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FIRST-NIGHT VIEWS JUST DON’T GET ANY BETTER. WITH PANORAMAS OVER BUSTLING PICCADILLY CIRCUS, AT THE BOTTOM OF LONDON’S REGENT STREET, THE DOME PENTHOUSE IS THE ULTIMATE ROCK’N’ROLL SUITE – NO WONDER IT’S ATTRACTED A STRING OF CELEBS. IT EVEN HAS A LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT CAN BE PROJECTED ON TO THE DOMED CEILING – IN CASE YOU AND GUESTS WANT TO PARTY AFTER YOUR BAND HAS DEPARTED.

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When a hotel’s Rolls-Royce is thrown into the mix for guests to use any time, you know your stay is going to be very special. And The Royal Suite at this London institution is breathtaking – all 1,689 sq ft of it, crammed with Louis XVI furnishings, elaborate oil paintings, silk wallpapers and imposing chandeliers. Did we mention the butler? You’ll wonder how you ever did without one...

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Finally found that fairytale bridal gown? Well we’ve got the fairytale room to match. The Rococco Bridal Suite in this Essex Georgian manor house is simply stunning; decadent marble pillars, sumptuous Frenchstyle furniture and gilded detailing everywhere (plus we like the look of that four-poster, too).

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THE LIST OF GUESTS WHO HAVE PARTIED AT THIS LONDON LANDMARK IS STELLAR (THINK MARILYN MONROE AND THE BEATLES) – AND NOW YOU! ITS EDWARDIAN ROYAL SUITE IS FULL OF ROMANCE AND HISTORY; THERE ARE PIECES FROM THE HOTEL’S EARLY DAYS, A MARBLE FOYER, JACUZZI WITH STEAM SHOWER, WALK-IN WARDROBE AND YOUR VERY OWN KITCHEN (SHOULD YOU FEEL LIKE FIXING UP A MIDNIGHT SNACK).

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London’s The Savoy celebrates the launch of reimagined Royal Suite July 15, 2016

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel in London has recently unveiled its remodeled and highly illustrious Royal Suite, which boasts an open-plan procession of rooms spanning the entire riverside of the 瀀瀀fth 焀oor. Due to respond to the demands of the contemporary, highend traveller, the Royal Suite provides its guests with a more residential, homeawayfromhome style of accommodation. With awardwinning designer PierreYves Rochon and ReardonSmith Architects in tow for the design aspects of this accommodation, the Royal Suite at The Savoy has been remodeled to enhance the heart of the space and encourage harmonious flow between the rooms. The living spaces reflect a comfortable and less formal experience, whilst simultaneously providing unrivalled luxury. The suites’ living room now boasts a private luxury bar with a rippled glass façade, while floor to ceiling windows grants breath taking river views across London.

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Those opting for the Royal Suite will have 24hour access to their own dedicated Savoy Royal Entourage, who will ensure that all their needs are met in the leadup to and during their stay. Personnel include a Savoy Butler, London concierge, chef and bartender, therapist, personal stylist/shopper, and a hairdresser and makeup artist. Meanwhile, the Guest Services Team are onhand to determine requirements from the moment a guest reserves the Royal Suite, facilitating anything from creating a unique London itinerary to arranging red carpet event preparations insuite, and from devising bespoke menus and beverages to organising a private insuite viewing of the latest fashion collection. Managing director, The Savoy, Kiaran MacDonald commented: “The reinvention of our top tier offering at The Savoy puts us at the forefront of the London luxury hotel industry, and is in response to the everchanging requirements of the modern and discerning luxury traveller. Our VIP guests today seek a style of accommodation that meets the level of luxury and service that they are accustomed to in their daytoday lives, and that is equivalent to their own residential surroundings.” The new Royal Suite at The Savoy closely follows the launch of the new luxury Savoy Suite, which can be configured as one or twobedroom accommodation.

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Award-winning designer (and TLTB favourite) Pierre-Yves Rochon (Pierre-Yves-Rochon) and ReardonSmith Architects heading up the design, The Royal Suite at The Savoy has been remodelled to enhance the heart of the space and encourage harmonious �ow between the rooms. The new suite re�ects a comfortable and less formal experience, while still remaining as the height of luxury.

F Enhancing the experience, guests of the suite will enjoy round-trip airport transfers and VIP greet at the airport, Chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce at their disposal during a stay (subject to availability) and exclusive use of the private Royal Circle in the famous American Bar.

