by Obisadmin | Aug 2, 2022 | Hotels, Outside, Summer, Unique ideas, Venue Finding
After being cancelled the past two years, Brighton is hosting its annual Pride celebration from the 5th-7th August. Widely acknowledged as the country’s most popular Pride festival , we at Obsi360 have put together a list of some amazing hotels to stay for the eventful weekend. Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa Website: Harbour Hotel This sea-facing Victorian icon takes pride of place on Brighton’s world-famous promenade and is within easy walking distance of both piers, just a stone’s throw away from the glorious pebbled beach. Named one of the best hotels in Brighton by The Times, it’s the perfect location to enjoy the wonders of this bohemian city and soak up their luxurious subterranean HarSPA. Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa is located at King’s Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NA. Hotel Pelirocco Website: Hotel Pelirocco With 19 individually themed bedrooms across two combined historic Regency townhouses Hotel Pelirocco can accommodate all your guests in style. With the option of whole venue hire , your guests can takeover the hotel and personalise it to any function. Hotel Pelirocco is located at 10 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG. The Grand Website: The Grand Built as a seaside retreat for the London set, The Grand Brighton was designed with flexibility in mind. The four fully-licensed private event rooms double up as ceremony spaces as well as reception areas and can accommodate anything from intimate gatherings to banquets for 500 guests. The Grand is located at 97-99 King’s Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2FW. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Website: Hotel du Vin The luxury Brighton hotel is nestled in the iconic cobbled alleyways of The Lanes. Once...
by Obisadmin | Jul 5, 2022 | Bar, festival, Hotels, Outside, Restaurants, Summer
The Wales Air show will once again be taking to the skies over Swansea Bay on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July 2022! So I have put together a list of local restaurants and bars to check out after the dazzling displays. Bistro Pierre 1994 Website: Bistro Pierre This stylish French Dining Bistro and upstairs terrace offers panoramic views of Swansea Bay. Their private dining room, Tivoli room offers privacy with spectacular sea views, it’s the perfect backdrop for any special celebration or business event. Not forgetting their fabulous heated Bubbles – an exciting way to experience outdoor dining. Bistro has something to suit anyone and has a great atmosphere. Bistro Pierre 1994 is located at 3 Oyster Wharf, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 4DN. The Jam Jar Website: Jam Jar The Jam Jar is a vibrant new bar styled with a modern take on a classic Jazz club feel. By day, a relaxing place to meet up with friends in a chillout environment. Showcasing great entertainment in the evenings including comedy, live music and our signature Jam Sessions open mic night. The Jam Jar is located at The Jam Jar 218 The High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE. Castellamare Website: Castellamare Dine overlooking the wonderful views of Bracelet Bay and Mumbles Lighthouse. Sit on the terrace with sea views while enjoying an artisan coffee or an intimate dinner. The menu is a contemporary mix of modern British cuisine and authentic Italian dishes using local produce. Castellamare is located at Bracelet Bay, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4JT. Copperfish Website:Copperfish Its not a proper trip to the seaside until you have...
by Obisadmin | Apr 26, 2022 | Bar, Hotels, Outside, Venue Finding
There is always some new and exciting happening in London and this year is no different. Check out the below a list for some highly anticipated venues and hotels that will be opening this year! Battersea Power Station Website: Battersea Power Station One of the most anticipated openings of 2022 is the renovation of the infamous Battersea Power Station! A massive budget going to reshape the area, including their event spaces. Opening ready for summer, there are to be eight spaces designed for private dining, meeting spaces, a private cinema, weddings and cocktail receptions. This venue has spaces designed for every event possible! Battersea Power Station is located at 188 Kirtling St, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BN, UK. Broadwick Soho Website: Broadwick Soho Hotel Bringing a 70’s twist to the trendy Soho feel, the independent hotel has a boutique feel. With spaces such as a speakeasy bar, intimate dining room and rooftop bar which can be privately hired. The rooftop bar is set to have stunning views of the capital that not many venues in Soho have as it wraps around the venue, allowing guests to see all angles of London. We can’t wait to go and have a cocktail on this rooftop! Broadwick Soho will be located at 18-24 Broadwick Street, London W1F 8HT. The Hoxton Hotel, Shepherds Bush We’re so excited for the fourth location of the Hoxton Hotels, with their first location in West London! The hotel has 237 sophisticated hotel rooms, as well as practical event spaces specifically for meeting rooms and networking events. This venue is great for meetings needing breakout rooms as well...
