Fruit Liqueurs Tasting - Multiple Dates Available
Dec
3
to May 26

Fruit Liqueurs Tasting - Multiple Dates Available

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Immerse yourself in a captivating 1.5-hour journey at the renowned Mother's Ruin distillery. As you arrive, you will be greeted with a delicious welcome drink before you discover the tasty fruit liqueurs made right on site!

Learn about the fruits that Mother's Ruin use in their liqueurs, the infusing process and see different batches at various stages of their year long process. Next you will enjoy a tasting of the various liqueurs as Siobhan takes you through the different notes and characteristics.End your experience with a signature cocktail.

The experience is £29 and is run in conjunction with WeCanDoo. Multiple dates and times are available, get in touch for group bookings. Book through WeCanDoo here!

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Distillery Tour + Gin Tasting - Multiple Dates Available!
Jan
25
to May 24

Distillery Tour + Gin Tasting - Multiple Dates Available!

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Discover how gin is made, learn about botanicals and taste different gins at the Mother's Ruin Distillery in Walthamstow.

Your journey begins with a welcoming drink, setting the stage for a spirited exploration.


As you savour the first gin of the day, Siobhan will take you through the distilling process. Peak behind the curtain and understand exactly how gin is made from scratch. Be introduced to the myriad of ingredients, gaining insights into the botanicals that give the gin its unique flavour profile.

Move on to the second gin of the day, tasting the subtle differences from the first and then you will have the opportunity to bottle and label your own parting gift; a 200ml bottle of Mother's Ruin Gin!

The experience is £40 and is run in conjunction with WeCanDoo. Multiple dates and times are available. Book through the link here!

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Ravenswood EAT or HEAT
Mar
2
to Mar 3

Ravenswood EAT or HEAT

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Ravenswood for Eat or Heat 2024

Saturday 2 March, Midday to midnight, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, E17 9HQ

Taking place on Saturday 2nd March at the Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Walthamstow, from 12pm onwards, the multi-venue DJ all-dayer will be raising money for East London food bank Eat or Heat – a service that, sadly, remains all too essential to many in the borough who are struggling to make ends meet. The event is, as ever, FREE to attend, but donations on the day (cash or card) are strongly encouraged.

We’ve got a great day of music across Wild Card Brewery, Pillars Brewery, The Real Al Co, Mother’s Ruin, and Blitz in Walthamstow. We’re hoping to build on the amazing £14,000 (!) raised last year, thanks to the generosity of punters, venues and sponsors.

Here is the initial line-up drop – DJ sets from:

808 State | Fabio | Jay Carder | Richard Fearless | Tia Cousins | Justin Robertson | DJ Counselling | Drumskull b2b Warlock | Jaye Ward | Steven Weston | Atom UK | Emily Dust | Richard Norris | MXMJoY | Nick Williams | UKAEA | Timothy J. Fairplay | L Daze | Lara Jones | NVWLS | Dubplate Pearl and Mister Swing Easy | In Fields | Dave Congreve | Ally Tropical | Stella Creasy | Axel Lewis | Cosmic Bob | DubRoot | Eastern Front Soundsystem | Kat Richmond | Steel Worker | Cheeky Soundsystem | General Echo Soundsystem | Bustawidemove | Vital Sound | Bit Cloudy | Lyndhurst | Monobrow | Scissorkicks | Andy Stripe | Ashka BSide | Trafford | Bring The Beat Mack | Adrian Spurdon | Adrian Jay | Disco 2000 | We Could Be Heroes | Patrick Richmond | Show & Tell Ldn | Dominic Mandrell

And a special set from Ragga Twins.

Expect a few more names to creep in before the day 

We will be adding an online donations page nearer the time, and providing set times etc. For now, please just share, invite friends etc.!

And thanks to our supporters for helping to make the event happen: Stow Brothers (who have supported every year’s event!), Service Store (WF Council), Perky Blenders, Dalston’s Soda, and Black Score.

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Christmas Cabaret
Dec
15
9:00 PM21:00

Christmas Cabaret

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Set in an era of decadence, this Christmasy Comedy Cabaret is brought to life by performer Lizzy Renihan and her vibrant choir Natural Voices. Guest appearance by actor Luke Shaw and Host is, star of stage and screen, Ian Burfield.

