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CONCIERGE NEWS

Bloomsbury and the surrounding areas are a wonderful place to relax and explore. With our neighbour, the British Museum and close by theatres and restaurants, there is plenty to do and see during your visit.

Mustafa El’Omari, our very own Golden Keys, Head Concierge and his dedicated and knowledgeable team have a wealth of experience advising guests how to make the most of the capital.  From the renowned tourist sights to the lesser known quirky, hidden treasures of this great city, our Concierge are a mine of information. 

So, whether it be obtaining the unattainable or helping our guests discover those hidden areas of London, let our Concierge assist you – they would be delighted to help.


MUSIC AND THEATRE

Oliver!
Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Lionel Bart’s masterpiece Oliver! Is one of the most beloved British musicals.  It brings to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. 

This triumphant new staging of the show, presented by Cameron Mackintosh, promises to be even more spectacular than ever before.  Starring Griff Rhys Jones as Fagin and a cast and orchestra of over one hundred performing the sensational score of irresistible songs, you too will be asking for more!

The Montague on the Gardens has many packages and special offers available, including our Oliver! package.

HAIR The Musical
Gielgud Theatre

A celebration of life, love and freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change.

HAIR is a story about a group of young New Yorkers in the 60’s struggling to balance their lives and loves, rejecting the lifestyles of their conservative parents and rebelling against the looming draft.

The messages of HAIR are as relevant today as they have ever been and features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage.

Please contact the Concierge team for further information. 


MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

The British Museum

With The British Museum on our doorstep, what better time to go and visit the unique and fascinating events taking place this year.

• Journey through the afterlife: The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead - The ancient Book of the Dead was thought to guide the deceased through the dangers of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life.
  (4th November 2010 until 6th March 2011)

We would be delighted to arrange tickets for you – just call us on extension 425.
Alternatively, why not book our Art and Culture at The British Museum package for your next visit. 

The Montague on the Gardens has many packages and special offers for you to choose from.


DINING OUT

We are very proud to announce the start of our Al Fresco season at The Montague. 

From 11th May until the middle of September, from 12:30pm to 10:30pm our Chef will be firing up the BBQ for you to enjoy a relaxing and delicious meal under the summer sun.

You can experience the tranquillity of this beautiful outdoor haven for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or why not treat yourself to our very special Summer Afternoon Tea......Pimm's, iced teas, Frapuccinos, strawberries and cream...

Contact our restaurant on extension 416 to make your reservation, or reserve your table online


If you do prefer to go further afield, here are some of our favourite places to dine:

Red Fort
Dean Street

This very special restaurant has survived in London’s culinary heartland Soho for 18 years. Head chef Mohammed Rais, is the inheritor of a 300-year-old culinary tradition of Mughul court cooking.

If you’re adventurous when it comes to eating and fancy being treated like Mughul royalty for the night, head straight for the Red Fort, there’s no competition.

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Swallow Street

Now in its ninetieth years, Bentley’s first opened its doors in 1916.  Celebrity Chef, Richard Corrigan bought Bentley’s in 1995 and following a sensitive refurbishment that kept much of the original arts and craft flavour, Bentley’s once again opened its doors to great critical acclaim serving oysters, fish and seafood in much the same way it has since 1916.

Bentley’s has its own bakery and patisserie and sources all its ingredients from some of the best producers in the business. Deliveries arrive fresh in the kitchen every day.

The Chicago Rib Shack is back as part of London life. The place has been lovingly restored and parts of it, such as the original Rib Shack metal sign, are still in use today. The light fittings are reclaimed from Smithfield Meat Market along with the meat hooks used to hang the pictures. The food is prepared using the original 25-year-old recipes and the meat is sourced from animals living on free-range farms. For families there is a great kids menu, which they can colour in as well. A definite must for your trip to London.

Tom Aikens Restaurant
An elegant, Michelin-starred restaurant – a firm favourite with celebrities and well-heeled locals.
A perfect place to enjoy a little part-time luxury - only the finest ingredients are used in an exquisite menu of full-flavoured French dishes.  The charming sommelier will guide you through the wine list, which features excellent wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy as well as some interesting New World options.

Tom’s Kitchen
In contrast to Tom Aikens Restaurant this all-day brasserie serves Anglo-French dishes, executed perfectly by Tom's head chef, Ollie Couillaud - the simple decor only further emphasises that the accent here is on straightforward, delicious food.

Bellamy's Restaurant
Established in 2004, Bellamy's offers a classic, simple, French Brasserie style menu. 

The wine list is exclusively French with strong representation from Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone.

Bellamy's is a little piece of France in the middle of London - there is also a shop and an Oyster Bar.


The Montague on the Gardens - Al Fresco Cigar Lounge

The Montague’s Al Fresco Cigar Lounge is one of the premier cigar havens in Bloomsbury.

Our outdoor terrace overlooking the secluded private gardens of the Bedford Estates is transformed each evening at 5pm and is the ideal setting to enjoy your cigar.

The outdoor lounge offers comfortable seating, ample heating and lighting, a full range of fine accessories, books about cigars in our library and regular cigar tastings.

The cigar lounge offers a spacious humidor cabinet with the best, the latest and the exotic from the cigar world. Sample our cigar and cognac menu and indulge in our exotic snack menu.

Come on down to the Montague’s Al Fresco Cigar Lounge.  Smoke some great cigars and meet other connoisseurs that share your passion for the leaf and “the good life.”


These are only a few of the many great events happening over the coming months.

To find out much more please do not hesitate to contact us on (0)20 7637 1001 or via our online form.

Spring / Summer 2010 Concierge Newsletter