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Guests of The Royal Suite will also have 24-hour access to their own dedicated Savoy Royal Entourage* to ensure all their needs are catered for in the lead-up to and during their stay at The Savoy. Personnel include a Savoy Butler, London concierge, chef and bartender, therapist, personal stylist/shopper, and hairdresser and make-up artist. The Guest Services Team are on-hand to determine requirements from the moment a guest reserves The Royal Suite, facilitating anything from creating a unique London itinerary to arranging red carpet event preparations in-suite, and from devising bespoke menus and beverages to organising a private in-suite viewing of the latest fashion collection. The opening of the new Royal Suite comes only weeks after the launch of the new Savoy Suite (featured in

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Last night the Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards took place. London won. Yep it is time for the annual ‘London Cleaned Up’ post from the Spirited Awards. Each year London do pretty well at our industries biggest awards ceremony, this year was almost embarrassing.

The awards are divided up into American and Rest of the World categories. This year the only winning bars from outside of the states were from London. A massive achievement.

The lovely Hidetsugu Ueno, from Tokyo, stopped it being a complete whitewash but apart from that we nailed it. The Connaught were this years biggest winners with International Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Cocktail Bar.

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On top of that American Bar, Callooh Callay, Hawksmoor Spital䀫ကelds, Happiness Forgets, Oriole and Dandelyan all got up on stage to pretend they weren’t as drunk as they were, and try to remember to thank their mums.

Our friends at the Cocktail Lovers also claimed an award as did Max Warner and Angus Winchester (he may live in London but his love of cricket means he will always be a Brit in our eyes).

It was a massive night for all of those winners but take a moment to remember the other three in each category who didn’t get their moment of glory (a feeling BarLifeUK know only too well). It is a huge achievement to be in the top four and they should all be very happy for what they have achieved.

Anyway I’m pretty hungover and bored of typing now. Well done everyone. Full list of winners below:

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Best International Bar Team American Bar at the Savoy, London

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar Callooh Callay, London

Best International Restaurant Bar Hawksmoor Spital䀫ကelds, London

International Bartender of the Year Hidetsugu Ueno, Bar High Five, Tokyo

Best International Cocktail Bar Happiness Forgets, London

Best International Hotel Bar The Connaught Bar, London

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LATEST NEWS In the early hours of Sunday morning in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail announced their 10th Annual Spirited Awards winners for 2016. We are delighted to announce that The Savoy’s American Bar won Best International Bar Team. Following the most diverse nomination pool in the history of the show and a rigorous judging process by some of the most respected minds in the cocktail industry, this is a fantastic achievement for The Savoy, the American Bar and Head Bartender Erik Lorincz and his hardworking and highly creative team. This is not the first time that the American Bar has achieved great success at Tales of the Cocktail; in 2011 the American Bar was named the World’s Best Hotel Bar and Erik Lorincz as International Bartender of the Year. Since then the American Bar have

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The Connaught Bar, run by Italian mixologist Ago Perrone at The Connaught hotel in London, has been named the world’s best bar.

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The plush hotel bar scooped the top spot at the 10th annual Spirited Awards at the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. Four of the eight nominees in the ‘World’s Best Cocktail Bar’ category, including Callooh Callay, Happiness Forgets and Hawksmoor Spitalfields hailed from London. Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Dandelyan at the Mondrian hotel picked up the best cocktail menu award, while Oriole in Clerkenwell, the Nightjar’s little sister, was voted the best new international cocktail bar. Erik Lorincz and his crew at the American Bar at The Savoy scooped the best international bar team award, while Hawksmoor Spitalfields was named best international restaurant bar.

At the Connaught Bar (http://www.theconnaught.co.uk/mayfairbars/connaughtbar/), guests can look

