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Favourite Christmas Cocktails 13 Nov 2017 It’s that magical time of the year again! We’re gearing up for the festive season here at Merlin when office Christmas parties start going with a swing, so we thought we’d share with you some of our best loved cocktails that were served (and tasted by us!) at a partnership launch this month for Payne... Read More about Favourite Christmas Cocktails
The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe 17 Oct 2017 Have you had the Christmas wake up call yet?  You feel as if you’re doing well getting to grips with Autumn and those sleepy dark mornings, and then it happens. You realise there’s no putting it off any longer – you’ve got to organise THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY.  As Eventbrite acknowledges, office Christmas Parties can... Read More about The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe
The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco! 21 Aug 2017 It seems that the days of shouting to our mates over booming speakers are being replaced with something altogether more civil.  The quietest rage creeping across the dance floors is the silent disco.  But what has it got to offer, apart from not being hoarse after a night out? Defined by Wikipedia as “an event... Read More about The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco!
Rhubarb serve dinner in the sky on the London Eye 31 May 2017 Dinner in the Sky Dining 135 metres above the city on the renowned Lastminute.com London Eye is the most exclusive experience to date. This iconic landmark is not only the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel but also a unique setting for intimate events and bespoke dining experiences. At rhubarb we have taken dining to new... Read More about Rhubarb serve dinner in the sky on the London Eye
Events – much like a club sandwich 26 Apr 2017 Parties, events, receptions, soirees: much like a club sandwich aren’t they? Having enjoyed this month’s edition of Conference News, I did pull a wry smile at Rob Davidson’s piece on sideshows, entitling his article ‘The hand of sideshow Rob,’ a clear reference to our yellow friends The Simpsons. He talked about having his hand made... Read More about Events – much like a club sandwich
Case Study: Best of Brexit Promotional Event 14 Mar 2017 Case Study Merlin Events hosted their Best of Brexit event on March 1st to relaunch the Riverside Rooms and the private hospitality on the London Eye.  The Riverside Rooms are located on Southbank and overlook the River Thames. With fantastic views of the London Eye and Big Ben, the rooms have a great backdrop for... Read More about Case Study: Best of Brexit Promotional Event
The Chinese New Year – something to crow about? 17 Jan 2017 After the fun and frivolity of Christmas and the New Year, January can seem a little drab and dismal. With drizzly cold weather, a tight budget and a punishing health fix (those New Year Resolutions can be killers!), the month seems to go on forever. However hold on in there, spring is around the corner... Read More about The Chinese New Year – something to crow about?
Good friends, good food, good times… who would be on your ideal dinner guest list? 22 Nov 2016 Your choice says a lot about you.  For example, would you go for: the eye-candy option, a bit of hero worship or pure entertainment? The magazine Raconteur recently did a poll of over 400 readers to find out who would be on their ultimate guest list.   The winners were American icon and top charmer Marilyn... Read More about Good friends, good food, good times… who would be on your ideal dinner guest list?
The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts 16 Nov 2016 What do you give the person who has everything? Not the classic pair of socks or tie combo – AGAIN!! Gone are the days when we dreamed of a new bicycle for Christmas and let’s face it, most of us are up to the eyeballs in the latest perfume, gadget, and hairstyling product already. What... Read More about The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts
Case Study – Benefit Love to Party at the Dungeon 01 Nov 2016 Event Brief Benefit Cosmetics team of 100 were coming to London for a three day conference on the Good Ship Benefit – a beauty and entertainment destination in itself! However, as their time on board was to be more business than pleasure they came up with the great idea of trying to scare and amuse... Read More about Case Study – Benefit Love to Party at the Dungeon