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£35 Neon Sunflowers Paint & Sip Night
Fri, 08 Nov 2024

Neon Sunflowers Paint & Sip Night

Event - Rembrandt van Wine

Event information:

  • Solo-friendly: You are more than welcome to come alone
  • 2 Hours of painting, creativity & fun in the dark
  • All painting levels are welcome, no skills required
  • Workshop is guided by a professional artist
  • Either repaint the painting of the day (see above) or get creative yourself
  • All painting equipment is included. We even give you an apron. 
  • Drinks are on us. Have as many glasses of wine or soft drink as you want while painting
  • Take home your canvas afterwards
  • Location is 159 – 163 Marlborough Road, Islington, London. It is a 10ish minute walk from station Finsbury Park. 

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£35 Wine & Earth - California Wine Night with Matt Bonanno at The Boathouse
Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Wine & Earth - California Wine Night with Matt Bonanno at The Boathouse

Live Event - The Boathouse Cafe

Join us at The Boathouse in Guildford for an exclusive evening of wine, food, and conversation with California-based winemaker Matt Bonanno. This exciting collaboration with Wine&Earth – a local Guildford merchant passionate about sustainable, small-batch wines – will bring to life BonAnno’s unique approach to Californian winemaking. Matt will walk us through three outstanding wines, each crafted to highlight the lush fruit and careful craftsmanship BonAnno is known for. Guests will enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board and learn firsthand from Matt about the journey behind each bottle. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to explore exceptional, climate-positive wines in the first of many tastings to come from The Boathouse and Wine&Earth.

Details:
- The Boathouse Cafe, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3XJ
- 6.30-9 pm
- £35 per person, including three glasses of wine and a cheese & charcuterie board
- Soulspace Members at The Boathouse receive a 15% discount on tickets
- Book here
- For more details, email: hello@theboathousecafeguildford.co.uk  

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Festive Afternoon Tea
Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Festive Afternoon Tea

Christmas events - The Palm Court at The Langham

Drawing on the rich heritage of both The Langham and Hamleys, we will be introducing a specially designed festive afternoon tea for children. This unique experience will feature patisseries in the shape of iconic historic toys, promising to be both incredibly beautiful and delicious. The Langham’s traditional afternoon tea for adults will also be sprinkled with a little Christmas magic for the season too, meaning guests of all ages can indulge in a truly enchanting festive celebration.

From 6 Nov until 30 Dec

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Free New Year's Eve at Kerridge's Bar & Grill
Wed, 06 Nov 2024

New Year's Eve at Kerridge's Bar & Grill

New Year's Eve parties and events - Kerridges Bar Grill

This New Year’s Eve, Kerridge’s invites you to celebrate with an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of London. Whether you’re joining us early for a relaxed evening or arriving later to revel in the midnight magic, our menus are designed to elevate your night with flavours worth toasting.

Early Seating | £150 per person
Enjoy a Champagne reception with delicate caviar crumpets and gougères, followed by a luxurious Lobster Vol Au Vent and our iconic Beef Wellington with truffled pomme Anna. Cap it all off with Marcus’ Mint Chocolate Bar – the perfect sweet farewell to 2024.

Late Seating | £375 per person
Arrive after 8pm for the full New Year’s celebration, starting with Mont D’or and a Champagne toast. The evening unfolds with decadent lobster, a sumptuous Beef Wellington, and a few surprises as midnight approaches. Finish on a high note with mint chocolate, peanuts, and salted caramel – a rich start to 2025!

Reserve your table now for an evening of unforgettable food, festive flair, and sparkling celebrations. Let’s welcome the new year, Kerridge-style!

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