Starts at 9pm and is 2 thirty minute acts with a 30 minute break in the middle to top up on Mother's Ruin Gin! The show also takes place on Friday 8th December.

Tickets £5.50 here

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Christmas Cabaret
Dec
8
9:00 PM21:00

Christmas Cabaret

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Set in an era of decadence, this Christmasy Comedy Cabaret is brought to life by performer Lizzy Renihan and her vibrant choir Natural Voices. Guest appearance by actor Luke Shaw and Host is, star of stage and screen, Ian Burfield.

Starts at 9pm and is 2 thirty minute acts with a 30 minute break in the middle to top up on Mother's Ruin Gin! The show also takes place on Friday 15th December.

Tickets £5.50 here

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Christmas After Party with DJ Dolores Rocket
Nov
25
8:00 PM20:00

Christmas After Party with DJ Dolores Rocket

Join us for dancing and great music as DJ Dolores Rocket spins the decks here at Mother’s Ruin.

With music to get your feet tapping and a chance to bust out your killer moves, it’s always a good vibe. Maybe you came to the Ravenswood Christmas Market and stayed, maybe you’ve come with friends for a dance, but with no entry fee and an incredible DJ we’re expecting this Christmas after party to be busy!

FREE to attend, no ticket needed

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Ravenswood Christmas Market
Nov
25
11:00 AM11:00

Ravenswood Christmas Market

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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The @ravenswoodcollective are hosting a Christmas Market with lights, hot food, gifts, hot sloe gin punch and the glorious Natural Voices Choir.

The perfect way to spend a wintery day with loved ones. It's free entry:

📆 Saturday 25th November
⏰ Starts 12pm until late
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🍺 Beer, Gin & Cider:
@pillarsbrewery
@therealalco_e17
@mothersruine17
@wildcardbrewery.barrelstore
@godsownjunkyard

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How to WIN at pop-ups (Workshop)
Oct
20
6:00 PM18:00

How to WIN at pop-ups (Workshop)

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Exploring the essential things to have you ready for a popup event, and preparation for Christmas by business coach Natalie Freeman of 13 Rhythms. How to win at Pop Ups includes:

  • preparing for Christmas

  • how to present an attractive display

  • how to price for profit

  • turn browsers into buyers

Get your free ticket here

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Aquaruis Cabaret
Sep
29
9:00 PM21:00

Aquaruis Cabaret

Cluster Cabaret Theatre presents psychedelic songs, poetry & tales.

Featuring industry professionals and the vibrant local choir, Natural Voices.

Join us as we travel back to the summer of love, transforming Mother’s Ruin and filling it with song, verse and stories.

Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 9pm. Standing room during show (with a few seats for those that need them). We are expecting it to be busy.

Tickets are £5 (plus fees), book here.

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Mother Tongue - Spoken Word and Music night, All Welcome
Sep
21
7:30 PM19:30

Mother Tongue - Spoken Word and Music night, All Welcome

Mother Tongue Spoken Word nights provide an open and welcoming space where anybody can get up and perform, whether they are amateurs or professionals.

From witty poems to funny songs (think Victoria Wood or Tim Minchin), from political spoken word to observational comedy, from the smartest word play to the funniest quips - we love it all and somehow there's such joy in the room. It takes us on a journey, from happy to reflective, from awe-inspiringly talented to side-splittingly funny. If you enjoy seeing talent, this will blow your socks off. 16-20 artists, some fairly new, some incredibly experienced with huge followings, but all utterly superb on the stage.

Thanks to the incredible @BlackScoreBars who helps us organise this bonanza, we get brilliant people as headliners and we'll announce them as soon as we can. But the level of talent, and the joyous atmosphere is unlike any other spoken work night.

The beauty of being on the Ravenswood Estate is that Mother Tongue can roam around the venues. This time we're at Pillars Brewery and our artists will take the stage in front of towering silver brewing tanks.

Open mic sign up from 7pm, show starts at 7.30 pm. We don't guarantee seating, so come early if you don't want to stand.

If you've not been before, but it interests you, come. You won't be able to stop talking about how good it was!

Follow us on @bsmothertongue. All welcome. Book here.

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MotherFudger - Gin & Fudge Tasting 7.30-9.00pm session
Jul
7
7:30 PM19:30

MotherFudger - Gin & Fudge Tasting 7.30-9.00pm session

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Unique gin and fudge tasting where you make cocktails combinations in your mouth. It's all vegan, informal and interactive.

