Great drinks with a cool Atmosphere. The ladies working here were very friendly and readily offered us suggestions, being were visiting the area. Drinks were delicious and very fresh. Loved the music and the decorations. read more

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This restaurant was really busy when we came in. We were seated on bar stools near the window. People were constantly running into my chair. The service was slow. The drinks we had were just ok. Not something I'd order again. The bread pudding was dry. It was edible just not that good. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Banana cake with chocolate ice cream - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

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Simply put, Caribbean influences but definitely not authentic Caribbean. I ordered the jerked chicken, which turned out to be tasty grilled chicken with a side of jerk sauce. Again, not bad... but definitely not jerk. Drinks are also good, diverse menu. However, service left a bit to be desired. I requested additional jerk sauce... that never came. Additionally, I was waited on by 4 different people, while I was by myself. Training the staff for proper service would be grrar read more

This was such a fun place! A friend, who's a local, recommended it since it's her favorite spot. I'd say it has a Jamaican/Caribbean vibe and is in the middle of vibrant Soho, London. It's super difficult to find, but worth searching for. The entrance is near the Vans shoe store. I loved the vibe, and the happy hour prices. We did order food, which was a nice spicy treat. I had a jerk bbq bowl that did not disappoint. We sampled a few cocktail options from the happy hour menu. Most were quite tasty, but there was one that my husband ordered that was definitely an acquired taste that we did not have. I'd recommend this for lunch/dinner with friends, especially during happy hour. It's a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of Soho - or the weather! read more

The Rum Kitchen - Jerk bowl - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

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Who knew that you can find a little slice of the Caribbean paradise here? We were in the area when we got hungry and saw this adorable restaurant in the street. It had open windows and colorful decor which attracted us to this place. We decided to eat here and it was a really good decision. I got the jerk chicken with plantains. The plantains were delicious. They were cooked perfectly and I loved the sweet jam that they gave me as the dipping sauce. It was so flavorful and added to the natural sweetness of the plantain. The jerk chicken was tender and I loved the sides. They gave us a really good gravy! It had a really good heat level and complimented the dish very well! The service was good and the ambiance was on point. I would recommend this place if you are in the mood for something spicy and heavy! read more

The Mutton was Spicy Good. Just so you know... Between the music,and the people trying to talk over the music, it becomes an extremely loud place. I had to keep repeating myself to the person sitting 2 inches away from me. The plus side is that they play all the Caribbean hits which will have you moving, singing and eating all at the same time. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Curry Mutton, Roti w/Coconut Rice & Peas - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

We went as a group of 5 on a Saturday evening. I had made a reservation online knowing it'd be super busy. On arriving, I was told by staff that they could not find the reservation. After waiting for about 10 minutes they thankfully were able to find us a table. For starters we had the spicy fried wings and the fried squid (the wings were okay, but the squid was yummy). I tried one of their happy hour cocktails (the punch) which tasted watered down to me. For the mains we tried: - jerk bowl: yumzer! - curry mutton: good - spicy fried chicken burger: bland. - sweet potato fries: yumzer! - skinny fries: yumzer! - casava fries: really great! The restaurant itself is in a great location, and has a great vibe and I really liked the decor. The staff (despite the mix up with the reservation) were great. Around 9pm a DJ started playing, which was good fun, but it got way too loud to have a conversation so we went elsewhere for dessert. read more

- One of the top off-island dining experiences when it comes to curried mutton, and they're not afraid "fi lik yuh wid di flava and wid di peppah". I completely cleaned my plate. Located in Kingly Court/Carnaby (a quick walk from the Piccadilly Circus stop on the tube), the Rum Kitchen serves up both food and atmosphere from from the Caribbean... more specifically, Jamaica (Home). I was amazed at how crowded it was on a Sunday night, but even without a reservation, we were promptly seated and was eating in almost next to no time! Old school 90s/00s American Hip Hop intermingled with a few from the 'teens set the musical tone. As a familiar tune played various patrons of the restaurant with whom the songs resonated would either chime in on the lyrics, do their best seat-dance moves or both! "Bang for the Buck": definitely a great price for the flavor and the size (yup, even with my Americanized portion-sized mind). This spot is definitely on my list for the next time I'm in London. read more

