From the gambling dens of pre-revolution Havana, where the sweet smell of cigars hung thick in the air and the aged rum flowed, "The Sugar Kings" Cuban trio present their repertoire of son Cubano, vintage mambo and cha cha cha. Featuring Flavio Correa on percussion & vocals, Elpidio Caicedo on baby bass & vocals and Daniel Carnago Cuban on tres guitar & vocals.

COVER CHARGE: £6
+ Free Thursday Throwdown set from 23:30 - 1:15

thursday throwdown

So that is Thursday Throwdown exactly? Each Thursday after 11pm, we’re switching it up at Nightjar. Firstly there will be a free, late set of live music from 11.30 pm. But, better than that, thanks to Don Julio, we’re going to drink like it’s 2010! Our special late-night menu is a nod to the days (and prices!) of when Nightjar first opened, fifteen years ago.

Nightjar comes alive with the sound of New Orleans funk, jazz and rhythm ’n’ blues as drummer and bandleader Roy Pfeffer takes the stage. Recognised as one of London’s foremost ambassadors of New Orleans music, Pfeffer is celebrated for his high-energy performances that capture the true spirit of the Crescent City.

Pfeffer is the driving force behind The Big Smoke Family, an acclaimed funk collective that has become a staple of London’s live music scene. Regulars at Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express Soho, the band has built an international following and earned the rare honour of being featured on New Orleans’ iconic radio station WWOZ. Their shows are a carnival of groove, rhythm and soul, bringing audiences straight to the streets of New Orleans.