RumFest London 2008

[dan]

Anyone have any more info on this event? The website just says "Coming soon".

[Tiare]

Well...soon come..:D

[Dood]

In light of recent events that no one here knows anything about, I think I may actually make it to RF08.

[Edward Hamilton]

I searched earlier for the date and could swear that Ian posted next year's date last October but I can't find it. It's October 25th and 26th 2008.

[dan]

the ipbartender guys has 25th-26th October 2008 in the signature

[Tiare]

the ipbartender guys has 25th-26th October 2008 in the signature

Yes i remember now..that`s the date.

[Edward Hamilton]

Thanks, I should have seen that, too much time on the computer.

[RobertBurr]

to be sure, arrive in London October 22 and stay for a week. you may be visiting New York just before that time, so pack a few extra rum reggae shirts.

[The Rum Ambassador]

The 25th & 26th October are the dates for the diary and as Rob said, arrive a few days early as we've got a few rum parties leading up to the big festival. The web page will be live next week, so look out for updated news of what will be a HUGE Rum Event...(And so say all of us) :)

[frenchrumlover]

i definetly be there .i wouldn t miss this event for anything in the world

[Tiare]

Lol..neither would i...:D and i want to bring some goodies with me for my fellow MORummers..

[frenchrumlover]

it seems like i m gonna meet most of the MO rummers their then.nice one

[Paulipbartender]

I've already commited to a pre-event MOR party at our place so we can all get together then

:)

[Tiare]

Some of you have met before..i haven`t yet met any other MORummer..i think its gonna be wonderful to meet you all!:)

[RumBarPhilly]

Took me a minute or two to figure out what MORummers were, haha.

[RobertBurr]

Ian and Paul,

I hope you can steer some of your "special friends" to affordable accommodations in London. It's a challenge, but perhaps we can book something early and take advantage of a good deal -- and have the advantage of lodging in close proximity to each other.

[Paulipbartender]

I thought everyone was going to bunk on Ian's floor this year. I could have sworn I heard you bagsy the sofa.

We'll sort you out chaps, don't you worry. Bagsy the spare bed

[Tiare]

Ian and Paul,

I hope you can steer some of your "special friends" to affordable accommodations in London. It's a challenge, but perhaps we can book something early and take advantage of a good deal -- and have the advantage of lodging in close proximity to each other.

I was checking hotel prices a week ago and they really are not cheap..:eek:
One night in the cheapest place i saw cost as much as a one way flight ticket..
And i agree, it would certainly be nice if all MORummers could lodge in close proximity to each other.

[RobertBurr]

Last year, my son Robert and I stayed at the Astor Court, around the corner from the classy Langham Hotel and the Artesia Bar, where the judges met for the competition. It was small, quaint and convenient to Regent Street, within walking distance of Soho where many of the trendy rums bars are located. I believe the price was about $200US per night, including breakfast.

The Astor Court Hotel (http://www.astorcourthotel.co.uk)
20 Hallam St, London, W1W 6JQ, UK
020 7636 4133

Next door, the Hallam Hotel (http://www.hallamhotel.com) was also affordable.
12 Hallam Street
Portland Place
London W1N 5LF
Tel: 020-7580 1166
Fax: 020-7323 4527
E-mail: hallam_hotel@hotmail.com

[Tiare]

Hallam looks best, its half the price from Astor Court.

[The Rum Ambassador]

I'm working on the case for affordable accommodations.
The great thing about London is that the local transport is very good . So if you stay in a hotel, about 15-20 minutes bus or subway from the center of town, then you'll save at least 33% on hotel bills.

[Count Silvio]

Thanks for the tip Mr Ambassador. I can probably stay a maximum of 4 days in London if I make it, lets say when I make it because I really need to be there in october. Do you think 4 days is enough for all the planned festivities?

[Tiare]

Do you think 4 days is enough for all the planned festivities?

Not really..or at least, i believe it would be a very minimum, a week would be better. Lets say that the cheaper accommodation we find the longer we can stay...I believe that for the hotels you must count a minimum of 60 euro per night.

What are the flight prices from Finland? do you have low price flights? here we have budget flights that cost about 60 euro with return ticket.

[Count Silvio]

The flights should be very cheap, depending of course which airline I choose. Typically Finnair are more expensive than Blue1 for instance but I don't think I need the comforts of Finnair for such a short flight.

[frenchrumlover]

how and when can i get some ticket for the rumfest

[The Rum Ambassador]

Do you think 4 days is enough for all the planned festivities?

Well if you're just looking to take in the flavours of the Rum Experience, then 4 days could be enough. A quick sneak of the time table is as follows
Thursday 23rd October The Rum Experience Tasting Competition at The Langham Hotel
Friday 24th October. Ministry of Rum Party hosted by Mr Hamilton and Mr Burrell for Press, VIP's & Ministry of Rum members.
Saturday 25th October. Day 1 of the Rum Experience
Sunday 26th October. Day 2 of the Rum Experience

There will probably be other events like a party to celebrate the battle of Trafalgar on the 21st October, but I will let you know as soon as I have confirmed the dates.

[The Rum Ambassador]

how and when can i get some ticket for the rumfest

Tickets will be on sale, on line from the web page. Or you can pay more on the door.

[Tiare]

The web page is updated!

http://www.rumfest.co.uk/

[Paulipbartender]

Thanks for keeping me updated on OUR show!!!! I wasn't even aware

Would you consider a permanent role?

[Tiare]

I`ll keep you updated.;)