Join us canalside in Hackney Wick for ‘Brunch N’ Beats’ every Sunday (11-4pm)
Master conga player Williams Cumberbache and special guests lead proceedings from Grow’s outdoor floating stage whilst you enjoy brunch classics with Grow twists from our kitchen and drinks menu.
This bank holiday edition sees seasoned Cuban percussionist, Randy Lester and friends take to the pontoon for a few sets of improvised joy.
Randy Lester Hechavarria Gorguet was born in Santiago de Cuba, where he studied in the folkloric traditions of the east of Cuba. He played congas, timbal and bongo for popular groups in Santiago de Cuba and Havana, going on to play with a famous band called "Sur Caribe", touring around the world playing festivals and gigs.
Randy then settled in England where he carried on with his music career, playing and teaching at festivals such as Glastonbury, Womad, Lattitude, Drum camp and Afro-Cuban weekends all around the country. He has also played in clubs such as Ronnie Scotts, The Forge, The London Jazz Club, Cubans, Revolution de Cuba & Bar salsa.
Line Up
Randy Lester - Percussion
Williams Cumberbache - Percussion
Hannah Bee - Keys
Jimmy Martinez - Bass
Enrique Bringas - Vocals
Ernesto Struch - Violin
Kick back on our garden terrace and watch boats float down the River Lea whilst you treat yourself to hearty, homemade food, and signature drinks like Victor’s Bloody Mary, to the backdrop of world-class live music.
Download Brunch N’ Beats Menu (IN PDF)
To book and secure your table, select the Sunday of your choice on the widgit below! We do also accept walk-ins but we recommend arriving early to get a spot! Bookings in advance are £2pp, - this will get you a table with a good view of the performance
The first performance will begin at 12pm and the last performance will finish by 4pm
There will be plenty of space for people who just want a drink
If you’ve booked a table via Opentable (below), we recommend you turn up on time, as we cannot hold the tables for more than 15 minutes
Please read our full FAQs before booking, where you will find information on refunds and exchanges