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Cottons Caribbean Restaurant
the World Of Hospitality
Notting Hill Opening
Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum
The hugely successful Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum will be launching its brand new flagship
restaurant in Notting Hill, a stone’s throw from Notting Hill Gate Underground.
The restaurant and bar is set to bring the exotic vibes
of the Caribbean to Notting Hill in true tiki style.
Sitting centrally (157-159 Notting Hill Gate W11), the
sky-blue exterior and tropical statement planters mark
the entrance to the restaurant. The floor-to-ceiling
glass frontage reveals a colourful interior packed full of
contagious Caribbean spirit.
On the ground floor, seating is arranged around a
central bar adorned with multicoloured bamboo.
Behind the bar, the largest collection of rum in the
UK stands proudly, with over 300 varieties available.
Marinated exotic fruit-filled jars displayed on the
wood shelving are a key ingredient in the renowned
Cottons cocktails.
Opposite the bar, a hand painted floor-to-ceiling wall
mural depicting a vibrant, tropical jungle scene spans
the entire length of the wall. Suspended brass lighting
with filament bulbs hang from the ceiling, creating a
traditional tikki shack feel. In the bar area, diners will
be able to enjoy bar snacks and sharing plates such as
Jerk pork ribs (£7), Oxtail & bean stew (£7.50), and
Ackee & saltfish (£7.50). Meanwhile, those in need of
a coffee fix can enjoy a caffeine boost courtesy of the
brand new Fracino coffee machine.
Traditional Caribbean cuisine will be served Monday
to Friday with lunch from Noon-3pm; afternoon
tea from 3pm-6pm; and dinner 5pm-11pm. Dishes
will include: Barbecue glazed pork belly with rum &
molasses, pickled vegetables (£7); Trinidadian steamed
red mullet in Chadon beni garlic butter, provision
salad (£17); with sides of Rice n peas; and Fried
plantain (£3 each).
Website: www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk
The restaurant has a large self-contained party and
private dining space. Folding wooden doors reveal
another statement wall mural, this time depicting an
enchanting beachside scene. The bright, sunny space is
paved with terracotta tiles, while a large antique golden
mirror adorns the wall.
Jamaican born Head Chef, Nikki McLeod, held
the reins at Cottons Camden for 10 years. French
Manager, Frederic Fawkes, was previously Restaurant
Manager at Paradise at Kensal Green, and has also
worked in Saint Martin in the Caribbean.