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Welcome to the August issue of The Ritz enewsletter!

Enjoy the sunshine this summer with Suite Dreams, a Theatre Programme or treat yourself to a delicious meal on The Restaurant Terrace and enjoy our fabulous Summer Menu, complimented with a glass of something refreshing from our award winning wine list. We also look forward to another delightful Champagne dinner in October and a special season of new cocktails in The Rivoli Bar.


Summer Menus

Where better to enjoy London in the summertime than at The Ritz Restaurant! Our terrace is open for lunch and dinner, weather permitting.

The Restaurant presents a new series of summer menus featuring some of the city's finest cuisine from Executive Chef John Williams and his team.

Indulge in a three course Lunch du Jour Menu (which changes daily) for £39. You may choose to treat yourself to a range of aperitifs on offer from the Champagne and white wine trolley, or with the especially selected wines by the glass designed to accompany the Menu du Jour dishes.

In the evening, a three course Dinner du Jour Menu is £48, and a four course Dinner Menu at £65 are available from Sundays to Thursdays. Dinner and Dancing on Fridays and Saturdays provide another unique and memorable experience at £95 per person.

Please click here to view our new summer menus >>

For reservations please click here or call The Ritz Restaurant on +44 (0)20 7300 8765.


The Ritz Restaurant wins Award of Excellence

We are delighted to announce that The Ritz Restaurant has won an Award of Excellence for our wine programme from The Wine Spectator Magazine. Since 1981, Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards has honoured the world’s best wine lists. and we are thrilled that we have become a part of this.

The Ritz Restaurant Wine List represents each major wine-making country and has been developed throughout 2009, with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italian and Californian wines most recently added to the list of around 400 references.


The main focus of our inventory is centred on Bordeaux and Champagne regions thus reflecting our rich culinary history of French-British cuisine. Last year also saw the continuation of our ‘Sonata’ wine-paired menus. The Ritz London was also proud to announce in 2009, a unique wine partnership with Chateau Mouton Rothschild and the Summer launch of a new house wine. A Pauillac, produced by Baron Philippe de Rothschild from the 2006 vintage, enabled The Ritz London to become the first and only hotel to have its own bespoke wine.

The Ritz is synonymous with a very special sense of occasion and our extensive range of Champagnes reflects this. We offer a unique selection of Grand Marque Champagnes by the glass and have developed a Champagne Calendar which introduces a different House each month.

Head Sommelier Thomas Sorcinelli works effortlessly to reflect the expectations of our guests, whilst at the same time respects all levels of experience and knowledge. All six of our Sommeliers are certified with the most respected Wine Associations, including the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Worldwide Sommelier Association and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

To experience our award winning wine selection for yourself, visit our Restaurant or Rivoli Bar.

Please click here to make a reservation..


Take Your Seats

Enjoy a three course pre theatre dinner served in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of Champagne and a top price ticket to see The Bridge Project, directed by Olivier and Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes, for £75.

Following the launch of its inaugural season last spring, year two of The Bridge Project led by Olivier and Academy Award® winning director Sam Mendes, promises another stellar transatlantic lineup and the intriguing pairing of Shakespeare’s two celebrated classics. Opening with the pastoral comedy As You Like It and The Tempest making up the second part of the double-bill.

The Bridge Project
As You Like It / The Tempest
The Old Vic
www.oldvictheatre.com

To book simply call +44 (0)844 871 7628 and quote The Ritz London Meal Package

Please click here for the terms and conditions of this offer >>


The Ritz Grapevine

If it's cocktail time in The Rivoli Bar, then it must be time for a Pimm's!

Nothing says quintessential English summertime quite like a refreshing Pimm's. served long and cool in a tall glass.

Alan Cook, The Rivoli Bar Manager has also created three new delicious limited edition cocktails for The Rivoli menu this season - a Tequila Fruit Frappe, a Club Tropicana and a Virgo Delight.

If you cannot visit us then why not try to recreate them at home, using the recipes below.

The Champagne of the month programme continues featuring popular Champagne houses with Veuve Cliquot in August and Perrier Jouet in September/ So join us in The Rivoli Bar this summer for something special for any occasion!

Please click here to make a reservation or call us on +44 (0)20 7493 8181


"Tequila Fruit Frappe"

35ml Sauza Tequila
20ml Grand Marnier
4 Fresh Raspberries
10ml Lime Juice
10ml Sugar Gomme

Add the above ingredients to a blender with 6 cubes of ice. Blend until smooth and serve in a martini glass.
"Club Tropicana"

30ml Sauza Tequila
20ml Passoa Passion Liqueur
20ml Galliano Liqueur
20ml Elderflower Cordial
50ml Passion Fruit Juice

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the ingredients listed above. Shake well and strain into a tall glass of ice.
"Virgo Delight"

35ml Calvados
20ml Apricot Brandy
20ml Fresh Orange Juice
10ml Grenadine Syrup


Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the ingredients listed above. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.


Suite Dreams

To stay at The Ritz is to enjoy the ultimate in style, service and sophistication. We offer five different types of suites, all with beautiful, fully restored period interiors. Most suites have the facility to connect further rooms to them.

Whichever sumptuous suite you choose, you can expect a level of service second to none, afforded by a ratio of over two staff to each room, and the most relaxing, rewarding experience possible, ensuring that all your dreams, whilst staying with us are indeed, sweet ones.

Prices from

Junior Suite: £450
Superior Suite: £600
Deluxe or Trafalgar Suite: £800
Two Bedroom Suite: £1,000
The Berkeley Suite: £1,000
The Royal Suite: £3,500
The Prince of Wales Suite: £3,500

Rates exclude Value Added Tax and are subject to availability. For Reservations please click here or email us on enquire@theritzlondon.com


Champagne Dinner

We are delighted to present our autumn Champagne Dinner together with the House of Krug

Wednesday 27th October 2010

There is Champagne, and there is Krug! Since 1843, the Krug family has proudly cultivated the individual character of their exceptional Champagne which has been quietly redefined through six generations without a break. Krug's founder, Johann-Joseph Krug, not only had the vision, but also the talent, to achieve his ambition of producing a Champagne with a taste quite unlike any other.

We are delighted therefore to be able to present a Champagne Dinner at The Ritz together with the House of Krug. In honour of this special occasion, our Executive Chef John Williams has created a remarkable menu, paired with some of the finest offerings from Champagne Krug.

The Krug Dinner will be held on Wednesday 27th October in the magnificent 18th century surroundings of William Kent House, commencing with a Champagne and canapé reception in the Marie Antoinette Suite and followed by dinner in The Music Room.

Mr Olivier Krug, Director of the House of Krug, will be on hand to advise how best to appreciate the differing styles of the wines which, combined with the culinary expertise of the Chef's menu, promises a unique and memorable dining experience.

Please click here to view the menu and the Champagnes for the evening >>

Prices are £290 per person and places at this exclusive black tie event are limited. In order to avoid disappointment, immediate reservations are recommended. For table reservations and booking information, please contact Natalie Jones in The Ritz Events Department by email at njones@theritzlondon.com or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7300 2233.



Don't forget to look out for more exciting news and events occurring in the hotel throughout the rest of the year!

Wishing you a relaxing August and I hope to be able to welcome you to the hotel very soon!

With kind regards



Stephen Boxall
Managing Director

Please note the information above was correct at the time the newsletter was sent but since then prices may have changed and some offers may no longer be available.