The Athenaeum is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and rebranding, and its bold new look and enviable food & beverage partnership will be unveiled in early June, ushering in a new golden era for this historic gem. The hotel's ground floor, façade and entrances are being transformed. Huge, double-height floor-to-ceiling windows will offer spectacular views … [Read more...]
The Four Sister’s Townhouse — coming soon to the city
Opening June 2016, The Four Sisters Townhouse is the second addition to owners Simon Bastable and Andrew Green’s ‘The Four Sisters’ portfolio, which already includes The Four Sisters Bar in Islington. Located in the heart of the City on Groveland Court, this new venture will offer classic and bespoke craft cocktails, wine and beer, artisan bar snacks, sharing dishes and a light … [Read more...]
Hutong celebrates the ‘Double Fifth’ Dragon Boat Festival
To celebrate ‘Double Fifth’, the traditional Chinese festival which falls on Tuesday 26th June this year, Hutong will be serving a menu of five dishes, exploring five different cooking methods commonly used in Chinese cuisine - deep-frying, poaching, steaming, stir-frying and braising. The festival marks the death of patriotic poet Chu Yuan, who drowned on the fifth day of … [Read more...]
Farm Africa and Payne & Gunter serve up Gala Dinner for charity
Payne and Gunter helped to deliver the hottest dinner in town on Thursday 21st April to raise funds for international development charity Farm Africa. Guests enjoyed a special menu designed in conjunction with Michelin-starred chefs Ashley Palmer-Watts, Tom Kerridge and John Freeman at the V&A Museum in London. Farm Africa reduces poverty by supporting farmers across … [Read more...]
Ntia launch inaugural #nightlifematters series
The Night Time Industries Association is excited to announce a year-long #nightlifematters series aimed at celebrating British club culture. Kicking off with six nights in six cities across the UK, the events are the first in an ongoing programme of club nights, talks and exhibitions which seek to celebrate UK nightlife and its cultural heritage. Despite having incubated … [Read more...]