Leicestershire KuKu Connect

Premium cocktail bar and daytime cafe, Leicester’s premier best kept secret.

Join us for relaxed networking and guaranteed new business connections at the Oasis Lounge by Melaya — a hidden gem that offers elegance without pretension.

This event includes complimentary hospitality and is free if you are a first time visitor to KuKu Connect. If you have visited before and would like to attend please head over to www.kukuconnect.co.uk/member-benefits to join the KuKu Community.

About our host

Step inside the Oasis Lounge by Melaya, tucked away on Narborough Road in Leicester, and be swept into a sanctuary of style, culture, and laid‑back luxury.

Locals call it a “hidden gem” – an oasis in name and nature, offering elegance without pretension Step beyond the entrance to discover plush, jewel‑toned seating, warmly lit dining areas, and intimate corners that feel perfect for a coffee catch‑up, a date‑night, or after‑hours drinks.

Whether it’s jazz‑night vibes or reggae‑fuelled celebrations, Melaya brings the sound to life. Reviews rave about live jazz on Fridays, DJ sets on Saturdays, and memorable events like Amapiano nights, Bob Marley tributes, plus club‑style beats for a dance‑floor‑ready crowd. Expect rhythms that pulse and performances that impress.

Melaya brings the sound to life. Reviews rave about live jazz on Fridays, DJ sets on Saturdays, and memorable events like Amapiano nights, Bob Marley tributes, plus club‑style beats for a dance‑floor‑ready crowd. Expect rhythms that pulse and performances that impress.

🍸 Drinks & Dishes

• Cocktails: Hailed as some of Leicester’s best. Patrons call it the “BEST COCKTAIL BAR IN LEICESTER” Thoughtfully crafted — whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or a curious newcomer.
• Coffee & Teatime: A daytime haven too: “great coffee… soup was amazing!” Afternoon tea with pastries, sandwiches, scones – complete with optional Prosecco upgrades – makes it ideal for a leisurely weekend treat.
• Bar Bites & Sharing Platters: Expect light bites, charcuterie, cheese boards, croissants and more – perfect for social grazing. Their food is praised for presentation and taste, just right alongside your drink of choice

More than a bar. It’s a community hub: arts, culture, conversation, inclusivity. Friendly, attentive staff help it feel welcoming from first sip to last. Guests describe it as “stylish and relaxing,” “uplifting,” and “a heaven for chilling” across morning coffees, casual meetups, and lively nights out, or even available for hire as a venue for business or private events and what an exciting venue this would be for any party or reception.Oasis Lounge by Melaya is more than a lounge — it strikes the perfect balance between relaxed sophistication and vibrant nightlife. From speciality coffees to signature cocktails, jazz and Amapiano beats to soulful community events, it’s a go‑to destination for anyone seeking a rich yet laid‑back Leicester experience. Pop in any time — mornings, afternoons, or nights — and you’re sure to discover why it’s become the city’s celebrated oasis.

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What is a KuKu Connect Reception like?

KuKu Connect Receptions are relaxed and informal and may not be like the typical networking events you have attended. Our ’no pitches, no presentations and no push’ approach gives you the opportunity to talk to whoever you want to, when you want to. You can come and go as you please and we will not ask you to stand up and pitch in front of everyone.

We are a very friendly community of business owners and our Connect Receptions are always vibrant and fun. If you are nervous or new to networking just speak to your hosts, Stephen or Philip who will look after you.

Take a look at some of our recent Connect Receptions here

Join the KuKu Community

If you have visited a KuKu Connect Reception before then why not become a member of the KuKu Community and join our multi award winning network? As a member, the following is included in your Membership at no extra cost:

• Access to Connect Receptions
• Free guest places each month
• Regular “Elevenses” peer to peer business event
• “KuKu Quickie” Online networking
• Welcome Meeting to get to know your business
• New Member Announcement
• Personal Introductions
• Video showcase of your business
• Full page, SEO rich listing on our website
• Monthly press releases
• Invitations to special events
• Member Badge

Join today by heading over to www.kukuconnect.co.uk

We look forward to meeting you!

Stephen, Philip and the KuKu Team