Welcome to Bon Vivant’s latest newsletter, which includes a selection of the highlights that are available to our members over the next few weeks. To take advantage of these offers or to join Bon Vivant, please contact us.

London’s Best Afternoon Tea

Partaking in afternoon tea is a distinctly British tradition and London offers great venues in which to indulge. Click here for our guide to the best afternoon tea in London.

Restaurant Offer – Sanctum Soho

No. 20, the restaurant at the boutique hotel Sanctum Soho, serves modern British cuisine from head chef Lisa Sutherland, who has previously worked at The Park Lane Hotel and The Savoy. No. 20 opens at 6:30 during the week, making it a great destination for an intimate breakfast meeting. In the evenings, the restaurant adds a bit of glamour to Soho, and after dinner, guests can enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar, which is also an ideal space for private events.

Bon Vivant’s members will receive a complimentary glass of champagne when dining in the restaurant. For further information visit www.sanctumsoho.com, or to make a reservation please contact us or call the restaurant directly on 020 7292 6102, quoting ‘Bon Vivant’.

Exclusive Offer – Spearpoint Interior Design

Spearpoint Interior Design was formed by Pauline Spearpoint 15 years ago and offers a tailor-made service from concept to completion, reflecting each client’s individual requirements. From project managing the refurbishment of a private residence in London to designing the interior for a country estate, Pauline and her team of craftsmen produce a seamless operation to ensure each project is completed both on time and on budget. Bon Vivant’s members can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to claim a free one-hour consultation. For more information visit www.spearpointdesign.com.

Hotel Offer – ICMI Collection, Scotland

ICMI is a bespoke hotel management and consulting company, founded by the management of Inverlochy Castle, one of Scotland’s most renowned small luxury hotels. Other properties in the collection include the Rocpool Reserve in Inverness, Greywalls near Edinburgh and Inver Lodge in North West Scotland. Bon Vivant’s members are being offered an early booking special of up to 40% off room rates at all of these properties for bookings made by the end of September for travel up to 31 March 2011. For reservations, please contact us or each hotel directly using the above links.

Events Calendar

Below we have included a selection of the events occurring over the next few months. If you would like to book tickets for any of these events please contact us or reply to this email.

The Ryder Cup 2010 - 1 to 3 October

The most anticipated golfing tournament in the world is heading to Wales in 2010 where golfers from USA and Europe will battle to claim the Ryder Cup. Please contact us for the few remaining tickets, priced from £400.

London Restaurant Festival – From 4 October

The London Restaurant Festival is a citywide celebration of eating out, designed to showcase London's diverse and exciting range of restaurants. From 4 to 18 October, food lovers can explore some of the capital’s finest cooking, from its high-profile Michelin-starred restaurants to coveted neighbourhood gems.

This year’s event includes a ‘Gourmet Odyssey’, where in one lunchtime, food enthusiasts can eat at three influential restaurants, meeting chefs and fellow foodies along the way, transported on a Routemaster bus; The Big Debate, where speakers including AA Gill and Janet Street-Porter will argue ‘Is French Food a Spent Force?’; and there will be a chance to dine on the London Eye, where every night during the festival, one capsule of the London Eye will become a 10-seat pop-up restaurant, with a different chef cooking each evening. Please click here to purchase tickets.

F1 Rocks – November 2010

F1 Rocks brings together the world’s most glamorous sport and the biggest music stars to create an exciting weekend of entertainment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The package will include a three night stay in an exclusive five star hotel, business class return flights, VIP hospitality at a concert headlined by Eminem, paddock club access to watch the qualifying and main race and full access to official parties. For full details, please contact us.

Capital Rocks, Old Billingsgate, 13 December 2010

Johnny Vaughan and Lisa Snowdon from Capital FM will be hosting the annual Capital Rocks event in aid of a worthwhile children’s charity, Help a London Child. The evening will include a champagne reception, live entertainment, and a three-course dinner. For tickets, please contact us.

Usher at the O2 Arena – 2 and 3 February 2011

The R&B star is coming to the UK for the first time in six years with his highly anticipated OMG tour. For tickets, please contact us.

The BRIT Awards - 15 February 2011

The BRIT Awards is the biggest music show and TV event in popular music, with millions of people tuning in each year. The 2010 show saw live performances from international artists such as Jay-Z and Lady GaGa. Both Cheryl Cole and Lily Allen took centre stage alongside Kasabian, JLS, Dizzee Rascal and Florence & the Machine. The 2011 Awards is seeing an exciting move to the world’s most popular music venue, The O2 arena in London. For a variety of ticket and hospitality options, please contact us.

Bon Vivant

Bon Vivant is a bespoke, highly personalised concierge service that advises on and arranges every travel, lifestyle and leisure need. We specialise in arranging holidays, recommending and booking restaurants and bars, advising on a wide range of lifestyle services and helping with the things that you don’t have the time or inclination to do yourself. For further information, please visit www.bonvivant.co.uk.