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Bouchard Finlayson
Hermanus, Western Cape
A vineyard between heaven & earth
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.
With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.
The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
The finest London tours
From Big Bus tours to the London Eye, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace State Rooms, discover our curated collection of London’s very best experiences in partnership with our sister brand Evan Evans.
Immersive experiences
Curry Room banquet experience with Chef Kumar
Join Chef Kumar in the kitchen as you watch the chefs prep whilst you enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. Afterwards, indulge in Chef Kumar's gourmet experience which incorporates personalised dishes to your taste, carefully paired wine by our Head Sommelier.
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and full pre-payment will be due 7 days prior to arrival.
This experience is held in our sister hotel, The Rubens at the Palace.
Available: Friday and Saturday, 5.30pm and 6.15pm
Price: £300 for two people, including two wine pairings
Please advise in advance if you have dietary requirements.
Authentic, memorable & personal
Private rooftop yoga class
Join us for a bespoke hour-long yoga class on the rooftop of Hotel 41. Our expert instructor will take you through your sun salutations, downward-facing dog, and warrior 1 and 2 poses, before ending with a guided meditation. The aerial views of the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, high above the noise of the city, will only add to this unique experience, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.
From From £120 per hour (weather dependent)
Sushi experiences
Chef Suren’s omakase
Enjoy a delicious selection created by Chef Suren and uniquely served on beautiful tiered stands, savour an exquisite 21-course Omakase menu with Champagne on arrival, or learn more about these Japanese delicacies with a live demonstration of The Rubens' Signature Spicy Tuna Roll in an intimate and personalised experience.
Time: 5pm – 11.15pm
Price: From £95 per experience for two people
Venue: The Leopard Bar (in our sister hotel The Rubens at the Palace)
Available: March 2022 onward
Gin & tonic tasting
Join us for three sensational tasting opportunities where you will sample carefully selected gins ranging from dry, to citrus to spiced varieties, accompanied by a selection of complementary tonic water pairings.
Available: Daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Venue: The New York Bar (in our sister hotel The Rubens at the Palace)
Price: £45 per person | £60 per person (Gin experience and sharing platter)
4 people maximum.
Whisky & sharing platter
Join our talented resident experts to guide you on a tour of innovative and exciting Whiskies. Enjoy three sensational tasting journeys from full, fruity single malts, to deep peat flavours. Each Whisky voyage is accompanied by a platter of cheeses and chocolate truffles.
Available: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm or 7pm daily
Venue: The New York Bar (in our sister hotel The Rubens at the Palace)
Price: From £49.50 per person
