The Great British Summertime has arrived in London – and you know what that means! It means that we might not actually be enjoying summer-y weather on any given day, regardless of the time of year… But one London cocktail bar is here to save the day, with a weather-based cocktail menu that will brighten up the gloomy days, and add even more sunshine to the warm days.
The Bloomsbury Club has partnered up with Barbados-born Mount Gay Rum on a limit-time menu that sees them looking to the sky to determine their offering. The ‘Come Rain or Shine’ is designed to adapt to whatever Mother Nature has in store for London.
When the sun is shining, guests can enjoy “fruity, light libations that whisk you away to sand-filled beaches and lapping waves”. But when the weather is dark, overcast, and gloomy, you can “take shelter with the rain menu, offering full-bodied, warming cocktails perfect for a rainy day.”
The bar is already renowned for a quirky drinks menu that leaves your order up to chance. Their Egyptian-inspired cocktail menu previously saw guests ordering through a mystical pendulum that chose your drink for you. The newest summer menu gives guests more control over what they order, leaving the menu itself up to fate instead.
The changing weather cocktail menu
So, what exactly changes about the menu in response to the weather? Well, the Bloomsbury Club is specifically offering drinks that correlate to your weather- and temperature-based cravings. You know how in the hot summer weather you want icy-cold refreshing drinks, and in the winter you want rich hearty sips? That’s exactly the basis behind their menu.
When the sun is shining, cocktails range from the tropical Coconut Cove (Mount Gay Eclipse rum, marzipan, agave, vanilla, and coconut) to the fruity Strawberry Jungle (Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, strawberry, Amaro Santoni, pineapple, and lime). Or for a proper tropical escape, the Coco-Matcha mixes up Mount Gay Eclipse rum, matcha, coconut, lime, and London Essence soda.
But what about when it’s dark and rainy? That’s when it’s all about the full-bodied, warming cocktails. Try the rich and comforting Tropical Tempest (Mount Gay XO rum, Remy Martin 1738, hazelnut, and coffee) or the cosy Eclipse (Mount Gay Eclipse rum, whey, parmesan, pepper, and champagne). No matter what you choose, you’re sure to feel better about the weather!
Oh, and if you find yourself enjoying their changing weather cocktail menu on a Wednesday or Thursday between 6-8pm, you can also enjoy Bottomless Bajan sliders! Ordering any drink from the ‘Come Rain or Shine’ menu nets you the sliders free of charge. It’s the perfect series of bottomless bites to enjoy alongside your drink.
Clearly, it’s always a good time for a trip to the Bloomsbury Club – come rain or shine!
📍 The Bloomsbury Club, 16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3NN. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road.
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