The food was decent and there were a couple of things missing from our orders when it arrived at the time, but everything was brought to us eventually. I was expecting "traditional" Caribbean but I should have known better. I missed the veggies (didn't want slaw) and the normal rice and peas (this one had a huge coconut hint in their rice), but I wont complain too much because I ate my food. Ohh...those sweet potatoes fries were bomb and they almost tasted as if they could be a dessert with the added honey or whatever was glazed on them--yum! The server was a little slow, but we managed to chase him down when we needed stuff. Overall it was alright. The place is a little small and I felt like we were eating ON the people next to us because the tables were so small and crammed together, but whatever...not a huge deal, unless you are huge. Kidding....but yeah, they could spread those tables out to make it comfortable for everyone. I personally don't care for community seating and it somewhat felt like that. Worth a try... read more

- 5 stars just for the soca soundtrack - can't find that in london

They served raw chicken and dirty glasses. Do not go here, the food hygiene rating is 2 but should be 0.

I didn't know what I was getting into, this place gave me a much more applebees vibe. The food was good, not great and the same can be said for the service. However, that was not the fault of the server, she was the only one there during a rush. I would be willing to give this place another go. read more

Very good food and it really brings to a very lovely and lively environment. The proteins are not greatly execute but it is still good, and very much enjoyable. Say hi to the bartenders and they could make you something off-list and WOW you a lot! Highly recommended! Go with your friends for a good time out read more

The Rum Kitchen - Ribs, chicken bowl, salted fish, they are so good! The cocktails are amazing! The musics are great! - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

I went here for dinner with my family. It was very loud in here so don't expect to have a quiet conversation. The food was alright. I expected it to have a little more spice to it. After a while the taste gets old, and you don't really want to eat it anymore. Maybe I should've had the rum. read more

Really decent cocktails here. They are uber strong. So you've been warned! Food wise, the soft shell crab burger is stunning. The sweet potato fries are the perfect must accompaniment. The sauces and dips are excellent and a different twist on what you normally get in burger joints. The BBQ Rum and Scotch Bonnet Mayo awesome I wanted to take the bottle home with me. The staff are super friendly and up for a little banter. Despite the place being really busy, they didn't forget about us or our small requests for things like sauces. The place is quite hip and noisy, so not everyone's cup of tea. But honestly, you need to come here for the soft shell crab burger and sweet potato fries. You won't regret it! One cool thing is that when paying the bill they use an ipad app with one of those card readers that can email you the receipt. It can also evenly split the bill depending on the number in your party. That is cool to see. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Soft Shell Crab Burger /w fries - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

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I was taken her for my first time on my Birthday as I am a massive Jerk chicken fan. This place is amazing. It has brilliant character, decor and staff and furthermore the food is mind blowing. I love the burgers that they have and the cocktails were delicious too. I have been back since and the quality was on par as my first visit. Furthermore our party were nightly impressed with the food themselves. I would highly recommend it and with the food coming in at less than £20 it is a right steal for its location! read more

The Rum Kitchen - Burger! - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Absolutely loved my experience at The Rum Kitchen! Phenomenal food - really enjoyed everything we ordered. Flavours and quality do not disappoint. Young & lively vibe perfect for a night out. Would definitely recommend! read more

The Rum Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

I love the Rum Kitchen. I have been there a few times now and I am never disappointed with the food or the service. The first time I went I had the jerk chicken leg with rice and peas which came with gravy and it was divine. The chicken was tender and flavoured really well as was the rice and peas. The second time I went, I had a chicken burger and shared sweet potato fries and jalapeño poppers with my boyfriend. All of the food was again, delicious, I could not fault it. The cocktails are also pretty good, all of them having rum as one of the main ingredients in it. The vibe of the place is pretty relaxed with the decor being reminiscent of a restaurant/shack from the Caribbean. The staff are great, nice and friendly and I would definitely go back again - especially as it's just off of Carnaby Street! read more

