QuecumBar & Brasserie, Le

Le QuecumBar, world renowned 1930's Parisian gypsy swing-jazz brasserie, offers an irresistible combination of nightly live music, friendly food and hospitality in a setting as alluring as a coquette's boudoir. On Tuesdays, free gypsy swing jam, Sunday evenings monthly concerts from the world's finest gypsy jazz virtuosos all with the added bonus of a secluded lush tropical garden. Little wonder its romantic ambience attracts a broad spectrum gathering of wine enthusiasts and music lovers.

Brasserie style dishes make up the majority of the menu with the likes of moules marinières and snails plus daily blackboard specials that include fish and other homemade dishes. Food is served until 10 pm each night. There's an impressive and reasonably priced wine list that gives you plenty to choose from and good wine specials on the blackboard.

However, the real fun commences with the start of the live entertainment most nights of the week including Parisian swing guitar duos giving the place a memorable and real Parisian street feel as well as smooth swing vocals, something for everyone. Even the members of staff, who are music lovers, may enthral you with some stunning and apparently impromptu performances, so watch out for a quick burst or three.

Want to hear what their music sounds like? Now you can. Le QuecumBar, London's world premier gypsy swing venue, hot gypsy swing-jazz hour, with Richard Cartridge nightly, 7 - 8 GMT at Play UK Jazz. Here is their Link, drop in to listen to music from their own label Le Q Records live recordings and music from their patrons from around the world.

If you want something a touch different check out the famous free Tuesday gypsy jazz jam session always a surprise with acoustic music from talented musicians. Even Hank Marvin has dropped in to jam! All gigs are listed on the simple to use comprehensive Website.

Outside of Paris, this is Europe's only venue dedicated to the promotion of Django Reinhardt Hot Club Gypsy Swing and those who perform it, a style born in 30s Paris drawing on nearly 2000 years of gypsy culture.

The cover charge on music nights, Monday to Saturday, is free before 8.00, £5 per person after 8.00pm for non-members. The Sunday evening Prestige Performance Concerts and other special events are priced and ticketed individually, but Tuesday's gypsy swing jam night is free. VIP membership is £60 pa, members pay no cover charge and receive plenty of other benefits whilst supporting live music. For exact details check out their Website.