Including a new music event every Thursday, a partnership with Idris Elba’s Porte Noire Champagne and a series of events for London Cocktail Week celebrating sustainability and females in the industry.
‘Drop The Beat’ Event Every Thursday
Launching October 5, Nobu Bar at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square invites guests to its new event, ‘Drop The Beat’. Taking place every Thursday at one of Marylebone’s sleekest bars, Drop The Beat will be an evening combining a mix of 80s disco and funk inspired by the legendary Japanese nightclub, Maharaja, with a new cocktail menu devised by Bar Manager Sophie Bratt in collaboration with House of Suntory.
Showcasing females in the industry, Sophie has specially selected DJ Megan Fernandez to take over the decks each week. Renowned for delivering a memorable and creative performance for any audience, Megan is a self-taught house Music DJ, Radio Host & Producer. She has performed all over the world in night clubs, private yachts, members clubs and festivals, as well as radio shows in France, Ibiza and the UK.
Drop The Beat also sees a partnership with House of Suntory - the pioneer of Japanese spirits - to create an expertly crafted cocktail menu for a Nobu Portman Square twist on classic drinks. House of Suntory’s Haku Vodka, Toki Whisky, Roku Gin and Hibiki take center stage for a selection of cocktails including the Kokoro; using Haku Vodka and Sakura Vermouth with a unique blend of cold brew hibiscus flower, jasmine kombucha and verjus for a floral yet dry tipple and the Toki with a punchy blend of ginger ale, finessed with a gold shimmer.
For more information visit: https://london-portman.nobuhotels.com/dropthebeat/
SAVE WATER, DRINK CHAMPAGNE
Until March 2024, Nobu Bar at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square will also be introducing the ultimate collaboration with Porte Noire. Founded by Actor and Musician, Idris Elba, alongside Frenchman and Oenophile David Farber, Porte Noire was born out of a shared passion for wine and is now available exclusively to try in London at Nobu Bar.
Inviting guests to drink Champagne while making a difference, Nobu Bar will be donating proceeds to The Water Project with every glass of Porte Noire Champagne drank. A charity chosen by Idris Elba, The Water Project is a non-profit organization with a mission to unlock human potential by providing reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and sanitation.
From the vineyards of the Sanger school in Grand Cru Avize, Porte Noire Champagne is an exceptional and original expression of a perfectly matured chardonnay. The Sanger school has an interesting history, dating back to the first world war and keeping the art of champagne making alive after the war desecrated France’s vineyards. Champagne created here today is of the highest quality, made with a refined skill that has been passed down through generations.
Porte Noire is £30 per glass or £180 per bottle and available at Nobu Bar until March 2024.
London Cocktail Week
This October, Nobu Bar at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square will also be celebrating London Cocktail Week, 12th - 22nd October. For the ten-day period, guests of Nobu Bar will be able to enjoy three bespoke cocktails in partnership with the sustainable beverage brand Discarded.
Led by Sophie, a series of events will also take place across the ten days, each championing sustainability and women in the industry. The first being ‘Celebrate Her’ on Thursday 12th October - Sophie Bratt welcomes guests to join her in a panel celebrating females, including Anna Sebastian, Founder of Celebrate Her, to elevate women in hospitality. On Thursday 19th October, ‘London Cocktail Week Legends’ sees Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox join Sophie for a night of Champagne, martinis and shots.
During London Cocktail Week, guests of Nobu Bar will be able to enjoy the following three cocktails; ‘Espresso High’ consisting of Cascara Vermouth, lacto plum syrup, pre-brewed coffee husk finessed with cocoa nib soda and coffee husk dust; the fruity ‘Banana Peel Punch’ for a tasty concoction of Banana Peel rum, banana skin syrup, coconut milk, milk, flat Champagne, citrus and Fernet or the ‘Strawberries & Cream with its unique mix of chardonnay grape vodka, soft strawberry syrup, waste Champagne acid, mascarpone and a touch of citrus.
Cocktails can be enjoyed for £8 per person with the London Cocktail Week wristband which will be available to purchase at Nobu Bar for £15.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
The iconic Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is located on a prominent corner of Marylebone’s Portman Square. The 249-room property features a signature Nobu Restaurant & Bar, outdoor terrace, Nobu Lounge, Nobu Pilates studio and a Nobu Penthouse, offering unparalleled 360-degree views of London.
Address: Nobu Bar, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, 22 Portman Square, London W1H 7BG
Opening Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 12:00pm – 00:00am Thursday – Friday: 12:00pm – 01:00am Saturday – Sunday: 12.30pm – 00:00am DJ Hours Thursday : 8:00pm – 00:00am Friday – Saturday: 9:00pm – 01:00am
Website: https://london-portman.nobuhotels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobulondonportman/
