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Mexican props, such as sombreros, stick-on moustaches and colourful ponchos, to set the scene. In true Mexican style, El Patron’s party piñata will challenge everyone’s skills in the ultimate party game, and with a feisty dancefloor and a cheeky photo booth for sombrero selfies, the party will go on till the last Mexican falls. Featuring a drinks menu with over 60 different tequila brands, it will be an adventure for even the most experienced brunch goer.
El Patron offers drinking and dining in a fun setting throughout the week and with their house band on Friday evenings and resident DJs on Saturdays, guests will be dancing until dawn. The décor features reclaimed brick and brightly coloured wooden shutters line the walls, as does a striking skull mural in authentic Mexican style. El Patron is also the perfect place for any type of celebration, where group bookings receive a party box at their table full of Mexican props and moustaches.