Merchant House Of Fleet Street

A rare hidden gem right in central London. Tucked away off the tourist beaten track, we had the entire bar to ourselves after dinner on a Saturday night - a great secret drinking spot to end a night with friends. The shuffleboard table was an unexpected bonus! The bartender Dan was an excellent host, everything on the cocktail menu is amazing even if rum isn't your go-to drink. Will definitely be back to try more! :)

To say my two trips to the black parrot were outstanding would not do it justice. This bar is a small hole in the wall which boasts a rum collection (at the time of writing) close to 700 rums from across the planet. The staff all have a unique chemistry with one another and offer service, experience, and their knowledge in a plethora of fun banterful ways. If you don’t already love rum, these guys will see to it that you do. And if you do love rum, these guys will keep the good products rolling your way. Give this place a visit

The Black Parrot is a treasure, and I urge you to seek it out. Tucked down an alleyway in London, this delightful oasis stocks some 620 rums! That first time feeling walking into there is one of wonder. Truly. It's incredible. Dave Brady was a wonderful host yesterday as he guided us through some of his choice picks. He makes a cracking daiquiri too. As well as the shuffleboard, which is as entertaining to watch as it is to play, you can also level up your rum knowledge with a masterclass. Walk ins are welcome if you're feeling spontaneous, but reservations are strongly advised so hit up their website and check them out.

Had an absolute blast at the Rum Masterclass - Brady (who I think is the owner) took us on an epic journey of rum discovery, tales of history, adventure and the worldwide journey of rum - he was a real raconteur. The rum sampling was superb and I left with a list of rums I will certainly be picking up for my personal collection. Met a bunch of great rum lovers along the way too! The Masterclass is so worth it (no idea how much it cost as it was a gift) but the bar itself is DEFINITELY worth a visit, even if its just to try some exquisite new cocktails.