Laki Kane is a brand new tropical thremed bar that will launch in London, this June.
Co-founded by ex-Mahiki bar manager Georgi Radev, the concept is inspired by the award-winning mixologist's passion for all things rum. Derived from the Polynesian 'lucky person', Laki Kane will be an escape from the city, with beautifully designed interiors that will transport guests to faraway tropical destinations.
Offering a truly unique bar experience, drinks include showstopper cocktails created with rums from all over the globe along with mouthwatering exotic fruits, natural ingredients and, in a bold move - no refined sugar.
Laki Kane will also produce its own rums, re-distilled on-site and upstairs in its Spiced Dry Rum Club, where the curious can create and flavour their own spiced rums using real pot stills.
Set on Upper Street in Islington, North London, Laki Kane will be spread across two floors and offer two unique experiences. Downstairs will provide a tropical escape for all those who enter, thanks to a meticulous eye for detail that encompasses everything from the interior and furniture to the menus and even the scents. Inspired by its founders' adventures to sunnier climes, Laki Kane brought together exciting tropical locations to Islington, including Asia, Polynesia, Indonesia and the Caribbean.
To drink, a menu of unforgettable cocktails of the tropics created by Georgi, featuring exotic ingredients from all over the world, sugar cane syrups and the best rums, all served in bespoke vessels and delivered with a theatrical twist. Laki Kane's expert bartenders will also be on hand to mix up delicious concoctions based on the tastes of their guests.
To eat, a menu designed by renowned chef Michael Moore, will feature tropical-inspired dishes to compliment the cocktail offering. Exceptional service will be at the heart of Laki Kane and each table will feature push buttons for guests to call for service whenever they need.
Upstairs the Spiced Dry Rum Club offers the chance to experience the world of rum like never before, as rum-lovers and new-comers are invited to create their own twist on one of the fastest growing spirits in the UK.
Through tastings guided by London’s foremost bartenders and rum experts, and experimentation with Spiced Dry Rum Club's own pot stills, masterclasses will delve into the re-distillation process and explore a multitude of flavours and ingredients. New methods and techniques will allow visitors to create and walk away with their own personalised rum to sip and savour at home. Tickets for Spiced Dry Rum Club will be available from mid-May.
Laki Kane is the collaborative creation of Georgi Radev, Sam Robson and life long Islington resident and businessman Steve Kyprianou. Speaking about the launch Georgi said, 'Over the last 15 years I've been travelling around the world, learning and teaching about rum, Tiki and cocktails, and discovering a host of weird and wonderful bars on the way. The exotic destinations I've been to have become a big part of my life and now I want to bring a taste of this to London for us all to enjoy, even though we might not get the same weather!
'Laki Kane is an escape and we're creating everything with that in mind, from the decor and service, to the food and an exciting cocktail menu made with incredible tropical ingredients that most people will have never experienced before. Rum will of course be at the centre of all of this and we're excited to also be sharing the knowledge of this amazing spirit upstairs in our Spiced Dry Rum Club.'
