A FESTIVAL dedicated to one Britain’s favourite alcoholic drinks will be held in Southampton this weekend.

Gin will be celebrated during the aptly named Gin Festival UK, set to take place at the O2 Guildhall on Saturday, December 16.

Although commonly sipped with tonic water, the event will explore different ways to drink gin.

Two sessions are set to take place on Saturday, with one at 12noon and another at 6pm.