‘Smiths’ is an all-day dining concept with two venues in central London: ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield located in Charterhouse Street and ‘Smiths’ of Spitalfields located in Commercial Street. Between them the ‘Smiths’ have rooms to accommodate from six up to 250 guests.

At both Smithfield and Spitalfields there is a selection of small private, versatile rooms suitable for business breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as plain meetings. Both venues also have larger main dining room available for private hire as well as a basement bar.

However the space which is probably the most attractive is the top floor restaurant and roof terrace at ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield. The room, with views across the City of London, will seat up to 80 guests or 240 guests for a standing reception. It can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner and events such as canapé parties.

‘Smiths’ also offer a masterclass for private hire and events including classes in butchery, cocktail making and fine wine tasting.

Details: www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk

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Published: 02 April 2015

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Pictured on the left are the images for this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London designed by Madrid-based architects – SelgasCano.

The Serpentine Pavilion will be constructed from ETFE, translucent fluorine-based plastic; the lightweight structure will be double-skinned, consisting of multi-coloured panels wrapped in webbing. Internally, the experience will be like passing under sheets of stained glass.

Corporate entertaining space at the Serpentine Gallery includes the main Serpentine Gallery as well as the Serpentine Pavilion which will sit on the lawn in front of the Gallery.

The Serpentine Pavilion is available during the summer months only – from June to mid-October – and can only be hired in conjunction with the Serpentine Gallery.

Other spaces at the Serpentine complex include the Serpentine Sackler Gallery together with its Magazine Restaurant.

The Serpentine Gallery is located in Kensington Gardens in west London. Lancaster Gate, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner are the nearest tube stations.

Details:  www.serpentinegalleries.org

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Published: 31 March 2015

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If you have around £11million to spare you could consider purchasing the four-star Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool which is currently on the market. The hotel is named after the Beatles' film, album and song of the same name.   

Hard Days Night Hotel is located on the corner of Mathew Street and North John Street in the centre of Liverpool, close to the Cavern Club where the Beatles first made their name. The hotel which opened in 2008 has 110 bedrooms including the McCartney and Lennon suites plus numerous bars and restaurants. It features exclusive Beatles artwork throughout.

The sale of Hard Days Night Hotel is being handled by property company CBRE on behalf of its private owner.

Details:   www.harddaysnighthotel.com

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Published: 31 March 2015

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City Councillors in Cardiff are shortly to debate a £500million, 15-year-plan to make the city a top destination for leisure and business tourism.

The proposals, to be implemented by 2020, include increasing the amount of four and five star accommodation by 1,500 bedrooms and securing an additional £500million of new tourism investment.

The strategy would be led by the private sector working with Cardiff City Council and the universities with input from Visit Wales and Visit Britain.

The plan will be is to be voted on by councillors later this week.

Details:  www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk

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Published: 31 March 2015

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