Six Nations Venues

Six Nations Venues

The Six Nations Round 4 will start from 11 March onwards and the games will kick off first at Cardiff, Rome, Twickenham,  Dublin and Paris. Here are some great venues you could stay at and restaurants to explore near the stadiums. Park House Cardiff Website: Park House Restaurant & Wine Bar Based in the Welsh city centre, Park House is a French inspired restaurant and wine bar. Sourcing local produce and combining with the best French ingredients available. Their main mission is to create dishes that involve texture, flavour, and excitement whilst matching perfectly with their other passion – wine. The Crane Tap Twickenham Website: The Crane Tap Recently open this October just gone, The Crane Tap is located on the banks of the River Crane in Twickenham. It offers all day dining with a homely feel. During the Six Nations The Crane Tap are doing a special promotion with a mouth-watering special Six Nations a la carte menu and brews on tap for watch all the best matches and refuel after an exciting game. Check out their website for more booking information and details.   The Merrion Hotel Dublin Website: The Merrion Hotel The Merrion, located in the heart of Dublin city centre, is the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel which makes it a great place to stay for the games. It offers 142 bedrooms and has advanced guest facilities, including free Wi-Fi, an 18m pool, spa and gym. The Merrion is also home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar, The Garden Room, and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel Website: Anantara Palazzo...
Upcoming hotels in Scotland 2022

Upcoming hotels in Scotland 2022

There are very exciting things happening in Scotland with regards to new and refurbished hotels & venues. Have a look at just some of the ones that caught our eye, and hopefully yours. Virgin Hotel Edinburgh Website: Virgin Hotels The new hotel from Virgin will be located in the landmark India Buildings at 1-6 Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. It will have offer 225 Suites, many different dining options as well as numerous meeting spaces. The Virgin Hotel will be opening Spring 2022. Glenagles Townhouse Website: Gleneagles Townhouse From Gleneagles is set to launch its urban counterpart, Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh.  The hotel is taking over a historic building, which was formerly a bank, on St. Andrew Square with 33 guest rooms and dining and drinking venues including all-day restaurant The Spence and roof terrace bar Lamplighters providing views over Edinburgh’s skyline. The hotel will offer a member’s club, with exclusive access to private spaces, and a wellness area with amenities including an infrared sauna, cryotherapy chamber, gym and wellness studios in the bank’s former vault. Expected to open in March 2022.  W Hotels Website: W Hotels W Hotels will make its Scotland debut in 2022 with the launch of W Edinburgh set in heart of the St James Quarter city centre hub. This hotel will offer 214 guest rooms and suites, a range of event spaces and a rooftop with 360-degree panoramic views and lots of dining and restaurant options.  The hotel will be opening Winter 2022. Marine Troon Website: The Marine Hotel, Troon As of January 2022, The Marine Hotel will undergoing a Marine & Lawn transformation.  The hotel is located on the Isle of...
Hotels and venues open and opening soon!

Hotels and venues open and opening soon!

While we still living life with new rules, there are few things that are returning to normal. The following venues have opened their doors (but still adhering to all safety guidelines and restrictions). Hospitality establishments are exempt from the rule of six – but no one should attend or socialize with others in a group of more than six Be sure to check out what hotels are still offering for events with smaller groups and support these vital businesses. The Delaunay Website: www.thedelaunay.com The Delaunay will reopen on Tuesday 20th October for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, and the bar will open all day from Tuesday to Saturday.   The Savoy Website: https://www.thesavoylondon.com/ One of London’s most iconic hotels, The Savoy has re-opened its door with additional comprehensive safety measures. In a phased approach, the hotel will open its drinking and dining destinations one by one, starting with The Savoy Grill and followed by its classic afternoon tea and the much-loved American Bar. You’ll be able to book the ultimate city staycation at the Savoy from October when the hotel opens its luxurious pool and spa facilities.   Millennium Gloucester London Website:  www.millenniumhotels.com Millennium Gloucester doors are open again, with meeting rooms available for anyone that is looking for a different space and way of hosting and organizing events. They also currently have great offers on hotels rooms.   Events @ No 6 Website: https://www.eventsatno6.com/ Events @ No 6 is open now and they are a COVID-19 secure venue, and meetings and events can be held for numbers up to 30 guests per room. Furthermore, they are offering a “local lock-down...
Spectacular and Spooky Halloween Events

