We’re going cocktail crazy this week with 2 for 1 Mojitos at The London Cocktail Club and  guest lists at supercool boutique club Bureau. We also have discounted tickets with Taittinger at The Old Vic, a special Valentines party and complimentary VIP tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live at The O2!

The London Cocktail Club - Great Newport Street, WC2: Entry and 2 for 1 cocktails for members

If you’re a fan of shabby chic décor and amazing cocktails, then The London Cocktail Club should be right up your street. Styled like a 1920s New York Speakeasy with a touch of Victorian London quirkiness, the members’ bar became one of the hippest places to drink cocktails after its owners, mixologist JJ Goodman and business partner James Hopkins, won the 2009 series of Raymond Blanc’s TV show, The Restaurant.

Cool and cosy with cracked Chesterfields, Persian rugs, gilded mirrors and faded prints adorning the walls, the bar’s ‘rough around the edges’ feel only adds to its charm. However, as the name suggests, it’s the cocktails that really make it something special. The award winning JJ Goodman has built a reputation based on excellence and flair and has won numerous cocktail and bartending competitions. Some of our favourites include the Espresso Martini (made with 42 below vodka, coffee and Kahlua), Porn Star Martini (made with Finlandia vodka, passion fruit, vanilla sugar and Prosecco) and Rock Candy (made with Grey Goose citrus, rose liquor, lychee, ginger, cranberry and apple juice, served with a marshmallow.)

As the bar is tucked away underneath The Arts Theatre, you’ll see a sudden influx of theatre goers at interval time but only for 15 minutes and actually makes it quite good for celeb spotting amongst the arts crowd. You can also graze on an excellent selection of sharing plates whilst working your way through the cocktail list. So we’d recommend getting there just after 7pm or just after 8pm.

LCC is a members’ bar, however we can arrange entry for Innerplace members with no charge. We can book you a table with no minimum spend and as a special introduction to the venue if you want to go in the next two weeks (until 10th Feb) Innerplace members can take advantage of an exclusive 2 for 1 deal on Havana Club Mojitos. The London Cocktail Club was voted ‘Havana Club’s favourite makers of Mojito in 2010’ so they are pretty good! If you happen to be in the area and want to just pop in for a drink, show your Innerplace members card at the bar and you should be fine but it’s best to book ahead, especially if you want the 2 for 1 offer.

Bureau Club - Kingly Court, W1: Guest lists for members

Set in Soho’s Kingly Court, Bureau is a slick underground boutique club which opened in 2008. By keeping the capacity at 100  the owners have managed to retain a fashionable, exclusive reputation. Bureau labels itself as ‘the antithesis of impersonal West-end nightclubs’ aiming to offer a more intimate, personalised experience. The club’s interiors were designed by Satmoko Ball architects.  Swarovski crystal chandeliers, bold graphic patterns and sensuous materials bring a sense of understated luxury, whilst the vaulted arches add a dash of Soho edginess.  

The drinks menu is formidable with personalised and inventive cocktails being the order of the day. Live music is on the agenda every Wednesday, with Funky House Thursday and Friday and a commercial policy on Saturdays. The club is open until 1am on Wednesday and Thursday and until 3.30pm on weekends. Bureau is known for attracting a cool crowd and famous fans include Mark Ronson and Aygness Deyn.

In the past, only Innerplace Red Members have been able to experience the decadent charms of Bureau! However we are pleased to announce that we can now offer access to all Innerplace members - members free with guests to pay. If you would like to try it please let us know at info@innerplace.co.uk

Elect Club Valentines masked party - Saturday 13th February at Molton House: Discounted tickets for members

If you're single and up for a seriously good party and a sumptuous dinner on Valentine's night then we have a suggestion on how to spend Valentine’s whilst avoiding all the loved up couples. Elect, the social networking club for ‘attractive and dynamic, eligible single professionals’ is hosting a black tie masked Valentine's party on Saturday 13th February. Attractive single professionals from mid twenties to mid forties are being invited to meet at Molton House for champagne and canapés followed by dancing until late. Masks are compulsory but can be purchased on the night.

The Elect team will be hosting the night and making introductions to get everyone mingling and chatting. Last year a couple called Harry and Lucy met at the event and have just got back from their Brazilian honeymoon!

Tickets are £50 for the party only. Innerplace members can book for the reduced rate of £45 or can have dinner as well for £70. The venue has literally just been announced as Molton House Members Club. Tickets are going fast so please let us know if you would like any.

If you’re looking to make dinner reservations for Valentine’s weekend, we will of course be able to make bookings on your behalf. It’s pretty much the busiest time of the year for restaurants, so if you have somewhere special in mind or would like us to make recommendations please let us know as soon as possible.

We’ll be happy to help you out with some suggestions on how to score some serious Brownie points!  Please just follow the link at the end of the newsletter to see our list of restaurants.

Gaucho at The O2: Complimentary VIP tickets to Strictly Come Dancing

If you’re a Strictly Come Dancing fan then this could be ideal for you (we apologies now to any unsuspecting partner you force to go with you!) Between 4th and 7th February Gaucho O2 is offering complimentary VIP tickets for the Strictly live show at The O2 exclusively for Innerplace Members. A strictly (ha ha!) limited number of these complimentary tickets are being made available to Innerplace members who chose to dine in the restaurant Pre or Post Show.

The tickets are for the VIP block which normally sell for up to £175. So it really is a great offer. Gaucho is known for its sensational steaks and fine Argentinean wines so when you dine, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

You should never really need an excuse to go to a Gaucho anyway so if you would like us to book you in for this fantastic offer please contact us asap.

The play originally debuted on Broadway in 1990 and in 1993 it was adapted as a film starring Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland and Will Smith. This new production is the first major London revival of the play in almost 18 years and stars Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Spooks, Little Britain).  The play is very entertaining and is already attracting glowing reviews.

Innerplace members can book top price tickets for the reduced rate of £35 (normally £47) and will also receive a complimentary glass of Taittinger champagne. Offer valid Monday – Wednesday evenings and Wednesday matinees until 28th February. We can also get great seats if you do want to go later in the week. Please contact us if you’d like to reserve tickets. Six Degrees of Separation is running until 3rd April.

Tuesday Carnivore Nights at Floridita: £20 including a glass of wine

London news and launches

Michelin restaurant update
We are delighted to announce that two of Innerplace’s restaurant partners have been awarded their first Michelin star.  Galvin at Windows and Texture offer excellent food in stylish surroundings and have both received a first Michelin star. Innerplace members will continue to receive a complimentary glass of champagne per dining guest at both restaurants. We are also very pleased that our friends at The Ledbury (a Red Member restaurant) have received their second Michelin star. Other London restaurants to be awarded a first star include Tamarind and Apsleys. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester received a third Michelin star.

Haiti fundraising dinner at Le Bouchon Breton
On 8th February, Le Bouchon Breton in Old Spitalfields Market will be hosting a Charity Fundraising Dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Top chefs including Chris Galvin of Galvin Restaurants, John Burton Race, Atul Kochar of Benares, Herbert Berger of 1 Lombard Street and Vickram Purewal from Le Bouchon Breton will be cooking a six course menu. There will also be a raffle and an auction. Tickets are £175 including food, wine and soft drinks with all proceeds going to the Haiti appeal.

El Camino, Soho launches new late-night bar:
We have more great news of cocktail lovers…Legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell heads up Soho’s newest late-night cocktail bar beneath El Camino, Brewer Street. The basement club, opening tonight, has a referral-only members’ policy and promises fabulous drinks, a 3am license and dancing into the wee hours. Sounds good to us!

Have a good week.

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