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Connaught Bar Named World’s Best 2016 July 26, 2016 / Vimi Haridasan (http://www.luxuo.com/author/vimiharidasan) Other winners include: Best American Restaurant Bar: Saxon + Parole (New York) The Connaught Hotel in London might just boast one of the finest penthouses American Bartender of the Year: Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common (Portland) (http://www.luxuo.com/hotel/qe2birthdaybash4bestlondonhotelsuites.html) in the city, which makes it the ultimate dream accommodation for travelers, but definitely has the best watering hole, the Connaught Best American Cocktail Bar: Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco) Bar. Over the weekend the hotel’s bar helped cement its status in the world of luxury hotels, having been Best American Hotel Bar: The Elephant Bar at The NoMad (New York) named the world’s best bar 2016. Seriously, the bar is so famous that it is just called the Connaught Bar, with nary a thought for the hotel that hosts it. Best New American Cocktail Bar: Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach) As part of the “Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award”, the event (https://talesofthecocktail.com/news/tales Best International Bar Team:American Bar at the Savoy (London) cocktailannouncesspiritedawardswinners) saw 100 industry experts’ award winners in five main categories. With finalists from America and around the world, the awards recognized the efforts of Best International Restaurant Bar: Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London) International Bartender of the Year: Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five (Tokyo)

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The Connaught Bar, London. — AFP pic LONDON, July 26 — Posh London watering hole The Connaught Bar has been named the best cocktail bar in the world by experts at an industry event which recognises the best mixologists, cocktail menus and bars of the last year. At the 10th edition of Tales of the Cocktail which wrapped up in New Orleans over the weekend, The Connaught Bar was bestowed with the most coveted award of the night and pronounced the world’s best bar of 2016. The winner is determined by tallying the number of total votes cast for both American and international finalists across five of the main categories, such as best cocktail bar, cocktail menu and hotel bar. Votes are cast by a panel of 100 industry experts.

Located within the luxurious Connaught Hotel in one of London’s most exclusive and fashionable neighbourhoods, Mayfair, the bar was designed by David Collins, whose credits include restaurant interiors for Marco Pierre White, Marcus Wareing, The Wolseley and Gordon Ramsay. He has also designed retail interiors for Jimmy Choo and Harrods, as well as Madonna’s New York and London apartments. Cocktails like the Mulata Daisy, made with eightyearold rum, creme de cacao and fennel seeds, and the Sakura, made with Pear Williams EDV, cherry blossom liquour and plum wine, are created by whitegloved bartenders in suit and ties or crisp white shirts and black vests. The bar’s wellheeled guests sink back into plush leather chairs sipping on their £17 (RM91.14) cocktails, taking in the glamorous atmosphere of the 1920sera decor, courtesy of silver leaf walls overlaid with pink, pistachio and lilac. The Connaught also took the award for best international hotel bar.

Other big winners of the night include tiki bar Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, which took home the award for best American cocktail bar, and Happiness Forgets, which has been described as the British equivalent of Cheers, for best international cocktail bar. 7/27/2016 The Connaught Bar in London named world’s best bar 2016 | Eat/Drink | Malay Mail Online Best International Bar Team: Here are some of the other winners: American Bar at the Savoy (London) Best American Restaurant Bar: Best International Restaurant Bar: Saxon + Parole (New York) Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London) American Bartender of the Year: International Bartender of the Year: Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common (Portland) Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five (Tokyo) Best American Cocktail Bar: Best International Cocktail Bar: Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco) Happiness Forgets (London) Best American Hotel Bar: Best International Hotel Bar: The Elephant Bar at The NoMad (New York) The Connaught Bar at The Connaught (London). — AFPRelaxnews Best New American Cocktail Bar: Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach)

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The Savoy’s high tea is up there with some of the best high teas in London. And now they’ve partnered with British couturier Suzie Turner to bring the ultimate high fashion tea to the city. During the tea, you will see a showcase of Turner’s amazing fashion gowns, which is great because you can pretend to be Miranda Priestly and purse your lips and make vague comments about how “colourful” everything is. FYI, there will be a dress with forty thousand hand-sewn emerald Nagoire ﬂat feathers and a gown made with twenty-seven thousand Swarovski crystals. No big deal. Yeah, it’s £58 a pop, but that includes a cocktail, full afternoon tea and unlimited levels of style. Price: £58 Dates: take place the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month Book here.

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Who doesn’t carefully curate their outfit for a trip to The Savoy? Even more so when the visit in question is afternoon tea. The hotel’s historically fashionable credentials encourage even the most sartorially challenged amongst us to dig out our smartest shoes and now they are teaming up with British couturier, Suzie Turner to add another reason to give your new dress its debut outing. Twelve of Suzie Turner’s creations will be on display in The Savoy’s Thames Foyer on the first Wednesday of the month – a space which has seen numerous fashion shows in its time, including the critically acclaimed second collection from Christian Dior way back in 1947. The models wearing Suzie’s dresses have been taught to walk in the traditional ‘salon’ style of 1950s fashion shows to give the 40,000 hand-sewn feathers and 27,000 Swarovski crystals on the dresses a chance to shine. In addition to a welcome cocktail, guests will get to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, made fashionable for the occasion by Executive Pastry Chef, Ludwig Hely. Think eclairs decorated with Suzie’s sketches as well as scones, cakes and sandwiches. High tea has never been so chic. The Savoy Salon Couture High Tea With Suzie Turner launches on Wednesday 6th July at 5.30pm and takes place on the first Wednesday of the month thereafter. www.fairmont.com

