Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant

Name: Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant
Address: Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Ave East Village, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, E20 1DB
Telephone: 020 4519 6262
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (56)

£26 to £40

Soul food

Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London, Greater London E20 1DB

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2 people

14 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Good for groups
Lively

Discover Soul Mama, an immersive dining & music experience blending the vibrant culinary traditions of Africa, the Caribbean and South America. Listed in the Evening Standard’s "Top Restaurants to Look Forward to in 2024,"

Launched by acclaimed musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE DL with music manager and creative entrepreneur Adetokunbo “T” Oyelola, Soul Mama is not just a restaurant but a celebration of music and food. Through a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, Soul Mama became a Guinness World Record Holder as the largest Kickstarter-funded restaurant globally.

Under the inspired direction of Executive Chef Aleandro Brown, Soul Mama’s menu celebrates a rich fusion of flavours that transports diners on a culinary journey. His passion for cooking was cultivated in Jamaica, learning from Grandma's kitchen. He has honed his expertise across prestigious kitchens, from The Ritz to Gordon Ramsay's establishments.

Join us on a live music night or for an intimate dinner.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Soul food, Caribbean, African
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 18:00–23:00
Phone number
020 4519 6262
Website
http://www.soulmama.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Aleandro Brown
Catering
We do not accept external caterers , However we have an excellent kitchen team who provide amazing catering services
Private party facilities
We accept private hire. Please get in touch with and let's help bring your celebration to life.

Location
Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London, Greater London E20 1DB
Area
Stratford
Cross Street
We are on Celebration Avenue on the ground floor of the Gantry Hotel
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
By Train: We are 2 minutes from Stratford International Train Station and Stratford International DLR 6 minutes from King's Cross via the Javelin High speed train Stratford train station is a 5 minute walk to easily connect with central London.By Car: Numerous multi storey car parks at both Stratford International and Westfield.Nearest Car Park - Stratford International Car Park
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Soul Arepa Trio £22.00
One of Each Soul Arepa
Jerk Oyster Mushroom£8.00
Spicy & savoury mushroom with a Caribbean salsa twist served on a warm Trini doubles (VG)
BBQ Grilled Chicken£8.00
Smoky, tangy grilled chicken with a hint of sweet salsa, nestled in a fluffy Trini doubles
Braised Beef£8.00
Tender Beef infused with African spices wrapped in soft Trini doubles topped with sweet corn salsa and suya seasoning

Jerk Wings Pit

All Wings are Marinated for 24 Hours

5 Wings£8.50
- Mama’s Original Traditional - Smokey Barbeque with a Rich, Fruity & Tangy Glaze £0.00
- Rum BBQ - A Sweet & Bold Twist with a Hint of Rum£0.00
- Scotch Bonnet & Mango Spicy Heat Balance with Tropical Mango Sweetness£0.00
10 Wings£13.50
- Mama’s Original Traditional - Smokey Barbeque with a Rich, Fruity & Tangy Glaze £0.00
- Rum BBQ - A Sweet & Bold Twist with a Hint of Rum£0.00
- Scotch Bonnet & Mango Spicy Heat Balance with Tropical Mango Sweetness£0.00

Large Plates

Brown Stew Cod Fillet with Red Pepper Sauce, Soul Rice & Sautéed Brussel Sprout £24.00
Jerk Salmon Fillet with Chilli & Lemon Tenderstem Broccoli Rice & Peas£24.00
Mango Jerk Cauliflower with Sautéed Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate & Fried Plantain (VG)£22.00

One Pot

Served with Rice and Peas or Soul Rice, Mixed Leaves Salad & House Dressing

Butter Bean Curry with Roasted Sweet Potato & Pumpkin, Trini Roti Skin and Cucumber Chutney (VG)£22.00
Rich & Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken with Carrot and Potato Cubes£25.00

Sides

Plantain is my Love Language£5.00
Rice and Peas£5.00
Sweet Corn Salsa£5.00
Soul Rice£5.00
Trini Roti Skin£5.00

Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Cake£8.00
Carrot & Orange Cake£8.00

What 56 people are saying

Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
3.7Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

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London
Great for live music
East London
Hot spot
East London
Great for live music
East London
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant offers a "warm, vibrant atmosphere" with "delicious" food, particularly the lamb neck and plantain. It's "perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family." The venue shines with "great live music" and "exceptional service," making it a must-visit spot in Stratford. However, some reviews mention service delays and organizational issues during events. Overall, it's a lively venue with "fantastic vibes."

