AK Distillery · Crafting Excellence, One Drop at a Time
Autumn · Christmas 2026

Find AK Distillery Near You

Come and meet the team behind the UK’s first bimber-only distillery. Discover our award-winning Polish craft bimber, explore our full flavour collection and enjoy a complimentary miniature tasting before choosing your bottle.

Whether we are visiting a local pub, artisan market, international horse trial or one of the UK’s biggest Christmas markets, you can expect a warm welcome and seriously smooth bimber.

Christmas Markets 2026

2 dates
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Christmas in Birmingham
Multiple events on overlapping dates

Thursday 5 November 2026–Thursday 24 December 2026

Christmas in Cathedral Square – Birmingham

Open daily – individual trading hours may vary
Cathedral SquareColmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB

Organiser: Christmas in Cathedral Square

Find AK Distillery in the heart of Birmingham at Christmas in Cathedral Square. This festive market celebrates independent West Midlands businesses, artisan producers, food, gifts and live entertainment. Visit our chalet to discover award-winning Polish craft moonshine, festive flavours and memorable Christmas gifts. Complimentary miniature tastings will be available for adults aged 18 and over.

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46 Days in Manchester
Multiple events on overlapping dates

Saturday 7 November 2026–Tuesday 22 December 2026

Manchester Christmas Markets – Corn Exchange

10:00am–8:00pm daily · 46 consecutive trading days
Corn ExchangeExchange Square, Manchester, M4 3TR

Organiser: Manchester City Council

AK Distillery returns to Manchester Christmas Markets for 46 magical consecutive trading days. Find us at the Corn Exchange and shop our award-winning moonshine collection, festive flavours and Christmas gifts. Taste before you buy, discover your favourite flavour and find a distinctive present created by an independent Greater Manchester distillery.

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Follow AK Distillery events 2026 for a bimber tasting near me, artisan markets Greater Manchester, Halloween markets Derby, Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 at the Corn Exchange Christmas Market, and Christmas in Cathedral Square Birmingham. Meet an independent distillery from Tameside and discover award-winning British bimber rooted in Polish craft bimber UK traditions.