12 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
THE PARROT
Cocktail Bar and Live Music Venue
to Open at The Waldorf Hilton
Hotel
The Parrot, an intimate cocktail bar and live
music venue within the Waldorf Hilton, London,
opened to the public in November. Opened in
collaboration with actor, DJ and producer Idris
Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky
Caulfield, visitors to the 60 seater bar can expect
a whole host of A-List surprises, from a hidden
cocktail menu to regular, unannounced secret
shows and an exclusive guest list. The venue
also boasts access to the London bar scene’s first
chauffeur-driven, branded car.
The space is a creative collaboration between
the iconic hotel and the co-founders, who were
inspired by the history of the building and,
particularly, the exoticism of its historic Palm
Court. Built in 1908, The Waldorf has been at
the heart of London’s bustling Theatreland for
over a century, and the Yamaha London Stage will
once again bring the sounds of the West End to
The Waldorf. The professional house band will
perform with talent direct from some of London’s
best-loved stage shows, bringing a unique energy
to the venue every evening. The Parrot will also
utilise the co-founders’ numerous connections to
play host to an array of completely unannounced
secret shows, from the stars of stage and screen
to the next big thing, and regular DJ sets from
Idris himself.
The Waldorf Hilton General Manager, Guy
Hilton says: “The Parrot was a natural move for
us, building on the history of The Waldorf as an
entertainment hub nestled between five major
West-End theatres.