The Royal Air Force Club

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

The first Lord Cowdray made a gift in 1918 to provide a permanent building to house the Royal Air Force Club (RAF Club) ; and by the middle of 1919 the buildings which make up the present Club in Piccadilly were acquired. In 1922 the Club was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York. On 12th March 1922 the Club was visited by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Club’s Patron.

The RAF Club has 8 rooms to accommodate any type of function, including Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties, Luncheons, Dinners and Conferences.

RAF Club Membership is open to all persons who hold, or have held, a Commission in the Royal Air Force, Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service, The Reserves, The Auxiliaries and in Commonwealth and friendly Air Forces. Spouses of Full Members can also enjoy Associate Membership and make full use of the Club’s facilities.

The Royal Air Force Club
128 Piccadilly
London W1J 7PY
Tel. 020 7399 1000
Fax. 020 7355 1516
Official Website

Absolut Icebar London

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

The Absolut Icebar London is London and the UK’s first permanent ice bar. Everything inside is made out of crystal clear ice transported especially from the Torne River in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden and is kept super chilled at minus 5 degrees all year round. The walls, bar, tables, and even your own personal glass is made out of the purest ice. Absolut Icebar London is operated in 40 minute time slots and you will be given a designer thermal cape with a hood to keep you warm during your visit.

Every six months the Icebar is resculptured and the latest design will be unveiled on Wednesday 4th March 2009.

Opening Hours

Mon – Weds 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm,
Thurs 3.30pm – 11.45pm,
Fri 3.30pm – 12.30am,
Sat 12:30 pm – 12:30 am,
Sun 3.30pm – 10.15pm

Address

31-33 Heddon Street
London
W1B 4BN

Tel: 020 7478 8910

Official Site

InterContinental London Park Lane

Monday, December 15th, 2008

The former site of a royal residence, the InterContinental Park Lane, offers an excellent position ‘twixt Mayfair and Knightsbridge and commands views of another royal residence, Buckingham Palace.

Neo-classical and contemporary designs fuse to create a comfortable and stylish location from which to see the best of London.

Featuring "simple rustic dishes" from acclaimed chef Theo Randall, the restaurant of the same name won the "Italian Restaurant of the Year" in the 2008 London Restaurant Awards.

The InterContinental is available for events including wedding functions.

1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane
London
W1J 7QY

Tel: +44-20-74093131
Fax: +44-20-74933476

Official Site