by Obisadmin | Mar 15, 2022 | Bar, Events, festival, music, Outside
St Patrick’s Day on 17th March is the biggest day in Ireland’s cultural calendar and a national holiday, with a host of events throughout Ireland in celebration of the nation’s patron saint. Here are some of the activities and events that will be take taking place in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. Why not get involved! Dublin Website: St. Patrick’s Festival 2022 Where better to celebrate St Patrick’s Day than in Ireland’s capital city? This is arguably the best time of the year to visit Dublin, and 2022 will make no exception, with some 500,000 people expected to descend on the city for its famous parade. The event usually starts at St Mary’s Place and ends at St Patrick’s Cathedral, with marching bands, floats and costumes along the way. Check out their website for more details on tickets and times. Belfast Website: St Patrick’s Day Watch as Patrick journeys through the streets of Belfast .He’ll be donning a giant cloak, elegantly patchwork-fashioned from expressions of people and groups throughout Belfast. The Parade will take place between 1pm – 2.30pm on 17 March. The event is free to attend but check out their website for more details. Derry Website: St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade A Spring Carnival Parade is set to take place in Derry City on the afternoon of March 17, and it aims to feature over 500 participants. The live show will transform the area in and around Guildhall Square . The parade will be departing Bishop Street at 3pm so get there early to get a good spot. Check our their website for details. Shannon Region Website:St Patrick’s Day Carrick on Shannon’s St...
by Obisadmin | Mar 9, 2020 | Bar, Events, festival, music, Outside
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland. Each year, thousands of partygoers wearing Irish green and Guinness hats descend on London for St Patrick’s Day. Countless people soak up the luck of the Irish as they turn the capital green on March 17. It’s not a public holiday in England, London pulls out all the stops for St Patrick’s Day each year. This year celebrations start from 13th March -15th March, the weekend before. I have listed a few of the exciting things happening that weekend and where best to go. St Patrick Day Parade Location: Piccadilly Circus Website: https://www.london.gov.uk/events/2020-03-15/london-st-patricks-day-festival-2020 Now if you want to celebrate St Patrick’s day , you can’t miss out on the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade! The procession sets off at midday from Piccadilly and makes its way along a 1.5-mile route, passing some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including The Ritz, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and finishing in Trafalgar Square where the festival is staged. Be amazed by the flamboyant pageantry, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the UK, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools all taking part. St Patrick Day Festival in Trafalgar Sqaure Location: Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN Website:https://www.london.gov.uk/events/2020-03-15/london-st-patricks-day-festival-2020 Join the St Patrick’s Day Festival, which takes place in Trafalgar Square, between 12pm and 6pm, on the Sunday 15th March. Watch St Patrick’s Day performances by well-known Irish acts, rising stars and special guests. Then, browse craft stalls, and tuck into traditional and modern Irish food from the market. There is also usually a family zone on Pall Mall East, hosting an...
by Obisadmin | Feb 24, 2020 | Brunch, Events, Outside, Restaurants, Unique ideas, Vegan
Pancake Day, which is otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday,it is always the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the 40 days leading up to Easter. This year it falls on Tuesday, February 25th . The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday began as a way to use up ingredients including butter, milk and eggs that were not supposed to be eaten and would go bad during the period of Lent. Pancakes, particularly thin and buttery crepes, were a great way to clear the cupboards in one easy and indulgent dish. Besides from just eating pancakes on Pancake day there are lots of fun events happening so check out below. Please see our previous pancake blog on some of the best places to get crepes and pancakes in London. Flippin Good Pancake Races Location: 5B Greenwich Market, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9HZ Website:www.greenwichmarket.london/events Take part in the annual Flippin’ Pancake Race at Greenwich Market on Saturday 22nd February from 11am and Shrove Tuesday 25th February from 12 noon and win a medal! All funds will go to the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. If you want to enter as a team, please get your ticket from Eventbrite. If you just going to support, entry is free. Pans will be provided and everyone who dresses up (optional) and enters – gets a free pancake to eat! Better Bankside Pancake Day Races Location:Borough Market,43 Borough High Street SE1 9AH Website:/boroughmarket.org.uk/events Every year on Shrove Tuesday, Bankside businesses get a team together and compete with their neighbours in a fast and furious pancake-flipping relay. All proceeds...
