Welcome to Bon Vivant's latest newsletter with information on the best new restaurants, hotels and exclusive events, especially for our members. To take advantage of these offers or to become a Bon Vivant member, please contact us or reply to this email.

London Guide: Alfresco Restaurants and Rooftop Bars

With the unexpected glorious weather that we’re currently experiencing, this weekend will likely be all about alfresco dining and rooftop drinking. To make sure you’re enjoying the sun from the best spots, click here to read our guide to the best alfresco restaurants and click here to read our tips on the best rooftop bars.

London Guide: The Best New Restaurants, Hotels and Bars



London’s restaurant and bar scene continues to develop at an incredible pace, with September already bringing a host of new arrivals. Click here to read our guide to the best news venues, including the glamorous ‘45 Park Lane’ hotel (pictured above), Gordon Ramsay’s latest venture ‘Bread Street Kitchen’ and Hedone, a new arrival in Chiswick where the ingredients really shine through.

Restaurant Guide: Corrigan’s Mayfair



Fusing seasonal produce with Richard Corrigan’s unmistakable flair, Corrigan’s offers a refreshing take on British cuisine. Inspired by Richard’s humble, rural upbringing, Corrigan's Mayfair brings honest, no-nonsense food to Mayfair.

Generous portions accompany an exciting wine list and atmosphere, combining twenty first century luxury and style with down-to-earth, home-inspired cooking. The restaurant also features a stylish cocktail bar and three private dining rooms: The Chef’s Table and Kitchen Library seating between two and 12 guests, and the elegant Lindsay Room seating up to 30.

Bon Vivant’s members will receive a complimentary glass of champagne when dining in the restaurant. For further information please visit their website or email your concierge.

Travel Guide: L’Ermitage Mont Saint Michel



L’Ermitage, with its seven spacious suites and private terraces, and situated only 3km away from the UNESCO World Heritage renowned site known as the ‘wonder of the West’, is all about understated elegance. With its luxurious and cosy interiors, the hotel is a calm, friendly and relaxing place, offering a personalised service dedicated to making your stay memorable.

The luxurious fabrics in the rooms are by Pierre Frey and the toiletries are by Anne Sémonin. The whisky cellar has been selected by John Glaser, the acclaimed expert, and teas in the 'Salon de Thé' are sourced from Harney & Sons.

The Chef, Guillaume Leroux, offers subtle and inventive cuisine focused on seasonal ingredients sourced within a radius of 100km. Leroux trained in 3 Michelin starred restaurants such as l’Arpège in Paris before adding an international touch to his cuisine during a two-year stay in Japan.

Bon Vivant’s members will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne when staying at the hotel. For further information visit their website and to make a booking please email your concierge.

Temporary Concierge Services: Visitors to London

Whilst catering to London’s elite, time-poor professionals and prestigious companies with ongoing support on a membership basis, Bon Vivant is delighted to announce that they now offer bespoke concierge and lifestyle management services on an ad hoc basis and to temporary visitors to London, tailored to each specific case.

Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, Bon Vivant’s experts will make your trip to London as memorable as possible, ensuring you make the most of your time enjoying one of the greatest cities in the world.

Whether you are looking for the best hotel, restaurant, bar or exclusive club, want the best seats at the latest smash-hit play or tickets to an exclusive event on London’s social calendar, or simply seeking to make the most of your time in London, Bon Vivant's concierge services can help. For further details and pricing, please email us.

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.

London Restaurant Festival – From 3 October 2011

The London Restaurant Festival is a citywide celebration of eating out, designed to showcase London's diverse and exciting range of restaurants. From 3 to 17 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 food enthusiasts can eat at three influential restaurants, meeting chefs and fellow foodies along the way, transported on a Routemaster bus, and The Big Debate, where speakers including AA Gill will argue ‘There Is No Such Thing As Ethnic Food’. Please click here for further details or to purchase tickets.

‘First Night’ Premiere Party – 4 October 2011

On Tuesday 4 October 2011 Boisdale of Canary Wharf will be hosting the UK premiere of what promises to be the next British box office hit - musical romantic comedy First Night directed by Christopher Menaul (Prime Suspect) and starring Richard E. Grant and Sarah Brightman.

