Gin, Jazz & Steam at the Spa Valley Railway

Climb aboard a fabulous steam train for a memorable evening dining experience at the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells on 4 May and 15 June 2024.

The new ‘Gin, Jazz & Steam’ evening combines a delicious meal on board a steam train with gin tasting and a wonderful live jazz band.

Arrive at Tunbridge Wells West station for 18:30 where the fantastic ‘Ruby Robinson Quintet’ will be performing in the Victorian engine shed.  Everyone can also enjoy a welcome G&T in a Spa Valley Railway gin glass (which you can keep).  The welcome gin is supplied by Kent’s Anno distillery and combines their famous Dry Gin with a Fever-Tree Tonic.

Board the steam train for a 19:00 departure and just sit back and relax as the train takes you on a journey through the High Weald Countryside while listening to jazz playing in the background as the train heads to Eridge station.

During the journey enjoy a freshly prepared Ploughmans and a second G&T, a wonderful Damson Gin with Fever-Tree tonic but this time from Kent based Copper Rivett Distillery.

Alight at Eridge to enjoy another live set from the ‘Ruby Robinson Quintet’ performing on the station platform before re-joining the train heading back to the Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells.

The evening doesn’t end here as the jazz continues to fill the air with the opportunity to purchase further beverages to enjoy alongside a dessert of Eton Mess as the train embarks on another return journey before arriving back at Tunbridge Wells West between 21:30 and 22:00.

Tickets for Gin, Jazz & Steam are £60 per person.

Introducing Ruby Robinson: The Jazz Diva of Our Era

Ruby has performed on stages all over the UK including prestigious venues such as Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Piccadilly’s Crazy Coqs, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, West End’s Cafe de Paris, and featured at Swing 46 Jazz & Supper Club in NYC.

A rising talent in the UK’s live music scene, she has toured the UK with several big bands and is not to be missed! She draws great influence from the iconic Jazz Diva’s, and she is well-known for her fantastic stage presence and flair, her excellent stylistic technique of women beyond her years, and her strong, warm tone.

With her repertoire inspired from over 100 years of music, her passion for the Great American Song Book brings a refreshing, traditional and finessed approach to audiences with a touch of glamour at every performance! We welcome Ruby Robinson alongside her Quintet line-up for this exciting evening which will transform you through time - an event not to be missed!

What’s included (per person) in the ticket price:

Welcome Gin & Tonic from Anno Gin Kent Dry and Fever Tree Tonic
A return steam train journey from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge
Live performances from the ‘Ruby Robinson Quintet’ throughout the evening
Second Gin & Tonic on board the train from Copper Rivett Damson Gin & Fever Tree Tonic
Garnish for the Gins!
Spa Valley Railway branded Gin glass
Ploughmans Main
Eton Mess Dessert

Gin Menu:

Anno Kent Dry Gin
Anno B3rry Pink Gin
Anno Orange & Honey Gin
Copper Rivett Kent Strawberry Gin
Copper Rivett Chatham Dry Gin
Copper Rivett Oak Aged Damson Gin
Ranscombe Wild Small Batch Gin
Kipsi Rose Gin
Castle Farm Small Batch Lavender Gin
Canterbury Blackcurrant & Honey Gin
Canterbury Navy Torpedo Gin
Canterbury Japanese Jin

A selection of Fever-Tree Mixers will be available for you to enjoy with your gins too.

Booking in advance please at www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk