(Minster Court, 3 Mincing Lane in London, United Kingdom)

If life in the City is getting just too staid look no further than Mincing Lane’s Agenda. Tucked aw...ay from the bustle of the streets and offices its relaxed and informal atmosphere is just the thing for jaded city folk. Loosen your tie and sink in to a deep leather sofa before ordering a surprisingly affordable bottle of wine and turning your attention to the menu. Packed with a choice of sharing dishes, nibbles or classy bar meals, from the traditional Scampi and Chips to the more modern and healthier Blackened Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad. Unpretentious, laid back and friendly, Agenda is the ideal antidote to the office. Please note - this venue does not take bookings of less than 10 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Wed 12pm -12amThur - Fri 12pm - 3amSat- private hire only with licence to 4am [moreless]

(24 Lime Street in London, United Kingdom)

Barcelona V is fifth in a chain of popular Spanish restaurants founded by father and son team, Marti...n and David Dalmau. The group’s tag line is ‘the authentic taste of Spain in London’ – which happily seems to be the case. This City venture is a brightly-painted basement room on Lime Street near Leadenhall Market and Lloyds of London. Orange wall edges are decorated with colourful, swirling mosaic tile work featuring the trademark lizard. Feast on an aromatic wealth of mouthwatering tapas – tender beef meat balls, Mediterranean prawns, deep-fried baby calamares, paella, patatas bravas – they’re all on the menu. Plenty of vegetarian dishes. Excellent home made crema Catalana, and a fantastic selection of Spanish wines listed by denominación de origen. Real Spanish vibe. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 11pm [moreless]

(18 St Mary-at-Hill in London, United Kingdom)

This venue is available for Exclusive hire only.This year why not try somewhere different for your C...hristmas party? Located on St-Mary-at-Hill, near the Monument, Pudding Lane and within the City of London, Watermen's Hall offers the perfect location for a fantastic Christmas party. The present Hall dates back to 1780 and was extended in 1983 to provide a suite of rooms that are wonderfully elegant.The package includes: Hall hire, a 3 course menu or a 4 course menu, half a bottle of house white and half a bottle of house red wine, and a glass of sparkling wine for receptionOptional extras: - Drinks package - A string quartet - Magician - Speaker - Doggett - Carol Singers Opening hours: Various - depending on hire. The Company was founded in 1555 by an Act of Parliament and remains the only Working Guild in the City of London. [moreless]

(Old Billingsgate Market , 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, 16 Lower Thames Street in London, United Kingdom)

Sharer parties and exclusive parties are available at this venue.The hall will be lavishly dressed w...ith theatrical drapes in black and gold; setting the backdrop for the crystal raindrop chandelier, golden palm features and the magnificent central golden bar. Completing the reception will be a fantastic live band, beautifully complementing and enhancing the environment. No Vegas experience would be complete without a casino, which will be up and running in the chill out area after dinner. As guests are called for dinner, the curtains will open, revealing a stunning scene. This will be the perfect environment for either a formal dinner or more relaxed party. Tables will be black with a dramatic table design enhanced by the chasing lights of the dining room. The look will incorporate colours of blue, purple, white and silver with intelligent lighting effects adding to the overall excitement. The high ceiling at Billingsgate will be filled with colourful light and incredible drop down effects. After dinner guests will enjoy the ‘Dazzle’ Show; a slick, powerhouse band of gorgeous guys and girls in combination with a choreographed show inspired by Duran Duran, Scissor Sisters, Beyonce, Kylie and more. Opening hours: Dinner on the 18th, 22nd and 23rd of December Sharer parties are available 18th, 22nd and 23rd December [moreless]

(1A Pudding Lane in London, United Kingdom)

Fuego has cornered the City market in relaxed lunches and lively late night dancing and dining. The ...crowd can - and does - get up to as much fun as it likes in this gold and cream-coloured underground bar, club and restaurant. Generous lunches are served in the bar next to a more formal restaurant decorated with abstract paintings of the venue’s history – Pudding Lane is where the Great Fire of London started. The menu is predominantly classic Spanish tapas – patatas bravas, tortilla, chorizo, calamares fritos… Check out the rarer dishes such as the Catalan bread, and chick peas and spinach with saffron rice. Then when it’s time to party, just walk down the stairs to the club. Fuego restaurant details that for parties of 8 plus the restaurnt requires a deposit of £10 deposit per person and 48 hours notice for number changes or cancellations Opening hours: Daily 11:30am - 3pm and 5pm - 2am [moreless]

(1 Bell Inn Yard, City in London, United Kingdom)

The City branch of Gaucho Restaurant serves up some of the best steaks in London to bankers and mone...y boys hungry for red meat. A million miles away from the steak houses of the 70’s, Gaucho provides a much more stylish take with real cow hide seats and dark wood. You almost expect tanned latino Polo players to be propping up the bar… Please note the restaurant only takes toptable reservations on Monday and Friday evenings. Please note the main restaurant can accomdate a maximum of ten people from toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30 - 11pm [moreless]