Boisdale of Canary Wharf have a limited number of tickets available for the screening at West India Quay Cineworld and premiere party at Boisdale of Canary Wharf. Tickets, which cost £100, can be purchased by clicking here. The evening includes Perrier Jouet champagne and a four-course canapé reception.

The London Lifestyle Awards – 6 October 2011

The London Lifestyle Award show is an evening to celebrate London and the businesses and people that make the city. The evening will include a champagne reception, a 3-course dinner and an evening celebrating the best of London with some high profile guests and live entertainment. Please email us for tickets or you can purchase them online here.

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the best concierge award – hopefully we will have good news to report next week!

Bompas & Parr at the Mount Street Deli – 10 October 2011

On Monday 10 October at 6pm, Jelly Monger Sam Bompas will be at The Mount Street Deli introducing the fantastical world of Bompas & Parr. Bompas & Parr have been named by The Independent as one of "the 15 people who will define the future of arts in Britain". They have collaborated with Lord Foster and Heston Blumenthal to design jellies, flooded a Grade I listed building with four tonnes of alcoholic punch that visitors boated across before drinking, created a breathable cloud of gin and tonic and built a chocolate waterfall.

Visit The Mount Street Deli to find out more about what they do and how they do it and taste some of their jelly creations. To book tickets for £10 please call 020 7499 6843.

Frieze Art Fair – From 13 October 2011

Frieze Art Fair takes place every October in Regent’s Park showcasing new and established artists from 170 of the world’s leading galleries to an international audience of contemporary art lovers.

The restaurant at the fair will be hosted by Mark Hix, offering a selection of classic British dishes. Please click here for further information or to purchase tickets.

New Indian Cuisine and Wine Pairing Event at Benares – 19 October 2011

On 19 October 2011 Atul Kochhar reintroduces guests to his 'Indian Essence' cookbook, selecting recipes from his book to create a five-course menu. Hosted by Benares’ head Sommelier, guests can enjoy the exclusive menu with perfectly paired wines all evening. For tickets, please email your concierge.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala – 17 November 2011

Promising to be the event of the tennis season, the first ever Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala will take place on Thursday 17 November within the iconic surroundings of London's Battersea Power Station, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

A celebration to launch the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, this fabulous cocktail party will be attended by the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams in the world. Guests will enjoy cocktails, canapés and bowl food, along with world-class entertainment from a live music act. Tickets cost £250 and are now on sale from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 020 7239 3116.

Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler – 19 to 21 November 2011

Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler continue their joint tour with new live dates in London at the Hammersmith Apollo. For tickets, please email your concierge.

The Emerald and Ivy Ball – 3 December 2011

Ronan Keating invites you to join him for the annual Emerald and Ivy Ball, held near the Embankment, which will include a champagne reception, a three-course dinner, live music performances and an exclusive charity auction. The event is in aid of Cancer Research UK and the Marie Keating Foundation, with tables of 10 available for £5,000. For further information, please email your concierge.

Below is a selection of the concerts being held over the next few months, for which Bon Vivant can obtain VIP block and box seats.

O2 Arena Dates

• Lee Evans – 28 September to 2 October
• Rihanna – 5 and 6 October
• Snoop Dogg - 7 October
• Katy Perry - 14 and 15 October
• Britney Spears – 27 and 28 October
• Arctic Monkeys - 29 and 30 October
• Tinie Tempah - 4 November
• Red Hot Chili Peppers - 7, 9 and 10 November
• ATP Tour Tennis Finals – 20 to 27 November
• Bryan Adams - 8 December
• Kasabian - 14 and 15 December

Wembley Arena Dates

• Disney on Ice – 25 to 30 October
• Britney Spears – 31 October
• Tinie Tempah – 10 November

Please note that the price and availability of offers are subject to change without notice.

Bon Vivant

Bon Vivant is a concierge & lifestyle management service with an emphasis on providing great personal service. We specialise in every travel, leisure and lifestyle need that you don't have the time, inclination or expertise to do yourself so you can maximise your free time. Based in London with global coverage. Please visit www.bonvivant.co.uk or contact us for further information.