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12 Best Summer Cocktails 10 May 2013  What makes a good cocktail? There’s a question! Whilst it’s all about personal taste there are some clear front runners in the best cocktail stakes. Everybody loves a cocktail and they really can add that extra ‘something’ to your event, whether that’s taking your theme one step further, representing your brand or simply just tasting really good – you can rarely go wrong with a cocktail! Read More about 12 Best Summer Cocktails
Do you sacrifice quality to get the ‘price right’ for a Christmas shared party? 08 May 2013 Shared parties have become part of the business mix for unique venues in London.  Initially the product offered to a client was a higher standard than some of the marquee companies. However since 2008 it became obvious that clients were mainly interested in ‘cost per head’ with an average budget of £80 plus vat.  London Event Venues found it difficult to compete with large operators such as ‘Best Parties Ever’ and ‘Concerto Group’. Last year when I carried out mystery shopping I was able to buy a three-course meal in a large venue with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks and entertainment for about £60 plus vat in central London.  What a bargain! Read More about Do you sacrifice quality to get the ‘price right’ for a Christmas shared party?
Fear is a funny thing 04 Mar 2013 Last week, Wednesday 27th February, Merlin Events London and The London Dungeon hosted its first event at the brand new London Dungeon.After nearly 40 years The London Dungeon has left Tooley Street and moved to a brand new site next to the EDF energy London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Read More about Fear is a funny thing
I’ve hired the venue, now where is the party? 07 Feb 2013 As the banking industry lurches from one miss selling scandal to another, the event industry dusts itself off after what could be called a challenging period. However, with some positives London 2012 really did show that the events industry is a business and not some kind of hobby that can be directed from a spare bedroom. Read More about I’ve hired the venue, now where is the party?
Guest Engagement at Events 06 Dec 2012 Social Media has taken the world by storm; governments have been over thrown and celebrities have taken to twitter to break up and make up.  How though has Social Media changed Events? Merlin Events have showcased a couple of times a new process via a company called Excelerated Apps.  Read More about Guest Engagement at Events
Christmas Events Without Magic 18 Oct 2012 The venue has been booked the catering may have been chosen, now what else do you need to give your Christmas Party Magic? Read More about Christmas Events Without Magic
Snorkeling with Sharks 29 Jun 2012 We are really excited to announce our brand new Snorkelling with Sharks experience now available at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium. We have responded to the constant request on site visits; ‘Oooohhh can I go in the tank?’ or more often ‘Can I put my boss in the tank?!’ Read More about Snorkeling with Sharks
Themed Promotional Events 04 May 2012 The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has been planned with you; the event organiser in mind, with many connecting fully themed areas the venue is ideal for a range of events from networking to awards dinners. Everything is already included in the package; integrated audio, furniture and lighting effects. The venue can easily be transformed to suite any theme. We proved this with our Miami2Ibiza party. Read More about Themed Promotional Events