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Another excellent place to visit in Kingly Court, but be aware, you'll leave with a heavier belly... and a lighter wallet! We popped in on an impromptu second stag do to get some drinks and a snack, and although we didn't have a reservation, we were able to sit at a table for 30 minutes before the booking arrived. For the record, 30 minutes is easily enough time to eat some amazing jerk chicken wings, and to drink a massive, Indiana Jones-style, crystal skull glass full of rum cocktail. Ask to see the bible and you'll be shown a little book about every rum they stock, their origins and other interesting facts! 3 skull cocktails and a side of wings cost £65!! So don't expect a cheap night! read more

The Rum Kitchen - Drinking from a giant skull! - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

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This place is packed on a Friday night. I came here to meet some mates, and I have to say it took age to just order a drink at the bar. We had made table reservations for that day, but somehow our table was delayed by 30 minutes. Once we got our table, I was told to order the supreme chicken, and it was delicious. If you have never had Caribbean food, I say order that for sure. Our waiter was very friendly, and made sure that our table was taken care off at all times. I am still buzzing about the food while writing the review. For anyone who hasn't been here, the restaurant is located inside the plaza. It took me few minutes to find the restaurant because the GPS wont tell you the exact location. I will be back when I am in London. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Oh this place is fun! Great music, rum cocktails and Caribbean vibe. Warm and welcoming staff. The menu is full of island flavours and there are decent vegetarian options as well. Portions are huge and comforting. The charcoal roasted red pepper stuffed with quinoa, mixed beans, carrot, coconut puree & crispy shallots was a satisfying and delicious meal - loved the hint of coconut and crispy texture of the shallots. The Jerk Fried Chicken had my friend in absolute food heaven, if I ate chicken I would have ordered this! Plantains are a must, get this as a side. The watermelon and cucumber salad was refreshing though very simple and not necessary as we already had so much food. Although the roasted sweet potato wedges, avocado, and toasted coconut flakes sounds amazing, it actually was not a very appetizing combination. I wouldn't order this. I would book a table as it is busy during peak times. Come with a few friends and have some rum cocktails. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Mains:charcoal roasted red pepper, / Jerk Fried Chicken Sides: Plantains/watermelon and cucumber salad/ sweet potato - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Randomly stumbled upon Kingly Court the other night while out with two girlfriends. We were looking for a place for a good drink and just so happen to love rum. Saw the sign for The Rum Kitchen and practically ran up the stairs. Once inside, it had such a cool vibe. Dim lighting, cool beachy-esque decor, and fantastic music playing. Went up to the bar and I picked the first thing on the menu that I laid my eyes on.. "Rattle skull punch." The bartender was great, tossing around the bottles quite swiftly and chatting to us while he made our drinks. The drink I ordered was served in a mug, which I loved and garnished with mint and an orange slice. The taste was extremely unique, but absolutely delicious and quite strong (all make a great combination!). I highly recommend this place for a chill drink prior to going out or just to socialize with friends! Definitely will be back. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Rattle skull punch. Delicious and definitely packed a punch - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Jerk chicken and beer! Nice setting, buzzing part of town and not too expensive. What more could you ask for. read more

The Rum Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

Important Tip: Download the Cake app, use your own referral code for your friends (not the waiter's) and you'll be taking £15 (£10 free + £5 per referral) off the bill per person. Now, that hopefully done, order a round of Zombies and get sloshed! The Zombie packs a hell of a punch, and is very worth the pricey tag of neatly £13 each. Dinner Rush hits hardest Thurs-Sat 6pm-8/9pm, so beware if casually dropping in! Also Happy Hour runs here (I think till 7pm) early in the week, so be clever and get in early. + Food is awesome. The chicken burger was Deceptively delicious, and very filling. I almost didn't need the tasty sweet potatoe fries. My mate had the jerk chicken main dish and wasn't enough for him, so definitely order sides! + Cocktails are all generally quite good quality. Order away! + Decor is good, and if possible try sit at the window ledge and watch all the action in Kingley Square. + Staff are good fun and jovial! Definitely a lot less uppity than the Rum Kitchen in my back yard of Portabello. If any negatives, it's not the cheapest eats, but it's a solid spot. Pop down to Cahoots after for some vintage Tube-themed cocktails after. read more

