While The Athenaeum, a five-star, family-run hotel in the heart of Mayfair, seems to do everything well, its knack for opulent, well-organised private dining bookings is extra special. A stunning hotel with a mix of classic and contemporary decor, stand-out service and views across Green Park that will have you picking your jaw off the floor, you'd be hard pressed to find a better venue for your special event.
But, what's more is that The Athenaeum boasts a portfolio of events spaces, versatile enough for any occasion. Starting with the Hyde Park suite on the first floor, at 839 square feet, this is the largest space and can be divided into two smaller rooms or used as one larger. With huge, floor-to-ceiling windows, it benefits from amazing views and floods the room with natural light during the day, not to mention killer sunsets. With a smart, steel-grey colour scheme and sophisticated touches, you could easily use this suite for an important corporate meeting, or a brand launch, birthday party or even intimate wedding reception.
The Green Park suite also has fabulous views of the park but is a smaller room, better suited to a special dinner. Here, a stylish, glass dinner table grounds the space, seating up to 12 people. Finally, the St James lounge offers a more informal vibe with a large, squishy teal sofa, statement design touches and oversized plants. If picturing a drinks and canapes affair, this is the perfect place to socialise easily.
The team is happy to discuss catering for your event and it's more than possible to create a bespoke menu that perfectly suits you. However, if you'd like to get a taste of what's on offer, the sample menu highlights dishes such as treacle-cured salmon with lemongrass and ginger puree, finished with caviar to start, followed by glazed Dingley Dell pork belly with vichy carrots and polenta for mains, and mango roulade for dessert.