The Drift Bar Category: Venues | London Venue | Planning an event or even just somewhere new to go for dinner? Well The Drift Bar might be just what you’re looking for. This brand new bar in Central London is described as “an island of calm in the heart of the city” and provides the perfect location for a number of events from product launches to wedding receptions or even corporate functions. With a capacity of 420 and the added benefit of Wi-Fi, DJ facilities, private booths and an alfresco terrace, this is a fantastic new venue. There are a range
Read more →The perfect place for a post-work drink Category: Venues | London Venue | It’s safe to say that the summer weather was very much overdue and it seems the entire population of London couldn’t wait to get out there and top up their vitamin D as soon as the clouds cleared! Now this was great, but only if you were lucky enough to get there in time to nab yourself one of the hugely demanded outdoor tables. However, I for one am never one of the lucky few and therefore it seemed about time I went on the hunt for somewhere
Read more →Holidays with a difference Category: News | Venues | Holidays are often the highlight of the year and this year is certainly no exception. With the coldest May in over 300 years and monsoon level rains hitting the majority of the UK, it’s safe to say we can’t wait to escape to a little summer sun. However, why not break from tradition and stay in a hotel with a difference. Whether staying in the UK or venturing further afield there is a plethora of hotels whose sole aim is to create an experience you will never forget. I can’t deny
Read more →Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites Stratford London are up and running… Category: Venues | London Venue | If you are looking for a hotel close to the Olympic Park, they don’t come much closer than IHG’s Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites in Stratford London. In fact, you’d better keep your bedroom window closed if you stay there, in case the wind takes the javelin in the wrong direction. It’s that close! CL Events were willing guinea pigs for a trial run, prior to the Holiday Inn Stratford London’s official opening in May 2012. It’s been a while since Holiday Inn have
Read more →New Tree Houses in Longleat Forest Category: Venues | For those used to luxury but tired of all the excitements of the hectic London life we have some really good news today. It is now possible to go on a luxurious holiday in the middle of the forest! New tree house accommodation has just opened in Longleat Forest, which is only 2 hours’ drive away from London. As you can imagine this isn’t an old rickety tree house built with scrap wood It is two-storey accommodation located in the 400 acres of woodland with 4 deluxe en-suite bedrooms with private balconies,
Read more →North of Little Italy… Category: Venues | One of my hang ups about staying in hotels is the check-out time. 11a.m on a Saturday morning is no time to be spat out of a hotel lobby whilst staff smile insincerely. “Come again” is definitely not on my mind when my breakfast is still digesting and the rain begins to trickle down the collar of my mac (I think I may be the only one who still wears one of these). Having rolled out of bed on the right side morning (you may seem surprised), I’ve set myself the task of researching hotels with
Read more →Late Night London… Zoo! Category: Venues | London Venue | On the 24 June 2011, CL decided to let their hair down and have a ‘wild’ evening! What better way to do this than at the London Zoo Late Night! We were greeted upon arrival by a throng of twenty – something’s hiding in the entrance, sheltering from the very heavy rain. As we had not been able to print off our tickets we asked a member of staff were we had to go to collect them. They did not know. Nor did the next member of staff. Third time lucky
Read more →Kanaloa Category: Venues | London Venue | Kanaloa is the perfect tropical after work oasis for all you city dwellers! After a particularly busy week, CL Events thought it was about time we sampled some Kanaloa Cocktails for ourselves! As you enter you are given a flower garland, and as you step in further you truly feel you have been transported to a Hawaiian holiday resort, well, sort of, if you ignore all the suits around! Happy hour, or as I should call it ‘ Club Tropicana’, is from 4 – 8pm weeknights including Fridays, and is definitely worth a
Read more →London at Large Category: Events | Venues | London Venue | 2012 is set to be a huge year for London. The 2012 Olympics will not only regenerate one of the poorest areas of London, create 3,000 jobs and increase our economic growth by 70m, but, as every Londoner knows, when the spotlight is on us Brits – we will up our game considerably. So why not take advantage of the enthusiasm of every Londoner and every London venue by making London the destination for your conference. CL has in depth knowledge of London venues as well as the ability to
Read more →Charity Starts at Home – at the House of St Barnabas Category: Venues | London Venyue | Charity Balls and Fundraisers are a big part of what CL do, so we like to keep an eye out for those in the industry who raise awareness and funds through innovative ideas. Our choice for this month is Quintessentially Soho: House of St Barnabas, a charitable member’s lounge and event space in the heart of Soho. Everyone who has been to London will have noticed homeless people on our streets, the House of St Barnabas is London based and their charity starts
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