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Ideas from your Peers

Restaurants, hotels and pubs tell us about the extra activities and promotions they’re planning to keep their business thriving.

Twins Annette (left) and Daniela (right) Felder of fashion house Felder Felder unveil their designer windows at The May Fair Hotel ahead of London Fashion Week
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London Fashion week at The May Fair and Trendy Cocktails at The Fifth Floor Bar

17-Feb-2012 - Restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars including The May Fair, The Fifth Floor Bar, The Mulroy and Jurys Inn tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract new customers.

Members of Boy band Blue and Ellen Rivas and Lizzie Cundy from BBC’s The Apprentice attended the children’s party held by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
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Children's Concierge at Millenium & Copthorne and Great Taste at The Cadogan

10-Feb-2012 - Restaurants, pubs and Hotels including Millennium & Copthorne, The Cadogan, Timothy Taylor and Hampton Court Palace tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

The four-star Macdonald Burlington in Birmingham city centre recently adopted a distinctly tartan theme for the launch of its new Scottish Steak Club restaurant.
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Scottish Steak Club at Macdonald Burlington and Singaporean Dinner at Pollen Street Social

03-Feb-2012 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels, including Macdonald Burlington, Pollen Street Social, Barracuda and Best Western tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

The May Fair hotel has hired a Cupid Concierge as a complimentary service available to all guests this Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day Special: Cupid Concierge at May Fair hotel and Aphrodisiac Menu at Blakes restaurant

27-Jan-2012 - Love is in the air this week as hotels and restaurants, including May Fair, Blakes, One-O-One and The Royal Horseguards, tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers this Valentine’s Day.

Barceló Imperial Hotel in Blackpool is preparing to host a family sleepover night in aid of a children’s charity
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Seaside Sleepover at Barceló Imperial and Brew Your own Ale at The Draft House

20-Jan-2012 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels - including Barceló Imperial, The Draft House, Prism Brasserie and Gilpin Hotel - tell BigHospitality about new products, special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

Pizza Express's new range of Leggera pizzas are under 500 calories
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Leggera Pizzas at PizzaExpress and Dining Clubs at Hotel du Vin and Malmaison

13-Jan-2012 - Restaurants and hotels, including PizzaExpress, Hotel du Vin & Malmaison, The Capital hotel and the Grand Imperial London, tell BigHospitality about new products, special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is donating 20p of its promotional burgers to Capital FM’s Help a Child charity
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Help a Capital Child with GBK and Healthy Choices at YO! Sushi

06-Jan-2012 - Restaurants and hotels, including Gourmet Burger Kitchen, YO! Sushi, The Chester Grosvenor and Umi hotels, tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

Bird boxes at Premier Inn and cooking for friends at Rhubarb's The Gallery Mess

23-Dec-2011 - Restaurants and hotels, including Premier Inn, Park Plaza County Hall and The Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery, tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

Ciro’s Brasserie's Cook your own Steak allows diners to make their own meal at the table
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Cook your own Steak at Ciro's Brasserie and Networking Lunch at QHotels

16-Dec-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and pubs including Ciro's Brasserie, QHotels, Renaissance Pubs and Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.

Andaz Liverpool Street hotel has collaborated with designer Eyal Burstein to create a collection of advent calendar-inspired tables
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Advent Calendar Tables at Andaz Liverpool Street and Duchess Rooms at Dukes

09-Dec-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and bars from across the UK, including Andaz Liverpool Street, Dukes London, Vista at The Trafalgar and Bentley’s Oyster& Grill, tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers.

Kettner’s restaurant's Priscilla’s Fabulous Finale Afternoon Tea marks the last week of the Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical
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Priscilla’s Fabulous Finale Afternoon Tea at Kettner’s and Sherlock Scones at Park Plaza

02-Dec-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and bars from across the UK including Kettner’s, Park Plaza, Kumo and The Chester Grosvenor tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers.

Altitude 360's Gospel Brunch is a New York-inspired singing and brunch event taking place every Sunday
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Gospel Brunch at Altitude 360 and Wednesday Wine at Playboy London

25-Nov-2011 - Restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars from across the UK including Altitude 360, Playboy London, Sandman Signature Hotel and The Beach Bistro tell BigHospitality about special events they're running to attract more customers.

