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Bocas
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Littlehampton

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Soho

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City of London

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£100 Taste of Summer Wine Dinner
Wed, 29 May 2024

Taste of Summer Wine Dinner

Drink Experience - Docket

With an incredible amount of new and exciting wines joining our list just now, we have decided to host a Taste of Summer Wine Dinner hosted by Adam Youlds from Boutinot Wines on Wednesday 29th May 2024 to showcase a few of our favourites and capture the taste of the early-Summer.

The menu will be 5 courses & 5 paired wines. 
We have a small amount of availability for this colourful dinner, so book in early to avoid missing out!

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£15.00 Lost + Found Projects - Lunar Art & Wine Society
Wed, 29 May 2024

Lost + Found Projects - Lunar Art & Wine Society

Live Event - Lunar

Join us on Wednesday 29th May as we welcome Iain Archer MA(RCA), who's design career began in Stoke-on-Trent and spanned over 30 years in the fashion world. From global Creative Director to sustainable advocate, Iain's journey has taken him from working with renowned brands like Vivienne Westwood to establishing Lost + Found Projects.

Delve into his transition from fashion to interior design as he shares his insights on repurposing salvage fashion, furniture, and more into bespoke objects and interior spaces. 

Don't miss the chance to discover the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and design with Iain Archer alongside an exclusive exhibition of his works.

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£70 V by Laura Vann Sparkling Afternoon Tea
Wed, 29 May 2024

V by Laura Vann Sparkling Afternoon Tea

Dining Experience - Afternoon Tea at The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is introducing a limited edition version of its elevated afternoon tea experience — the perfect way to celebrate a milestone, birthday, anniversary or just because. In partnership with Birmingham based luxury jewellery brand V by Laura Vann, the new Sparkling Afternoon Tea will be available for two weeks from Wednesday to Sunday, from 29 May 2024.

 

The award-winning afternoon tea at The Grand is served in the Salon of Madeleine bar — a slice of Parisian chic on the city’s elegant Colmore Row. For this limited edition menu, each Afternoon Tea will be served with a side of jewellery — a necklace from the coveted V by Laura Vann collection.

From 29 May until 4 Jun

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Free Father's Day
Wed, 29 May 2024

Father's Day

Dining Experience - The King of Prussia

Treat Dad like a King ?? this Father's Day, with a visit to his favourite local.


Now with Sunday Roasts, PLUS a free pint of Moretti for Dad when you book in advance, The King of Prussia is the top destination in Finchley Central for a Dad's day out!

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