Prohibition Parlour at Il Salotto

For the opening night on 20th March, Prohibition Parlour sets the tone with a live Gypsy Jazz performance — a vibrant, fast-paced style of jazz born in 1930s Paris and popularised by Django Reinhardt. Blending swing rhythms, virtuosic guitar, and infectious energy, Gypsy Jazz is joyful, expressive, and made to be experienced up close.

The band has been carefully selected by Speakeasy Sounds, renowned for curating outstanding live music experiences and bringing world-class musicians to intimate venues across Scotland — ensuring exceptional quality, authenticity, and atmosphere from the very first note.

Expect an evening where music drives the mood, conversations flow, and fine dining and live jazz come together in true Prohibition Parlour style.

The Menu

Crème de foie de volaille, pickled grape, brioche

Smoked haddock and potato velouté, chive oil

Seared & braised venison, celeriac purée, pickled blackberry, red wine jus

Espresso Martini semifreddo, gold leaf

Chocolate and Armagnac mousse, cherry compote

The Band

The Paul Paterson Trio are:

• Paul Paterson - guitar
• Iain McNally - rhythm guitar
• Charlotte Paterson - double bass

Paul Paterson is an Edinburgh-based guitarist who is widely recognised as one of Scotland's leading gypsy jazz players. Paul has played professionally since the age of 18 and specialises in the authentic Django Reinhardt sound of the 1930s. He is accompanied by his partner, Charlotte Paterson, on double bass and Iain McNally, an outstanding rhythm guitarist from Glasgow.

Drinks

You will have the opportunity to purchase wine, cocktails and soft drinks at the event thanks to our sponsor The Italiana Store.

The Concept

Prohibition Parlour at Il Salotto is an exciting new partnership between three creative masterminds: Ali Affleck, Darren Morton, and Sara Seravalli. United by a deep passion for curated, exclusive experiences, they bring together decades of expertise and truly international perspectives.

Ali, an award-winning jazz singer, has performed across the globe and, together with the team at Speakeasy Sound, has been instrumental in bringing some of the world’s most electrifying jazz talent to Scotland.
Darren, a private chef with an impeccable pedigree, spent seven years leading the banqueting team at The Savoy in London, crafting exceptional dining for some of the most prestigious events in the UK.
Sara has spent over 15 years producing standout events for the design industry across Europe and the UK, shaping unforgettable experiences and creative communities.

Together, they have created something extraordinary.

Join us at Il Salotto, in the heart of the Merchant City, for evenings of fine dining, finer music, and an atmosphere unlike anything else in Glasgow.