Gong
The Pitch: Gong, a bar located on the 52nd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, opened last year. It features an infinity skypool with views of St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Westminster.
Space to hire: Gong is available for private hire for groups of up to 16.
Don't Miss: Signature creations from the dedicated cocktail bar include Bermondsey Bubbles - a mix of Jensen's Bermondsey gin, rose liqueur, Creole bitters and champagne.
Tel: (020) 7089 5513
Email: event.slln@shangri-la.com
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M
The Pitch: Opened in November 2014, M houses two restaurants, a cocktail bar, wine-tasting room, secret den and four private dining and event spaces.
Space to hire: The Hudson holds up to 12 seated; the Underground 32; the Den 12; and the Grill 24.
Don't miss: The den can be accessed only by those in the know.
Tel: (020) 3327 7770
Email: bookings@mrestaurants.co.uk
EL PATRON
The Pitch: El Patron opened in February in south-west London. It offers a tongue-in-cheek late-night Mexican bar serving cocktails, street food and more than 60 tequilas.
Space to hire: The venue holds up to 150 people.
Don't Miss: Mexican props, including stick-on moustaches, ponchos and sombreros. There is also a photo booth and live music from a house band on Fridays, with a DJ on Saturdays.
Tel: Talia on 07956 163298/(020) 8396 6350
Email: talia@elpatronlondon.com
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BEAVER LODGE
The Pitch: Inception Group's seventh venue, Beaver Lodge opened last December. The concept is a mountain cabin bar and dance saloon, based on the winter cowboy log cabins found in places such as Jackson Hole in America, with live bluegrass and honky-tonk entertainment.
Space to hire: The venue can hold up to 180 guests.
Don't Miss: The decor includes a stuffed bear.
Recent clients: Apple, Boodles and L'Oreal.
Tel: (020) 7590 3609
Email: howdy@beaverlodge-london.com
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