Add a slice of the Caribbean to your next event

The hotly-anticipated Notting Hill Carnival returns this weekend (25th to 27th August 2018) with an expected two million people making their way through 25,000 litres of rum and five tonnes of jerk chicken… well that’s according to the Evening Standard. Since 1966, Notting Hill Carnival has celebrated London’s Caribbean communities through authentic Caribbean culture and […]
Brilliant Bonding at The Mermaid London

A week on and we have only just recovered! On Friday 27th July The Mermaid London team and business partners were taken out of their comfort zone to take part in a day full of team building challenges that tested logistical knowledge, puzzle solving, pub quiz trivia and dare we say their cooking skills… What […]
The Mermaid London’s Big Debut in Blockbuster Hit Mission: Impossible

This summer has seen the release of Mission: Impossible – Fallout but did you know The Mermaid London has a starring role? The action-packed film sees Tom Cruise aka Ethan Hunt slam onto the roof of our building in a hair raising stunt chasing down Henry Cavill aka August Walker who’s planning a disaster of […]
What are the benefits of a riverside venue?

Many event bookers look at venues for its location, accessibility, facilities and affordability. But should there be another reason why you hunt for a venue? Is it that you’re after something different, something unique, something that’ll put your event on the map? How does sights of London’s iconic landmarks, such as The Shard, Tate Modern […]
3 tips to successful networking

Be prepared It’s obvious but easily forgotten. The last thing you want is to show up to an event, not knowing anyone and not get the best out of the situation… preparation is KEY! From remembering business cards, researching key speakers and event topics, and having a nose on social media to see if you […]
Your game plan to get the most out of conferences

It can take time to remember everything you need, everything you want to learn and everything you want to accomplish, when attending conferences, so we’ve created this conference game plan that should get you up and running, to make the most out of a conference. Pre-game Create your own game plan for what you want […]
Why choose a London venue for your next event?

When choosing to book an event in London it’s easy to get lost in its culture, arts, history, technology and science. London is a city that’s proud of its roots and embraces other cultures. In recent years, London has positioned itself as a leading destination for business events, not only in the UK but the […]
How to choose technology for your event?

With constant innovations in event technology evolving week after week, it seems almost impossible to know exactly what technology you should be using that’s best for your event. So, we’ve looked into how you can decide what’s most suitable and how you can keep on top of all those trends and discussions happening in the […]
What food trends we can expect in 2018

As January becomes a distant memory and February is off to a flying start we asked ourselves, “what can we expect from food in 2018?” With so many exciting things happening in the world of food these days, it’s hard to keep up! We have had a nosey around and these are some of the […]
What makes the perfect Christmas party?

You may think it’s a little early to think about Christmas, but if you want to plan a memorable Christmas party, you’ve got to get ahead of the game. Here at The Mermaid London we want your Christmas party to go off with a bang! So, we’ve pulled together these tips that’ll have you Rockin’ […]