Kammerling's talk at 69 Colebrooke Row

We invite you for an afternoon with Alex Kammerling to discuss the history of alcohol as medicine and the kinds of ingredients that have been used for centuries.

We'll explore the botanicals for his secret recipe for Kammerling's ginseng spirit and a selection of infusions and distillations he's created over the past 5 years.

A tasting will be offered as well as a chance to sample some of Kammerling's signature cocktails and an open session for a bit of play with mixing the new spirit.

This talk is open to all, however space will be limited so please rsvp at drinks@69colebrookerow.com
Monday, 11 April, 3-5pm at the bar with no name at 69 Colebrooke Row

69 Master Classes: April & May 2011

The next in our series will highlight Summer Party Cocktails and will feature a list of seasonal recipes to serve up at your summer barbeques. With tips for serving in warm weather, lots of fresh fruit, the Rosy Punch, mojitos, margaritas and Colebrooke classics like the Elegante~

Join us to kick off the start of our summer season and inspire your plans for the coming sunny months-
Summer Cocktail Master Class, Saturday 21 May, 2-4pm

The following will be a sequel to our recent Japanese Master Class that went so well, we're gladly responding to requests for another. This class will focus on the aspects of Japanese bartending and tools and products and flavours from Japan. Featuring recipes from Japanese bartenders, we will provide an insight into the style of drinks service served in the bars within Japan.

Japanese Master Class, Saturday 7 May, 2-4pm

All classes £40/person. Spaces for each class are limited; To book your place email drinks@69colebrookerow.com

Lagavulin night at 69 Colebrooke Row

Thursday we hosted a night of Lagavulin whisky with cocktails by our own Tony C. We started with a comparative whisky tasting with expert, Dr. Nick Morgan followed by a sampling of Lagavulin 16 year old with an assortment of blue cheeses.





Colebrooke collaborator Paul A. Young created a batch of chocolates with Lagavulin Distillers Edition, featuring a Sea Salted Caramel Truffle and Lagavulin Whisky Sour truffle. The evening commenced in the serving of two especially made Lagavulin cocktails by Tony Conigliaro, the Lagavulin Liquorice Whisky Sour and the Lagavulin Sterling Soda.

Italian Master Class, 26 March 2011

The next in our Master Class series will focus on Apertifs and classic Italian cocktails. Sit in on an interactive tutorial with our expert barmen and try your hand at a negroni, sbagliato or our Colebrooke take on the Americano. Presently 12 seats left for this class; 2-4pm, £40, email drinks@69colebrookerow.com for bookings.

The London Foodie on 69 Colebrooke Row

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Dr. Adam Elmegirab visits 69 Colebrooke Row

Our Monday talks are taking off! With another informative and interactive session given by Dr. Adam Elmegirab focusing on bitters. A big thanks to all that made it out and to Adam for sharing him time and knowledge. Keep posted for the next session soon.

69 Colebrooke and Paul A. Young Chocolates

A Valentines Day collaboration with neighbour artisan chocolatier, Paul Young has stirred up quite a bit of interest! We partnered with Paul to create chocolate bites flavoured as some of our featured menu cocktails and are so impressed with the results, they've been selling out of the shop in Camden Passage and we're working on our next selection!



Stop by the shop and sample some for yourself before swinging by for a Lipstick Rose or Liquorice Whisky Sour!

Bitters Talk by Dr. Adam Elmegirab Monday March 14th, 3pm

The next in our series of talks hosted by 69 Colebrooke Row will be given by Dr. Adam Elmegirab. We will hear about the bitters category, specifically focusing on the past/present/future as well as the influence on drinking culture over the past 200+ years. We will then have the chance to try the key bittered drinks from this timeframe.

Adam will explain how he got into compounding bitters through his Jerry Thomas Project and give an insight into the production methods employed in the manufacture of Boker's Bitters, Dandelion & Burdock Bitters and Limited Edition Spanish Bitters, as well as the new Antique Colebrooke Bitters developed for ZTH.

We will take a look at other comapnies behind the craft bitters movement such as Bittermens (USA) and The Bitter Truth (Germany).

The event is free to attend; Please book now to reserve your space. drinks@69colebrookerow.com

Classic Cocktail Making At 69 Colebrooke Row

Our next Master Class has been scheduled for next Saturday, 12 March from 2-4pm here at the bar with no name.

Due to demand we have organised another of our most popular class. We will discuss the secrets to making all of the time-tested favourites: The martinin, manhattan & old fashion, daiquiri & margarita as well as our popular Colebrooke Classics. This is a great class for both the novice and seasoned drinker - all are welcome.

The class will cap at 25 guests. To reserve your space, please contact drinks@69colebrookerow.com

New Music Sundays at 69 Colebrooke Row

Our Sunday night live music continues and we've gathered the line up for the upcoming weeks:

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month features Viper's Dream, an acoustic Gypsy Jazz band who's repertoire ranges from swing and bebop to latin, bossa nova and original compositions. Special emphasis is on the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France.



Sunday, 27 Feb
Jazz in Paris: French-American singer eVe Buigues accompanied by Scottish guitarist Kevin Glasgow. The Jazz In Paris Project bring a fresh approach to their original French adaptations of familiar tunes such as The Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams and Prince's quintessential Kiss- bringing a touch of class and the enticing sound of Parisian romance.


Sunday, 13 & 27 March
Gumbo La La: Conjuring up the spirit of the 1930s and 1940s by reimagining the sounds of roots, honky tonk and zydeco music with detailed three-part harmonies, fiddle, double bass, and acoustic guitar.


Sunday, 10 & 24 April
Dan Darling and Chaps playing accoustic Dixieland Jazz - the horns will transport you to the streets of New Orleans and back just in time for another sazerac..