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Guests receive a welcome cocktail along with a selection of sandwiches and even eclairs covered in sketches of Suzie Turner designs. If that isn’t enough elegance, the Thames Foyer with its glass-domed atrium would be sure to impress. Salon Couture High-Tea takes place at 5.30pm every Wednesday and costs $105. fairmont.com/savoy-london

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enowned for its luxury fashion af�liations, stylish patronage and iconic heritage, The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is delighted to announce a new collaboration, High Tea At The Savoy with British couturier, Suzie Turner.

Launching on Wednesday 6th July for the high-tea sitting at 5.30pm, and continuing the �rst Wednesday of every month thereafter, the Salon Couture High Tea at the Savoy with Suzie Turner has been inspired by the salon-style fashion shows of the 1950s and the couture shows once held here at The Savoy.

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Christian Dior showed his second collection in autumn 1947 at The Savoy, a show received with such acclaim that the Queen requested a separate private viewing the following morning for members of the Royal Family, including her daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Archive footage from this show and other salons of the time has inspired the choreography of the Suzie Turner shows, with models being taught to walk in the fashion of classic salon models.

Showcasing stunning couture gowns, the show will present 10 to 12 looks from Suzie Turner’s eagerly awaited collection, such as a dress with forty thousand hand-sewn emerald Nagoire �at feathers, and a gown made with twenty-seven thousand Swarovski crystals. Pairing high fashion with high tea, guests at the salon will enjoy a welcome cocktail accompanied by a selection of delectable sandwiches, cakes, scones and bespoke éclairs, decorated with intricate sketches of Suzie Turner designs. Couturier Suzie Turner has been a gifted and highly skilled creator of timeless, luxurious clothing since 1990. Utilising the �nest in British craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, Suzie Turner ensures a truly special couture experience. Every element of design and production is completed in-house in their London Atelier to create bespoke gowns that bring her clients’ dream dresses to life. With the magni�cent glass-domed atrium at the heart of The Savoy, the Thames Foyer is an enchanting space that radiates natural light and sociable warmth; the perfect setting for this exciting new addition to any fashion-lover’s calendar.

Salon Couture High Tea At The Savoy is priced at £58 and includes a welcome cocktail created by American Bar Head Bartender Erik Lorincz. Taking place the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm.

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World renowned for its rich history, chic clientele and luxury fashion affiliations, The Savoy has recently launched a new collaboration with British couturier Suzie Turner. The Salon Couture High-Tea is inspired by the effortlessly glam salon fashion shows of the 1950s. Guests are invited to take their tea with a slice of high fashion as models parade the hotel’s spacious and light-filled Thames Foyer wearing Suzie’s eagerly awaited collection. Showcasing the best in British couture gowns, the event will feature one-of-a-kind pieces such as a dress with forty thousand hand-sewn emerald Nagoire flat feathers, and another gown made with twenty-seven thousand Swarovski crystals. Guests at the salon will enjoy a welcome cocktail created by American Bar Head Bartender Erik Lorincz, followed by a selection of delectable sandwiches, cakes, scones and éclairs by Executive Pastry Chef, Ludwig Hely. A true celebration of The Savoy’s iconic fashion history, the choreography of Suzie’s show has been inspired by archive footage, with the models paying homage to classic 50s salon fashion. The next Salon Couture High-tea will take place on August 3rd, priced at £58 per person. The Savoy, Strand, London WC2R 0EU

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How to spend 24 hours in London: July 2016 British Airways High Life

7 hours... From Gatwick, take the Thameslink and change at London Bridge for Greenwich. Stretch your legs while wandering around the Queen’s House. It reopens this month after being renovated in celebration of its 400th anniversary – take in the incredible selection of British heritage artworks on display, as well as wonderful views of the city. After a walk in the park, hop on the Thames Clipper to get a sense of the city as you sail along to the Embankment. Disembark here and head to The Savoy to sample its barrelaged, limited edition Age of Discovery cocktail and eat at Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill. After lunch, stroll over to the recently remodelled Tate Modern for the new Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition, the American modernist painter famous for her abstractions of flowers and figurative landscapes. Before you’re due to return, you’ll just have time to head to ME London to sample its new menu at STK, where everything bovine, from Wagyu beef to mini burgers, is on offer.