Gin, fudge and fruit liqueur tasting. Has it been done before? We don't think so. Come join us for this unique experience at Mother’s Ruin, and kick off your weekend with a MotherFudgers tasting.

Hosted by Patch Hyde from the Fudge Patch who has been making fudge since he was 16. And not just any fudge, the proper stuff, made on a marble table and boiled in massive pots. It is woven into long logs and sliced while still warm on the table. This results in the smoothest, creamiest fudge you can imagine, and it’s vegan. He has made fudge live on Sunday Brunch and staged an award-winning comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival about life in a fudge shop.

Patch will be joined by Siobhan Robinson from Mother’s Ruin. She makes award-winning fruit liqueurs and small batch gin, lovingly hand crafted in Walthamstow and is proud to be part of London's long and disreputable history of gin drinking. The fruit liqueurs are fabulous on their own and in cocktails, and many of the ingredients are home-grown, or wild foraged from in and around East London.

We’ve created this informal, fun session to play around with flavours…and have an excuse to eat and drink yummy stuff.

• First we’ll give you some lemon fudge and ask you to put it in your mouth with Mother’s Ruin Gin to make a cocktail in your mouth

• Then there’ll be a selection of fudge and tasters of gin and fruit liqueurs in front of you. Expect flavours like our Old Tom Gin, Damson Gin, Raspberry Gin, Rhubarb Vodka, and the 'spicy but oh so delicious' Gimlet, and crisp apple cider from our neighbours The Real Al

• Whilst you’re tasting these we’ll tell you a bit about ourselves and how we make stuff. We’ll give you lots of time to talk on your table about the combinations you’re creating

• The bar will be open and you’re welcome to buy cocktails to experiment with too – which fudge is going to pair well with Mother’s Marmalade Negroni for example

• At the end of the session, we’ll ask each table to nominate their favourite combo. Then we’ll put on some music on and chat away merrily with everyone

The MotherFudger tasting will take place in the fabulous Mother’s Ruin Gin Palace near Walthamstow Village. This is at 18 Ravenswood Industrial Estate, E17 9HQ and is approximately 10 minutes walk from both Walthamstow Central and Wood Street stations (Victoria Line / Overland). Our neighbours are Gods Own Junk Yard so pop in for a good look around before you leave.

The tasting and talk will last approximately 1.5 hours. The £10 ticket includes fudge and about a drinks worth of tasters. Please drink responsibly.

Book tickets here

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MotherFudger - Gin & Fudge Tasting - 5.00-6.30pm session
Jul
7
5:00 PM17:00

MotherFudger - Gin & Fudge Tasting - 5.00-6.30pm session

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Unique gin and fudge tasting where you make cocktails combinations in your mouth. It's all vegan, informal and interactive

Gin, fudge and fruit liqueur tasting. Has it been done before? We don't think so. Come join us for this unique experience at Mother’s Ruin, and kick off your weekend with a MotherFudgers tasting.

Hosted by Patch Hyde from the Fudge Patch who has been making fudge since he was 16. And not just any fudge, the proper stuff, made on a marble table and boiled in massive pots. It is woven into long logs and sliced while still warm on the table. This results in the smoothest, creamiest fudge you can imagine, and it’s vegan. He has made fudge live on Sunday Brunch and staged an award-winning comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival about life in a fudge shop.

Patch will be joined by Siobhan Robinson from Mother’s Ruin. She makes award-winning fruit liqueurs and small batch gin, lovingly hand crafted in Walthamstow and is proud to be part of London's long and disreputable history of gin drinking. The fruit liqueurs are fabulous on their own and in cocktails, and many of the ingredients are home-grown, or wild foraged from in and around East London.

We’ve created this informal, fun session to play around with flavours…and have an excuse to eat and drink yummy stuff.

