Jazz in back outside for another special where the band invite a talented guest and August 31 is set to be truly exceptional as we welcome Maddy Coombs, a saxophonist that has played with Shabaka Hutchings & Olivia Dean to join Stratos on stage for the night!

Maddy is a tenor saxophone player based in London that came through the iconic Youth Jazz programme, Tomorrow’s Warriors.

Every Thursday for more than 7 years our house jazz band Stratos, led by the Mercury Prize nominated Rio Kai, have taken us on a voyage through classic, straight ahead, hard bop & Jazz fusion! Stratos features Rio Kai, Jamie Murray & Dom Pusey.

After the first set they open up the jam to jazz musicians who want to get involved! Contact @stratostheband on Instagram if you’re interested in jamming. It’s free entry for jammers.

The first performance of the evening will be outside, and the band will move inside for the second set.

BOOKINGS

• During the summer months the band play the first set outdoors (weather pending) on the canalside garden terrace from approx 7.30 - 8.30pm.

• Outdoor tables are available to prebook via the Opentable widget (£6pp guarantees you a good view of the first set.) You can book tables between 6.45 and 7.45pm.

• The second set is inside the venue and is approx 9.30-10.30pm. Indoor seating is available on a first come first serve basis. There is standing room.

• You can pay on the door (£5pp)

• We reserve 60% of our tables for walk ups so still feel free to come down and grab a spot. We advise that you arrive between 6.30 and 7.30pm to get a table.

• Our kitchen is open until 10pm and serves a range of dishes and snacks. We have a range of drinks from the bar (open until 11.45pm) including Grow’s signature cocktails.

• Please read the ‘Things to know’ below before you book or come as a walk-in

‘THINGS TO KNOW’ BEFORE YOU BOOK/COME AS WALK IN

• If you’ve booked a table via the Opentable Wigit, we recommend you turn up on time (before 7.30pm) to ensure you enjoy the first set as once the band go inside for the second you will not have a table reserved (though you can continue to use your table outside until the garden terrace closes to eat and drink)

• We reserve the right to move the first set inside the venue if the weather is not appropriate for an outdoor performance. We will do our best to seat you indoors but it may not be possible in all cases. If you want to eat/drink outside we have tables with cover and then can come inside later.

• We will only move the jazz indoors if absolutely necessary, so please do bring weather appropriate clothes.

• Please read our full FAQs before booking, where you will find information on refunds and exchanges

Food & Drink - Kitchen open till 10pm

Our Spice Trail Menu is predominantly plant based, with some ethically sourced meat options, as part of our conscious drive towards sustainability. Our passion is for the cooking of the Middle East and southern Mediterranean so expect punchy flavours, warm spices and as always the best ingredients we can find to comfort and nourish the soul.  

With our drinks, we partner with breweries St Austell and Signature Brew for our lagers and IPAs and serve organic wine and prosecco which help international wildlife charity, Born Free. We design our spin on such drinks as Rum Punch, homemade Hackney Spiced Rum and Espresso Martini.

After his sold out show in February, we welcome the return of Robert Glasper inspired Jazz act, INSXGHT and his all star band on July 20!

INSXGHT is a young artist/producer hailing from South East London. Known for his relaxing and meditative jazz piano and drawing inspiration from the likes of Robert Glasper, J Dilla and Spirit Fingers. He began his musical journey in the early stages of his life where he played in Jazz bands and started composing for numerous artists.

Throughout life, INSXGHT found incredible musicians to journey with. These musicians have performed with the likes of Yazmin Lacey, New Familiar (formerly known as skinny living), Lex Amor, Berwyn, Wizkid, and many more. So be prepared for a night of spectacular music ... This is one for the books!

Entry £6 per person to book a premium table and £5 for advance tickets with no table assigned and for walk ups.

To book a table, click on the widget to the right and select the date of the event and pick your time. On event days we accept bookings till 8pm. There are a limited amount of tables available to book of varying sizes and there are plenty of spaces available for walk ups on any event day, it is recommended to arrive early to get a table with a good view of the act.

Please read our FAQs before booking

Food & Drink - Kitchen open till 10pm

Our Spice Trail Menu is predominantly plant based, with some ethically sourced meat options, as part of our conscious drive towards sustainability. Our passion is for the cooking of the Middle East and southern Mediterranean so expect punchy flavours, warm spices and as always the best ingredients we can find to comfort and nourish the soul.  

With our drinks, we partner with breweries St Austell and Signature Brew for our lagers and IPAs and serve organic wine and prosecco which help international wildlife charity, Born Free. We design our spin on such drinks as Rum Punch, homemade Hackney Spiced Rum, Vegan White Russian and Espresso Martini.