Loch Fyne Restaurants is offering all 21-year-olds an invitation to enjoy free oysters
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Free oysters at Loch Fyne Restaurants and free rooms for Mary & Joseph at Travelodge

18-Nov-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and pubs from across the UK including Loch Fyne Restaurants, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Babylon tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers.

Orchid pubs in the Midlands and Wales are teaming up to launch Project Christmas Smiles
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Christmas Smiles at Orchid and Spaghetti Wednesdays at Spaghetti House

11-Nov-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and pubs from across the UK including Orchid pubs and Spaghetti House tell BigHospitality about the extra activities and promotions they’re planning to keep their business thriving.

Staff at Tampopo restaurants are growing their own moustaches in aid of Movember
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Tache Tuesdays at Tampopo and pizza-making classes at Fanelli's

04-Nov-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and pubs across the UK including Tampopo and Trattoria Fanelli’s tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract customers.

Marriott Hotel County Hall has partnered with the London Film Museum to offer a series of bespoke meetings and events packages
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London Film Museum packages at Marriott Hotel County Hall and bangers & mash at Bumpkin

28-Oct-2011 - Restaurants and hotels including the Marriott Hotel County Hall and Bumpkin tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract customers.

Vinopolis' Haloween Ball features the Bombay Sapphire cocktail with a twist, and two Absinthe tastings
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Haloween Ball at Vinopolis and Diwali at Dishoom

21-Oct-2011 - With Diwali and Halloween both falling this month, restaurants, bars and hotels including Vinnopolis and Dishoom tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they are running to attract customers.

QHotels' spa treatments include the Relaxing Face and Back Ritual, Head and Feet Wake Up Ritual, and the All Over Refresh and Revitalise Ritual
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Spa treatments for corporate guests at QHotels and 'best of' menu at Slug and Lettuce

14-Oct-2011 - Restaurants, hotels and pubs including QHotels and The Slug and Lettuce tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they are running to attract customers.

Chocolate Unwrapped will include stands from chocolate companies from around the world, with over 4000 visitors expected and 40 exhibitors
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Chocolate Unwrapped at Vinopolis and All-Stars Dinner at The Pass

07-Oct-2011 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels including The Pass, The Belfry and Le Pont de la Tour tell us about special events and promotions they are running to attract customers.

Terre à Terre will be offering a menu of indulgent chocolate puddings, chocolate cocktails and Share or Dare chocolate afternoon tea plates
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Chocolate week at Terre à Terre and newlywed package at The Chester Grosvenor

30-Sep-2011 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels including Terre à Terre and The Chester Grosvenor tell us about special events and promotions they are running to attract more customers.

The Penny Black Restaurant in Chelsea will offer three different variations of wellington every Wednesday
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Wellington Wednesdays at The Penny Black Restaurant and Murder Mystery Weekend at Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel

23-Sep-2011 - Restaurants and hotels such as The Penny Black Restaurant and Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel tell us about special events and promotions they are running to attract more customers.

Andrew Pern will be creating a five course dinner in aid of Freemason's celebration of game cuisine
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E-Books at bedtime with Jurys Inn and gastronomic evening with Mitch Tonks

16-Sep-2011 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels including Jurys Inn and the May Fair Hotel tell us what promotions they're running to attract customers.

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Michelin-starred sailing with Richard Corrigan and darts legends tour at Orchid

12-Sep-2011 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels including Richard Corrigan and Orchid tell us what promotions they’re running to attract customers.

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Mint Hotel Tower of London's walking tours and Pho's Twitter competition

02-Sep-2011 - Restaurants and hotels such as Mint Hotel Tower of London and Pho tell us about the special events and promotions they're running to attract more custom.

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Fashion lunch at Sketch and dishonourable drinks at Town Hall Tavern

26-Aug-2011 - Restaurants, pubs and hotels including London's Sketch and Leeds' Town Hall Tavern, tell us what promotions they're running to attract customers.

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