The Rum Kitchen

Caribbean Restaurant in Soho
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7 / 10 from 1 review
Address
1.12-1.13
Kingly Court
Kingly Street
Soho
London
W1B 5PW
Map
Telephone
020 7920 6479
Cuisine
Caribbean
Region
Soho
Nearest Station
Oxford Circus
0.22 miles
Opening Times
Monday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:00
Tuesday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:00
Wednesday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:00
Thursday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:00
Friday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:30
Saturday Open 12:00 - Closes 00:30
Sunday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00

All In London Review

It was like returning to the Caribbean... and to a beach rum shack, no less

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We were booked to go to another restaurant in the buzzy Kingly Court (enter through a discrete doorway near Carnaby Street on Kingly Street into a three level enclosed court yard full of restaurants, bars and shops) but arrived early so decided to pop into this place which is on an upper level for a quick drink.

It was like returning to the Caribbean – where I have been on many happy occasions. And to a beach rum shack no less. The music, of course, was awesome – reggae. Just enough for a party atmosphere, but not so much as to drown out any hope of conversation.

The boards on the walls are painted those bright, jewel colours – reminding us of the sea, coral, white sand beaches and sunshine. There are multi-coloured steel drums suspended from the ceiling and boards advertising all manner of West Indian fare and philosophies (e,g, “No rain, no rainbow”) on the walls – in between locked displays where some of the many varieties of rum available are stored.

There’s an open kitchen at the far end. There’s a choice of high and low, small and large tables. The staff are friendly and happily stop to chat even though they are constantly on the go. How good to be surrounded by those fabulous West Indian accents and phrases again.

The small bar is tucked into the corner. Everyday there’s Happy Hour where cocktails are available at £5 (usually around £7 or £8). My companion had a classic daiquiri which was a short rum cocktail with distinct lime. I had a longer, creamier coconut blend which was way too easy to drink.

The food – which sadly we didn’t have a chance to sample – covered those things you would expect to see – jerk chicken (£7/£13.50), salt fish fritters (£7.50), patties (£4.50), curried mutton (£13.50), rice and peas (£4), sweet potato fries (£4), plantain and chilli dip (£4) – as well as jerk chicken burger with scotch bonnet garlic mayo (£9.50), soft shell crab burger (£12) and pulled pork bun (£9). The rainbow salad (£7.50) looked interesting too and is available with chicken supreme (£3.50) or jerk salmon (£7.50). Amongst the home-made sauces I spied “swamp” which is the hottest available.

It was busy and bustling – with a young, informal vibe - and I recommend that you book a table as there isn’t much standing space.

There’s also a branch in Notting Hill near Portobello Market.

Reviewed by KimT
Published on Nov 10, 2014


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Affordable drinks before a West End show

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Naturally the speciality of this Soho beach shack-themed bar and restaurant is rum. Priced at only £4, there are Mai Tais, daiquiris, and lesser known cocktails like their signature Rattleskull Punch with Wray and Nephew, muscovado sugar, bitters and juices.

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