The Port Bar | Reparation Nation Shipping

WELCOME ABOARD

Your Evening at the Port

Imagine arriving at a private waterfront club: polished brass, soft music, attentive service, exceptional cuisine and a marina filled with yachts. You need not own a yacht, wear expensive clothes or spend a penny. This is a shared virtual experience.

Champagne Reception

Enjoy a virtual welcome overlooking the harbour. Choose another destination to change your view.

01 · THE ARRIVAL

Champagne Reception

Picture a crystal flute, chilled champagne and a warm welcome overlooking the harbour. A reception is where guests first mingle before moving to the dining room or lounge.

Choose a Drink

02 · THE TABLE

Fine Dining

Discover tasting menus, beautifully presented courses, table service and the pleasure of dining without hurry. Explore the imaginary chef's selections below.

View the Menu

03 · THE COLLECTION

The Wine Cellar

Learn the language of vintage, region, bouquet and pairing. An exclusive cellar offers choices for different tastes, including elegant alcohol-free alternatives.

Explore Selections

04 · THE COMPANY

Members' Lounge

Soft seating, harbour views and relaxed conversation. Regulars and newcomers can exchange ideas without a fixed agenda or obligation to stay.

Thursday Evenings

05 · THE WATERFRONT

The Marina

Walk among vessels. A yacht's owner, captain, crew, berth and itinerary are different things; in IBIS, ships provide a way to explore organisations and their activities.

Explore the Fleet

06 · THE POSSIBILITIES

Shipyard & Charter Desk

Build a vessel, join a crew or imagine a shared voyage. These are exploratory metaphors for establishing projects and cooperating with others, not actual vessel sales.

Shipping Intelligence

THE HOUSE MENU

Compliments of the House

Explore all 27 complimentary virtual selections. No food or drink is sold, delivered or physically served; these are imaginary table-service experiences.

Compliments of the House — virtual hospitality only.

Luxury Classics

Prestige Vintage Champagne

A ceremonial toast in a tall crystal flute.

Grand Cru Bordeaux

A celebrated red wine served in fine crystal.

Golden Citrus Mocktail

An alcohol-free citrus drink with sparkling water.

Royal Lobster Thermidor

A gourmet lobster dish in a rich sauce.

Truffle & Saffron Risotto

A rich vegetarian risotto with fragrant saffron and truffle.

Midnight Chocolate Tasting

A luxurious tasting of contrasting chocolates and textures.

Caribbean Specialities

Tropical Caribbean Rum Punch

A vibrant tropical fruit punch with pineapple and citrus.

Jamaican Dark Rum Punch

Jamaican dark rum with pineapple, orange, lime, aromatic bitters and nutmeg, served over ice.

Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Jerk chicken with rice and peas, fried plantain and festival.

Caribbean Curry Goat

Curry goat with rice and peas and fried plantain.

Ackee and Saltfish

Ackee and saltfish with fried dumplings and plantain.

Escovitch Fish with Bammy and Festival

Escovitch fish with pickled vegetables, bammy and festival.

Oxtail Stew with Butter Beans

Slow-braised oxtail, butter beans, rice and peas.

African Specialities

West African Bissap Royale

A chilled, alcohol-free hibiscus drink with ginger, citrus and mint.

West African Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken

Jollof rice with grilled chicken and fried plantain.

Ghanaian Fufu with Groundnut Soup

Fufu with rich groundnut soup and goat meat.

Ethiopian Injera with Doro Wat

Injera with doro wat chicken stew and vegetables.

Senegalese Thieboudienne

Senegalese fish, rice and vegetables.

Nigerian Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam

Egusi soup with pounded yam, meat and leafy vegetables.

South African Braai Platter

Boerewors, grilled meats, chakalaka and vegetables.

Dessert Collection

Luxury Chocolate Fondant

Warm chocolate cake with a molten centre and vanilla ice cream.

New York Strawberry Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries.

Jamaican Rum Cake

Traditional Caribbean fruit cake with rich spices.

Caribbean Sweet Potato Pudding

Jamaican-style sweet potato pudding with coconut and spices.

South African Malva Pudding

Warm sponge pudding with creamy custard.

West African Puff-Puff

Golden sweet fried dough with chocolate dipping sauce.

Tall Strawberry Layered Sponge Cake

Tall layers of light sponge, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

A LITTLE PORT ETIQUETTE

Feel at Home

There is no dress code or financial requirement. Guests of every racial and ethnic background receive the same welcome. You may browse the site at any time, with no pressure to participate in a live meeting.

At the Thursday gathering, introduce yourself if you wish, listen, ask questions or simply enjoy the company. Treat fellow guests respectfully.

MARITIME LANGUAGE

Learn the Vocabulary

Berth: a place where a vessel is moored. Voyage: a journey or undertaking. Cargo: what a vessel carries. Charter: an agreement for the use of a vessel. Fleet: a collection of vessels.

In Shipping Intelligence, these terms help organise and explain reparations projects and institutional records.

THE WEEKLY SOCIAL GATHERING

Thursday Evenings at the Port

Every Thursday · 9:00–9:40 PM · UK local time

Create your guest identity or sign in to an existing IBIS identity to obtain access to the live gathering. No fixed agenda or planned recording, and no obligation to stay. The Zoom meeting is scheduled for 40 minutes; the Port Bar website stays open at all times.

First scheduled gathering: Thursday 29 October 2026. Meeting ID: 884 1429 0020. Zoom may offer the choice to join through a web browser or the Zoom app. The meeting link includes the current passcode. The Zoom link is available only through the signed-in guest entrance. A forwarded Zoom invitation may still be used outside IBIS.

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