Spectacular and Spooky Halloween Events

As another month draws to a close, it brings us one step closer to Halloween! This day where the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest…and a massive excuse to dress up and go out dancing. A night full of ghouls and scares, be sure to find yourself at the best event this weekend. Have a look at some of the spookiest events in town and be sure to grab your tickets and costume before! Halloween Ball at The Mansion Location: Secret Venue Nearest Tube: Secret Venue Website: www.themansionlondon.com/next-event It’s Halloween, so that calls for costumes, candy and creepy ghouls! Well at the Halloween Ball, it will tick all the boxes! The private venue is top secret and will only be revealed 48 Hours before the event (Easy access within London Zone 2). This quirky venue will have 3 dance floors, 1 art room, 2 lounges and 2 bar areas for you to choose from! If you are looking for something scarier there is a real back yard graveyard! Come dressed to the nines as you could win a flight to New York City for best costume. Book your tickets in advance, you don’t want to miss this party! The Dark Circus Party Location:13 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BH Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland Website: www.darkcircusparty.com At the Dark Circus you’ll be in for a real treat with show stopping entertainment acts such as caged curiosities breathing fire and swallowing swords, ethereal silks performances, treacherous trapeze acts and bizarre sideshow oddities. Grab a signature cocktail and enjoy stepping into another world for the evening. Please note there is a strict...
Round of golf anyone?

Round of golf anyone?

So this week it just so happens to be National Miniature Golf day, what a day to celebrate because who doesn’t love a game of mini-golf. So you’ve come to the right place because we have put together a list of some of the coolest places to play a game of great game of Mini golf. Puttshack White City Location: Westfield, Ariel Way, London W12 7HB Nearest Tube: Wood Lane Website:  www.puttshack.com Puttshack at White City is one of their three locations. Here they have combined technology and golf to become one of the first places to take traditional golf to another level. They have automatic score boats and you can track your ball. They have four different courses to choose from such as Beer Pong and Duck Hunt. Once you finished your game, they have a great dining area too with huge selection of food and yummy cocktails to choose from. Swingers West End Location: 15 John Prince’s Street London W1G 0AB Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus Website: swingersldn.com/home/west-end/ One of two locations, Swingers West End is the crazy gold club. It includes two nine-hole courses which have been inspired by the glamorous era of the 1920 English Rivera. Have a cocktail on the course as they have four cocktail bars on site. Now once you’ve finished your game and your cocktail head over to the 3D Photo podium and show off your great golfing skills! Afterwards browse the promenade area in search for your street food. You can choose from a variety of vendors to suit your mood including Made of Dough and a dessert only vendor! Swingers takes crazy golf to...
Feeling romantic?

Feeling romantic?

So, its Valentine day in Colombia on the 21st September September. Before you say anything, I know we have already had Valentine’s day this year,  but who needs an excuse to do something romantic with their loved one. So, in honour of the Colombian day of love, we have found some romantic places that even Cupid would approve of! Electric Cinema Location: 191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED Nearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove Website: www.electriccinema.co.uk  The classic date night choice has got to be, dinner and a movie. Well, at Electric Cinema they have given the classic date night an massive upgrade with an added touch of class and comfort with their huge couches and red velvet front row beds. Perfect to stretch out and have a cuddle while watching the latest blockbuster film!  They also have a full bar, great menu and pick and mix to choose your own treats. This also happens to be one of the oldest working cinemas in the country and the beautiful interior reflects that bygone age. Electric cinema will take you back in time. Tickets range from £20-£40 for a couch or bed but please book in advance.   Clos Maggiore  Location: 33 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JD Nearest Tube: Convent Garden Website: www.closmaggiore.com Voted one of the world’s most romantic restaurants and it’s easy to see why. This Italian restaurant has been transformed into a romantic green house with beautiful cherry bloom and candlelight dinners. The food and wines are locally sourced and have won awards for excellence a few times. There is a smart casual dress code for this venue so...