FRIDAY FEATURE: LONG LIVE THE LANGHAM 150 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE

When The Langham Hotel first opened in June 1865 in the heart of the West End, it was heralded as Europe's first 'Grand Hotel'. It seems that not much has changed in the last 150 years as it is still considered one of the most luxurious five star hotels London has to offer. The hotel plans to celebrate its 150th birthday fully, with extensive refurbishment, exclusive events and new suites in the pipeline, ensuring this year will be one for the books.

Positioned at the top of London's notorious Regent Street, The Langham stands proudly. Offering a staggering 380 rooms and suites, there's more than enough space to offer its residents a quintessentially British experience. As the birth place of traditional English afternoon tea, it is no surprise that the Langham offers guests the very best in food and drink. Home to the infamous Artesian bar, declared world's best bar three years running, Artesian dazzles patrons with jaw-dropping inventions which ignite all the senses, such as their 'Above & Beyond' cocktail, served in a glass tumbler with a ball of ice over which an inflated plastic pillow floats, which when popped by your host releases the scent of Eucalyptus. Alternatively, Michel Roux Jr. at the Laundau provides gorgeous meals from breakfast right through to dinner, presenting classic French cuisine with a modern approach all finished with the hotel's seamless service. Happy Birthday Langham!

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FRIDAY FEATURE: EASTER AFTERNOON TEA IN LONDON

Easter bank holiday is always a much needed mid-season break, many establishments at this time of the year offer a special Easter themed afternoon tea to mark the occasion, ensuring you have a fantastic afternoon - with a glass of champagne in hand!

Claridge's

Mayfair, W1K 4HR

A choice of twenty four seasonal teas from all around the world accompanied by an array of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Polo gelée and cornish clotted cream, hot cross buns, Simnel cake and of course Laurent Perrier Champagne to wash it all down. Children's options are also available for those between five and ten years old, making it the perfect Easter half-term outing. 

Available 3rd - 6th April 2015, £75 per person, £35 per child 

The Landmark

Marylebone, NW1 6JQ

The Landmark's Easter tea is one for the chocolate lovers, allowing you to indulge to your heart's content. Breathtaking pastries such as white chocolate nests revealing a hidden pistachio cream and exotic coconut bavarois with mango jelly palate cleansers alone highlight this afternoon tea as a must. Of course, savoury options are also provided in the form of traditional finger sandwiches.

Available 30th March - 6th April 2015, £40 per person or £42 for Chocolate Afternoon Tea

The Dorchester

 Park Lane, W1K 1QA

For their Easter tea. the Dorchester is serving their award winning Champagne afternoon tea. Seated in the infamous Promenade, guests can enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier whilst sampling the delicious finger sandwiches and hot cross buns along with Easter themed pastries.

Available 3rd - 6th April 2015, £59 per person or £65 for NV champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose 

The Ritz

Piccadilly, W1J 9BR

Another great afternoon for the whole family, The Ritz' Easter afternoon tea begins by offering children a chance to meet the Head Pastry Chef, Lewis Wilson and create their very own Easter egg. A chef's apron and hat will be provided as a lasting reminder of their wonderful afternoon whilst adults can enjoy 16 varieties of tea along with hot cross buns, scones and finger sandwiches. 

Available £50 per adult, Children's Egg making event £50 per child only available on 4th April 3.30pm - 5.30pm and must be pre-booked 

The Bulgari 

Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW

The high class fashion house's London hotel is celebrating Easter with an all chocolate afternoon tea. Their classic afternoon tea has been 're-imagined' by pastry chef Alexandre Talpaert, offering a chocolate inspired selection with chocolate chip scones, chocolate Madeleines along with savoury classics. Of course no afternoon tea would be complete without.....tea, of which a variety will be available. 

Available 30th March - 6th April 2015, £35 Classic Afternoon Tea or £47 with a glass of Champagne R de Ruinart

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