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I’m not one to pursue the familiar when I travel. What would be the point of that? But an evening at the The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel’s American Bar turned out to be surprisingly closer to home than I imagined while scratching the itch for an only-in-London experience. The name itself obviously promises less than a rigorously authentic, pure British venue, with its focus on American mixed drinks. That’s all fine and good, given the bar’s century-plus-long claim to fine beverage lore. The American Bar also flouts its Boldface Name Drank Here past. So, the landmark’s entrance corridor and Deco-style bar walls are lined with the Savoy’s own collection of Hollywood headshots, collectibles and ephemera. I was raised and live in Los Angeles, so vintage Hollywood Golden Age memorabilia abroad doesn’t hold much interest. The

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American Bar, however, means drinking smart, perfectly crafted cocktails from a hyper-local London-themed menu. A fine merging of cross-Pond sensibilities involving top shelf spirits, indeed.

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The London Menu, which was introduced earlier this year, is organized thematically in honor of the six boroughs located around The Savoy. Head bartender Erik Lorincz and American Bar manager Declan McGurk collaborated on shaping the six chapters, with four specialty cocktails, each with a unique backstory. It’s an ideal combo of classic American drinking culture, Tinsel tow-style storytelling and local history. The Green Park from the Westminster section with Old Tom gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, celery bitters, egg white and basil served in an elegant long-stemmed coupe is bright and fresh and downright dynamite, whether or not you read the menu text recounting the history of that particular London location. This cocktail could be right at home in any market-driven cocktail menu in SoCal, too. The description of the City of London’s page Pharmacist comes with a succinct lesson about Stoughton’s bitters, one of the UK’s first patented medicines formulated across from London’s famed Borough Market. The drink itself blends Bulleit rye, Barolo Chinato digestif, Suze apéritif, absinthe, house-made grenadine and dehydrated raspberries. And the extra dash of context is the perfect secret ingredient. Images courtesy of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

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FOR seven days next month, Manchester is throwing its first-ever cocktail festival. From August 8-14, Manchester Loves Cocktails will bring together more than 20 fine drinking establishments from across the city for a full week of unique drinks and more than 40 booze-themed events. Founder of Manchester Loves Cocktails, Nick Fox, says: “The standard of cocktails in Manchester is now on par with top bars of London and New York.” Best of all is the cocktail price tag each one setting you back just £4.50 with your festival wristband. Here is what you need to know... THE VENUES

The full list of venues so far confirmed is: Albert’s Schloss, The Alchemist, Arcane, Black Dog Ballroom, The Botanist, Cane & Grain, Corridor, Cottonopolis, El Gato Negro, Epernay, The Fitzgerlad, Gorilla, Hawksmoor, HULA Manchester, The Liars Club, Luck Lust Liquor & Burn, Lost In Tokyo, Mojo, The Pen & Pencil, Red Door, Tariff & Dale, The Alchemist, The Whiskey Jar, Tusk. THE COCKTAILS

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There’ll be more than 40 events throughout the week, from bar takeovers to tasting sessions and cocktail making competitions. Among the highlights so far announced are: O The London Savoy Hotel taking over at El Gato Negro with its worldrenowned American Bar - its focus being The Evolution of the Gin Cocktail, in association with Portobello Road gin. O The Gin Boss, Leon Dalloway, leading one of his Gin Journey trails around the city’s finest cocktail bars. O A whiskey cocktail pairing dinner at Tariff & Dale, in association with Woodford Reserve whiskey. O Blackdog Ballroom’s tequila fuelled Gringo Bingo, in association with El Jimador. O A night of American gin and swing dancing at Cane & Grain, in association with Death’s Door gin. O A Bourbon masterclass and groovy blues party at The Fitzgerald, in association with Hudson. TICKETS

Wristbands will allow access to the venue – although some places may require guests to book. The £10 wristbands are on sale from the official Manchester Loves Cocktails website. Trade wristbands are also available for people in the bar industry, at £5 (proof of employment must be shown on collection).

pating brand spirits. There’s a big list of booze for bars to choose from.

