MWB to operate Aspers Sky Bar for Olympic events

Venue provider MWB Business Exchange has secured the Sky Bar at Aspers Casino in Westfield Stratford City during the Olympic period for events.

MWB to operate Aspers Sky Bar for the Olympics
MWB to operate Aspers Sky Bar for the Olympics

The bar, which featured in Event’s April issue, overlooks the Olympic Park and sits on the top of the UK’s largest casino, which

MWB has hired the venue from the casino and will manage event bookings for the duration of the Olympics.

Three bookings have been confirmed and MWB says it received 62 calls expressing interest within 24 hours.

Prices for hospitality will start at £150 a head for a minimum of 150 guests. But MWB is charging £500 per head during the opening and closing ceremonies which take place in the park on 27 July and 12 August, saying it expects demand to be high.

The 232sqm venue can cater for 250 people and has a 24-hour bar licence. It has an outdoor terrace and a VIP room.

Morag Alabaster, director of MWB Meeting Venues said: "This is a unique opportunity for our clients to host an event and be part of the UK Olympic experience.  Bringing this fantastic venue to market during an historic moment is very exciting. Early indications are that there is a very high level of interest which is exceedingly promising."

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