(Old Billingsgate , 16 Lower Thames Street in London, United Kingdom)

Dates Available: 27th and 28th November, 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 15th. 18th 21st Capacity (m...aximum and minimum numbers): Dinner Min 500 - Max 1600 Standing Min 600 -Max 2300. Guests are welcomed by our vivacious greeters and shown through to the stunning reception area. In the centre of the room is a fabulous stage surrounded with plush richly-coloured seating and stained glass votive candles. Either side of this, two island banquette seats decorated in golden artefacts complete the picture. The banquettes are decorated in stunning black & white flock designs and rich accent colours of damson and plum create warmth. As the Kir Royale flows from our beautiful bars, dinner is announced and guests are shown through to the magnificent ballroom. The tables are dressed in richly coloured cloths and sumptuous table-centres of various heights adorn the room. The magnificent stage stands in front of our polished black & white dancefloor. After dinner guests enjoy our fabulous show, can chill out by the bar or dance the night away to the Mask Discotheque. Package includes: - Hire of the venue from 6.30pm – 00.00am, 7.00 pm – 00.30am or 7.30pm – 01.00am - All theming, lighting & decoration including custom built plush banquette seating, exquisite stage design, draping, dance-floor, table centres, luscious foliage & twinkling lights, fully themed design. - Beautiful table design - Reception Cocktail; Kir Royale - Reception & dinner mood music - Disco with stunning moving light display - Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks all night - Fabulous entertainment including Meet and Greet Act, Pianist during reception and -fabulous Show after dinner - Three course seated dinner - MASK Party Organiser - Health & Safety assessment - Security, toilet & cloakroom staff - Taxi attendants - £5 million Public Liability Insurance Opening hours: Shared Parties in Nov/Dec: 27th and 28th November, 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 15th. 18th and 21st [moreless]

(45 - 52 Leadenhall Market in London, United Kingdom)

It’s the shape that strikes you first,a series of tall alcoves in the basement of historic Leadenhal...l Market in the City of London. Yet it’s anything but dark. Smooth white walls, matching table linen and spotlighting create a bright, private space well-suited to confidential high-powered lunches. The menu’s Italian, a skillful combination of simple modern Italian and traditional regional recipes, to be precise. Specials change every few days, but the pasta is always homemade. Excellent fish dishes. Diverse wine list, in both price and character. Professional service. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3:30pm and 6pm - 9pm Good for discreet business lunches and evening parties. [moreless]

(17 - 22 Leadenhall Market in London, United Kingdom)

The view alone overlooking fashionable, charming Leadenhall Market is worth the steep climb to this... lively French dining room. Packed with suited City men (tables are close together), it has simple wooden tables draped in traditional white cloths and Parisian art on the walls. Steaks feature strongly on an appealing menu of solid, classic French fare - all come with a grilled tomato, frites and a sauce au poivre or béarnaise. An efficient waiter will describe that day’s specials to you. Credit card details will be needed for parties of 10 and over. Opening hours: Mon 9:30am - 11am and 12pm - 4pmTues - Thurs 9:30am - 11am and 12pm - 8:30pmFri 9:30am - 11am and 12pm - 4pm [moreless]

(Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street in London, United Kingdom)

Enjoy a taste of intensity with Tanqueray® gin cocktails and gin inspired canapés in the exclusive s...ettings of Merchant Taylor’s Hall in the heart of the Square Mile, London on the 30th July 2008. Seated in tables of four, each ticket includes a Tanqueray gin reception cocktail, followed by a selection of unique canapés accompanied by taster cocktails created by a team of chefs and top mixologists to complement and bring out a true intensity of flavour.Home to Merchant Taylor’s Company, one of the Twelve Great City Livery Companies surviving from medieval times, Merchant Taylor’s Hall is a venue where past meets present. The outdoor space dates back to the 14th Century when it was an enclosed vineyard and orchard. With its classical statues, scented flowers and fountain, this secret chateau-style garden will shield you and your friends from the hubbub of the City whilst you sample a taste of intensity with Tanqueray gin.Recently voted by bartenders’ around the world as their gin of choice, Tanqueray uses the finest juniper berries, coriander and angelica root and is quadruple-distilled, giving it great intensity of flavour and an un-matched smoothness. The flavours sampled at Tanqueray Tables will provide a unique taste of intensity and an experience to remember. Tickets are £10 per person which includes entry to the event, 1 reception cocktail and complimentary canapes. Credit card details are required for all bookings and payment will be taken before the event. Minimum booking is 4 people. Opening hours: 30th July 2008 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. You are advised to arrive by 6:30pm. Not available any other date. [moreless]