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The interior designer Robert Angell has this year risen to the challenge of transforming spaces at two of London’s classic hotels: the American Bar at the Savoy, and the Blue Bar, Collins Room and Lobby at the Berkeley. The refurbishment of the Savoy’s famous bar, which dates back to the 1930s, required a careful blend of respect for its heritage with a willingness to refine elements of the interior for the 21st century. Angell explained: “We wanted to reflect the Savoy’s Art Deco style and celebrate its spirit of glamour, while creating a more cohesive design.” He added subtle silver leaf layers to the ceiling, covered the walls with waxed linen to bounce light around the bar, and brought in handcrafted, curvaceous furniture with luxurious piping on the leather upholstery.

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Striking a balance between the past and future also lay at the heart of Angell’s more recent project: the transformation of the Blue Bar, the Caramel Room (now known as the Collins Room) and the Lobby at the Berkeley. Angell, who unveiled the finished spaces earlier this month, took the baton from David Collins, with his brief being to uphold the late, great interior designer’s legacy by reinventing the signature aesthetic of each interior.

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JAZZ AT THE SAVOY LIVE JAZZ, INDULGENT DESSERTS AND FABULOUS COCKTAILS COME TOGETHER IN AN ICONIC LONDON SETTING.

South African singer Nicola Emmanuelle puts her own spin on classic jazz numbers from the 30s, 40s and 50s against an elegant backdrop.

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ondonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous five-star hotel has recently launched Jazz Fridays, a weekly evening of live music with some truly delightful accompaniments. The place to be is The Savoyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thames Foyer, the traditional heart of the hotel and famed as the venue for one of the most impressive afternoon teas in London. As evening falls on Fridays, though, the magnificent glass-domed atrium takes on a more sultry tone, transforming into a candlelit setting reminiscent of the 1920s jazz age. Jazz chanteuse Nicola Emmanuelle is the resident artist, bringing her contemporary style to the works of the jazz pioneers of the 30s, 40s and 50s.

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Emmanuelle, from a South African jazz dynasty and with a classical jazz background, has been involved with several renowned artists, producers and directors, as well as writing her own material. Accompanied by her pianist, Emmanuelle plays three sets, beginning at 8pm and running through to 11pm for guests enjoying an evening of drinks, dinner or a dessert-and-cocktail pairing in the Thames Foyer. The Temptation Wheel Dessert and Cocktail Pairing Menu, available from 7:30pm to midnight, is an indulgent dining experience featuring showstopping desserts created by The Savoy pastry team. Each dessert is carefully matched with a handmade chocolate and uniquely blended cocktail and which on Fridays, the hotel promises, will provide the perfect accompaniment to jazz. Desserts and cocktails on the menu fall under the headings of Light, Medium, Rich and Indulgent. Check out the Temptation Wheel Dessert and Cocktail Pairing Menu at www.fairmont.com/savoylondon/dining/thamesfoyer

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We can’t get enough of Mojitos and Manhattans these days, so we caught up with Erik Lorincz, head barman at the Savoy’s legendary American Bar to teach us a thing or two about the art of mixology and simple tips for making the most of summer cocktails

www.earchitect.co.uk Cocktail bars are cropping up all over the place these days but for the ultimate mixology experience oozing with glamour, you won’t do better than the ‘American Bar’ in London’s swanky hotel, The Savoy. As one of the most iconic cocktail bars in the world dating back to the early 1900s, its first truly ‘famous’ bartender was a lady named Ada ‘Coley’ Coleman whose signature cocktail, the Hanky Panky, is still a popular choice today. Fast forward to the 21st century, and Erik Lorincz is the eleventh head bartender at the American Bar, following The Savoy’s restoration. We caught up with awardwinning mixology guru, Lorincz, who tells us why citrus is spoton for summer drinks: “One ingredient that I prefer to use and is a perfect twist to a summer cocktail is citrus. First and foremost, the juice produced, provides an added freshness to drinks, ensuring a perfect and harmonious balance of flavour. Citrus is very easy to mix and works well with all spirits, herbs and other fruits. In addition to fruit juice, citrus skin also carries an exceptional amount of aromatic oils. I therefore love to use the skin, just to squeeze over the drink, extracting the aromatic citrus oils and transferring them on the surface of the drink. When lifting the glass close to your nose, the aroma of citrus notes instantly enhances and reinvigorates your senses. After squeezing the citrus, I often peel the fruit and use the skin for cordials, the variation of energising citrus flavours works perfectly to create an innovative tone to any drink. Another method to try is to dehydrate the skin, gradually blending it to powder. Like the juice, citrus powder also contains sensational aromatic oils that can be used as a foundation flavour in any drink. The use of fresh, zesty flavours is ideal to awaken one’s senses and revitalise yourself on a hot summer’s day.

