The sunshine and rhythm of Havana arrived in Nottingham just in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve with the opening of Revolución de Cuba.
The Sheriff of Nottingham, Mohammed Saghir, was delighted to cut the ribbon of the city’s latest restaurant and bar during a week of launch events at the venue, including a ritual blessing of the salsa dance floor. NottinghamLIVE went along to the exciting launch night to sample some fabulous Latin inspired cuisine and a Cuba Libra or three.
In just a few nights, guests at exclusive launch parties enjoyed over 315 bottles of Rum and more than 1,300 Mojitos, as well as 20kg of Guacamole, 4000 canapés and countless steps on the salsa floor.
“We’re so excited to finally have opened the doors to the public,” said Robert Litchfield general manager at Revolución de Cuba Nottingham. “We’re all so proud of the venue and the staff are already bringing Cuban fun and fiesta to Nottingham.
“We’ve had brilliant feedback on the building and our Latin inspired food and drinks and our week of launch events was a great way to celebrate.
Revolución de Cuba joined the party in 2011 and now has 8 bars across the country. It’s a melting pot, a fusion of flavours from Cuba, Spain, Mexico and South America. Pair that with live entertainment and premium rum cocktails and you’ve got a full-on fiesta.
Revolución de Cuba Nottingham, will be the eighth bar of its kind in the group to open which includes; Cardiff, Manchester, Derby, Norwich, Milton Keynes, Leeds and Sheffield.
The cantina serves up an authentic range of freshly prepared and cooked Latin-inspired foods during the day and the evening. From light lunchtime Tapas to the famous hearty Ropa Vieja, a classic Cuban meat stew of shredded lamb in a rich tomato and pepper sauce. The extensive menu offers a variety of Burritos and Hamburguesas and customers will enjoy de Cuba’s guacamole – a speciality with its own secret ingredients freshly made on site.
The Nottingham Revolución de Cuba complements its food offering with a carefully crafted drinks menu; specialising in rum. An enviable selection of premium cocktails and assortment of rums add to the soul of the Cuban party that is heightened by live music during the day and evening.
Weekly salsa lessons and regular networking events are also be on the menu at Revolución de Cuba with plenty of other surprises and events each month.
To keep up with the latest news and find out more details about the New Years Eve party, interact with the Nottingham team at http://www.revoluciondecuba.com/bar/nottingham/ or keep social at www.facebook.com/deCubaNottingham or www.twitter.com/RevdeCubaNottingham.
Revolución de Cuba Address. 26-28 Market Street, Nottingham, NG1 6HW.
Contact the team on nottingham@revoluciondecuba.com or on 0115 8715 735.
