The Beachcomber is a basement tiki bar and Thai dining venue hidden beneath 86 Queensway in west London. Polynesian decoration, tropical colours and a lively soundtrack create an immersive setting that feels deliberately removed from the busy street above.
Its Thai kitchen serves food until late, with curries, rice and noodle dishes forming the core of the menu. Chef specials and smaller nibbles allow visitors to build either a full dinner or a more casual selection to share alongside drinks.
The bar specialises in Rhum Agricole from the French Caribbean and maintains an unusually extensive collection of rums, rhums and rons. Elaborate tiki cocktails sit beside that specialist list, and guided rum tastings can be requested for guests who want to explore the category more closely.
Music becomes a stronger part of the experience on Friday and Saturday, when resident DJs play dancehall and bashment into the early hours. Weeknight visits are better suited to a relaxed meal and cocktails, while the later weekend atmosphere works for celebrations and groups.
Address: 86 Queensway, London W2 3RR, England
The Beachcomber Bar – House of Agricole Rhum Menu
Mains
Nasi Goreng
Malaysian-style fried rice with veg, egg. beansprouts & sambal. Choose chiken/tofu/prawn.
Mee Goreng
Stir-fried yellow noodles with veg. egg & sambal. Choose chiken/tofu/prawn.
Kway Teow Goreng
Wok-fried flat rice noodles with veg. egg & sambal. Choose chiken/tofu/prawn.
Small Plates
Roti Canai
Flaky Malaysian flattead served with Beef Rendang Wagyu
Crispy Chicken Skins
Crispy chicken skins with sweet chilli sauce
Sotong Goreng Tepung
Crispy squid served with sweet chilli sauce
Ayam Goreng Kunyit
Crispy turmeric-fried chicken
Satay Ayam
Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce, cucumber & onions. 3 sticks
Cocktails
Missionary’s Downfall
Rhum Saint James 55% Blanc, Crème de pêche, mint, honey, pineapple, lime
Asian Persuasion
Vodka, Triple Sec, homemade passion fruit, grenadine & hibiscus syrups, pineapple, lemon.
Agroni
Rhum Clément Select Barrel & Créole Orange Shrubb, Campari, Mancino Rosso Vermouth.
The Zombie
Rhum Saint James Ambre, Funk Drop Jamaican Rum, Bounty Gold Rum, Falernum, absinthe, Angostura Bitters, Don’s Mix, grenadine, lime
Cactus Cooler
Choose gin, tequila, vodka, rhum, mezcal. Khoosh bitter, mint sherbert, cane juice, peach cordial, cucumber, pineapple, lime
Flower Puff Girl
Aperol, prosecco, whole candied hibiscus flower, homemade passionfruit foam, lemon
Coconaut
Sagatiba Cachaça, Clément Coconut Rum, coconut, cashew & walnut Brazilian lemonade, lime
Pineapple Under The Sea
Beefeater London Dry Gin, falernum, kaffir lime leaf infusion, homemade pineapple soda
Flip The Bird
Chairmen’s Reserve Spiced Rum, Crème de cacao, Bailey’s Irish Cream, apple, caramel, egg
Mingo Mango
Habanero Mezcal, Szechuan pepper navy rum, Saint James Rhum Ambre, mango cordial, lime, Tajín rum
Espresso Martinique
Cément Select Barrel, Faire Coffee, Vanille de Madagascar, cacao nib, rooibos tea syrup, coffee
P au V Shot
Pineapple & vanilla Rhum Arrangé, Aperol, Chinola, prosecco, pineapple, passionfruit foam, lime
The Spruce Goose
Clément Ambre, Khoosh Bitter, Peychaud Bitters, coconut milk clarification, lemon
Honey & Ginger
Saint James Ambre, Chairman’s Reserve, Crème de Pêche, ginger cordial, honey, liquid smoke, lemon
Soft On The Inside
Clément Blanc, Kiwai Feh Lychee, absinthe, bitter cassis, cactus cordial, egg white, lime
Banana Hammock
Balacal Banana Eau de Vie, Madeira, Suze, Cocchi Americano
Chilli Kon Tiki
Saint James 55%, green tomato, birdseye chilli, pickling brine, lemon
Everyman Fashion
Depaz Plantation Rhum Vieux, popcorn syrup, Angostura, Orange & Tiki Bitters, Angostura popcorn
Amen
Rhum Saint James 55%, Green Chartreuse, Falernum, Luxardo Maraschino, lime
Painkiller
Skipper Navy Demerara Rum, Coco Lopez coconut cream, orange, pineapple, lime
Poison Dart
Black cardamon infused Scotch whisky, Cynar, Pimento Dram, orange bitters, orgeat, cinnamon, lemon
3 Dots and a Dash
Rhum Saint James Ambre, Bountry Gold Rum, Falernum, Pimento Dram, Angostura, honey, orange, lime
Jungle Bird
Rhum Clément Ambre, Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum, Campari, Angostura Bitters, pineapple, sugar, lime
Mai Tai
Appleton Signature Rum, Rhum Saint James 55%, Rhum Clèment Ambre & Créole Shrubb, orgeat, lime
Strawberry Daiquiri
Bounty Rum, Rhum Saint James, strawberry, guava, lime
Strawberry Kiss
Strawberry Daiquiri topped with lemonade
Piña Colada
Bounty Gold & Coconut Rum, coconut, pineapple, lime
Qué Rico
Piña Colada & homemade pineapple soda
Miami Vice
Half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri
Sharer Cocktails
The Black Pearl
Skipper Navy Rum, Bounty Gold Rum, Rhum Clément Créole Shrubb, Falernum, Don’s Gardinia Mix, Angostura Bitters, orange
Mad Hatter’s Ti Party
Rhum Clément Canne Bleue NV, Ambre & Créole Shrubb, cream, early grey tea, orange marmalade, pineapple, apple, lemon
Shots
Jäger Boom
Jägermeister, ginger beer, lime.
J-Bomb
Old J Tiki Fire 75.5% rum, grapefruit soda, lime.
Ti’ Punch
Agricole Rhum, lime, sugar.
Rhum Agricole
Clément Blanc
40%
Clément Ambre
40%
Clément Canne Bleue
50%
Clément Select Barrel
40%
Clément Creole Shrub
40%
Clément Mahina Coco
18%
Clément 10yr Rhum Vieux
42%
Clément Canne Bleue 2016
50%
Clément Canne Bleue 2017
50%
Clément Elixer
42%
Clément Hors d Age
42%
Clément VSOP 125th Anniversary
40%
Rhum JM Blanc
50%
Rhum JM Élevé Sous Bois
50%
Rhum JM Shrubb
55%
Rhum JM XO
45%
Rhum JM VSOP
43%
HSE Blanc
40%
HSE Élevé Sous Bois
42%
HSE Black Sheriff
40%
St. Aubin Spiced
40%
St. Aubin Vanilla
40%
Trois Rivier Blanc
50%
Other Rums
Appleton Estate Signature Blend
40%
Goslings 151
76%
Goslings Black Seal
40%
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
40%
Mount Gay Eclipse
40%
Mount Gay XO
43%
Rum
Rum by the measure. Prices shown for 25ml and 50ml serves.
Old J Tiki Fire
76% ABV
Plantation 5
40% ABV
Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple
40% ABV
Pusser’s Navy Rum
42% ABV
Wray & Nephew White Overproof
63% ABV
Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario
40% ABV
Rum-Bar Overproof
63% ABV
Bounty Spiced
40% ABV
Don Q Gold
40% ABV
Doorlys 3yr
40% ABV
Doorlys 5yr
40% ABV
Doorlys XO
43% ABV