Category Archives: Rum

A Taste of Barbados

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During these days of minimal sun we could all do with a dose of Caribbean culture and warmth, so this Saturday and Sunday head over to South Molton Street by Bond Street Station for some Bajan 5 star cuisine, a mixture of live music including Calypso and Jazz, Art, health and wellness demonstrations and last but not least Rum masterclasses.

Not a bad way to spend a chilly Saturday in May.

 

  • The Time:  From Friday 5th – Sunday 7th May, all day
  • The place:  South Molton Street, London, W1K 5QE
  • Price:  It’s free baby (thought so attractions maybe have a cost)
  • Contact:  Google search!!!

 

  • Images used taken by yours truly
  • Info used from eventbrite.co.uk

one love peace festival, Wembley

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Info from efestivals.co.uk

Image from originalonelove.com

One Love Peace Festival returns to celebrate their landmark 20 year anniversary, transforming London’s Wembley Arena into a tropical fairground as reggae heavyweights from around the world unite under one roof on Sunday 31st July.

Line-up

Busta Rhymes (UK festival exclusive), Shaggy, Sean Paul, Skepta, Gyptian, Aswad, Ky Mani Marley, John Holt, Third World, Natty King, Trinity, Etana, and Wayne Wade with Horace Andy, Levi Roots, Sandra Cross, Akai, Skepta, Donaeo, Bashy and Princess Nyah also confirmed.

Ethos

In light of the ongoing ‘Broken Britain’ crisis, organisers of the 2011 One Love Peace Festival aim to reaffirm their ‘Throw away your Guns, Throw away your Knives’ initiative by echoing the sentiments of Jamaica’s original One Love Peace Concert where headliner Bob Marley famously united opposing leaders on stage to bring an end to the country’s political civil war.

Please check the website for further info and to purchase tickets www.originalonelove.com

Tickets are priced from £35 – £55.

Date: Sunday 31st July 11

Wembley Arena

Arena Square, Engineers Way
London HA9 0DH

www.wembleyarena.co.uk

www.originalonelove.com

Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Rum Bar, Camden

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Hungry? Thirsty? Ya, good.

Head down to Cottons in Camden for a good old Caribbean chow down and Rum cocktail. Their food is amazing, however if your only after a drink, they stock 200 different brands of rum and make upwards of 15 different cocktail tipples. They also turn the music up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings to keep you swaying.

Word of warning, their cocktails are serious, if you’re a light weight stay away from the ‘killer doppi’…it’s amazing though!

 

Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 5pm-11pm, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 1pm-1am & Sun 1pm-11.30pm

Address: 55 Chalk Farm Rd, London, NW1 8AN

Tel: 020 7485 8388

cottonscamden.co.uk

Other Locations:

Islington, 70 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QP

Tel: 020 7833 3332

www.restaurant-islington.co.uk 

Shoreditch, 48-49 Boxpark, 2-10 Shoreditch, Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY

Tel: 020 7729 9723

www.rhumshack.co.uk

 

The other locations are operated and managed independently of each other.

 

  • Info and image used from cottonscamden.co.uk

Paradise by way of Kensal Rise

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Image and info from theparadise.co.uk

Paradise By Way of Kensal Green has been part of the Kensal and Notting Hill community for years. Beginning as a coach house it has been the scene of many a decadent night out.


Paradise also has a strong musical history, playing host to electric performances from The Clash to Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones.


This is a lovely hidden gem, situated just off the Harrow Road.  A beautiful building with a number of lavishly decorated floors and rooms, you can party in style or have a delightful dinning experience…I was given a free plate of roast spuds and lamb 1 Sunday evening, now that’s what I call special :0)

Opening Hours

Sunday – Wednesday : 4pm – 12am
Thursday : 4pm – 1am
Friday: 4pm -2am, Saturday : 12pm – 2am

Friday door charge: £3 after 10pm
Saturday door charge: £4 after 9pm

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Dining Hours

Monday – Thursday
6.30pm – 10.30pm,
Friday 6.30pm – 11pm

Saturday
12pm – 4 pm, 6.30pm – 11pm

Sunday 12pm – 9pm

Bar Food is served from
Monday – Saturday
4pm – 10.30pm

19 Kilburn Lane,

Kensal Green, London, W10 4 AE

020 8969 0098

www.theparadise.co.uk

The Stinging Nettle, Shepherds Bush

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Info used has been taken from viewlondon.co.uk and londondiary.tv

Image taken from flickr.com

 

 

At The Stinging Nettle you can enjoy alfresco dining on the roof garden choosing from a wide selection of British dishes. The Stinging Nettle also offers quiz nights and open mic nights to entertain you.