• First we’ll give you some lemon fudge and ask you to put it in your mouth with Mother’s Ruin Gin to make a cocktail in your mouth

• Then there’ll be a selection of fudge and tasters of gin and fruit liqueurs in front of you. Expect flavours like our Old Tom Gin, Damson Gin, Raspberry Gin, Rhubarb Vodka, and the 'spicy but oh so delicious' Gimlet, and crisp apple cider from our neighbours The Real Al

• Whilst you’re tasting these we’ll tell you a bit about ourselves and how we make stuff. We’ll give you lots of time to talk on your table about the combinations you’re creating

• The bar will be open and you’re welcome to buy cocktails to experiment with too – which fudge is going to pair well with Mother’s Marmalade Negroni for example

• At the end of the session, we’ll ask each table to nominate their favourite combo. Then we’ll put on some music on and chat away merrily with everyone

The MotherFudger tasting will take place in the fabulous Mother’s Ruin Gin Palace near Walthamstow Village. This is at 18 Ravenswood Industrial Estate, E17 9HQ and is approximately 10 minutes walk from both Walthamstow Central and Wood Street stations (Victoria Line / Overland). Our neighbours are Gods Own Junk Yard so pop in for a good look around before you leave.

The tasting and talk will last approximately 90 minutes.. The £10 ticket includes fudge and about a drinks worth of tasters.

Book tickets here

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Pop Tarts - DJ's playing floor fillers all night
Jun
30
7:00 PM19:00

Pop Tarts - DJ's playing floor fillers all night

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Go early. Go hard. Go home

Floor fillers all night by great local DJ’s. Free Entry

Yes, come early, doors open at 7pm, the dancing will be in full swing an hour later and there is no entry after 9pm. You get hours of dance floor fillers and a great crowd, and then to be in bed by midnight. Ahhh, perfect!

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Cabaret and Cocktails
Jun
23
9:00 PM21:00

Cabaret and Cocktails

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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An evening of Cabaret with Former West End performer Lizzy Renihan. With special guests and her vibrant local community choir Natural Voices.

Starts at 9pm.

Free but do grab a ticket here as it helps us understand how many people we need to seat at the event.

Dress: Dress in Cabaret or Vintage style if you wish.

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Ravenswood Collective Family Day
Jun
17
12:00 PM12:00

Ravenswood Collective Family Day

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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The @ravenswoodcollective are hosting a Family Fun Day with activities and entertainment for all ages! The event aims to raise money for the well-loved @walthamstowtoylibrary.

The perfect way to spend a summer Saturday with loved ones, with plenty to do for children and adults alike. Better yet, it's free entry and all for a good cause - raising funds for the Walthamstow Toy Library.

📆 Saturday 17th June
⏰ Starts 12pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🍺 Beer, Gin & Cider:
@pillarsbrewery
@therealalco_e17
@mothersruine17
@wildcardbrewery.barrelstore
@godsownjunkyard

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Mother Tongue - Spoken Word and Music night, All Welcome
May
26
7:30 PM19:30

Mother Tongue - Spoken Word and Music night, All Welcome

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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Mother Tongue Spoken Word nights provide an open and welcoming space where anybody can get up and perform, whether they are amateurs or professionals.

From rap to spoken word, acoustic guitar to poetry, comedy to singing - we love it all.

Sip cocktails or beer in our airy cocktail bar - which used to be an ammunitions factory - whilst you enjoy the talented spoken word artists we are bringing together for you.

It’s free. but it’s looking like it’s going to sell out so you will need tickets.

Open mic sign up from 7.30, show starts at 8pm. Headline acts to be announced.

All are welcome, and please be courteous to all performers.

Book tickets here.

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Beer Cider Gin Festival 2023
May
13
12:00 PM12:00

Beer Cider Gin Festival 2023

  • Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HQ, United Kingdom (map)
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The Ravenswood Collective presents…

BEER CIDER GIN FESTIVAL 2023

Showcasing the best of Walthamstow and East London. A day of fun, refreshments and music for all the family!

Refreshments by Pillars Brewery, The Real Al, Mother’s Ruin, Wildcard Brewery and God’s Own Junkyard and guests Fine Cider, Lukes Cider, SirenCraft Brew, Neck Stamper, Hartshorn Distillery and many more. Mother’s Ruin has Negroni station so you can have this delicious gin cocktail any way you want, plus we’re offering a barrel aged Negroni too.

Food by Walthamstow Hot Dogs, Island Style Chef.

Music by Tythings, Pop Tarts, DJ Civil Music and more acts to follow.

Note: Although the Festival will take place from noon-midnight, Mother’s Ruin will close at 6.30pm for a private party in the evening. However delicious gin will be available throughout the whole festival.

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