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Newsletter - 17 May 2013

Travel Guide: London’s Best Luxury Hotels



If you’re travelling to London this summer or have friends or family coming to visit you, make sure you stay at one of the city’s best luxury hotels. From legends like Claridge’s and The Dorchester to the gorgeous Corinthia Hotel or the grand St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, click here to read our guide to the best luxury hotels in London or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations.

New London Restaurant: Tartufo



From a chef who has worked at Gauthier Soho as sous chef and a management who have worked at Galvin at Windows, Le Gavroche and Roussillon, Tartufo is a new Modern European restaurant on Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea.

Situated on the lower ground floor of a red-brick Victorian mansion-block, Tartufo offers a fine dining experience with reasonable set menus (two courses £25, three courses £30, four courses £40). Click here for further details or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations.

Restaurant Guide: 34



Caprice Holdings has a portfolio of some of London’s best restaurants, and 34 Restaurant, located just off Grosvenor Square in Mayfair is no exception. Walking in to the restaurant, you instantly know that you have arrived somewhere special.

34 radiates glamour, class and an old-fashioned charm that is truly enchanting. The menu at 34 specialises in meats and seasonal game but also offers lighter dishes, fish and shellfish. Click here to read our full review or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. s for reservations.

Bar Guide: Speakeasy Cocktail Bars



Trends come and go, but the Speakeasy bar has shown some staying power over recent years. Click here to read our guide to the best speakeasy bars in London and beyond - just remember the password, code or secret handshake.

Featured Private Dining Room: Corrigan’s Mayfair



Corrigan’s Mayfair has a well-made dining room built to last and a menu as timeless as they come, in stylish and glamorous surroundings. The Kitchen Library is situated in a private booth in the kitchen, surrounded by an encyclopaedia of famous recipe books, where guests are served by the Chefs.

For reservations, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or click here for further inspiration for private dining rooms in London.

The London Guide from Bon Vivant

Events Calendar

Click here for our master list of recommended exclusive events, but below we highlight some of the most recent and most popular events. To book tickets for any of these events please contact us or reply to this email.

HPA Gaucho International Polo Tournament – 21 May 2013

The Gaucho international polo tournament will take place at The O2 on 21 May, featuring Europe’s largest Argentinean Wine Tasting Village and performances from Strictly Come Dancing’s Vincent and Flavia. There are two exclusive hospitality packages to offer, the Gaucho Tanqueray Experience at £180 per person, and the Club Gaucho Experience at £264 per person, the details of which can be found here. Bon Vivant’s members can receive a discount of 20% by entering the code HPA20 online.

Rod Stewart at The O2 – 4 to 6 June 2013

Following his sell out 2012 tour, Rod Stewart will once again take to the stage as he embarks on an eagerly anticipated Live the Life tour. Rod Stewart will be performing his only UK dates at the O2 arena on Tuesday 4th and Thursday 6th June 2013. For tickets, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Too Many Critics - 9 June 2013

On Sunday 9 June 2013, Action Against Hunger will host ‘Too Many Critics’ at Coq d’Argent in The City where restaurant reviewers including Jay Rayner, Tom Parker Bowles and Tracey MacLeod will swap roles and head to the kitchen to work. The reviewers will be judged by the chefs they normally critique, including Ashley Palmer-Watts, Vivek Singh, Clare Smyth and Atul Kochhar.

Hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter and foodie Nigel Barden, the event will commence with a Champagne Taittinger canapé reception and a 3-course dinner. For tickets at £120, please email us.

Capital FM Summertime Ball – 9 June 2013

We are pleased to offer a fantastic hospitality package for the Capital FM Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium. Hosted by Justin Timberlake, performances will include Robbie Williams, Taylor Swift, Will.i.am, Olly Murs, Jessie J and many more. Your hospitality package will include a reserved seat in the Bobby Moore seating blocks with access to the hospitality lounge throughout. For tickets, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships - 24 June to 7 July 2013



We are delighted to be able to offer debenture tickets for the all the action on Centre Court and No.1 Court. These seats ensure that you have one of the best views in the house and are among some of the most sought after tickets for tennis fans. We also have access to a range of hospitality options, so please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

2013 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Official Launch Party - 26 June 2013

The official launch party of this year’s Formula 1 British grand prix is taking place at Old Billingsgate on 26 June. There will be a celebrity host, live and silent auctions, as well as live entertainment from James Morrison. The event is being held in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospital. For tickets at £300, please email us.

The Gent Jazz Festival 2013 – 11 to 20 July 2013

The UK is awash with summer music festivals, so perhaps it’s time to travel a little further afield for your music fix this summer – introducing the Gent Jazz Festival from 11 to 20 July 2013. The festival will feature a mix of emerging talent, young stars and a few musical legends. Big named stars performing include Elvis Costello, Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum. Click here for further details.

Concourse of Elegance – 5 to 7 September 2013

Last year the royal lawns of Windsor Castle, this year the royal gardens of St James's. The St James’s Concours of Elegance will feature 60 rare historic cars from around the world with a special preview day on Thursday exclusive to owners and special hospitality guests. For access to the preview day, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge.

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