Opening Times:
Mon to Thur – 12:00’til 23:00
Fri to Sat – 12:00 ’til 24:00
Sun 12:00 ’til 22:30

Food Times:

Mon to Sat – 12:00 ’til 20:00

Closest Tube Station(s):
Goldhawk Road
Shepherds Bush

Closest Train Station(s):
Shepherds Bush

Function/Private Dining capacity: 30
Meeting/Private Hire: 50

55 Goldhawk Road

Shepherds Bush, W12 8QP

020 8743 3016

Every Wednesday The Stinging Netting also houses Salsa Classes, hosted by London Diary Salsa Parties. ‘All ages and beginners with 2 left feet are welcome’ lol.

Beginners improvers class 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Intermediate class – 9.00pm – 10.00pm
classes from £7

For further information or to make a booking:
Tel:0844 482 2388

info@londondiary.tv

http://www.londondiary.tv/

 

A Right Summer Knees Up, Tulse Hill

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Image and info from therailwaytulsehill.co.uk

A free a day partywhich includes the following:

  • MASSIVE TROPICAL GARDEN, SECRET BOOTHS & BEACH HUTS

  • OVER 40 TOP LIVE BANDS, DJ’S & PERFORMERS ALL DAY AND NIGHT

  • 2 SUPER-DUPA-SEXY SOUND SYSTEMS + 2 LIVE STAGES

  • ALL DAY BAD BOY BARBECUE + THE FINEST COCKTAIL BAR IN SOUTH LONDON

  • ACOUSTIC AREA, LIVE PERFORMANCE, COMEDY & CIRCUS ACTS

  • FACEPAINT, HULA HOOPERS, MAGICIANS, PUNCH + JUDY

  • LIVE CAPOEIRA, LIVE BURLESQUE, LIVE DANCE GROUP

  • EXTRA BARS AND TOILETS TO COPE WITH THE MASSES

From 11am – 3am

Check the website for further info

www.therailwaytulsehill.co.uk

7 Station Rise
London
SE27 9BW

 

 

The Big Mix Fest, Shoreditch

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Info From ukfestivalguides.com

Image From  efestivals.co.uk

The Big Mix, formerly known as The Brick Lane Takeover, will take place across venues all over Shoreditch including Cargo, The Brickhouse, Rich Mix, Spitalfields, Vibe and many more. All proceeds from The Big Mix will go to help Macmillan make the difference between a good and a bad day for people affected by cancer, through giving practical, emotional and financial support. The Big Mix is a creative melting pot of music, comedy, fashion, art and cabaret spread across a variety of venues from midday sat 18th June until late.

Volunteering

Thousands of volunteers dedicate time and energy to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Macmillan was started by a volunteer and volunteers are still an integral part of the charity. If you would like to volunteer at The Big Mix please contact thebigmix@macmillan.org.uk.

Disabled access

Disabled festival goers are welcomed to The Big Mix and will be given priority entrance to the venues where there is disabled access. Please contact The Big Mix Team for full venue access details.

Date: Midday Saturday 18th June – Late

Cost: Advance tickets £20.00

Tube and Trains

Liverpool Street Underground and Rail station

Central, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines, National Rail services

Aldgate East Underground Station

District Hammersmith & City lines

Shoreditch Underground Station

Old Street Underground Station

Northern line, National Rail services

Bus routes

To/From West End: 8, 55, & 242

To/From East London: 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242, 388

To/From South London: 35, 47, 48, 78, 149

To/From The City: 8, 26, 55, 242, 243, 388

www.thebigmix.org.uk