Weekend Tips: Notting Hill Carnival

The streets of West London come alive once again this bank holiday weekend as Notting Hill Carnival returns. Celebrating all things Caribbean with live music, colourful costumes and amazing street parades – it’s the perfect opportunity to join in the cultural celebrations.

If you can’t visit Notting Hill for the festivities, why not stop at some nearby spots where you can nevertheless soak up the carnival vibes with your ENTERTAINER app? Read on, my friend:

A cocktail or 2 at The London Cocktail Club

Fancy a cocktail after the parade? Check out The London Cocktail Clubs’ basement bar for inventive tastes and flavours. Whether you are after a classic cocktail or feeling a bit more adventurous, then get yourself down there. You can be sure to find a rum based cocktail or two accompanied by great music and atmosphere.

Grab a bite at Absurd Bird

You may not make it to the Notting Hill Carnival celebrations, but you’ll get your Cajun Mardi Gras at Absurd Bird. You won’t be able to resist their tasty chicken and waffles – it is the ultimate comfort food. If you have room after, then be sure to grab a drink in the hideaway bar where you can enjoy a cocktail created by mixologists from Soul Shakers.

Soak up the atmosphere at Shaka Zulu

Located in the heart of Camden Town, Shaka Zulu is host to some great carnival events this weekend bringing Reggae, Soca and Calypso music to North West London. With a mezzanine cocktail lounge overlooking the restaurant, you can be sure to find the carnival spirit here this weekend.

Don’t forget that all of these locations are included in the ENTERTAINER app so you can enjoy plenty of Buy One Get One Free offers. So, head out this bank holiday and enjoy the excitement. Happy weekend!

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