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The Pimm’s Cup is a fairly simple drink to prepare and one which is easily enjoyed! Pimm’s celebrates not only our British heritage, as it was originally created in England, but also celebrates the beginning of summer. The mix of citrus nots and fresh mint can be enjoyed throughout the summer season and is often associated with traditional British sporting event such as Wimbledon. Here are two recipes: Pimm’s Cup 45ml Pimm’s 100ml Lemonade Glass: Highball Garnish: Fresh mint, cucumber, lemon, berries. Build all ingredients in a highball glass, stir with ice and garnish Vintage Pimm’s Cup 25ml of Pimm’s – No of your choice 80ml Homemade lemonade 3 drops aromatic bitters Garnish: lemon peel, mint cucumber, berries. Build all ingredients in vintage highball, stir and garnish.

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“We own the whole collection of Pimm’s No.1 No.2 No.3 N0.4 No.5 No.6 with bottles dating back to the 1970s and 80s. Apart from No.1 which is still in production, the rest of them are no longer produced. https://www.bridgman.co.uk/inspiredideas/quintessentialsummercocktailrecipessavoyhotel 7/18/2016 Quintessential Summer Cocktail Recipes From The Savoy Hotel Bridgman

“The numbers are indicative to the base spirit: No.1 gin, No.2 whisky, No.3 brandy, No.4 rum, No.5 rye and No.6 vodka.” Are you an expert with the cocktail shaker and fancy glasses? We’d love to hear about your summer cocktail parties and recipes… Author: Sarah Williams 18th July 2016 Next article

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The Socialite is hotspotting in London and paid the glamourous eatery a visit. Read all about it in this week’s Lifestyle Feature of the Week…

Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill truly encompasses the rich style and glamour of the 1920s. It’s situated in the iconic Savoy hotel in London and offers breathtaking views and culinary delights for all who visit. The Socialite’s Chia Kougianos an her Mr B set out for a day of hotspotting and visited the iconic London eatery earlier this week. Our day began with a visit into the city centre, browsing the latest collections in Oxford street then a stroll through St James Park before a quick heel change and our visit to The Savoy. We were greeted with the enchanting smile of the concierge as the large sliding doors beckoned you in with the stretch of marbled tiled floors leading up to the lobby. Here the Thames Foyer features a winter garden gazebo under a stainedglass cupola offering natural light and gorgeous flower arrangements. And so began our afternoon at Kaspar’s, arguably one of the best restaurants in London which plays host to enchanting views of the River Thames and a few of the ciy’s beloved landmarks. It’s home to modern dining trends and offers guests a truly luxurious dining experience having long been famous for its inventive chefs. The Savoy hotel truly is a London landmark and holds special place in British history. It has played host to royalty, world leaders and musical legends from around the world from Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the likes of Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Sophia Loren. Other celebrity guests include Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Elton John, U2, Led Zeppelin and even George Clooney. Kaspar’s is the showstopping London restaurant where informal dining becomes theatre. All Kaspar’s dishes are plated and presented with extraordinary style. For almost 90 years The Savoy has offered dining parties of thirteen the company of Kaspar the Cat. Now Kaspar’s Seafood Bar & Grill – The Savoy’s glamorous seafood bar and grill eatery is a place for the Prince of Cats to play host.

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The Kaspar’s story begins in 1898, when South African diamond magnate Woolf Joel suddenly died. Just before his death, Joel hosted a dinner at The Savoy for fourteen guests. At the last minute one of them cancelled. Joel decided the dinner should go ahead, but a more superstitious guest declared death would befall the first person to leave the table. Woolf Joel defiantly decided to take the gamble himself. Weeks later he was shot dead in Johannesburg. Anxious to avoid a repeat of such ill fate, The Savoy decided to provide an extra guest for every table of thirteen. Initially the hotel had a member of staff sit amongst the diners, but this proved unpopular. Guests felt unable to discuss their private matters freely. Thus, in a stroke of genius, Kaspar was created – sculpted into life by architect Basil Ionides in 1926. Kaspar is delighted, to this day, to join tables of thirteen – napkin round his neck, a full placesetting before him, ready to enjoy every course he is served.

