It is impossible to overstate the impact that Carribbean, and in particular Jamaican, music has had on the London scene, from the Harry J. Allstars serenading the players onto the pitch every Saturday at the Bridge, through to the Clash and Madness, acid jazz and the 90s dance scene. Albeit nothing comes close to the magic of proper dancehall on the islands. So it’s going to put a smile on your face that a new opening in Camden plans to combine the music scene with that other great Carribean export: completely banging food.
Opening on 16th April, Rum Kitchen aims to bring classic Caribbean food and late night energy to Inverness Street in the heart of Camden. If you’re all about DJs spinning into the early hours, beach shack-style food, rum-fuelled cocktails and unstoppable energy, you’ve likely found a favourite new bar, and to celebrate the opening, there’s 50% off food from 16th April – 19th April.
Music is at the heart of Rum Kitchen with feel-good reggae, hip hop, dancehall and 90s classics soundtracking the week alongside regular DJs and live music at the weekends.
When hunger strikes, the menu aims to bring the big, bold flavours of the Carribbean straight to your table. Bar bites of salt cod fritters, oxtail croquettes and coconut prawns sit alongside more substantial plates of curried mutton and Jamaican fried chicken and a dedicated jerk section featuring ribs, wings and boneless chicken.
Did someone sat oxtail croquettes? In lost concentration for a moment there….
Behind the bar, rum naturally takes centre stage with cocktails that bring a taste of the tropics to North-West London. Standouts include the Jamrock Punch, a vibrant blend of Appleton Signature and Koko Kanu shaken with exotic fruits, alongside the Rude Boy, mixing Wray & Nephew and Duppy Share with passionfruit, lime, grenadine and a touch of pimento spice. Handmade spirits, beers and wine are available upon request.
Rum Kitchen’s soft launch offer will be available from the 16th April – 19th April. For more information, visit www.rumkitchen.co.uk.
Rum Kitchen
6 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