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£50  London Oyster Championships
Thu, 19 Sep 2024

London Oyster Championships

Live Event - Bentleys Oyster Bar Grill
We are delighted to announce the London Oyster Championships will be returning to Mayfair’s Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill on 19 September. The event took over from the famed Tabasco British Oyster Championship which ran for over 25 years and heralds the return of the native oyster season. 
 
Participants will compete in either the Speed Shucking or Best Dressed heat. The winner of the Speed Shucking round will go on to represent England at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, Ireland the following week. 
 
Last year’s Best Dressed Champion Gabriel Waterhouse (The Waterhouse Project) will return to protect his title, competing against restaurants across the country including; Erst (Manchester), The Suffolk (Aldeburgh), Darby’s (London), The Pony Chew Valley (Bristol) and more. 
 
Ballymaloe Cookery School founder Darina Allen, rapper and food enthusiast Professor Green and Chef Richard Corrigan will decide who takes home the Best Dressed crown. TV personality and food writer Gizzi Erskine will compère the afternoon’s antics with a limited number of spectator

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Free Champagne & Wine Dinner with Chef Shilpa Dandekar
Thu, 19 Sep 2024

Champagne & Wine Dinner with Chef Shilpa Dandekar

Live Event - Pravaas

Join Pravaas on 19th September for an unforgettable evening as Chef Shilpa Dandekar presents an exclusive Champagne & Wine Dinner. With a 6:30 PM reservation time, this special event features a carefully curated menu paired with exquisite wines and champagnes. Experience Chef Shilpa’s innovative cuisine, perfectly complemented by fine wine and champagne selections. The price is £165 per person, inclusive of 20% VAT and a 12.5% service charge. To view the menu for this special evening, please visit the menu section on the restaurant's OpenTable profile. Reserve your spot today!

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£60 Bottomless Thursday Nights in Mayfair
Thu, 19 Sep 2024

Bottomless Thursday Nights in Mayfair

Dining Experience - Bocconcino Mayfair

Experience unparalleled luxury with Bocconcino's Bottomless Nights, nestled in Mayfair's exclusive enclave, featuring endless Prosecco and an exceptional Italian sharing feast. For £60 per person, make your Thursday evenings exceptional, enjoying the best of Italian dining, bottomless Prosecco, and the lively ambience created by a live DJ.

From the delicate Beef Carpaccio to the indulgent Truffle and Parmesan Tagliatelle, expertly prepared in a pecorino cheese wheel and finished with a delectable parmesan foam, every dish is designed to bring guests together in a celebration of Italy's finest.

Book your table now for a memorable night that combines the finest Italian dishes with vibrant music in London’s most fashionable dining destination.

Notes: Over 18s only.

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Free 2-4-1 cocktail offer
Thu, 19 Sep 2024

2-4-1 cocktail offer

Shared Party - 2850 Oxford Circus

Enjoy 2-4-1 when you order 2 of the same cocktails from our carefully curated list of favourites, including Margaritas, Negronis and Daiquiris, and why not pair with dishes from our tempting bar snack selection for the perfect weekend treat.

Available every day,

Monday, Tuesday 5pm – 10pm

Wednesday & Thursday  5pm – 6pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5pm-10pm

From 19 Sep until 24 Sep

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