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The menu is all encompassing and guests can choose from an array of fresh seafood, caviar and delicious http://thesocialite.co.za/2016/07/hotspottingkasparsseafoodbarandgrillatthesavoy/ smoked salmon, cured sea bass or fresh rock oysters and Dover sole as well as lobster or sea bream; spatchcock, lamb cutlets or beef. For those Socialites looking to indulge in a glass of bubbly or fine wine they offer a diverse collection of wines and classic cocktails from around the world. Keeping in line with The Savoy’s elegant style and opulent finishes, Kaspar’s encompasses classic stylings with modern finishes. Here you’ll find a 1920s fashion inspired interior complete with Art Deco finishes of mirror and cutglass stylings. When it comes to dining, Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill is all about fresh seafood and the finest ingredients fused together guaranteed to take your palette on a culinary journey of pure delight.

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INDULGE ME Luxury hotels are engaged in a race to the top to treat their wealthy customers to ever more extravagant perks, from designer wardrobes to private jets. Words: Scarlett Winterberg

ack in the late 1800s, the Savoy famously became the first hotel in London to run on electricity, a sign of true luxury at the time. It also had lifts, “speaking tubes” so that guests could call for a maid and, later, en suite bathrooms with showers. Over the decades, it has continuously evolved to find new ways to ensure its guests feel pampered – Marlene Dietrich was always welcomed with 12 pink roses and a bottle of Dom Perignon. With a global increase in standards of living, demand for luxury hotels has rocketed, and competition has become fierce. From athlete-quality gyms and Michelinstar restaurants, to helicopter transfers and room service for your dog, there’s no end to the ways the world’s most expensive hotels are vying to win new clients. According to a study by Transparency Market Research, the value of the luxury hotel market will increase to $195bn by 2021 (up from $148bn in 2014). But what does “luxury” mean for travellers in the 21st century? According to Uwern Jong, editor-in-chief of luxury travel journal OutThere/Travel: “Luxury today is about elevating what is already great service to a level where it becomes unforgettable. “Modern five-star travellers are looking not just to stay, but to engage personally and emotionally with a property. And the world’s best hotels are responding – we’re seeing more and more top-tier hotels with “chief experience officers” or “brand experience directors” to effect everything from the check-in process to shareable nuggets of social currency.” James Wallman, author of Stuffocation and founder of trend-forecasting agency The Future is Here agrees: “Luxury is changing more quickly this 21st century than ever. Travel and luxury have plenty in common. They’re a status marker – a way of indicating your prowess and power in the social hierarchy.” Wallman says we’ve entered the age of “experientialism”. “People want to stand out not through what

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Tory rivals lack the steel to be a new Iron Lady YESTERDAY, in an unguarded moment in a Sky News studio, where he was discussing the Tory leadership candidates with Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Kenneth Clarke said: “Theresa is a bloody difficult woman — but you and I worked with Margaret Thatcher.” So would the lady be turning in her grave at the comparison? Damian Barr, author of acclaimed memoir Maggie & Me, thinks May and her competitor Andrea Leadsom have a long way to go before stepping into Thatcher’s sensible shoes. “It is lazy sexism, and lazier journalism, to compare May and Leadsom to Thatcher just because all three happen to have vaginas,” he told The Londoner yesterday. “Thatcher had majesty and madness in equal measure: May and Leadsom lack both.” May has long been compared to our first, and only, female PM, and it’s a bandwagon that Leadsom has been keen to jump on — she styled herself as the “new Thatcher” in a Telegraph interview at the weekend. But neither can compete with Maggie’s vision, says Barr. “Thatcher was a true blue revolutionary — May and Leadsom are mere functionaries, senior managers at best. They won’t redefine the political landscape, they go orienteering then get lost and argue over the map.” All that is left, he thinks, is a “disappointed headmistress act. May is acting head, Leadsom acting deputy.”

It’s no wonder that Barr feels so strongly on Thatcher. Maggie & Me is the story of his tough childhood in a Lanarkshire village, inspired by the battle of his “other mother” in Parliament. The author also runs a literary salon at the Savoy hotel, with Dame Joan Bakewell and Caitlin Moran among the attendees. Neither May or Leadsom are expected anytime soon.

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