Five things you should know about Laki Kane

Friday 6th July - an exciting date if you love rum and happen to live in London (this probably applies to nearly everyone reading this post!).

Today is the opening of Laki Kane, a tropical paradise on Islington's Upper Street created by Steve Ky

Here are the five things you need to know about Laki Kane:

1) It is the first bar in the world not to use any refined sugar within their cocktails - great to know when you have enjoyed two or more! Instead the bar are using natural sweeteners in

4) The bar has been designed to reflect four distinct tropical regions from around the world.

The Caribbean area uses bongo drums as tables has a bamboo back drop and straw roof.

The Polynesian area contains a number of backdrops represe

Open from 12.30 until 2.30 Thursday to Saturday and will close at 12.30 Monday to Wednesdays.

Please note this is a tropical escape and not a tiki bar - you have been warned.

We recommend trying the signature Laki Kane cocktail which will