London Top Picks

Win Billy Joel tickets here with Holiday Inn London – Wembley, or enjoy SMITH’s of Spitalfield and its top-floor terrace during the summer months. Plus, get the chance to discover Hackney House’s perfect venue for any event and receive a 20% discount on hire rates with our London Top Picks

‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield is where the City meets: Top Floor restaurant & terrace
Located in the heart of the City, SMITHS is perfectly positioned for business lunches and large corporate events alike. For summer parties or company dinners, the amazing roof-top terrace features canapés and barbeque-inspired food, unique cocktails and a luxury cigar selection.

For business lunches, SMITHS prides itself on everything needed for a smooth business meeting – British bred quality beef, carefully selected wines and swift and obliging service.

Email smithsevents@thisissmiths.com, call 0207 251 7954, or visit the website. Visit SMITHS on 20 July for an evening of cocktails and canapés as the venue showcases its exclusive meeting and dining spaces. Please RSVP to alena@thisissmiths.com.

Hackney House
Located in the heart of Shoreditch and only a stone’s throw from the City, Hackney House provides 4500 square feet of unique mixed-purpose event spaces, including a number of meeting rooms. The fully-equipped ground floor can accommodate up to 300 attendees, while the first floor bar and outdoor terrace can hold up to 150 people – ideal for summer parties and BBQs. On the third floor there are two meeting rooms that seat 20-30 people each.

PA Life newsletter subscribers are invited to a 20% discount on hire rates for events taking place in July and August by quoting ‘PALife20’. Call 020 3289 7859, visit bl-nk.org, or follow the venue on Twitter @bl_nkHackney.

Host your event at ‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield: meeting rooms & private dining
‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield prides itself on two private dining rooms that can be hired independently or combined to make a larger space. For the think tanks, the flexible spaces are ideal for board meetings, training days, breakfast events and presentations for up to 24 delegates. With packages to suit any budget there is no excuse not to get out of the office.

For you – the best things in life are done in private. With succulent beef, craft beers only a step away and carefully picked wines, the Market Room and the Skyline Room are all available to settle in for modern British fare.

Email smithsevents@thisissmiths.com, call 0207 251 7954, or visit the website. Visit SMITHS on 20 July for an evening of cocktails and canapés as the venue showcases its exclusive meeting and dining spaces. Please RSVP to alena@thisissmiths.com.

Unforgettable client entertainment for September
Tall Ships Regatta, Greenwich, September 15-18 2016
Jane Lockwood, PA to the Marketing Director at Imperial Tobacco booked a client entertainment event with Sail Royal Greenwich in 2015. The team provided her guests with a private party on a historic tall-masted ship. Here’s what she had to say about her experience:

“A wonderful, wonderful day out. The captain and his staff were absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious. The service was so friendly and fantastic. A superb event, from when we arrived to when we left. The whole team made it such a special day.”

To book your corporate event, or for more information, call 0203 040 2350, or visit the website.

Win tickets to see Billy Joel with the Holiday Inn London – Wembley
Click here to WIN tickets* to see Billy Joel at Wembley Stadium and enjoy an overnight stay with Holiday Inn London – Wembley. Located close to Wembley Stadium and with onsite parking, the hotel is equally suitable for meetings as it is for concertgoers. Book a meeting this summer from £39 per person**, including room hire, lunch and break-out refreshments.

Keep meetings fresh with air-conditioned rooms and natural daylight. Make use of the venue’s LCD projector screen, flipchart, stationery and access to free wifi. Email events@hiwembley.co.uk, call 020 8902 8839, or visit the website to find out more.

*Terms and conditions apply
**The offer includes VAT and is valid between June and August for a minimum of 10 delegates

Cadenzza, a new concept by Swarovski, with handpicked luxury fashion jewellery you’ll love
Cadenzza’s beautifully hand-selected accessories to take you from the office to evening are essential for sophisticated glamour this summer season. Ensuring you make the right statement, the collections include delicate, feminine and opulent pieces from a host of exquisite designers, luxury fashion brands and the innovative Cadenzza label.

Oscar de la Renta, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Kenzo are but a few of the must-have designers available. Perfectly office-chic, Cadenzza’s collections by 60 international brands offer sophistication with a twist. With specially-curated designs and exquisite, luxury touches, the search for the perfect jewellery ends at Cadenzza. Visit cadenzza.com to find out more.

Caravaggio
Opened: 1996
Number of covers: 150
Opening times: Restaurant – Monday to Friday 12pm to 3pm, 6.30pm-10pm; Bar – Monday to Friday 12pm to 10pm
Available for private functions
Nearest Underground: Liverpool Street, Bank, Aldgate, Tower Hill

Created in homage to a key genius of the Italian Renaissance, Caravaggio is dedicated to gastronomic excellence, aiming to demonstrate the same dedication to quality and innovation in the field of food and drink that the great Italian masters brought to painting and sculpture. Caravaggio is one of the city’s most well established fine dining restaurants, offering superb modern Italian cuisine in elegant Art Deco surroundings. Email caravaggio@etruscarestaurants.com, or call 020 7626 6206.