Easter is here, and many of us are looking forward to enjoying the bank holiday weekend with some lovely, Easter-themed food. One of the many delicacies we enjoy as Brits is the Hot Cross Bun. Eaten warm or cold with butter or jam, it’s been enjoyed for centuries. Here at The Rum Kitchen, we want... View Article
READ MOREGreensleeves is marking its 45th anniversary by taking over The Rum Kitchen on Carnaby Street. You may ask why a 45th Anniversary? – Well, if you know you know. The UK record label is synonymous with the West London music scene – only a stone’s throw away from our first Rum Kitchen site in Notting... View Article
READ MORENo trip to a seaside resort like Brighton is complete without a mini restaurant tour. With Brighton Pier being one of the top tourist destinations, it’s also home to some of the city’s most-loved bars and restaurants. It’s where you’ll find The Rum Kitchen and some of our best-known neighbours. Before you start planning a... View Article
READ MOREHere at The Rum Kitchen, we’re all about supporting our sistas. That’s why we’re recognising International Women’s Day, with an honesty box lunch supporting The Fawcett Society, a charity that campaigns for women’s rights and gender equality. We’re hosting the honest box lunch in our Brighton, Shoreditch and Brixton restaurants from 12pm-3pm, on the 8th... View Article
READ MORERum Kitchen is celebrating the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in partnership with Angostura Rum. We’re bringing a little of Trinidad and Tobago to RK with the Carnival’s signature dancing, music, and masquerade. The Carnival will be coming to life in our Soho restaurant on Thursday 31st March. We’re going all out for the occasion. Birthday guests... View Article
READ MOREBrixton is one of London’s most vibrant areas with a down-to-earth vibe that has made it one of the must-visit spots in the city. The area is infused with Caribbean culture – so it’s no surprise that you’ll find The Rum Kitchen there. The area is pedestrian-friendly and full of vintage stores, street food, and... View Article
READ MORENo visit to London is complete without a trip to Soho. If you’re a tourist, it’s easy to be confused by people talking about Soho. It’s often a catch-all term for large parts of central London. Soho is a square mile area of London’s West End that you can easily explore on foot. It’s... View Article
READ MOREBrighton is a seaside city and a touch of paradise that doesn’t require you to jump onto a plane. It’s less than 50 miles from London, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you are visiting Brighton with friends or bringing family, it’s the perfect place to go... View Article
READ MOREWe all walk into a new year determined to make a change. For most of us, January represents a chance to reset. After indulging over the holidays, you might have decided to jump onto the ‘dry January’ bandwagon. It’s a chance to give your liver a break, save a few pennies, and explore non-alcoholic &... View Article
READ MORESince the arrival of the expatriates – yes, expatriates! – from the Caribbean on the SS Windrush, a former German transport ship captured and renamed to reflect Allied World War II victory in 1946, the question of the people’s – who’s only shared-difference was their skin being darker – right to stay in the United... View Article
READ MOREWe get it. We know. It sucks. Like really sucks. Another year without the glits, the glam. Another year without Notting Hill Carnival (NHC). Argh, where’s the rum? Every year – usually – in August, Ladbroke Grove gets a makeover. And so do we. We bring the feathers, the food and the rum to our... View Article
READ MORELet’s start by congratulating Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson for talking bronze, silver and gold in the 100m at the Tokyo Olympics! The island has much to be proud of on its Independence Day. Jamaica is packed to the brim with things that mystify the world. Some of us Brits, yearly, scamper and... View Article
READ MOREIn normal times, on the first weekend of July, Nevisians would kick up ‘them foot’ with flocking tourists who fly, swim and sail for Nevis’ Mango Festival. Feasting on the dishes created to honour the islands 44 varieties of mango. Sadly, due to the pandemic the Nevisian Tourist Authority has been forced to pause tourism... View Article
READ MORE8,000 years back in New Guinea, humanity fell in love with the true white gold, even before they were able to unlock the secrets to turn into the rum we know today. Humans were used as property to do the backbreaking work in terrible conditions in order to supply the insatiable demand for sugar. But... View Article
READ MOREToday marks Windrush Day and we at the Rum Kitchen would like to pay homage and celebrate the culture and contributions of the British Caribbean community, who make our mission statement of ‘Be More Carnival’ possible. The essence of togetherness, journey, good food and music are all hallmarks of our company mission, quite in the... View Article
READ MORECan you smell that? No, that?! The air. Fresh air. Fresh seaside air. Brought in with the tide to soothe the moisture sliding down your forehead as you wonder if your sun-hat is really doing its job, or whether you put on too much sun lotion or not, but you thank your lucky stars anyway,... View Article
READ MOREWe’re excited to announce the launch of our first ever IGTV content segment, THE SOCIAL SOCIAL CLUB in partnership with The Beat London radio presenter, Başak Erten. Each episode involves mixology, rum, cocktails and great conversation direct from our Brixton restaurant with RK bartender Sam.
READ MOREIt’s cold. Like really cold. And raining – it’s English weather, so it’s expected. But that’s outside. Inside, there’s warmth. People are hugging their friends, family and loved ones. Whereas outside, the only thing worth a hug is their coats. Outside, people are dodging the rain to run for a train, a bus, a black... View Article
READ MOREEvery drink that has blessed a bartop, been laid on a napkin, been served neat or on ice, in a long glass or a coupe, a martini, a flute or a rocks glass, has a story. Whether it is Jennings Cox’s moment of genius whilst stationed in Cuba to make the Daiquiri, or Dick Bradsell’s... View Article
READ MOREIf you were asked to name a few fashion heavyweights you might say the usual suspects: Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and so forth. These maybe the names slipping off everyone lips. But in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, there’s only one titan that matters for footwear… Clarks. And the love affair has been going on since 1940s.
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