LONDON'S WORLD PREMIER GYPSY SWING - JAZZ MANOUCHE RESTAURANT SWING JAZZ VENUE
.....dedicated to the world's finest Gypsy Swing guitar genius, DJANGO REINHARDT
We serve - Music, Mood, Wine and Food - 6 nights a week
“Le QuecumBar is unique and provides an irresistible combination of live music, great food and hospitality in a setting as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir.…. The interior evokes the faded elegance of pre-war Parisian café society and hosts performances by some of the world’s greatest acoustic guitarists” Live in London
Enjoy generous servings of hearty, not haughty food and wine and instantly be transported to a sizzling 30s Paris atmosphere and soul, whilst listening to the best of Hot Club Gypsy Swing/Jazz, without having to fly, pack a toothbrush or leave the very heart of Battersea....
Whether you lounge in the garden or wine and dine to our Django Reinhardt style Hot Club music and other Gypsy flavoured and vintage Swing, take a relaxing trip, where no passport is required and time seems to stop for long enough to make some lasting memories.
Savour our delicious and most popular signature dish-
Tartiflette Savoyarde with Reblochon Cheese, paired with a great white wine. We now offer a vegetarian option of this famous dish!
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Early Bird Special
Linger for the evening's live music and enjoy our
3 courses with a glass of wine and FREE live music all evening - £29pp
Available Friday and Saturday between 6pm - 6.45pm and Tuesdays 7-7.30pm
Min 2 persons max 4 (£5 supplement for steak) plus service - cash only
Our romantic garden is ideal for quaffing wine, sumptuous sundowners and for private hire. Drop by for cool drinks and hot music.
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If you have any questions please call us on 02077872227
Performances approx. 8pm -11pm (A sample of our music listings are at the bottom of this page - daily listings on the music calendar tab, top of this page )
ANTONIO FORCIONE -
Solo guitar legend - up close and personal performance
Sunday March 15th
SOLD OUT - another chance to see Antonio....
Sunday December 13th tickets on sale click this link
Wine dine and be enthralled
Click here for a glimpse of his musical magic
Wine, dine, be amazed and listen with your mouth full....
From the first moment Antonio walks on stage to rapturous applause, a humble smile on his face, guitar in hand, you know you are in the presence of a true artist and are in for an evening with a touch of magic. And as the first deep, warm, intense notes float through the auditorium, you can hear a pin drop and feel the sonic spell of his guitar weaving through the room. As one critic put it “Imagine an Italian hybrid of Michael Hedges, John McLaughlin and Django Rheinhardt ... ferocious, rampaging, controlled power, meticulous precision and clarity of expression ... astonishing musical personality” Doors open at 6pm best seats allocated on arrival - performance approx 8pm -10.30pm
Take a virtual walk through our venue and garden by clicking on the link below.
Click on the link and the play button - on the way round you will see blue circles, click on them for more content.
In 2010 we hosted, in style, the first ever Gypsy Jazz Festival of London a totally sold out event.
It was a 9 day Jazz Manouche event with 36 Gypsy and non Gypsy musicians from 5 countries all in celebration of Django's 100th Birthday - the first ever LONDON GYPSY JAZZ FESTIVAL. Our Le Q Records label recorded the event on a triple CD album, featured on the left of this page. We thank all who supported us and helped make that magic happen.
We celebrated our 17 years of Gypsy Swing Heaven on Mon 10th February 2020 with the MAGNIFICENT 7 - however it became 8 - of the Original QuecumBar Allstars an amazing night of Gypsy Swing full of energy passion swing and sheer joy ....
My London – Evening Standard – Cressida Bonas says, "What’s the most romantic thing someone’s done for you?"
"I love being taken to jazz bars and particularly a wonderful club in Battersea, called Le QuecumBar. I always have the perfect evening there — it’s intimate with live Gypsy swing music. "
Wedding reception review
We chose Le QuecumBar for our wedding reception and everything went beyond our expectations.
If you are looking for a venue with a real soul and a great atmosphere, this is the place... On arrival Sylvia, and the team welcomed us all with a 'state of art' Bellini, then we had the buffet which was very good quality, generous in quantity and so much variety (a brilliant combination of European, North African and Asian dishes).
... the atmosphere was magic. ....our guests enjoyed the beautiful rear garden .. with the beautiful plants and the lights ...
All our friends were so happy they discovered such a hidden gem in London.
Thank you ...for having made this day truly special and unforgettable!**
See contact tab for all private hire details
Our weekly calendar of all our music is on the above top left music calendar tab
SEE A SAMPLE OF OUR MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS BELOW
A PERFECT VENUE TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS, RELAX WITH TABLE SERVICE, EAT WELL, ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC OR A TICKETED SPECIAL EVENT CONCERT, QUAFF A GLASS OF WINE, HAVE A PRIVATE SOIREE, LOCATION OR PHOTO SHOOT
An informal dining experience. Enjoy fine live music whilst experiencing nostalgic Parisian soul in the heart of Battersea, with live Gypsy Swing, music, mood, wine and food!
Book your table to dine for non ticketed nights, on the left – We do not take table bookings for drinkers, just drop by if it's for drinks only.
Soak up a swinging night at Le Q. Outside of winter months we have an enchanting romantic fairy lit garden, the perfect hide away to rendezvous.
Ladies, get away from the guys or enjoy a romantic date enveloped in our 1930’s Parisian atmosphere with sizzling world class concerts up close and personal – Seductive Bellinis, Chocolate Martinis, espresso martinis and other favourites or wine for all tastes and pockets.
Free parking after 4.30pm – or just a 20 minute stroll over Battersea Bridge from Chelsea and Kensington or from Clapham Junction, 170 bus route Victoria to Roehampton, other various bus routes.
