Red Carnation Hotels

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.


Legally Blonde
Savoy Theatre

Elle Woods (Sheridan Smith), college sweetheart and homecoming queen doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner (Duncan James), dumps her Elle hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School!

Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde the Musical is an all singing, all dancing, feel good musical comedy and will be the highlight of your year!

Legally Blonde the Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with the West End's brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser).

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.

• Mexican Prints – the first exhibition in Europe to focus on the great age of Mexican printmaking in the first half of the 20th Century.
  (until 28th February 2010)
• Sculptures from West Africa – presents exquisite examples of brass, copper, stone and terracotta sculpture from the West African Kingdom of Ife, crafted between the 12th and 15th centuries.
  (from 4th March until 6th June 2010)
• Italian Renaissance drawings – features drawings by Italian artists during the critical period of the Renaissance from 1400 – 1510.
  (from 22nd April – 25th July 2010)

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

With the chill of winter still in the air, why not stay in the warm and cosy atmosphere of The Montague and dine in the Blue Door Bistro. 

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

Gaucho Grill
This South American restaurant prides itself in authenticity, assurance and rigorous attention to obtain the finest quality ingredients at source.
The best Argentinean steaks in London!

L’Atelier Joel Robuchon
Seated in the traditional restaurant format, patrons can easily observe their dishes being prepared in the accessible open plan kitchen.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is based on simplicity and the very highest quality food, drawing on Robuchon’s internationally renowned culinary expertise with the dishes being predominantly French with Italian and Spanish elements.

Rules Restaurant
Renowned for being the oldest restaurant in London – established in 1798 – serving traditional British cuisines and specializing in classic game dishes, oysters, pies and puddings.

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.


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 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.