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The Roof Gardens private members club wins ‘Best Live Music Venue’

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The Roof Gardens private members club wins ‘Best Live Music Venue’ at the London Club Awards

The Roof Gardens private members club in Kensington has scooped the award for ‘Best Live Music Venue’ at this year’s London Club Awards. The awards celebrated another twelve months of exceptional creative achievements in London’s exciting entertainment scene.

The Roof Gardens is proud to be the inaugural winner of this newly created category of ‘Best Live Music Venue’. The Club was also nominated for ‘Best Club’ at the awards.

The award comes after an extremely successful year for The Roof Gardens, which also celebrates its 31st birthday this year. With fierce competition from Ronnie Scott’s and The o2 Academy Islington, The Roof Gardens was chosen as the winner by an esteemed judging panel that included Mark Armstrong and the singer Paul Young.

Jon Brown, Managing Director of Virgin Limited Edition, said: “Winning the ‘Best Live Music Venue’ at this year’s London Club Awards is a wonderful achievement for The Roof Gardens. The entire club team has worked tirelessly to ensure our live music programme is a success and winning this prestigious award is evidence of that.”

The Club at The Roof Gardens has enjoyed two successful seasons of its Live Music Programme. Held in a marquee within the picturesque Tudor Gardens every Friday and Saturday night during the winter seasons, over 200 new and established talents have performed. During the sold-out ticketed live music nights, over 10,000 live music fans came through the door. Key acts included Marie J Cooper (who went on to be one of the finalists on BBC’s The Voice) and ‘The Loveable Rogues‘(one of the finalists on ITV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent).

Matt Roper has been Club Manager at The Roof Gardens for three years. Known for his innovation and ambition, Matt brings creativity and attention to detail that stems from interacting with customers and understanding what they expect on a night out. During his time in the position, he has brought fireworks, live music, magicians, stilt walkers and fire eaters, whilst introducing some of the best artists and DJ’s to The Roof Gardens.

Spring into Easter Sunday with Lunch at Babylon

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Looking to banish winter blues and summon the spirit of the new season? Head straight to the award-winning Babylon Restaurant at The Roof Gardens in Kensington and treat the whole family to a memorable Easter.

To celebrate Easter Sunday, on the 8th April each guest will be treated to a complimentary Easter bunny rabbit shaped chocolate lollipop from a lucky dip. Each lollipop will have an envelope attached to it where guests will find out if they’re one of the lucky ones to win a fabulous mystery prize. Prizes will include 20% off your next Babylon booking, a year’s Club membership for the Private Members Club on the 6th floor, a VIP table for you and your friends in the Club to name but a few.

The delicious Easter menu offers a selection of favourite roast dishes including tender roasted Pork Belly with Bramley Apple Sauce or mouth-watering Roast Beef. All roast dishes are accompanied by sharing platters of seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. With a menu bursting with equally enticing starters, vegetarian dishes, and indulgent desserts, the whole family will be catered for this Easter. Kids (and adults too!) will also be able to enjoy a visit from The Roof Garden’s very own magician Easter Bunny as they tuck in to a three course children’s menu priced at only £8.00.

The Babylon menu is priced at £26.00 for two courses and £29.00 for three courses. For reservations please call Babylon on 020 7368 3993 or visit Babylon@roofgardens.virgin.com

One Alfred Place. Restaurant review.

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I love food. Eating out is something I love to do when my purse let’s me. So you can imagine how amazing One Alfred Place must be to reach the very top of my list. I can honestly say that I had one of the best meals I have ever had in London.

The staff in One Alfred Place are pure class. This is no small compliment. I had quite a bad experience with the most appalling staff at the Angus Steak House in Leicester Square. The food was not even up to standard and the bill came to £57.98. The only downside is no dessert. For someone with a sweet tooth it was missed.

[ Editor’s note: One Alfred Place does do dessert. Although this was not in the set menu, it comes highly recommended.]

Eating out in London is extremely expensive. However One Alfred Place is mid-priced. My meal came to £28.12 including service. So, compliment’s to the chef. Below is what I had.

Starter: Saute baby squid, chorizo and shaved fennel salad.

Main: Grilled tuna Nicoise with pink fur potatoes, green beans, baby San Marzano tomatoes & a soft boiled egg.

After: English Breakfast tea.

One Alfred Place. 1 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7EB

Nearest tube: Goodge Street.

One Alfred Place is a private members bar. Information here: http://www.onealfredplace.co.uk/