Week Forty Nine
Another week as we edge closer to the end of 2014. It's trickier than it looks this blog malarchy, I tell thee. This week it was the celebration of Georgie Gibbs and Laura Martin's birthday at a cheeky Hawaiian bar in Chelsea.
Special guests include: Charlie Hayter, Freddie Dixon, Tom Goldwater, Georgie Gibbs, Laura Martin, Katie Siese, Lex Burgess, Crawford, Ben Macandrews, Gabes Langford, Luke Chopper Harris, Alexandra Reid, Ayliss, Josh Lee, Rusty, Charlie Banks and Ed Cracknell.
Summary of Kona Kai
Name: Kona Kai
Type: Hawaiian themed bar
Location: 515 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW6 1HD
Website: http://www.konakai.co.uk
Date Visited: 12/12/14
Price: Normal
Rating: 3.95/5
Review
It was Friday night and there was a plethora of birthday celebrations about (ooo popular). Charlie Hayter was the first man celebrating a birthday and he was keen to have drinks, which is a celebration in itself, so a few lads congregated at the Durell Arms to have some beers and shots of Sambuca too (mavericks!). The live music came on, as it always bloody does there, so it was time to move on to the next place...after quickly dancing to a few classics of course.
Georgie Gibbs and Laura Martin were the other two ladies hosting birthday celebrations and had chosen the venue of Kona Kai in Chelsea. Upon arrival I got a very warm welcome from Ayliss, much to the horror of Josh Lee but to the delight of others (me). The banterous opening was a sign of things to come and I must say I am big fan on this joint. Hey, it's not going to win any awards or be a regular celebrity haunt, but it knows what 'it' is and does 'it' well. What on earth does that even mean?!
Basically it doesnt disguise itself as a fancy upmarket Chelsea bar. It markets itself as a place where you can happily drink cocktails, dance around like a madman and really get stuck in. I have to say everytime I seem to go to a Hawaiian themed bar it seems to have this vibe. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a bad night in a Hawaiian themed bar. You get a flowery necklace, cocktails out of cocunt esque containers and a dance floor of a suitable size to bust your worst moves. The dream. You can't go wrong with an Hawaiian, unless its a pizza....that is wrong!
I had a cracking night and everyone was on top form. The drinks were well priced, the staff friendly and the music spot on, with it not being too cheesy but the classics were still being played. The main reason why I rated this place, and all Hawaiian bars, is because everyone is always in such good spirits. I don't know what it is, maybe its the staff who are loving life but literally everyone in there from DJ to Barstaff to partygoers is having a bloody good time. That's why I liked this place and if you are looking for a relaxed place to have a birthday party but also to get very loose....this is the perfect place.
Not the biggest and nothing spectacular but it does the job. Relatively well priced too considering the location. Great company, great night.
Josh Lee and I. Tense.
Basically it doesnt disguise itself as a fancy upmarket Chelsea bar. It markets itself as a place where you can happily drink cocktails, dance around like a madman and really get stuck in. I have to say everytime I seem to go to a Hawaiian themed bar it seems to have this vibe. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a bad night in a Hawaiian themed bar. You get a flowery necklace, cocktails out of cocunt esque containers and a dance floor of a suitable size to bust your worst moves. The dream. You can't go wrong with an Hawaiian, unless its a pizza....that is wrong!
One of two photos I found on my phone the next day. Interesting.
I had a cracking night and everyone was on top form. The drinks were well priced, the staff friendly and the music spot on, with it not being too cheesy but the classics were still being played. The main reason why I rated this place, and all Hawaiian bars, is because everyone is always in such good spirits. I don't know what it is, maybe its the staff who are loving life but literally everyone in there from DJ to Barstaff to partygoers is having a bloody good time. That's why I liked this place and if you are looking for a relaxed place to have a birthday party but also to get very loose....this is the perfect place.
Not the biggest and nothing spectacular but it does the job. Relatively well priced too considering the location. Great company, great night.
Kona Kai. Cool eh?
Special Shoutout
Winner: Georgie Gibbs and Laura Martin
A blog first this. A joint award for the special shoutout! You can't pick one out of these two, as they both hosted a truly stupendous night out. Both great friends but I do still remain dubious as to whether they fall into the category of 'regular reader'. Great choice of venue by the two of them and a superb night out. Well done!
Poem Advice
A great way to celebrate your birthday
At the Hawaiian Kona Kai
You can really get stuck in
It's awesome, I tell no lie
Winner: Georgie Gibbs and Laura Martin
Poem Advice
A great way to celebrate your birthday
At the Hawaiian Kona Kai
You can really get stuck in
It's awesome, I tell no lie
Many thanks once again for the read guys and I will (I hope) see you all again soon. Adios.
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