially opened in its brand new ‘flagship’ venue in the city with a party for invited guests.

Piston Gin in Diglis officially opened its new venue and to mark the occasion the team invited up to 70 guests to celebrate with them.

The new base at the ‘Danks 2’ former boathouse at Diglis Basin will allow the distillery to run in schools and a shop where you can purchase Piston Gin products.

Guests were greeted with balloons, prosecco and nibbles as they entered the transformed venue. 

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Worcester News: Deputy mayor Mel Allcott was in attendance. Deputy mayor Mel Allcott was in attendance. (Image: NQ)

Staff from nearby businesses were also in attendance and had the opportunity to network.

Piston managing director Grace Stringer said: "I am a Worcester girl, I was born and raised here.

"When we moved away from Worcester, there was that slight heartbreak but we needed more space, and to now, to come back here is really great.

Worcester News: Piston managing Director Grace Stringer.Piston managing Director Grace Stringer. (Image: NQ)

"There have been a few teething issues along the way and getting open.

"This building, for one, has been empty for 18 years so we had a few issues getting in, but it is really nice to be back.

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Worcester News: Around 70 people were expected to fill out the area.Around 70 people were expected to fill out the area. (Image: NQ)

"It is really nice to be able to walk to work, really nice to be able to see familiar faces who used to come to us before and also I enjoy that we are in a community now."

Worcester News: CHEERS! People sipped on drinks and ate food.CHEERS! People sipped on drinks and ate food. (Image: NQ)

Lorna Robinson, visitor economy manager for Visit Worcestershire, said: "I am really excited to be welcoming Piston back to the city.

"It is an incredible venue, and it is nice as head of tourism to be welcoming visitors and residents in the city.

"I'm really excited to get Piston back on the map, back in the city and do what they do best, which is making gin and people happy."

Piston Gin was founded in 2018 and was formerly based in Severn Street.

The business also has its headquarters at Staverton, between Cheltenham and Gloucester.