Beneath the bustle of Portobello Road lies Trailer Happiness, an award-winning tikiâinfused cocktail den thatâs been a Notting Hill staple since 2003. Step past the Polynesian statue âBianca,â and make your way down the stairs into a retro bachelorâpad basement â think shag carpets, 60s-style prints, beaded curtains, and lounge seating that feels both intimate and indulgent. The barâs vibe is midâcentury fun with serious craft: flashy drinks often served on fire or in absurd glassware, all balanced with well-researched tiki ingredients and deep rum expertise. With a focus on rum, cocktails range from bold classics to theatrical modern inventions â expect drinks like The Cotton Mouth Killer, Hell in the Pacific, or non-alcoholic delights like Total Tea and La Quencho. Founder Jonathan Downey envisioned the bar as âthe home of some bachelor metroâsexual surf dude from California⊠retroâfuturistic⊠not the clichesâ of typical tiki bars. This playful ethos has resonated with a loyal following and industry respect â Trailer has nurtured many of Londonâs top bartenders and remains a goâto rum destination. Beyond the cocktails, Trailer Happiness offers weekend DJs, private events, and upstairs dining with Caribbean and Japanese BBQ influences. It's an immersive escape â part speakeasy, part performance â where the cocktails aren't just drinks, but showpieces infused with personality.
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