First York s Marc Bichtemann, left, with Evie Jackson, of York Gin, and Pete McNichol, York Gin founding director. FREE gin and tonic is being offered at two bars in York in celebration of the easing of restrictions. Bus operator First York is offering a new Group ticket and free York Gin G&Ts to welcome people back into the city centre. The First Taste of Freedom ticket costs £5 for up to five people to travel together on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday using the First Bus app - a single ticket normally costs £2. As an extra bonus, two of York Gin’s newly-launched range of canned G&Ts can be enjoyed with every First Taste of Freedom ticket.