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The music is loud and good Caribbean and R&B hits. Some of the food is good. I eat a lot of authentic Caribbean and African food so I'm trying to not be to judgemental. Don't get the jerk fish though. Too salty and fishy. The coconut rice was a bit hard and could use a little more seasoning and less coconut flakes. It was very busy when I was there so the service was okay. They seemed nice, but rushed. The most attentive conversationalist I spoke with was the busboy clearing my table. Because of him I'll come back to try one more maybe try the shift shell crab burger next time. read more

I've been here a couple of times and I thorough enjoy. Ok it's a bit noisy so not the place if you want to have a quiet meaningful chat. However if you want a lively environment where you can get some good food a vibe and some cocktails then this is a place well worth a visit. Ok the menu may not be as extensive as some places but what it does it does well to recreate the Caribbean vibe in its food. In my opinion some options could use a little more spice on some, but I get it they have to cater for the masses. The service tries to be Caribbean but it's a good thing it's not otherwise you may never eat!! The waiting staff are good not to intrusive and helpful. The drinks menu is a decent one they have a range of cocktails some quite inventive, try the Ting Wray Cocktail, not my favourite but worth a try to experience it!! When I was there they were re-doing their desert menu, which is good as it was limited. What they did have was the caramelised banana cake and ice cream which hits the spot. That is if you have any space left which needs filling in your stomach. I suggest booking a table as it gets busy of an evening time but they certainly do take walk ups. The bar is small so it's not the place to go if you just want a drink and hang out. I will definitely be going back as I like the vibe and the staff during when week are a little more Caribbean then the weekend shift. read more

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Too bad the decor is so enticing. Had it not been, we might have found an acceptable bar this evening. My friend and I were on the hunt for a good place to grab a post-movie drink. When we saw this place, we had thought we had found a hidden gem. Unfortunately, what we had actually found was nearly the slowest and worst service we've ever encountered and mediocre drinks in an overly loud setting. The service was so slow that we 1. waited for 20 mins for a drink order and the only way we got it was getting up from our table to find someone. 2. another 20 minutes of waiting for our drinks 3. which our waitress got wrong and 4. after finishing our drinks, waiting another 15 mins, and pulling on our coats/packing up (trying to signal we were leaving) we left our money on the table and flagged down another server to let them know we had paid our bill in full, but the waitress was no where in sight to even give us our bill. Horrible. The extra star in this review is because the building itself is nice enough to sit in and the mixed drink didn't epically suck. read more

I love this place. This was my go to spot while on holiday recently. Between the cheap delicious drinks and the food, I am not sure what I loved more. I spent under $50 for a gazillion rounds of drinks AND a full course of food! read more

LOVED the food and the atmosphere!! Really great. The sweet potato chips are heaven, somehow better than other sweet potato chips (apparently its possible!) Staff are good as well and the location is easy but also slightly hidden which adds to the fun! GO GO GO! read more

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I'm a fanatic of this great establishment. Went here about two weeks ago and am still raving about how satisfied my stomach was. It's many times in life our belly's do not exceed the expectation of our eyes... however, at the run kitchen - every need was met. Great service. Great place! read more

Favorite restaurant in London. Great grub and atmosphere for those who like it spicy! read more

The Rum Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - London, XGL

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Best jerk chicken in my life and their slaw is A1, i mean so rich and full of flavor. That jerk gravy is everything I've ever needed in my life. Drinks are hit or miss, sometimes. But my favorite drink is the Jamrock Punch! read more