56 Reviews

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Jenny
Hertfordshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the 2nd time we have had our Diverse Executive Coach Meet up at Soul Mama and it was excellent. The first time we had around 20 of us and this time around 15 and they handled the large groups well. Foodwise there is something for everyone and they gave individual bills and receipts which was very helpful to us. The main portions are quite large for lunch, especially if you have a starter too. Also great that everything is Halal. Enjoy!
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Paul
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I was seated at my table within 5 minutes of arriving which was great. After that no one came to tell us how the service worked. I then realised there's a QR app to order to your table, which I thought wow very modern..worst thing ever! My drinks were delivered within 10 minutes (reasonable). However my starters and mains took 3 hours to arrive. I made several enquiries and practically lost my temper. We ended up with our food 20 minutes before the restaurant closed and had to be asked to take our drinks with us! Never again!
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Femi
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic dining experience at Soul Mama! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a lively buzz that made us feel right at home. The location itself is lovely—perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. The food was truly wonderful. I ordered the lamb neck with rice and peas, and it was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The plantain was so good that I ended up ordering extra, and I could have kept going! Our table was also treated to a steady flow of wings, each batch as tasty as the last. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe of the restaurant made for a memorable evening. Soul Mama is definitely a place I’ll be coming back to, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a great time.
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Rachel
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue. Enjoyed myself. Food and drinks were lovely
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Ashleigh
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food was amazing and served hot, the service was great the staff were kind and catering! The decor was really lovely of the restaurant was lovely and ambience and soft music in the background
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Shilla VIP
London7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was terrible! We didn’t even get to eat there! Firstly we booked a table for 3 people- upon arrival they said that it only a booking for 2. We showed them the booking confirmation from OT. Then they said they had a private event on and were sold out and that OT should have communicated this on their website! Then they said, you can wait until 9:30 when the show is done you will be seated as the kitchen reopens at 10pp and we can order food, please bear in mind our original booking was for 8:45pm. We waited until 10:00pm only to be told that it’s a limited menu that’s only has chicken wings and patties!! What an absolute waste of time… the management were rude and avoidant. We could have easily moved on if we had known about the limited menu. OT - you need to be more clear on your website as well. So the fault is OT’s and SM!!! Both a huge let down.
Soul Mama Music Venue | RestaurantResponded on 10 June 2025
We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It’s unacceptable that your confirmed booking was not honoured correctly, and we sincerely apologise for the confusion on arrival. The lack of clarity around the private event and the late notice about the limited menu should not have happened. Your experience falls far short of the standards we aim to uphold at Soul Mama, and we are investigating what went wrong internally, as well as raising this with OpenTable to ensure clearer communication on both sides going forward. We’d love the opportunity to make this right. Please reach out to us. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve.
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Barbara
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great and tasty food. Will be coming back again very soon! Definitely recommended.
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Olu
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience - after travelling we were turned away because they were doing rehearsals for a show later that night. If the time slot wasn’t available, you’d think that they would have the know-how to ensure that you couldn’t book a table for that time. Organisation and professionalism was clearly lacking
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Nickie
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue, ambience and service was very good during our lunch visit on Friday 25/4/25. I scored lower in some areas as we ordered the Jerk Salmon with rice and peas, which was bland, we could not taste any seasoning. We only had a main course with a still bottle of water and one mocktail that did not taste nice. The bill came to £80 for lunch, which was not value for money. I will visit again for shows and events but will not dine at Soul Mamas again unless the menu is improved
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Natalie
Essex1 review
3.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Me and one of my close friends went here for dinner and a few drinks, unfortunately there was no live music. However, the food was nice and the overall vibe of the restaurant was good, service was ok food did take a while to come out.
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Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 4519 6262.

Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant

Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London, Greater London E20 1DB

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are on Celebration Avenue on the ground floor of the Gantry Hotel
Area
Stratford
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 18:00–23:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Soul food, Caribbean, African
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
By Train: We are 2 minutes from Stratford International Train Station and Stratford International DLR 6 minutes from King's Cross via the Javelin High speed train Stratford train station is a 5 minute walk to easily connect with central London.By Car: Numerous multi storey car parks at both Stratford International and Westfield.Nearest Car Park - Stratford International Car Park
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Aleandro Brown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.soulmama.co.uk/
Phone number
020 4519 6262
Catering
We do not accept external caterers , However we have an excellent kitchen team who provide amazing catering services
Private party facilities
We accept private hire. Please get in touch with and let's help bring your celebration to life.

Soul Mama Music Venue | Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Soul Arepas

Soul Arepa Trio £22.00

Jerk Oyster Mushroom£8.00

BBQ Grilled Chicken£8.00

Braised Beef£8.00

Jerk Wings Pit

5 Wings£8.50

10 Wings£13.50

Large Plates

Brown Stew Cod Fillet with Red Pepper Sauce, Soul Rice & Sautéed Brussel Sprout £24.00

Jerk Salmon Fillet with Chilli & Lemon Tenderstem Broccoli Rice & Peas£24.00

Mango Jerk Cauliflower with Sautéed Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate & Fried Plantain (VG)£22.00

One Pot

Butter Bean Curry with Roasted Sweet Potato & Pumpkin, Trini Roti Skin and Cucumber Chutney (VG)£22.00

Rich & Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken with Carrot and Potato Cubes£25.00

Sides

Plantain is my Love Language£5.00

Rice and Peas£5.00

Sweet Corn Salsa£5.00

Soul Rice£5.00

Trini Roti Skin£5.00

Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Cake£8.00

Carrot & Orange Cake£8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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