Located in the heart of the Royal Borough, ‘The Kensington Bar & Kitchen’ is a vibrant, lively bar with something to suit everyone. Expect live music, a regular comedy club, and a function room with built-in stage area available for hire. It may be possible to hire the whole bar, just ask the friendly staff who should be able to accommodate whatever size event you’re looking for. Wheelchair access, disabled access toilets and free Wi-Fi are also available - a great place to catch the football while working on your laptop...

The Kensington Bar & Kitchen is the place to get great food. While serving up traditional fish and chips and burgers, all prepared and cooked to order to a high standard, their menu offers different dishes like Blackened chicken pasta, Cumberland pork sausage and homemade red onion chutney Ciabatta. For shared eating, go for the Antipasti platter – salami Milano, proscuitto, and buffalo mozzarella served with warm bread, sun-blush tomatoes and olives…

The Ministry of Titillation (M.O.T), the fortnightly comedy club at the Kensington, is hosted by comedian Simon Stone. He has a disarming style, mixing observational material with interesting and original thought; M.O.T runs fortnightly from October 12 2007.

The Kensington has played host to various musical icons over the years, with Freddie Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor often coming here for Queen’s band meetings. The last 40 years have seen the likes of Dr. Feelgood, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Johnny Thunders & Jerry Nolan (of the Heartbreakers and New York Dolls) and the Kursaal Flyers all come through the doors. Check out their website for forthcoming live music events www.thekensingtonbar.co.uk

Whether you’re after a night of first-rate comedy, good music, great food, a game of pool, a corporate meeting spot or just somewhere to relax after work in a warm and friendly atmosphere - The Kensington Bar & Kitchen is waiting to serve you.

M.O.T – MINISTRY OF TITILLATION
Alternate Fridays at ‘The Kensington Bar & Kitchen’

Friday October 12th:

Diane Morgan
Runner up, Hackney Empire new act of the year 2006… ’Diane Morgan has a nice line in dark storytelling’ – Bruce Dessau, Independent.

Stuart Black
Stuart Black’s social commentary is truthful and acerbic, delivered in a relaxed and conversational style. ‘His confident, casual stance is a big winner... skilful delivery, matched with a care in choosing his language and imagery.’ Chortle.co.uk

Erich McElroy
‘Great gags’ The Stage… ‘Hilariously insightful’ The List … Originally from Seattle, he was a performer with the sketch group ’Up in Your Grill’, and has a degree in acting.

+ A few surprises! MC: Simon Stone

Friday October 26th:

Rosie Wilby
Finalist – Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2007; Finalist – Funny Women 2006; ’Hilarious from start to finish’, insidecomedy.co.uk; ‘A nice line in surreal patter’, Metro

Helen Keen
Helen has written for the last two series of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Now Show’ and various Channel 4 TV shows including ‘The Friday Night Project’. “Young comedian Helen Keen impressed… with her ready wit with hecklers” Dominic Maxwell, The Times

+ Jude Simpson, Bertie Pearce and a few surprises! MC: Simon Stone

Entrance – £6.00; Concessions £4.00
Start Time – 8.30 pm
Nearest Tubes – Olympia, Kensington High Street & Shepherds Bush Central Line
Buses – 49, 10, 09 and 27
Advance booking – 07970 898409