Vinopolis Press Enquires and PR opportunities

Vinopolis managing director Rupert Ellwood is stepping down after almost three years in the role.

Last Thursday 13th May saw the launch of Vinopolis' new Christmas party package for 2010 Retro Revival.

Last Wednesday (March 24th) saw the official opening of the recently refurbished Champagne Bar in Vinopolis, sponsored by Nicolas Feuillatte, France's number one Champagne brand.

Laithwaites Wine is offering customers of its new flagship experience store the opportunity to celebrate the Champagne launch with the Mayor of Southwark.

The world's largest independent wine merchant is to open a flagship 5,000sqft store in Vinopolis, London's premier wine, spirits and events destination, in January 2010.

The partnership brings together two world leaders in wine and will create a unique venue to explore, taste and buy wine.

Vinopolis have carried out research into the conference industry, revealing what different industry sectors say is most important when they select a venue.

Vinopolis benefits from preferential rates with Threadneedles hotel. Perfectly situated for the historical sights along the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, Vinopolis and the Tower of London, Threadneedles is the gateway to the most historical parts of The City of London.

From Australian beer to Scottish whisky in just 48 hours at Vinopolis this January.

Down and depressed after Christmas? Vinopolis has the perfect antidote to those miserable January blues with three nights guaranteed to get everything flowing again.

Bring back ancient traditions with haggis and whisky at a Burns Night Supper, don that tartan and those dancing shoes for an unforgettable Burns Night Ceilidh before finally throwing those shrimps on the Barbie for an Australia Day extravaganza. Those winter blues will become a distant memory.

Halloween comes to Vinopolis this October with a special ' Vinopolis Ghost Tour ' from Thursday 29th October - Sunday 1st November for just £25 and a Comedy and tour package for just £35.00

German designer, Bruno Everling has been named the £5,000 winner of the eighth annual Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition, one of the top design contests in the world for up-and-coming designers.

Some of the biggest names in TV news swapped the small screen for the live stage last night in the name of charity for the Newsroom's Got Talent event, held at Vinopolis in Central London. ITV News' Grease Medley was voted the top act by judges Piers Morgan, Ulrika Jonsson and Arlene Phillips at the event sponsored by New Look and Diageo to raise money for Leonard Cheshire Disability and Helen & Douglas House.

Vinopolis will once again be exhibiting at Square Meal Venues and Events at Old Billingsgate Market on 23rd and 24th September, where we will be located at stand G42.

Vinopolis are delighted to announce that they have just launched a range of new hen party packages and upgrade. We're sure there will be something to suit all those brides-to-be looking to celebrate and have fun in London, whatever their requirements and budgets.

Hosted at Vinopolis, Twestival Local London tickets are now on sale, and going very quickly, with the first batch already gone and only limited numbers of the next set left, be quick to get your to ensure that you don't miss out.

We are very pleased to announce that we have been of shortlisted for two Visit London awards; Best Gastronomic Experience and Corporate Event of the Year, with winners to be announced on the 5th November.

On the 25th of September Laughter Lounge, our popular comedy night returns after the summer break. With a fantastic line up featuring the comedic talents of Lee Nelson, Carl Donnelly, Issy Suttie and MC, Yianni Laughter Lounge promises to provide an electrifying atmosphere with fabulous food and drink on offer.

After our very exciting balloon release with Oz Clarke, The Mayor of Southwark and Rupert Ellwood we are delighted to announce that the winning balloon was found all the way in Cowlyn Bay, North Wales, having travelled an amazing 315km since being released.

Maximilian Riedel makes his first official visit to the UK in September 2009 and we are pleased to introduce the next generation of the Riedel family and also introducing the next generation of Riedel wine glasses.

We have just launched our brand new website and really hope that you like it. We've kept all the information about our great Wine Tours, Tasting Events and Special Events but made it easier to find what you are looking for.

Vinopolis were delighted to play host to the much anticipated final of The Apprentice. The ultimate episode saw our flagship space, The Great Halls, transformed for 2 separate product launches. Each hall was themed to complement the respective chocolate brand, complete with staging for the presentations, dramatic lighting and Vinopolis' own funky furniture.