insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 15 - May 2016

BUSINESS BUSINESS DU VIN Take a pebble. Throw it. That's how close you are to the Brighton seafront. Nestled in the quaint, narrow, cobblestone alleyways of The Lanes, on the site of a former wine merchant, you'll find Hotel du Vin. A mere 15-minute walk from the train station, and only 50 minutes from London Gatwick Airport by direct train, the hotel is accessible to national and international guests alike. The hotel can fall into two categories: both the ‘best kept secret’ and the ‘you must go there’. Nonchalantly tucked away on Ship Street, it’s not as big and flashy as some of the others, but it’s most certainly boutique and fabulous! When the work is done, play can begin with a wine tasting or cocktail masterclass with one of the trained sommeliers, or mixologists. Alternatively, why not wind down in Pub du Vin, a traditional pub with a du Vin twist where you can sample a selection of great local ales. But, let's get down to business; choosing the right venue can really make a business event. At Hotel du Vin Brighton, you've got an inspiring and arc hitecturally striking venue, truly individual and inspiring meeting rooms, and a range of flexible packages and free Wi-Fi. To finish off, why not make a night of it in one of the hotel’s 49 luxurious bedrooms, each named after a famous wine house, or local brewery (in the Pub du Vin). All boast facilities including: mini bar with fresh, chilled milk for your tea and Nespresso coffee machine, Egyptian cotton bed linen, deep baths, monsoon showers and fluffy towels; all to make you feel right at home. With five very different function rooms and a range of other areas to play with, Hotel du Vin is able to accommodate a range of different events. Function spaces vary in size from 10 to 100 people seated – ideal for any event you may wish to host whether it's team building, networking, an away day, a product launch, training, a drinks reception, a seminar, or meeting. A few years ago, Hotel du Vin redesigned the bar area, relaunched the terrace, and redecorated all of the bedrooms. But they haven’t stopped there – there is a refurbishment of the Bistro also happening in May 2016. Local and want to get involved in the fun? Each month sees a new cocktail masterclass and a new wine tasting session available from £25 per person. There’s always new ales in the pub along with a promotional price of £12.95 for a ‘big plate’ or pie and a drink (beer or wine) too, so you can sample different dishes on the menu for the same price. The hotel regularly refreshes menus in the Bar, Bistro and Terrace - with a new Bistro menu recently launched in April 2016 - along with Al Fresco dining relaunching on the Terrace in May 2016. BOOK YOUR NEXT MEETING OR EVENT AND THEY’LL THROW IN THE WINE Hotel du Vin 2 Ship Street Brighton BN1 1AD Whether you are booking for friends, colleagues, or clients, Hotel du Vin wants to thank you with wine. They understand everyone has different rules about receiving gifts, so it’s up to you how you use it - whether you savour it in the comfort of your home, share amongst colleagues, or pool it for a future office treat - and with day delegate rates starting from just £45, now is the perfect time to book. For more details please visit the hotel website. 01273 855221 www.hotelduvin.com @hdv_brighton 96

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