Social Life

Coming the week after the Regatta and lasting 5 nights, audiences are treated to an event full of contrasting performances on whichever night they attend - the best in classical music, jazz, opera, comedy, dance, street theatre, rock and firework spectaculars like you've never experienced them before. As always, one ticket gives access to up to six timetabled events each night (as well as the visual art galleries and ad hoc street theatre fun) and access to a choice of bars, eateries and a wide range of top quality catering concessions. Sipping champagne overlooking the water whilst enjoying the Festival's sights and sounds - designer evening wear, banks of flowers, extraordinary sculptures, swirling lights and the sight of a hundred candle lit dinner parties taking place on the boats on the river will provide lasting memories.

The Confrérie du Sabre d'Or is devoted to promoting the act of Sabrage and the enjoyment of Champagne. The Heart of the Order is the growing number of Caveaux de Sabrage where Sabrage may be performed. The Caveaux range from small restaurants and Wine Bars to the grandest of Hotels. They all have two things in common - Champagne and fun. This is a wine and far too good to be left only to special occasions. A programme of events throughout the year held at prestigious venues gives all our members and their guests excellent value for money and plenty of opportunity for Sabrage as well as enjoying excellent Champagne and food.

“AVAIL” is a membership club for interesting, professional people, and people of integrity who wish to attend top level events and functions throughout the English and International ‘social season’ both Summer and Winter.

No.4 Hamilton Place is as much about exceptional details as it is about an exceptional location. Not only is the building itself listed the bow windows and the baroque staircase are too, though those features are stunning, there is arguably even more delight in the very fine Edwardian details - from the door handles, Louis XVI gilt cornicing and chandeliers, right down to the magnificent window latches. No.4 Hamilton Place may have an air of old luxury, but as far as service, comfort and technology are concerned, our guests demand the highest standards and services.

The house, built as a palace of entertainment for the Countess of Home in the 18th century, has served the purpose famously, as it does today. A town house of astonishing grandeur that pays homage to its illustrious past. Each of the four drawing rooms, situated off the grand staircase and sumptuous in their neo-classical interiors, displays pieces of original art. Beautiful antique crystal chandeliers hang from handcrafted ceilings – throwing soft light down exquisitely decorated walls, onto waxed oak floors covered by rich oriental rugs. Members muse and reflect in this haven from the monotonous. Meet friends or avoid rivals. Business or pleasure, quirky or glamorous, it’s a place to be yourself. Go where the mood takes you. Feet up or eyes down, you set the pace. Spontaneous outbreaks of revelry are never discouraged.

Situated in vibrant and trendy East London, David Carter’s home is a historic and elegant four storey Queen Anne townhouse built in 1717. For many years the property has been one of London’s most popular and successful location houses, providing a playful and luxurious backdrop for countless fashion and celebrity shoots. But with two rarely used guest bedrooms, 4 0 W i N K S is being launched to help give photographers, stylists, art directors, designers, buyers, models and anyone in the creative and fashion industries somewhere fun and different to stay when they are in London for work or pleasure.