Rum Kitchen has a buzz about it, a 'let's go to the Caribbean and do this everyday' kind of buzz. Turning up without a reservation on a Thursday is not advisable, nor is any other day I imagine. However, as luck would have it, after pitching up unannounced we managed to get ourselves a table... Ya man. Walking in here you feel the buzz of the place, lots of conversation and the ambience sets off a chatty relaxed vibe. Having been shown to our table by our host we sat down to peruse the menu, we decided that instead of main courses we instead needed a little selection of nibbles to satisfy us, plus we like to share, else we get food envy! Rachel's doing her own research peering at the other tables food whilst I looked at the menu... I was disappointed that water came in The Kraken glass bottle.. It didn't stop me having Jack Sparrow disillusions when I drank from it though.. Indeed, why is the rum always gone? So we eventually came to decide on three of the small plates to share... Jerk Chicken Wings with Scotch Bonnet Swamp Sauce, maybe the largest chicken wings I've had, these were seriously soft and devilishly sticky with a decent amount of chicken for a little wing! And the Swamp Sauce was as badass as it sounds. Island Spiced Baby Squid, piled high for such a small plate but neither of us complained. This was the softest squid I've eaten in London encased in the light crispy coating it was cooked perfectly. The Scotch-Bonnet mayo dip gave it the kick it needs to deserve its place in the Rum Kitchen and don't forget to squeeze the lime! Sticky BBQ Ribs had more than the usual, sticky sauce on a bone that I find with most ribs, they were meaty and I had no struggle to tear it all off. I love ribs, they demand to be picked up, leaving you with sticky, saucy fingers, the delight of eating is getting messy and indulging in licking your fingers, getting the last bits of meat off the bone and losing the lady like demeanour mostly required in social situations. I'll definitely be heading back for a main course, the curried mutton looked and smelled amazing! C.x read more

Service was excellent... it was my first time in London and I had great food and great drinks. The rum kitchen was so lit on Friday night during the carnival or should I say bank holiday...London I will be back especially Brixton which is my Oakland in London... I enjoyed you guys read more

I have been to the Rum Kitchen in Notting Hill multiple times for brunch and always enjoyed it. I went to the new one in Soho expecting the same sort of experience. The location is really cool and the interior decor is very nice. The music is loud, but not distractingly so. I had the soft shell crab burger with sweet potato fries. It was good; I'd order it again, but nothing worth raving about. The sauces they have to offer are a nice addition that allows you to pick how much spice you want. Everyone else at my table enjoyed their meals, no food was left on any of our plates. The staff were friendly enough but, definitely not the friendliest. They also weirdly don't offer cheese with anything, so you can't get cheese on any of your meals. It is a bit pricy for sandwiches; the food and drinks do begin to add up. I would go back because the atmosphere is so cool and it is usually a good experience. read more

This place is packed with promise. From the beautiful setting, to the queue spilling out the door and the delicious aromas luring you in - but unfortunately it fell short of my expectations in a few ways. Now I'm not ignorant to city centre food prices but this place is too expensive. I'm happy to pay over £9 for their perfectly crafted cocktails but £13.50 for a jerk chicken meal with next to no veg is extortionate, especially seeing as it doesn't taste very authentic. Real Caribbean portions are generous with sides of veg and hard food (plantain or festival) as standard. The friendly staff, joyful atmosphere and great selection of tunes is what saves this place. read more

For Caribbean food in the London area, this is my go-to spot. The jerk chicken is the best. Just the right amount of spice. The soft shell crab burger and the pulled pork bun, as well, are two of my favourites. The staff are some of the most fun and friendly in the area. The service is prompt and I was never made to feel like anything I would have asked was any bother. It's simply a very fun place to have delicious food and refreshing cocktails. read more

We can here around 11:30 am for lunch during our visit to London. The restaurant is located upstairs in Soho. The service was great and food was excellent. We got the 3 piece jerk chicken bowl, burger and drinks. The drinks were pricey $9 same price as most of the lunch items. It gets pretty busy later after 12:00 pm. read more

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There's a great atmosphere and decor in this place and very lively staff. There was a group of five of us and we got quite a variety of dishes which all tasted great and, more importantly, authentic - a few of us in the group had some Caribbean blood in us, so we knew what the dishes should've tasted like :) My only complaint is that we had a very awkward moment at the end where someone in our group was waiting for her change for a very loooong time (about £7), when she finally got the waiter's attention, he told us that he'd assumed that that was a tip which ended the otherwise good evening on a bit of a sour, awkward note. read more

The drinks are a little pricey but I'll pay more for a drink if the music is good, the beverage is good, and the staff actually waits on me. I have no complaints about the rum Kitchen. Good drinks, good service, good atmosphere. read more