LISTEN, DRINK, EAT, AND ENJOY
Music performance is approx 8-11
Tuesdays open 7pm – 12 pm - performance 8pm -11pm FREE all evening, Gypsy Swing jam session. Spot the latest talent on the Gypsy Swing scene!
Wednesdays are available for showcasing, private soirees and surprise events!
Thursday open 7pm -12pm, FREE for before 8pm arrivals £6pp from 8pm
Friday and Saturdays open 6pm – 1am FREE for before 8pm arrivals £6pp from 8pm
FREE live music all evening, if you arrive before 8pm, just £6pp from 8pm, sometimes special events are planned for mid week, these will be ticketed nights. Please check the music calendar tab top of the page.
Sunday and Mondays open 6pm -12pm and later – performance 8pm - 11pm
Ticketed Prestige Performance Concerts/Special Events, buy your ticket here and your table to dine will be waiting. We play host, to some of the world's best of the Gypsy Swing genre with many of the world's top Gypsy players gracing our small intimate stage.
We reserve the right, when necessary to implement a minimum spend of £25pp on food and drinks on ticketed cabaret concert events, as the musicians receive all the ticket money.
Below is a sample of upcoming performances - the music calendar at the top of this page lists all performances by date
TUESDAY’S FREE, & SIZZLING, GYPSY SWING JAM SESSION
London's best kept secret - feel the buzz - be part of a hot music scene hidden away in Battersea but 10 minutes from Chelsea and Kings Road.... The famous FREE weekly Gypsy Swing jam session is known around the globe, the sessions are led by top Le QuecumBar bass players and many QuecumBar Allstars. You saw Johnny Depp in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s! Regular Gypsy Swing musicians and Le QuecumBar Allstars drop by to jam for Django, you never know who is here – the best of the best and new comers join in their joy of Django’s music and swing the night away, violins, guitars, clarinets, sax, etc etc a band of musical Gypsies in their own way – even Hank Marvin has joined the Le Q jams !! Parisian cabaret brasserie style, chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch. If you play swing then bring your instrument! If you can sing swing hop down and join the friendliest crowd in London! Our customers are friends our friends are customers. Le Q staff happy to serve and offer musical bites of inside info on what’s hot, and not so hot!
Swing into the weekend with vocal/guitar and more
Be seranded swing style by Louise Balkwill on sultry sexy vocals and Adam Chinery on swing acoustic guitar. A Friday night of romance and seduction all in Parisian atmosphere amd music to match.
This duo will delight and excite with fresh energy to woo you till late wine dine and relax to timeless Swing melodies from American Song Book and Porter classics.
Marta Gornitzka Sings and Swings
Join rising swing star Marta Gornitzka for a relaxed evening of sultry swingers from the Great American Songbook along with a generous serving of much loved Gypsy classics. You'll have your feet tapping whole night through!
Marta's classic voice is perfectly paired with a delicious glass of vino and our decadent menu for a Sunday to remember.
When necessary on concert nights we reserve the right to implement a minimum spend of £25pp on food and drink as the musicians retain all the ticket revenue and in order to bring such artists to our stage
FIESTA FLAMENCA ensemble
Anita and Ramon met in London where they joined forces creating Fiesta Flamenca, a wonderful display of flamenco dance and guitar combined with Latin American songs. This spellbinding show, after many years, still captivates the audience from across the world. What Anita and Ramon share is an underlying musicality and soulful sound that is an integral part of their expression. Their combined talent are woven together creating a dazzling display of virtuosity and emotions that spark the imagination of their audience transporting them to the heart of Andalucia. Anita la Maltesa whose sensual voice and breathtaking footwork evokes the true spirit of traditional flamenco and Ramon's inspirational guitar playing has expanded the possibilities of flamenco and changed perceptions of the art form by mining the richness of its traditions while continuing to recall many other genres of music. The result is a marriage of both traditional flamenco dance and guitar with Latin American music, creating a spectacle of virtuoso performances and euphoria that can only be described as “breathtakingly beautiful”.
**Get your tickets by following this link:**
[Fiesta Flamenco Tickets](https://bit.ly/37HAQwN)
When necessary we reserve the right to implement a £25 pp min spend on food and drink as musicians receive all the ticket monies
Swinging vocals with Ruby Robinson
A Jazz and Swing Act based in South London, UK, Ruby Robinson and her quartet make for an evening of sophistication and glamour.
Ruby Robinson and her swinging band draws their wide repertoire from over 100 years music! Easy listening Jazz Standards, outstanding covers from Scott Bradlee’s ‘Postmodern Jukebox’, timeless Big Band tunes, Motown and Soul Classics to Swung Contemporary Pop.
Ruby has performed on stages all over the UK including as a Backing Vocalist upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, to venues abroad such as Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club near Times Square, New York. She has toured around the UK with several Big Bands performing on great stages including HQ and Ambassador Theatre Groups, organised and choreographed cabarets as a Bluecoat for Pontins Holiday Camps, as well as hosted many Open Mic Nights, Band Jams, Charity Events and Private Functions. Ruby also features annually as a Special Guest Vocalist at The Big Band Blitz 1940’s Gala (which was featured on Strictly Come Dancing). Jazz, Big Band and Swing are where her artistic preferences lie, however, she has also been involved in various projects of different genres including Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Rock and Pop, Classical and Folk.
She is known to have fantastic stage presence, a versatile repertoire and possesses a strong, warm voice with stylistic techniques way beyond her years!
We had Betty Boop. We had Jessica Rabbit. We had Ella Fitzgerald. We had Marilyn Monroe...
Ladies and Gentleman…Ruby Robinson!
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